Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Merry Correa Monday, June 08, 2015 Houston fans have been waiting since the 2012 draft. It’s finally time. For Astros fans, Christmas has arrived early in the form of franchise player Carlos Correa. The first overall selection of the 2012 draft had his contract purchased after Sunday’s loss to Toronto, and he’s expected to start at shortstop against the White … [Read more...]
Martin Truex Jr. wins at Pocono
Martin Truex Jr. wins at Pocono Martin Truex Jr. has his win in 2015. The driver of the No. 78 won for the first time in nearly two years on Sunday at Pocono. And boy, have those been an eventful two years. Truex's second career win came at Sonoma in 2013 while driving for Michael Waltrip Racing. The win put him in position to make the Chase for the Sprint Cup at Richmond, the final race of … [Read more...]
Triple Crown winner burned up last quarter-mile in Belmont (The Associated Press)
Triple Crown winner burned up last quarter-mile in Belmont (The Associated Press) With a final quarter-mile dash to the finish even faster than Secretariat, American Pharoah ran into Triple Crown history with a dazzling display of speed and endurance in the Belmont Stakes. Triple Crown winner Secretariat may have taken the 1973 Belmont by a record 31 lengths and in a record time of 2:24, … [Read more...]
Van Persie expects United to spend ?200m
Van Persie expects United to spend ?200m ESPN FC's Stewart Robson believes Angel Di Maria could be Manchester United's most influential player next season. Manchester United striker Robin van Persie expects the club to spend another £200 million strengthening the squad. United finished fourth in the Premier League last season after spending to a similar level, booking a return to the Champions … [Read more...]
Curry's OT air ball punctuates 5-for-23 struggle
Curry's OT air ball punctuates 5-for-23 struggle Associated Press 0 Shares Print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Cleveland wasn't the only team missing a crucial component in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. While Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving was back in Ohio recovering from knee surgery, the Golden State Warriors have no idea where Stephen Curry's shot went. The reigning MVP missed 18 of 23 … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: No Kyrie, No Problem
The Daily Dose: Dose: No Kyrie, No Problem Monday, June 08, 2015 Cavaliers 95, Warriors 93 (series tied 1-1) For the second time in a row, Sunday’s game was decided yet again in overtime, but this time it was the Cavaliers who prevailed. Led once again by LeBron James, the Cavaliers also got some huge performances from Matthew Dellavedova and Timofey Mozgov, while Klay Thompson and Draymond … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith thanks God for teammates after Cavs survive his late fouls
J.R. Smith thanks God for teammates after Cavs survive his late fouls Among all the wine-and-gold-rocking revelers thrilled that the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 95-93 overtime win in Game 2 of the 2015 NBA Finals to wrest home-court advantage away from the Golden State Warriors, it's unlikely anybody was happier — or more relieved — than Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith. [Follow Dunks Don't … [Read more...]
Sports shorts: Missouri picks up three football commitments – STLtoday.com
Sports shorts: Missouri picks up three football commitments - STLtoday.com The Missouri football team picked up three oral commitments over the weekend. Late Saturday night, Bryce Banks, a defensive back from Rock Bridge High in Columbia, Mo., announced his decision on Twitter. His teammate, Rock Bridge defensive end Tre Williams, committed Friday while attending Mizzou’s team camp in Columbia. … [Read more...]
Dellavedova gives Cavs ‘that little edge’ in Game 2 with defense, winning FTs
Dellavedova gives Cavs 'that little edge' in Game 2 with defense, winning FTs OAKLAND, Calif. — In the immediate aftermath of Thursday's NBA Finals Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors and the season-ending knee injury suffered by Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kyrie Irving, LeBron James stated that his team would have to rely on the "next man up" to help them compete over the rest of the … [Read more...]
Late rally leads Cardinals to victory over the Dodgers
Late rally leads Cardinals to victory over the Dodgers Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. The St. Louis Cardinals cannot be stopped. The team proved as much during Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Things … [Read more...]