European-Armenian Olympic chief absent from Baku opening ceremony (Reuters) By Karolos Grohmann BAKU, June 12 (Reuters) - Armenia's Olympic Committee president will not attend Friday's opening ceremony at the inaugural European Games nor will he travel to Azerbaijan for the 16-day event as relations between the neighbours remain tense. The two countries are at odds over the … [Read more...]
Iguodala starts in place of Bogut as Warriors go small, win big in Game 4
Iguodala starts in place of Bogut as Warriors go small, win big in Game 4 After Game 3 of the 2015 NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he didn't anticipate changing his starting lineup, despite that unit's struggles against the Cleveland Cavaliers throughout the first three games of this series. Before Game 4, Kerr reiterated that message to the media assembled at … [Read more...]
Steve Kerr admits he purposely lied about going small to start Game 4
Steve Kerr admits he purposely lied about going small to start Game 4 The Golden State Warriors improved in many aspects in Game 4's series-tying 103-82 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena, but few adjustments felt as major as head coach Steve Kerr's decision to replace center Andrew Bogut with wing Andre Iguodala in the starting lineup. While the Warriors' smaller … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry gives smiling Riley Curry big kiss after Game 4 win
Stephen Curry gives smiling Riley Curry big kiss after Game 4 win After finally breaking loose for 17 points in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors' loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the 2015 NBA Finals, league MVP Stephen Curry hoped to be able to carry over some of his shotmaking success into Game 4. He might not have had quite the breakout performance he'd hoped for … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Zimmerman Down
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Zimmerman Down Plantar fasciitis has kept Ryan Zimmerman down for most of the year. The Nationals are hoping a few weeks out will cure some of what ails him. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. The Nationals placed Zimmerman on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The move is retroactive to Wednesday, as … [Read more...]
Golden State comes alive behind Andre Iguodala, ties the NBA Finals at 2-2
Golden State comes alive behind Andre Iguodala, ties the NBA Finals at 2-2 It might be possible that the Cleveland Cavaliers have cracked, and you couldn’t blame them for that. It also might be possible that the Golden State Warriors have broken through. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Some combination of the two, likely, led to a desperately-needed … [Read more...]
Marlins Man made his way to the NBA Finals
Marlins Man made his way to the NBA Finals Laurence Leavy, better known to the sports world as Marlins Man, took his distinctive bright orange Miami Marlins uniform and visor to Cleveland for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Baseball fans have become familiar with Leavy as he's been very visible at the past few World Series but he certainly doesn't limit himself to just baseball games. He was … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (6.11.15) John Wallin discusses Women’s World Cup
World Soccer Talk Radio (6.11.15) John Wallin discusses Women’s World Cup Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with John Wallin. @FantasyGaffer, aka John Wallin, discusses the Women’s World Cup with host Nate Abaurrea. John shares his opinion about the artificial turf, and also talks … Continue reading → Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer … [Read more...]
Boston's Miley, Farrell argue
Boston's Miley, Farrell argue Wade Miley and John Farrell had a heated exchange Thursday. (MLB.tv screen grab) The Red Sox have dropped the first two games of their series with the Orioles and, thanks in part to Wade Miley, they lost the third game as well on Thursday night (BAL 6, BOS 5). Miley surrendered five runs on nine hits in four innings, including three home runs. After being … [Read more...]