The Daily Dose: Dose: Rudy (Gobert) can fail There were nine games on Wednesday with a Kobe Bryant sighting, a random benching by Jason Kidd, a few troubling injuries (including some bad news on Rudy Gobert), and another win by the 20-0 Warriors. Let’s get to it, news and notes style. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here. Before we get to the Warriors, Utah’s Rudy Gobert is now out indefinitely … [Read more...]
Rangers lose to Isles in first visit to Brooklyn
Rangers lose to Isles in first visit to Brooklyn NEW YORK (AP) Two months into the New York Islanders' first season in Brooklyn, a visit from the crosstown-rival New York Rangers provided the most raucous atmosphere in their new home. Kyle Okposo scored the only goal in the shootout to lift the Islanders to a 2-1 victory Wednesday night. John Tavares scored in regulation and Jaroslav Halak had 33 … [Read more...]
Louisville proves itself in narrow loss at Michigan State
Louisville proves itself in narrow loss at Michigan State Incredulous that his team had won its first five games yet still had not cracked the AP Top 25 poll, Louisville coach Rick Pitino suggested over the weekend that the stripper scandal is overshadowing the achievements of the Cardinals. "I just think we've been ignored," Pitino told reporters in Brooklyn. "There's so much talk about … [Read more...]
Golden Gophers hockey to give away luchador masks as part of ‘weird’ promotion (Photos)
Golden Gophers hockey to give away luchador masks as part of 'weird' promotion (Photos) The Minnesota Golden Gophers hockey team will give away Luchador masks to the first 500 students who come to Friday’s game against Ohio State as part of a ‘Let’s Get Weird’ promotion. Above is a photo posted on team’s official Twitter feed. Here is another shot of the masks in all their glory. Here is … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant turns back the clock with 31 points, big buckets in Lakers win
Kobe Bryant turns back the clock with 31 points, big buckets in Lakers win Kobe Bryant's Sunday retirement announcement changed the atmosphere around his season considerably, turning an awful and sometimes unwatchable set of performances into a mostly positive farewell tour. Opposing teams can now celebrate his accomplishments and act as if the Los Angeles Lakers icon is a universally … [Read more...]
Redick sprains ankle in Clips' loss; Paul out, too
Redick sprains ankle in Clips' loss; Paul out, too ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print LOS ANGELES -- Chris Paul was a late scratch from the Los Angeles Clippers' starting lineup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night and is expected to miss more than one game, according to coach Doc Rivers. Paul, who exited the Clippers' game on Monday night against the Portland Trail … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry scores 28 of his 40 in 3rd quarter as Warriors beat Hornets, hit 20-0
Stephen Curry scores 28 of his 40 in 3rd quarter as Warriors beat Hornets, hit 20-0 While the rest of the Golden State Warriors got a breather and collected their thoughts back in the locker room at halftime, Stephen Curry stayed out on the court. See, the Charlotte Hornets honored franchise legend/color commentator Dell Curry on Wednesday night: Steph is on the court for the halftime Dell … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Offseason Dose: Retail Price
Baseball Daily Dose: Offseason Dose: Retail Price Everyone knew David Price would be a big-ticket item this winter, but not everyone expected that ticket to be record-setting. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. Price was awarded the biggest contract ever for a pitcher Tuesday when the Red Sox agreed to pay the southpaw $217 million over seven years, according to a report from Pete … [Read more...]
Kris Dunn does it all with triple-double and put-back dunk in Friars’ win
Kris Dunn does it all with triple-double and put-back dunk in Friars' win Kris Dunn has been a threat to produce a triple-double in every game this season. He's come close a few times before finally striking gold Tuesday night in a 89-66 victory over Hartford. Dunn, a preseason All-American, has looked every bit the part in the first month of the season and is the most complete player in … [Read more...]
It’s time for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to step up for Arsenal
It’s time for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to step up for Arsenal When Arsenal superstar Alexis Sanchez hobbled off of the pitch against Norwich last Sunday, many Gunners supporters knew Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain would most likely receive a boost in playing time if the Chilean was to miss time. While initial feelings were that Alexis could miss up to six weeks due to […] When Arsenal superstar … [Read more...]