Tuukka Rask makes awesome spinning glove save vs. Leafs (Video) In their game at the Boston Bruins on Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs had a first-period power play. Winger Joffrey Lupul snapped a shot that Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask fought off. The puck rolled to Rask’s right, where Peter Holland corralled it. He saw an open net. He saw Rask all the way over to other side of the … [Read more...]
Hoiberg says loss of Noah 'tough on everybody'
Hoiberg says loss of Noah 'tough on everybody' 4:49 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. print CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bulls tried to pick up the … [Read more...]
Cubs co-owner calls Mets fans ‘really, really obnoxious’
Cubs co-owner calls Mets fans 'really, really obnoxious' There were several notable news items to come from this weekend's Cubs Convention in Chicago. We learned that Ryne Sandberg will return to the team in an ambassador role this season. We learned the Cubs will be increasing security in and around Wrigley Field. We then confirmed that Cubs fans love having their favorite player's likeness … [Read more...]
Constellation shines in Big A’s Ruthless Stakes (The Associated Press)
Constellation shines in Big A's Ruthless Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Constellation romped to a 10-length win Sunday as the 1-20 favorite in the $95,000 Ruthless Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
Snedeker, Blair share lead as Kisner lurks at Sony Open in Hawaii
Snedeker, Blair share lead as Kisner lurks at Sony Open in Hawaii One guy is used to this. One guy is getting used to this. One guy could get used to this. Brandt Snedeker shares the 54-hole lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii with 25-year-old Zac Blair at 16-under 194. Snedeker, a seven-time PGA Tour winner who won last year at Pebble Beach, is building on a great week at the Hyundai Tournament … [Read more...]
Jersey Fouls of the Week: A Derian Hatcher comeback in Dallas
Jersey Fouls of the Week: A Derian Hatcher comeback in Dallas We’re officially in the dog days of the NHL season. Teams have started the second halves of their schedules which means many games blend in for players. But Jersey Fouls don't blend at any point of the year. Fortunately, they stay unique from the start of the year in October through the end of the regular season in April. The … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Playoff Preview: Breaking down Sunday’s games
Greg Cosell's Playoff Preview: Breaking down Sunday's games After the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals moved on to the conference championship round Saturday, we move on to break down Sunday's games. That includes a tough game to get a read on, because of injury issues and uncertainty about both quarterbacks: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS Protecting Cam Newton might be the … [Read more...]
Durant on media: I actually do love you guys
Durant on media: I actually do love you guys 2:28 PM ET print OKLAHOMA CITY -- After his shootaround availability Sunday morning, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant had something he wanted to "get off his chest" in regard to the media and his relationship with it. "I also got something else to say, if you guys don't mind," Durant said, unprompted by any question. "I've seen over … [Read more...]
Barnes fined $35K for comments about Fisher
Barnes fined $35K for comments about Fisher 2:45 PM ET Ohm YoungmisukESPN Staff Writer Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.Follow him on Twitter … [Read more...]
Addison Russell meets young fan with Addison Russell haircut
Addison Russell meets young fan with Addison Russell haircut Like most professional sports fanbases, Chicago Cubs fans have ways of letting players know whether they've been accepted. Ways that go well beyond simple cheering or booing. When you attend a Cubs game at Wrigley Field, and sometimes even on the road, you'll see about every other fan wearing a Cubs jersey. If a player's name is on … [Read more...]