Ovechkin takes NHL goals lead with hat trick Entering play Thursday night, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin had not recorded a hat trick since December 2013 (via Washington Post Capitals beat writer Isabelle Khurshudyan), which is kind of unbelievable when you consider how many goals he has scored since then and how many times he scored multiple goals in a game. He recorded 22 two-goal … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Break Time!!
The Daily Dose: Dose: Break Time!! It was a quiet night in the NBA with just two games as we head into the All-Star break. Here’s what went down and you can follow me on Twitter by clicking here. I also preview All-Star Weekend after the News & Notes. Ingrid Williams, the 44-year-old wife of Thunder assistant Monty Williams, died in a car accident on Tuesday night that also killed the driver … [Read more...]
Arsenal tickets on sale for MLS All-Star Game in San Jose and Chivas in Los Angeles
Arsenal tickets on sale for MLS All-Star Game in San Jose and Chivas in Los Angeles If you’re looking for tickets for either or both of Arsenal’s friendlies in the United States this summer, here are all of the details you need. First, Arsenal plays in the MLS All-Star Game on July 28 at the Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California. That’s followed by a friendly […] If you’re looking for … [Read more...]
Durant, NBA mourn passing of Williams' wife
Durant, NBA mourn passing of Williams' wife 10:59 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Thunder star Kevin Durant blinked back tears during an emotional morning shootaround interview as he talked about the loss of Ingrid Williams, the wife of assistant coach Monty Williams who died following a Tuesday evening car crash. "Just love Coach Monty so much, man,'' Durant said. "I feel … [Read more...]
Only fair solution to clock debacle is awarding Boise State a win
Only fair solution to clock debacle is awarding Boise State a win The Mountain West released a video Thursday afternoon that the league hoped would vindicate its officiating crew's disputed call to wipe out Boise State's game-winning 3-pointer the previous night. Needless to say, the video did not accomplish what the league thought it would. The video showed that the replay technology … [Read more...]
Lamar Odom showed up at Kanye West’s music/fashion event at MSG
Lamar Odom showed up at Kanye West's music/fashion event at MSG Former NBA player Lamar Odom attended Kanye West's Yeezy Season 3 fashion show/"The Life of Pablo" release party at Madison Square Garden in New York on Thursday, marking his first public appearance since being found unconscious with cocaine in his system at a Nevada brothel in October. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The … [Read more...]
NBC’s EPL leads the way with most-watched soccer games on US TV last weekend
NBC’s EPL leads the way with most-watched soccer games on US TV last weekend NBC’s live coverage of the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United led the way last weekend in the most-viewed soccer game on US television. An average of 779,000 watched the game, which was televised live on the NBCSN from 11am to 1pm ET on Sunday, February 7. Altogether, […] NBC’s live coverage … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson off to a good start in search of fifth Pebble win
Phil Mickelson off to a good start in search of fifth Pebble win So far in 2016, Phil Mickelson has showed signs he's close to picking up his first PGA Tour win since his earning his fifth major title at the 2013 British Open. He finished tied for third at the CareerBuilder Challenge and, after a disappointing missed cut at Torrey Pines, last week finished T-11 at the Waste Management … [Read more...]
Justin Rose off to a great start in his Clambake debut
Justin Rose off to a great start in his Clambake debut Justin Rose had a full day on Thursday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He shot 6-under 66 at Spyglass Hill to trail leader Chez Reavie by two shots. He got to play golf with his pro-am partner Justin Timberlake, and the 2013 U.S. Open champion even was treated to an impromptu performance by the entertainer. Rose quickly realized the … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth disappointed with ‘weak’ opening 71 in Pebble Pro-Am
Jordan Spieth disappointed with 'weak' opening 71 in Pebble Pro-Am Jordan Spieth didn't get off to the start he wanted on Thursday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. On a day when, at all three courses in the tournament rotation, scoring was excellent, Spieth shot a 1-under 71 at Spyglass Hill Golf Course. He trails Chez Reavie, who played at Monterey Peninsula Country Club's Shore Course in … [Read more...]