NHL Three Stars: Sidney Crosby is ridiculous right now No. 1 Star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins At this point, it’s Sidney Crosby’s world, and we’re all living in it. Sid had a four-point night in the Penguins’ 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, with two goals and two assists. That’s seven straight games with a goal, and points in 11 straight games (12 goals, 10 assists). Crosby is now … [Read more...]
Buddy Hield caps late barrage with 3-pointer to beat Texas
Buddy Hield caps late barrage with 3-pointer to beat Texas Thirty-six minutes into a rare night in which he looked mortal, Oklahoma's Buddy Hield finally rediscovered his shooting stroke. The national player of the year favorite scored the Sooners' final 12 points in their 63-60 victory over Texas including a go-ahead last-second 3-pointer. With the score tied and the final seconds melting … [Read more...]
Report: Josh Donaldson signs two-year, $29M deal with Blue Jays
Report: Josh Donaldson signs two-year, $29M deal with Blue Jays Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly come to terms on a contract, successfuly avoiding their upcoming salary arbitration hearing. According to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi, the deal is for two years and a total of $29 million. Donaldson is coming off a 2015 season where he was named American League MVP after … [Read more...]
Sources: Kings plan to fire Karl in coming days
Sources: Kings plan to fire Karl in coming days 10:48 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print The Sacramento Kings are going ahead with a coaching change and plan to fire George Karl in coming days, league sources told ESPN. NBA coaching sources told ESPN that the … [Read more...]
Report: Donaldson signs two-year, $29 million deal with Blue Jays
Report: Donaldson signs two-year, $29 million deal with Blue Jays Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly come to terms on a contract, successfuly avoiding their upcoming salary arbitration hearing. According to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi, the deal is for two years and a total of $29 million. Donaldson is coming off a 2015 season where he was named American League MVP and sent … [Read more...]
Duke wins crucial opening leg of upcoming four-game gauntlet
Duke wins crucial opening leg of upcoming four-game gauntlet As Grayson Allen missed a 3-pointer late in the second half on Monday night, the most winnable game of Duke's toughest stretch of the season was in jeopardy of slipping away. The Blue Devils had squandered the entirety of a 15-point second-half lead and were tied with Louisville with just over three minutes remaining. It was then … [Read more...]
Sports WebXtra: 2016 NFL Predictions – KLTV
Sports WebXtra: 2016 NFL Predictions - KLTV In a top 25 showdown, rivals Oklahoma and Texas will tangle on the hardwood on Monday night. The Sooners are ranked third, while the Longhorns are number 24. OU has won three straight against Texas at home and this one is in Norman. The Longhorns though are 4 and 2 against ranked teams here in 2015-2016. More >>This entry passed through the … [Read more...]
Devils to honor Martin Brodeur, unveil statue
Devils to honor Martin Brodeur, unveil statue The New Jersey Devils are celebrating one of their greatest players this week by honoring the career of goaltender Martin Brodeur. When the team hosts the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night they are going to retire Brodeur's No. 30, but that is only part of the festivities. Along with that jersey ceremony the Devils are also dedicating a statue for their … [Read more...]
Russell Westbrook made fun of Kevin Durant’s Super Bowl photo work
Russell Westbrook made fun of Kevin Durant's Super Bowl photo work After Saturday's close loss to the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant stuck around the Bay Area to attend Super Bowl 50 and serve as a sideline photographer for The Players Tribune, the athlete-led website for which he serves as deputy publisher. Acting as a media member seems like a pretty stark … [Read more...]
Warriors’ Festus Ezeli out at least 6 weeks after knee surgery
Warriors' Festus Ezeli out at least 6 weeks after knee surgery After missing five straight games with soreness in his left knee, Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli underwent arthroscopic surgery "to clean out debris from his left knee," the team announced Monday. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The 26-year-old big man, who hasn't suited up … [Read more...]