Michal Neuvirth makes incredible game-winning save at goal line (Video) Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Michal Neuvirth made a phenomenal save with time running out in his team’s 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. With the Wild’s net empty for an extra attacker forward Charlie Coyle fired a shot at the Philadelphia net. Minnesota players on the ice started celebrating – until they saw … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Steph-tacular!
The Daily Dose: Dose: Steph-tacular! Stephen Curry set some records, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and James Harden went off, and unknowns like Mirza Teletovic, Bojan Bogdanovic, Donald Sloan, Ronnie Price and Markel Brown all played very well on Thursday. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here! Warriors 130, Magic 114 It was, as usual, the Stephen Curry show as he dropped 51 points, just missed a … [Read more...]
Rockets erase 21-point deficit on Harden’s 46, stop Blazers streak
Rockets erase 21-point deficit on Harden's 46, stop Blazers streak The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers played to the prevailing narrative for the bulk of the first three quarters in Thursday night's game at Moda Center. The surging Blazers, sixth in the West and in the midst of a six-game winning streak, rode balanced scoring and superior energy to a 21-point lead several minutes … [Read more...]
NFL Draft Combine Shows Ohio State Is College Football's New NFL U – Bleacher Report
NFL Draft Combine Shows Ohio State Is College Football's New NFL U - Bleacher Report Darron Cummings/Associated PressFormer Ohio State left tackle Taylor Decker Taking the place of last year's national championship, this year, it was the NFL playoffs—and the Super Bowl in particular—that Ohio State used as a walking billboard for its recruiting efforts as the 2016 cycle came to its … [Read more...]
Jets GM says ‘economic realities’ led to Andrew Ladd trade
Jets GM says 'economic realities' led to Andrew Ladd trade Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff faced a choice this season. He could have re-signed one of two major pending unrestricted free agents on his roster, but not both. In the end, Cheveldayoff chose defenseman Dustin Byfuglien over captain Andrew Ladd, This decision culminated in Ladd getting traded to the Chicago … [Read more...]
Critical year for Seton Hall’s Kevin Willard may end in NCAA bid
Critical year for Seton Hall's Kevin Willard may end in NCAA bid When Seton Hall routed Providence 70-52 on Thursday night, the Pirates did more than secure their 20th victory of the season and move one step closer to locking up an NCAA tournament bid. They also further validated athletic director Patrick Lyons' decision to exercise patience with embattled head coach Kevin Willard last … [Read more...]
CEO: Harden, D12 demands 'never happened'
CEO: Harden, D12 demands 'never happened' 10:59 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print PORTLAND, Ore.-- Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown was firm in the … [Read more...]
Steph scores 51, hits 10 3s again, because crazy is the new normal
Steph scores 51, hits 10 3s again, because crazy is the new normal I guess Orlando Magic head coach and NBA lifer Scott Skiles doesn't understand the game either. From the opening tip, he had his guards following Oscar Robertson's advice — "extend your defense out a little bit," "get up top on" Stephen Curry, pressure him in the backcourt and at half-court — and it didn't make a lick of … [Read more...]
Riley says Bosh still evaluating medical options
Riley says Bosh still evaluating medical options 9:44 PM ET Michael WallaceESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN.com NBA reporter Blogs regularly on the Miami Heat 14 years covering the ACC, SEC, NFL and NBA print MIAMI -- Team president Pat Riley confirmed Thursday that Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh continues to seek medical evaluations for a condition that threatens to sideline him for the … [Read more...]
It’s OK Stephen Jackson said the ’07 Warriors would beat 2016 team
It's OK Stephen Jackson said the '07 Warriors would beat 2016 team NBA players often make statements out of step with their observable worth. We've seen it over and over, whether it involves Dion Waiters on the subject of the league's best backcourt or noted defensive slacker James Harden calling himself the best all-around player in the sport. No self-respecting pundit could make these … [Read more...]