Bubble breakdown: Wisconsin caps win streak with massive upset It was only a month ago that Wisconsin was 9-9 overall and 1-4 in the Big Ten after a humiliating loss at Northwestern. Now the Badgers have reeled off seven straight victories to get back into position to not only make the NCAA tournament but perhaps contend for yet another top-four Big Ten finish. The most impressive win … [Read more...]
Wild’s spiral hits new low with Mike Yeo’s firing
Wild's spiral hits new low with Mike Yeo's firing During the 2015-16 season, the Minnesota Wild saw the losses pile up for a team that was built to ‘win now' and it became apparent that something needed to change. A star player questioned the coaching staff, and the team had a host of other issues that needed to be addressed. On Saturday, the Wild fired coach Mike Yeo after he went … [Read more...]
LaVine slams Gordon, repeats as slam dunk champ
LaVine slams Gordon, repeats as slam dunk champ 12:55 AM ET Associated Press print TORONTO -- Zach LaVine was fresh out of dunks, having been pushed to the limits by Aaron Gordon in an epic final round that put the slam dunk contest back on top at All-Star Saturday night. In need of some magic, he reached deep down into his repertoire and found just enough left for one more go. "We … [Read more...]
Oregon’s grip on the Pac-12 loosens after two-loss week
Oregon's grip on the Pac-12 loosens after two-loss week The white-knuckle grip Oregon had on first place in the Pac-12 entering the week is no longer nearly so tight anymore. In fact, by the time the weekend is over, the Ducks may not be alone in first place anymore. Two nights after wholly non-competitive 20-point loss at Cal, Oregon didn't show up for the first 35 minutes Saturday against … [Read more...]
Klay Thompson downs Stephen Curry to win the Three-Point Shootout
Klay Thompson downs Stephen Curry to win the Three-Point Shootout Of course it’s Golden State. Of course it’s the Splash Brothers. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Warriors guards Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry not only met up in the final round of Saturday’s NBA Three-Point Shootout, but they put on the best shooting displays of the night at the … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: David Wright could be limited to 130 games
Hot Stove Digest: David Wright could be limited to 130 games Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. WORKLOAD: Mets general manager Sandy Alderson would like to limit David Wright to 130 games this season to help keep him fresh. … [Read more...]
Mickelson leads by 2 in search of fifth Pebble Beach win
Mickelson leads by 2 in search of fifth Pebble Beach win Phil Mickelson is on the verge of his first PGA Tour win since the 2013 British Open. With a Saturday 6-under 66 at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Mickelson earned a two-shot lead entering the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Mickelson is at 16-under 199, with Japanese player Hiroshi Iwata in second and playing alongside the … [Read more...]
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Naeba men’s slalom results (Reuters)
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Naeba men's slalom results (Reuters) Feb 14 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the World Cup Naeba Men's Slalom after run 1 on Sunday Run 1 Overall 1. Fritz Dopfer (Germany) 53.41 53.41 2. Mattias Hargin (Sweden) 53.43 53.43 3. Andre Myhrer (Sweden) 53.63 53.63 4. Stefano Gross (Italy) 53.86 53.86 5. Felix Neureuther (Germany) 53.97 53.97 6. Sebastian Foss Solevaag … [Read more...]
Spieth struggles to make 54-hole cut at Pebble Beach
Spieth struggles to make 54-hole cut at Pebble Beach It's been a while since Jordan Spieth played on a Sunday without a chance to win. That's the situation the world No. 1 finds himself in heading into the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Spieth made the 54-hole cut on the number after wrapping up his third round, a 2-over 74 at Pebble Beach Golf Links, to get through the … [Read more...]
Karl-Anthony Towns is your tallest-ever Skills Challenge winner
Karl-Anthony Towns is your tallest-ever Skills Challenge winner The NBA’s Skills Challenge was expanded to include big men in 2016, and if Saturday’s back and forth is any indication, the future is bright for this league’s tallest types. And its shortest ones. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns became the … [Read more...]