OKC demolished Dallas in a laughably one-sided Game 1 Viewers who tuned in for a competitive first-round Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks were likely disappointed by the contest on display. In fact, the Thunder had seized control before ESPN's broadcast even switched over from the end of the Atlanta Hawks' late-running win over the Boston Celtics. And it only got … [Read more...]
Castroneves gives Penske 3 poles through 3 races this season (The Associated Press)
Castroneves gives Penske 3 poles through 3 races this season (The Associated Press) Helio Castroneves made Team Penske 3 for 3 in qualifying this season when he won the pole Saturday for the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Castroneves turned a lap at 1 minute, 7.1246 seconds to earn the top starting spot for the race Sunday on the temporary street course. It's the second consecutive year … [Read more...]
Errol Spence Jr. stops Chris Algieri in 5th round (The Associated Press)
Errol Spence Jr. stops Chris Algieri in 5th round (The Associated Press) Errol Spence Jr. did something Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan failed to do against Chris Algieri. Spence capped a dominating performance by stopping Algieri with 48 seconds remaining in the fifth round in a welterweight fight Saturday night at Barclays Center in the main event of the Premier Boxing Champions card. … [Read more...]
Hawks outlast Celtics’ comeback from ice-cold start for Game 1 win
Hawks outlast Celtics' comeback from ice-cold start for Game 1 win The Boston Celtics will likely reflect on Game 1 of their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks and wonder what could have been if they hadn't started the night with one of their worst shooting performances of the season. They also may consider how they measure up now that one of their best players could miss time. … [Read more...]
Fan gets attention for misspelled ‘Bruce’ Harper sign
Fan gets attention for misspelled 'Bruce' Harper sign If you caught Saturday's Nationals-Phillies game — which was featured as the Yahoo Sports Free Game of the Day — chances are you noticed the sign for 'Bruce' Harper behind Washington's dugout. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] If you weren't watching the game, then perhaps you spotted it on social media. you sir are … [Read more...]