Golden State Warriors win Game 4 on their passing 8:48 PM ET ESPN Stats & Information print No Stephen Curry turned out to be better than a hobbling Stephen Curry. Warriors Following a Loss - This Season Result Sunday at Rockets Won April 7 Spurs Won April 3 Trail Blazers Won March 21 at Timberwolves Won March 7 Magic Won Feb. 20 at Clippers Won Jan. 18 at Cavaliers Won Jan. 14 … [Read more...]
Leicester's Mahrez wins PFA Player of Year
Leicester's Mahrez wins PFA Player of Year 10:12 PM GMT Riyad Mahrez won the PFA Player of the Year award and then dedicated the prize to all his Leicester team-mates. Mahrez was presented with the prestigious trophy at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on Sunday after contributing 17 goals and 11 assists to the Foxes' fairytale campaign. Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli won the PFA Young Player … [Read more...]
Hamlin: Drivers Council statement a way to send message to NASCAR
Hamlin: Drivers Council statement a way to send message to NASCAR RICHMOND, Virginia –Denny Hamlin reiterated Friday that the statement from the Drivers Council regarding Tony Stewart's fine from NASCAR was a signal of support for a driver's right to share his opinion. Stewart was fined $35,000 Thursday, very likely for comments regarding the lack of a rule in NASCAR mandating teams fasten … [Read more...]
Brady, Romo, Leaf: NFL teams struggle to evaluate quarterbacks – Fort Worth Star Telegram
Brady, Romo, Leaf: NFL teams struggle to evaluate quarterbacks - Fort Worth Star Telegram The San Diego Chargers made Ryan Leaf the No. 2 overall choice in 1998. Yet, Tom Brady waited until the sixth round in 2000 before the New England Patriots took him with the 199th overall pick. The Dallas Cowboys signed Tony Romo to a $10,000 signing bonus as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2003. Yet, the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Poels seals prestigious Liege win for Team Sky (Reuters)
Cycling-Poels seals prestigious Liege win for Team Sky (Reuters) Team Sky claimed their first major classic win when Dutchman Wout Poels prevailed in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day race on Sunday, the fourth of five 'Monuments' of the season. The lanky Poels jumped away from a group of four late attackers with 250 metres to go in a 248-km ride from Liege, beating Swiss Michael Albasini … [Read more...]
After latest knockout, Golovkin renews his chase of Canelo (The Associated Press)
After latest knockout, Golovkin renews his chase of Canelo (The Associated Press) Saul Alvarez is under pressure that has nothing to do with his fight against Amir Khan in two weeks. Gennady Golovkin is determined to land his shot at Canelo, and he's still knocking down everybody in his path. After Golovkin earned his 22nd consecutive stoppage victory on Saturday, the middleweight champion … [Read more...]
Pagenaud overcomes contact to win at Barber Motorsports (The Associated Press)
Pagenaud overcomes contact to win at Barber Motorsports (The Associated Press) Simon Pagenaud led most of the way and overcame late contact with Graham Rahal to win at Barber Motorsports Park on Sunday for his second straight IndyCar victory. The Frenchman lost the lead briefly after contact with Rahal and was attempting to work past him outside on Turn 15. Rahal appeared to clip Jack … [Read more...]
Velazquez rides 2 stakes winners on closing day at Aqueduct (The Associated Press)
Velazquez rides 2 stakes winners on closing day at Aqueduct (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- John Velazquez rode both winners of the $100,000 stakes for 3-year-olds on Sunday at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
Former Patriots second-round pick Ron Brace dies at age 29
Former Patriots second-round pick Ron Brace dies at age 29 Ron Brace, a defensive tackle who was the New England Patriots' second-round pick in 2009, died at the age of 29. Boston College, where Brace played, confirmed the news on Twitter. The Patriots also confirmed the news, via the Boston Globe. The cause of death was not immediately known. Police told MassLive.com that the death was not … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry suffers sprained right knee, out for rest of Game 4
Stephen Curry suffers sprained right knee, out for rest of Game 4 Just one half after returning to the Golden State Warriors following two games on the shelf with a right ankle injury, reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry has once again been sidelined, suffering a sprained right knee that will keep him out of the remainder of Game 4 of the Warriors' first-round playoff series … [Read more...]