Capitals survive, force Game 6 vs. Penguins in 3-1 win Alex Ovechkin had a goal and set up another. Braden Holtby was a brick wall. The power play was dangerous. The defense was stout when it needed to be at game’s end, and the offense was pressured all night. In Game 5, the Washington Capitals looked like the Washington Capitals again. And when they look like that, they usually win. … [Read more...]
Bartolo Colon makes history with memorable first career homer
Bartolo Colon makes history with memorable first career homer They say the best things in life are worth waiting for. On Saturday night in San Diego, Bartolo Colon proved that to be true. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] In a moment many baseball fans dreamed about but never believed would actually happen, the beloved Mets right-hander finally connected for his first career … [Read more...]
Colon, 42, crushes first HR
Colon, 42, crushes first HR With his 43rd birthday only 17 days away, Mets right-hander Bartolo Colon accomplished something Saturday that he has never done before in his long career: He hit a home run! Colon swatted his first career dinger at Petco Park in San Diego on Saturday. Padres righty James Shields served it up. Here's the all-important video: Colon's teammates gave him the silent … [Read more...]
No more Triple talk for Baffert, Espinoza after 2016 Derby (The Associated Press)
No more Triple talk for Baffert, Espinoza after 2016 Derby (The Associated Press) The American Pharoah hangover is over for Bob Baffert, Victor Espinoza and Ahmed Zayat - and maybe everyone else. With Nyquist winning the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and heading to the Preakness in two weeks with an unbeaten record, Triple Crown chatter now turns to racing's newest star. … [Read more...]
Nyquist stays undefeated with Kentucky Derby victory (The Associated Press)
Nyquist stays undefeated with Kentucky Derby victory (The Associated Press) The racing world wondered if there was a worthy successor to last year's Triple Crown champion American Pharoah. Enter Nyquist. The bay colt who lacks any distinctive markings won the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/4 lengths on Saturday, improving to 8-0 in his career as the fourth consecutive favorite to win the race. … [Read more...]
Lowry’s bounce-back Game 3 rises above injuries for Raps and Heat
Lowry's bounce-back Game 3 rises above injuries for Raps and Heat The continued struggles of Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry have been a major story of this postseason, enough so that no one thought it particularly surprising when he followed Thursday's Game 2 overtime win over the Miami Heat by practicing jumpers for several hours on the Air Canada Centre floor. Lowry … [Read more...]
Wrigley Field got the best of Bryce Harper on critical misplay
Wrigley Field got the best of Bryce Harper on critical misplay Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper had a moment he'll want to quickly forget on Saturday, and it happened at the most critical point in Washington's 8-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Harper, who was lined up in his customary spot in right field, found himself battling Wrigley Field's cramped quarters and even the forces of nature … [Read more...]
Florida State dismisses RB Mario Pender after arrest
Florida State dismisses RB Mario Pender after arrest Running back Mario Pender is no longer a member of the Florida State football team. Pender was dismissed from the Seminoles on Saturday after he was arrested earlier in the day on domestic violence-related charges. "Florida State Athletics announced today that Mario Pender has been permanently dismissed from the football team following his … [Read more...]
Despite coming off injury, Dolphins sign Wake to 2-year extension
Despite coming off injury, Dolphins sign Wake to 2-year extension Miami Dolphins' sack master Cameron Wake turned 34 earlier this year, and tore an Achilles last Oct. 30 against the New England Patriots. Neither of those facts, however, were enough to deter the Dolphins from signing Wake to a two-year extension on Saturday. The team announced the agreement on Twitter. ESPN's Adam Schefter … [Read more...]
Kerr: Curry still out, shows progress in 2-on-2
Kerr: Curry still out, shows progress in 2-on-2 7:38 PM ET Kevin ArnovitzESPN Staff Writer Close NBA writer for ESPN.com since 2008 Former contributor and editor at NPR print PORTLAND, Ore. -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed Saturday afternoon that Stephen Curry will not play in Game 3 against Portland, but said that Curry had made progress earlier in the day in an … [Read more...]