Spieth, Day grouped together with Grace for 1st 2 days at The Players The Players Championship is here, marking one of the deepest fields -- if not the deepest field -- of the year. The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass again plays host to a full field looking to capture the nearly $1.9 million first-place check out of the $10.5 million purse. Rickie Fowler is the defending champion, having … [Read more...]
Five things about England ahead of Euro 2016
Five things about England ahead of Euro 2016 London (AFP) – Five things about England ahead of the European Championships: Fifty years of hurt This year marks the 50th anniversary of England’s only major tournament triumph: victory on home soil at the 1966 World Cup. A team managed by Alf Ramsey, captained by Bobby Moore and inspired by Manchester United midfielder Bobby Charlton came through a … [Read more...]
Brian Elliott yanked as Blues fall behind Stars early in Game 6
Brian Elliott yanked as Blues fall behind Stars early in Game 6 St. Louis Blues starting goaltender Brian Elliott was yanked in favor of Jake Allen with 3:11 left in the first period of Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. At the time, Elliott had given up three goals, two of which coming 20 seconds apart in the first six minutes of the game. The Blues outshot the Stars 9-7 in the first period, … [Read more...]
Brian Shaw doesn't expect to interview for Knicks: 'Kurt Rambis is there'
Brian Shaw doesn't expect to interview for Knicks: 'Kurt Rambis is there' 8:47 PM ET print Brian Shaw told ESPN's Hannah Storm that he doesn't expect to interview for the New York Knicks' head-coaching vacancy. "Kurt Rambis is there," Shaw said on SportsCenter in explaining why he doesn't anticipate to be interviewed. "He's very adept at running the triangle, and if Phil … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper gets ejected in 9th, curses at ump after walk-off win
Bryce Harper gets ejected in 9th, curses at ump after walk-off win Your browser does not support iframes. A big part of Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper's never-ending quest to "Make Baseball Fun Again" entails players being able to show their emotions on the field. While the occasional bat-flip or celebratory fist-pump after a big play is fine, Harper may have taken things a bit … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry is available to play for the Warriors in Game 4
Stephen Curry is available to play for the Warriors in Game 4 Reported back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry is active and able to return to the Golden State Warriors for Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Curry has not taken the floor … [Read more...]
Warriors' Curry returns in Game 4 against Blazers
Warriors' Curry returns in Game 4 against Blazers 10:00 PM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print PORTLAND, Ore. -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Monday night announced that star point guard Stephen Curry is active and will play in Game 4 versus … [Read more...]
Social Hour: Cardale Jones jabs at the NCAA
Social Hour: Cardale Jones jabs at the NCAA Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Former Ohio State and current Buffalo Bills quarterback Cardale Jones is a few months removed from being subject to NCAA … [Read more...]
He’s here! Kentucky Derby champ Nyquist arrives at Pimlico (The Associated Press)
He's here! Kentucky Derby champ Nyquist arrives at Pimlico (The Associated Press) When it comes to selecting a stall for his Kentucky Derby winner at Pimlico Race Course, trainer Doug O'Neill doesn't care much for tradition. Unbeaten Nyquist arrived at Pimlico on Monday and was eased into Stall 24 of the Stakes Barn with six other horses trained by O'Neill. The Kentucky Derby winner is … [Read more...]
Allardyce steels Sunderland for pivotal Everton test
Allardyce steels Sunderland for pivotal Everton test Sunderland (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce has warned his side that they are not yet safe as they close in on a fourth consecutive late-season escape from Premier League relegation. The northeast club will secure a 10th successive season of top-flight football with victory at home to Roberto Martinez’s drifting … [Read more...]