So dope: Vikings' rookie photos have distinct '90s look If you're of a certain age, having the laser background on your school photos was everything (not that we would have any personal knowledge of this). Of course, players who are rookies in the NFL this season aren't old enough to remember those awesome days, but thanks to someone clever in the Minnesota Vikings organization, they still … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry works overtime like no one has before him
Stephen Curry works overtime like no one has before him 2:30 AM ET ESPN Stats & Information print Stephen Curry was saving it all up for when it counted most. In one of the great finishes in pro basketball history, Curry set an NBA record by scoring 17 points in overtime, something never done in a regular-season or postseason game, as the Golden State Warriors rallied past the … [Read more...]
Lehtonen’s heroics beat Blues, send series to Game 7
Lehtonen's heroics beat Blues, send series to Game 7 The Dallas Stars received a big performance from much-maligned goaltender Kari Lehtonen to send their series with the St. Louis Blues to a decisive Game 7. Lehtonen, who had been swapped out with Antti Niemi at points, was the difference for Dallas in their 3-2 Game 6 win at Scottrade Center. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey contest … [Read more...]
Liverpool understudies eye Euro spotlight
Liverpool understudies eye Euro spotlight Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen is desperate for another chance to impress against Chelsea on Wednesday as the fight to feature in the Europa League final hots up. Allen has spent much of the season on the fringes of Jurgen Klopp’s starting line-up, but the Wales international has impressed whenever selected and underlined his … [Read more...]
Sharks blow chance to close out Predators in Game 6
Sharks blow chance to close out Predators in Game 6 The San Jose Sharks held several advantages in Game 6 against the Nashville Predators before losing in overtime. They held a 2-0 lead through most of the first period. They held a 3-2 lead midway through the third period. But they still struggled in an area that’s troubled them in recent years. The Sharks simply couldn’t close out an … [Read more...]
Steph Curry went supernova in the clutch in his return from injury
Steph Curry went supernova in the clutch in his return from injury The big question for Monday night's Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers was how Stephen Curry would look after a 15-day layoff due to an MCL sprain in his right knee. It took a little while to get a concrete answer on the back-to-back MVP's level of play, but a … [Read more...]
Hitchcock says he’ll ‘sleep’ on Game 7 goaltending decision
Hitchcock says he'll 'sleep' on Game 7 goaltending decision St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said he will “sleep” on a decision on which goaltender he will start in Game 7 of his second-round series. In St. Louis' Game 6 loss, Brian Elliott was pulled after allowing three goals on seven shots on goal. In the past, Hitchcock has been known to have an itchy trigger finger between Elliott … [Read more...]
Dallas holds on in St. Louis, series will go seven
Dallas holds on in St. Louis, series will go seven Monday night represented an opportunity for both series in the Western Conference to wrap up, but that would have been just too easy. So what do we get? How about a couple of Game 7s? That do anything for ya? The St. Louis Blues could not seal the deal on home ice in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars, dropping a 3-2 decision after the Stars stunned … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: Forecasting RB Performance
By the Numbers: Forecasting RB Performance Now that the NFL draft has come and gone, we’re left to sort out the implications for our dynasty rookie picks and redraft fantasy teams. We all know that draft position is predictive of future NFL success, but how much should we weight it versus our pre-draft evaluations? By finding the right set of relevant variables, we can develop a numbers-based … [Read more...]
Green: Of course I think Trail Blazers are done
Green: Of course I think Trail Blazers are done 4:46 AM 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 All-Star forward Draymond Green did not mince words when asked about the Portland Trail Blazers' chances in the aftermath of their Game 4 … [Read more...]