Kasey Kahne penalized 15 points after Dover Kasey Kahne's point total is 15 points lower than it was immediately after Sunday's race. NASCAR announced that Kahne lost points and crew chief Keith Rodden was fined $25,000 for violating Sections 20.17.3.1.2; 12.5.3.4.2 a,b,c,d; 12.5.3.4.1 n,o of the NASCAR rule book. Kahne's car had failed post-race inspection. Since it's our duty to explain … [Read more...]
Andre Iguodala’s no-look layup was insane, even for the Warriors
Andre Iguodala's no-look layup was insane, even for the Warriors When you think of the Golden State Warriors and insane shot-making, you probably think first about back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player and 402-3s-in-a-single-season superstar Stephen Curry, or perhaps All-Star flamethrower Klay Thompson. Late in the first half of Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry dove into the crowd and nobody broke his fall
Stephen Curry dove into the crowd and nobody broke his fall After dropping Game 1 to lose home-court advantage to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors knew they needed to come out with renewed energy, fire and hustle to get back on the good foot in Wednesday's Game 2. They got that hustle on one first-quarter loose ball from top gun Stephen Curry ... and, frankly, Steve Kerr … [Read more...]
Alvarez vacates WBC title, will next fight Golovkin (Reuters)
Alvarez vacates WBC title, will next fight Golovkin (Reuters) (Reuters) - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez says he has vacated the WBC middleweight title he retained in Las Vegas earlier this month and is now making plans to fight undefeated middleweight Gennady "Triple G" Golovkin "as quickly as possible". Eleven days ago, Mexican Alvarez improved his career record to 47-1-1 with 33 knockouts when he … [Read more...]
Alvarez vacates WBC title as fight with Golovkin nears (The Associated Press)
Alvarez vacates WBC title as fight with Golovkin nears (The Associated Press) Canelo Alvarez insists he wants to make the biggest fight boxing has to offer. ''I will fight GGG and I will beat GGG, but I will not be forced into the ring,'' Alvarez said in a statement. ''Gennady Golovkin is hereby recognized as the undisputed WBC middleweight champion of the world,'' sanctioning body … [Read more...]
Reds fall to better technique, says Sevilla defender
Reds fall to better technique, says Sevilla defender Basel (Switzerland) (AFP) – Superior technique honed by playing in the “best league in the world” was key to Sevilla’s record-setting Europa League triumph over Liverpool on Wednesday, said the club’s French central defender Timothee Kolodziejczak. Five-time European champions Liverpool travelled to St Jakob-Park in Basel confident of a first … [Read more...]
Lightning's Bishop, Stamkos out for Game 3
Lightning's Bishop, Stamkos out for Game 3 Ben Bishop will not be available for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3. Kim Klement, Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports For the second straight game in the Eastern Conference final series the Tampa Bay Lightning will be without starting goaltender Ben Bishop. Lightning coach Jon Cooper announced on Wednesday morning that even though Bishop is progressing … [Read more...]
Independent leaguer crashes through bullpen door after great catch
Independent leaguer crashes through bullpen door after great catch Every outfielder will tell you that being aware of their surroundings is an important part of their job. That's because every ballpark varies in some way from its counterparts, whether it's the way the wind plays, to the ballpark's dimensions, to the hazards that await them if they get too close to a wall or bullpen. That … [Read more...]
Jeff Hornacek reportedly set to become the next Knicks coach
Jeff Hornacek reportedly set to become the next Knicks coach The New York Knicks have reportedly found their next head coach, and it's not someone with strong ties to team president Phil Jackson or the triangle offense. As first reported by Howard Beck of Bleacher Report, the Knicks are very near an agreement with Jeff Hornacek, most recently of the Phoenix Suns. Hornacek was fired by the … [Read more...]
Justin Verlander reaches milestone, hits stride in Tigers win
Justin Verlander reaches milestone, hits stride in Tigers win Since his first full season in 2006, Justin Verlander has been a face of the Detroit Tigers franchise along with Miguel Cabrera and a key catalyst for all of their success. During his tenure, the Tigers have won four division championships, appeared in five postseasons and won two American League pennants. On a personal level, … [Read more...]