Mike Milbury upset Blues didn’t give Sharks ‘slight concussions’ (Video) The St. Louis Blues took some stupid penalties in their Game 2 Western Conference Final loss to the San Jose Sharks. Troy Brouwer slashed Brent Burns in the second period, leading to a Sharks power-play goal. Steve Ott steamrolled Joe Pavelski, leading to another San Jose power play. Mike Milbury of NBCSN watched … [Read more...]
Kyrie Irving living up to LeBron James' MVP premonition as Cavs keep rolling
Kyrie Irving living up to LeBron James' MVP premonition as Cavs keep rolling 4:35 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate print CLEVELAND -- The reality TV show "Last Point Guard Standing," otherwise known as the … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: NBA Combine: Shooting Drills
Draft Preview: NBA Combine: Shooting Drills After looking at the measurements and the agility testing, the third major component of the NBA combine is the shooting drills. Fewer players took part here than in the agility testing, but for those who do take part and perform well, it can be a good sign that teams will have increased interest. A point guard who can knock down the long-range jumper is … [Read more...]
In-form Chicharito headlines Mexico’s Copa America squad
In-form Chicharito headlines Mexico’s Copa America squad Mexico City (AFP) – Bayer Leverkusen forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez headlines Mexico’s 23-man squad named Tuesday to compete in next month’s Copa America Centenario. PSV midfielder Andres Guardado and Porto fullback Miguel Layun are the other prominent picks, but coach Juan Carlos Osorio left former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela out … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Khris Davis makes history with three-homer night
The Walk Off: Khris Davis makes history with three-homer night Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we'll look the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with an historic night from Oakland outfielder Khris Davis.. When the end of April arrived a few weeks ago, Khris Davis had Oakland fans … [Read more...]
Gold medalist Marianne Vos picked to ride in Rio Olympics (The Associated Press)
Gold medalist Marianne Vos picked to ride in Rio Olympics (The Associated Press) UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) -- Marianne Vos will have an opportunity to defend her road race gold medal at the Rio Olympics. … [Read more...]
Blues lucky to be tied with Sharks in conference final
Blues lucky to be tied with Sharks in conference final The St. Louis Blues aren’t delusional. They know, to a man, that their performance in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final earned them that 4-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. And they know, to a man, that they were fortunate to leave Game 1 with a victory after the Sharks gradually took over that game. This could be an … [Read more...]
Man City, United battle for Schalke's Sane
Man City, United battle for Schalke's Sane 12:18 AM GMT Jack Rathborn The summer transfer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: City to pinch Sane from United? Manchester City are ready to steal a march on … [Read more...]
Cavaliers make paint their home in Game 1 win
Cavaliers make paint their home in Game 1 win 12:50 AM ET ESPN Stats & Information print It was the kind of romp that was thought to be possible, but was still very impressive nonetheless. The Cleveland Cavaliers won by 31, becoming the fifth team to win its first nine games in a single postseason. The record is 11 such wins, set by the 1989 Lakers (who lost in the NBA Finals) … [Read more...]
Embiid says he’ll be ready next season in more great Sixers news
Embiid says he'll be ready next season in more great Sixers news Tuesday was unquestionably a good night for the Philadelphia 76ers, who won the draft lottery to obtain the No. 1 pick after a 10-72 season. It's not clear if that reward will prove to be worth three years of unrepentant losing, but it at least validates a great deal of ex-GM Sam Hinkie's controversial plan and gives the … [Read more...]