Thunder wilt under third quarter Warriors barrage in Game 2 1:05 AM ET print OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oklahoma City Thunder kept standing up to the oncoming storm, weathering each wave the Golden State Warriors were throwing, until they finally broke. A 31-19 third quarter that featured the MVP doing MVP things turned Game 2 into a blowout in a hurry, and the Warriors pulled away 118-91 … [Read more...]
Curry’s 3rd quarter burst puts away OKC for series-tying blowout
Curry's 3rd quarter burst puts away OKC for series-tying blowout The Oklahoma City Thunder's surprising Western Conference Finals Game 1 victory on Monday stood out as an example of a team finding its best form at the right time, but it also found the history-making Golden State Warriors making uncharacteristic and frequently baffling mistakes. A team known for its late-game poise made a … [Read more...]
Sources: Magic upbeat on luring Vogel as coach
Sources: Magic upbeat on luring Vogel as coach 12:38 AM ET Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Chris Broussard Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 print The Orlando … [Read more...]
Once Stephen Curry got hot, it was game over for the Thunder
Once Stephen Curry got hot, it was game over for the Thunder 12:44 AM ET ESPN Stats & Information print In a desperate scenario, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry left everyone on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the dust. Last 2 Postseasons Result 2016 Conf Finals vs Thunder won by 27 2015 NBA Finals vs Cavaliers won by 21 2015 Conf Semis vs Grizzlies won by 17 Curry's … [Read more...]
The White Sox have mastered the art of the triple play
The White Sox have mastered the art of the triple play It's only May 18, yet the Chicago White Sox have already done something no other MLB team has been able to accomplish since the 2007 Philadelphia Phillies: They've turned not one, but two triple plays. [Related: Adam Eaton's continued improvement fueling White Sox's hot start] In a span of just 26 days, mind you, the White Sox have … [Read more...]
Christian Yelich and artistically gifted fan make each other’s day
Christian Yelich and artistically gifted fan make each other's day Usually when we hear about or witness memorable player-fan interactions, it's the player making the fan's day. It was a little different though on Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, as Miami Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich and a talented young artist named Emily Alexander made each other's day. [Elsewhere: Phillie … [Read more...]
Mickelson replaces Bill Clinton as CareerBuilder Challenge ambassador
Mickelson replaces Bill Clinton as CareerBuilder Challenge ambassador The tournament formerly known as The Hope might now go by The Thrill. Phil Mickelson was announced Wednesday as the new ambassador for the CareerBuilder Challenge, the PGA Tour stop in the California desert. Mickelson is taking over for former President Bill Clinton, whose formal relationship with the tournament through … [Read more...]
Pierre McGuire shows penalized hits as winning formula for Lightning
Pierre McGuire shows penalized hits as winning formula for Lightning NHL on NBC analyst Pierre McGuire called for the Tampa Bay Lightning to play more physical hockey in Game 3 of their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In order to show examples of successful ways the Lightning pounded the Penguins in Game 1, controversial illegal hits were shown. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey … [Read more...]
Darvish likely to return after next rehab start
Darvish likely to return after next rehab start Darvish nears a return to the Rangers' rotation. USATSI The Texas Rangers were swept in Oakland after an 8-1 matinee loss on Wednesday, but rotation help is on the horizon. Yu Darvish worked five strong innings for Double-A Frisco on Tuesday and is now slated for what is shaping up to be his final rehab start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last … [Read more...]