Kyle Lowry's reaction to Game 5's stat sheet contains multitudes There were some things worth discussing after the Cleveland Cavaliers decimated the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday — Kevin Love's resurgence, the return of Cleveland's shot-making, the way the Cavaliers' blitzing of pick-and-rolls featuring Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan totally … [Read more...]
Top pitching prospect Julio Urias to debut for Dodgers on Friday
Top pitching prospect Julio Urias to debut for Dodgers on Friday Baseball's No. 2 prospect, pitcher Julio Urias, is getting the call so many prospects hope for. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday that they're purchasing his contract on Friday in advance of his major league debut. The Dodgers are expected to purchase on Friday the contract of LHP Julio Urias, who is scheduled to make … [Read more...]
Chris Phillips announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons
Chris Phillips announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons After 1,179 NHL games, Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris Phillips has announced his retirement. Phillips, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 draft and longest-serving player in Senators history, has been hounded by back issues since Feb. 2015, when he last played an NHL game. After several attempted comebacks, including one this past … [Read more...]
Devin Hester not happy with NFL’s new touchback rules
Devin Hester not happy with NFL's new touchback rules Say, did you remember that the NFL is moving kickoff touchbacks to the 25-yard-line this year? Devin Hester did, and he's none too pleased. "It’s like taking away a job from people," the Falcons return man told ESPN, and by "people" he means himself. Hester is one of the most notable return men in NFL history, boasting five kickoff … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Travis Time
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Travis Time Memorial Day weekend is upon us. This is often referred to as the first major barometer of the season. Teams are more than a quarter of the way through their respective schedules, so we’re getting past the point of small samples and seeing real trends develop. Depending on where you sit right now, that could be a good thing or a bad thing.We’re looking at a … [Read more...]
St. Louis Blues’ tank hits empty in Game 6 of conference final
St. Louis Blues' tank hits empty in Game 6 of conference final SAN JOSE, Calif. – The St. Louis Blues started to run out of gas in the first-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks. Then the second-round against the Dallas Stars took another toll on them. By the time they reached Game 6 of the Western Conference Final they didn’t have much left. “We had individuals … [Read more...]
Chuckie Keeton joining Oregon State coaching staff
Chuckie Keeton joining Oregon State coaching staff Chuckie Keeton is becoming a college football coach. Oregon State announced Wednesday that Keeton, the former Utah State quarterback, and former Utah State offensive lineman Funaki Asisi would be members of the footbal staff in an unnamed capacity. Asisi recently served as a graduate assistant for two seasons at Utah State following the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 18 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 18 (Reuters) May 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 18 on Thursday 1. Steven Kruijswijk (Netherlands / LottoNL) 73:50:37" 2. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) +3:00" 3. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) +3:23" 4. Vincenzo Nibali (Italy / Astana) +4:43" 5. Ilnur Zakarin (Russia / Katusha) +4:50" 6. … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova on Russia’s provisional Olympic team for Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Maria Sharapova on Russia's provisional Olympic team for Rio (Yahoo Sports) MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia has included Maria Sharapova on its preliminary team for the Olympic tennis tournament in August despite her provisional suspension for failing a drug test. … [Read more...]
Sturridge doubt, Rashford chance – reports
Sturridge doubt, Rashford chance - reports 6:15 AM GMT Daniel Sturridge is reportedly a doubt for England's friendly against Australia after missing training on Wednesday, paving the way for Marcus Rashford to make his debut on Friday. The Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail report Sturridge, 26, was absent from training due to a calf problem which could jeopardise his place at Euro 2016. The Daily … [Read more...]