Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: We're not going home! “We’re Not Going Home!” Warriors win Game 5, Game 6 at OKC on Saturday Game 5 lived up to the hype. No blowout, great defense, scoring starts, a late lead change and some drama in the final minute all helped it happen. The Warriors were in control for most of this one, but finally gave up the lead midway through the third quarter on a … [Read more...]
Rangers could soon get two big boosts
Rangers could soon get two big boosts The Texas Rangers are hitting their stride. They've won five of their past six games, allowing just 16 runs in that stretch ... with nine of those 16 coming Wednesday night, in a game they won handily anyway. Though they still trail the Mariners by a game and a half in the AL West, the Rangers own the third-best record in the American League. Things could … [Read more...]
Penguins advance to Stanley Cup Final thanks to sensational rookies
Penguins advance to Stanley Cup Final thanks to sensational rookies PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins are now four wins away from their first Stanley Cup title since 2009. Despite the emotional return of Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, the Penguins defeated Tampa Bay, 2-1, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final on Thursday night, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final to play the San … [Read more...]
Cink turns to Mickelson family for counsel on wife’s cancer fight
Cink turns to Mickelson family for counsel on wife's cancer fight Stewart Cink made a last-minute decision to play at Colonial in this week's Dean & DeLuca Invitational. Last month, Cink announced he was stepping away from the PGA Tour as he and his wife, Lisa, learned she had breast cancer and would be starting treatment. Now weeks into what will be a difficult fight for Lisa, Stewart came … [Read more...]
Mourinho set to take control at United
Mourinho set to take control at United London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho was expected to become Manchester United’s new manager on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal to take charge at Old Trafford. Mourinho has been in negotiations with United since Louis van Gaal’s sacking on Monday and British media reports on Thursday claimed an agreement is now in place for the former Chelsea manager to … [Read more...]
Jackie Bradley Jr.’s hitting streak comes to an end at 29 games
Jackie Bradley Jr.'s hitting streak comes to an end at 29 games Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.'s pursuit of Joe DiMaggio's all-time hitting streak has officially come to an end. Bradley went 0-4 during Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies, ending his current streak at 29 games. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Bradley had been moved to the leadoff spot … [Read more...]