5 of the biggest disappointments of the Indianapolis 500 As we count down to Sunday's 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest memories from the historic race. We start our series with five of the biggest disappointments of the 500 and reflect on some of the most teasing moments that drivers have endured during the previous 99 races. • Ralph … [Read more...]
Sources: Extension talks on tap for Raps' Casey
Sources: Extension talks on tap for Raps' Casey 1:37 AM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print The Raptors and coach Dwane Casey are expected to soon begin talks on a contract extension, league sources said Friday night after Toronto's season ended with a … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Josh Donaldson forgoes cycle for game-winning homer
The Walk Off: Josh Donaldson forgoes cycle for game-winning homer Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we'll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. Josh Donaldson has been so locked in since joining the Toronto Blue Jays last year it almost … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Dinged Up D'backs
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Dinged Up D'backs It was one step forward, two steps back for the Diamondbacks on Friday. The club placed two starting pitchers, Shelby Miller and Rubby De La Rosa, on the 15-day disabled list while learning one of its best hitters, David Peralta, will begin playing extended spring training games next Wednesday with an eye on returning next weekend. The move … [Read more...]
Thornton, Matthews among final World Cup of Hockey roster picks – Daily Mail
Thornton, Matthews among final World Cup of Hockey roster picks - Daily Mail By Afp Published: 19:01 EST, 27 May 2016 | Updated: 19:02 EST, 27 May 2016 Joe Thornton, whose 20-year wait to reach the Stanley Cup Final ends Monday, was among four NHL finalists selected Friday to complete rosters for the World Cup of Hockey.The 36-year-old San Jose Sharks center, whose Cup final … [Read more...]
Third-time lucky with winner Mourinho for United
Third-time lucky with winner Mourinho for United Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United will be expecting to make it third time lucky in their attempt to replace Alex Ferguson with the appointment of Jose Mourinho as the club’s new manager. Ferguson’s retirement in 2013 was always going to leave an enormous void to fill at Old Trafford after the legendary Scot bowed out as a … [Read more...]
LeBron and Kyrie carry Cavs past Raptors, into 2nd straight Finals
LeBron and Kyrie carry Cavs past Raptors, into 2nd straight Finals It took a little longer than most expected, but the Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched their second-straight trip to the NBA Finals. The Cavs beat the Toronto Raptors 113-87 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night, reversing unexpected road losses in Games 3 and 4 to go along with three blowout wins in … [Read more...]
Curtis Granderson saves Mets after Chase Utley’s clutch hit
Curtis Granderson saves Mets after Chase Utley's clutch hit We hope you took advantage of the Yahoo Sports Free Game of the Day on Friday. Otherwise you may have missed what was arguably the best game of the season to date. After the Dodgers rallied from a four-run ninth-inning deficit and tied the game on Chase Utley's two-out, bases-clearing double, the Mets still emerged victorious, 6-5, … [Read more...]