Ready to rumble? Get set for Warriors-Cavaliers, Part 2 11:57 PM ET J.A. AdandeESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com senior writer since 2007 Around The Horn panelist Formerly at Los Angeles Times Here are a few quick thoughts on Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors: Just throw out the regular season meetings between these teams. The two games, both Warriors victories, came when David … [Read more...]
Jose Bautista says Rougned Odor ‘was looking for a fight’
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Power Rankings: Truex has to be No. 1 after the 600
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Goalkeeper Beto quits Sevilla
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NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats & Pod: Warriors Preview
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats & Pod: Warriors Preview All those blowouts have been forgiven. The Warriors pulled off three comeback wins and are on their way to defend their championship from last year while looking to add a title to their 73-win season. They were trailing in the second half in each of those three wins and destroyed the Thunder with the triple. In Game 6 and 7, they outscored the … [Read more...]
12 players that the Islanders could potentially trade for in offseason – Newsday
12 players that the Islanders could potentially trade for in offseason - Newsday We’re about to hit June, which traditionally is the month before the storm of moves hits the NHL. But this June could be very different, particularly with the Islanders. Latest Islanders stories Garth Snow’s team will look different next season for sure, even if the Isles general manager doesn’t add a single player … [Read more...]
New Povetkin doping test negative, promoter says (Reuters)
New Povetkin doping test negative, promoter says (Reuters) By Dmitriy Rogovitskiy MOSCOW (Reuters) - A repeat drug test of Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin, who is the official challenger for the World Boxing Council (WBC) title, has returned a negative finding, the boxer's promoter said on Tuesday. "We received Povetkin's new official tests. On May 13, a doping test that Povetkin … [Read more...]
Boxing-New Povetkin doping test negative, promoter says (Reuters)
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Should Patrick Marleau be suspended for Bryan Rust hit?
Should Patrick Marleau be suspended for Bryan Rust hit? The San Jose Sharks finally had their feet under them and started to roll against the Pittsburgh Penguins after the first period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Patrick Marleau’s late second period goal tied the game at 2-2 and San Jose’s early game woes, where they allowed a 2-0 lead, seemed over. Then early in the third period … [Read more...]
One of pro football’s greatest games happened in the crazy USFL
One of pro football's greatest games happened in the crazy USFL This offseason, Shutdown Corner will travel down memory lane with a series of stories presenting some interesting and sometimes forgotten stories from the NFL's past. Join us as we relive some of the greatest and craziest moments in the sport's history. Jim Kelly played in four Super Bowls and made the Pro Football Hall of … [Read more...]