Huge if True: Examining that bad Kevan Miller contract extension [HUGE IF TRUE breaks down the plausibility of the week's biggest rumor.] On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins announced a baffling extension for Kevan Miller. Four years, $10 million. Both those numbers are galling for entirely different reasons, and most everyone outside of a 10-foot radius of Don Sweeney's office seems to agree with … [Read more...]
Crafty teamwork helps Trentin win longest Giro stage (The Associated Press)
Crafty teamwork helps Trentin win longest Giro stage (The Associated Press) Matteo Trentin used a late counterattack and some crafty teamwork to win the longest stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday, while Steven Kruijswijk held on to a comfortable overall lead with only two challenging legs to go. Cannondale's Moreno Moser and Trentin's Etixx Quick-Step teammate Gianluca Brambilla were in … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia points classification after stage 18 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia points classification after stage 18 (Reuters) May 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 18 on Thursday 1. Giacomo Nizzolo (Italy / Trek) 185 2. Matteo Trentin (Italy / Etixx - Quick-Step) 141 3. Diego Ulissi (Italy / Lampre) 137 4. Daniel Oss (Italy / BMC Racing) 127 5. Sacha Modolo (Italy / Lampre) 126 6. Alejandro Valverde … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Pod for May 26
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Pod for May 26 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Wednesday night was arguably the worst night of the season, so we mix it up for today. We had some questions on the Wolves, Magic and some fantasy stuff mixed in there. We'll also hit on the two playoff rounds and what to make of it. Most importantly, we answer the pressing question: Is a hot dog a sandwich? Mike Gallagher … [Read more...]
Three Things to Watch: Golden State vs. Oklahoma City, Game 5
Three Things to Watch: Golden State vs. Oklahoma City, Game 5 The Oklahoma City Thunder, in a shocker rightfully unseen some 25 days ago, is on the verge of downing both the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors in consecutive rounds. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Thunder need a Game 5 win on Thursday night, in Oakland against the famed … [Read more...]
Report: Two Raptors seen at a casino prior to Game 5 loss
Report: Two Raptors seen at a casino prior to Game 5 loss Even relative to the standards of Toronto’s embarrassing showing in its Game 5 loss to Cleveland on Wednesday night, the statlines of Raptors DeMarre Carroll and Cory Joseph stood out. The starting small forward and reserve hybrid guard combined to shoot 3-12 from the floor with four turnovers between them in the Cavaliers’ 116-78 … [Read more...]
NHL conference finalists get Jimmy Fallon superlative treatment (Video)
NHL conference finalists get Jimmy Fallon superlative treatment (Video) As the Stanley Cup Playoffs move from the conference finals to the Stanley Cup Final, The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon has returned for more NHL superlatives. Members of the Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks and Tampa Bay Lightning get the treatment this time, with Valtteri Filppula and Victor Hedman among the players … [Read more...]
Curry says knee 'fine', just has to make shots
Curry says knee 'fine', just has to make shots 2:47 PM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print OAKLAND, Calif. -- Stephen Curry said Thursday that his knee is "fine" and he's not paying attention to speculation that an MCL sprain he suffered in the first … [Read more...]
NBA mock draft 2016 – Newsday
NBA mock draft 2016 - Newsday 1. Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons, LSU, forward (Credit: Getty Images / Andy Lyons) Ben Simmons has a rare skill set for a player his size. At 6-10, he can grab a rebound, break out in transition and finish acrobatically at the rim or create an opportunity for a teammate. His jumper lacks range, and he struggled at times in the halfcourt in his one-and-done season … [Read more...]
A post-draft deadline look at the 2016-17 season’s top 20 teams
A post-draft deadline look at the 2016-17 season's top 20 teams The deadline passed Wednesday night for prospects to decide whether or not to stay in the NBA draft, so the landscape for next year's college basketball season is finally becoming clearer. Here's an updated version of the Dagger's way-too-early Top 20 that takes into account which early-entry candidates are turning pro and which … [Read more...]