Joel Ward comes up clutch for Sharks in Game 6 SAN JOSE, Calif. – Last summer when Joel Ward had his pick of teams as an unrestricted free agent he was easily sold on the San Jose Sharks. Ward didn’t see a team that was on the verge of a drop-off. He saw a group that was proud and wanted to redeem themselves after missing the playoffs the year before. So Ward signed with the Sharks for three … [Read more...]
LeBron James: Didn't believe this was a really adverse situation
LeBron James: Didn't believe this was a really adverse situation 3:53 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate print CLEVELAND -- Following the biggest rout in Cleveland Cavaliers franchise playoff history, a 116-78 … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Joel Ward leads Sharks to Stanley Cup Final
NHL Three Stars: Joel Ward leads Sharks to Stanley Cup Final No. 1 Star: Joel Ward, San Jose Sharks The off-season acquisition, an annual playoff performer, scored two goals in the San Jose Sharks’ 5-2 Game 6 win that eliminated the St. Louis Blues. No. 2 Star: Martin Jones, San Jose Sharks Jones made the saves he needed to make, especially down the stretch, to back-stop the Sharks to the … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: Are Fantasy RBs in Decay?
By the Numbers: Are Fantasy RBs in Decay? Over the past four fantasy football seasons, there has been a precipitous drop off in running back value year-over-year. Per MyFantasyLeague average draft position data, a total of 10 running backs are currently being drafted inside of the top-50 overall. Last year, 12 backs were drafted in the top-50 and 14 went in the first 50 selections in 2014. Just … [Read more...]
Nagbe nets first US goal to defeat Ecuador
Nagbe nets first US goal to defeat Ecuador Washington (AFP) – Liberian-born striker Darlington Nagbe scored in the 90th minute to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a warm-up match for the Copa America Centenario. Nagbe, a 25-year-old midfielder for the reigning Major League Soccer champion Portland Timbers, netted his first goal for the American squad in dramatic fashion after … [Read more...]
Silver: Reports show refs 90 percent correct
Silver: Reports show refs 90 percent correct 3:56 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA doesn't have a choice on whether to be as transparent as possible in determining whether key crunch-time plays were officiated correctly "with so many cameras focused on the action, with so many other kinds of services providing that same information to our fans … [Read more...]
Alex Rodriguez is bat-flipping his way back to the Yankees
Alex Rodriguez is bat-flipping his way back to the Yankees Your browser does not support iframes.After missing three weeks with a hamstring injury, Alex Rodriguez is poised to rejoin the New York Yankees on Thursday after completing a successful rehab stint with the Double-A Trenton Thunder. Rodriguez, 40, went 3-for-6 during his brief two-game stop, including launching a monster home run … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Steven Matz picks up baton dropped by Matt Harvey
The Walk Off: Steven Matz picks up baton dropped by Matt Harvey 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. The New York Mets are facing a conundrum of epic proportions thanks to the struggles of Matt … [Read more...]
Australian footballer Cahill set to stay in China – agent
Australian footballer Cahill set to stay in China – agent Sydney (AFP) – Australia’s veteran top goalscorer Tim Cahill is set to stay in China next season with three clubs chasing the former Everton midfielder, according to his agent. The 36-year-old signed a short-term deal with Hangzhou Greentown in February just days after his contract was terminated by rival Chinese Super League club … [Read more...]
Jennie Finch set to make history with independent baseball team
Jennie Finch set to make history with independent baseball team For the first time in professional baseball history, a female will manage a men's team. It will happen this Sunday, May 29, when the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League officially welcome softball legend Jennie Finch as their guest manager for one game when they take on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at The … [Read more...]