Sharks advance to first Stanley Cup Final with Game 6 win over Blues SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks are no longer playoff disappointments. They’re no longer a team that needs to be questioned about why they faltered in the biggest games at the most important times of year. They no longer need to be queried about why the 2015-16 version of the Sharks are different – simply because … [Read more...]
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Can you feel the Love?
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Can you feel the Love? Cavaliers destroy Raptors 116-78 for 3-2 lead in series The Cavaliers got off to a hot start in Wednesday’s Game 5 and then went on a 23-4 run to open up a record-setting 31-point lead at halftime in a blowout against the Raptors. The 31-point halftime lead was a Conference Finals record, as well as the greatest deficit the Raptors have ever … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Money Mazara
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Money Mazara Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Does it seem to anyone else that the Nomar Mazara story is kind of flying under the radar nationally? Considering his age (he turned 21 years old just 30 days ago) and his production level (a .320/.365/.500 batting line over his first 167 plate appearances), this should be one of the most talked about … [Read more...]
Man impersonating Vols CB busted for extortion
Man impersonating Vols CB busted for extortion [unable to retrieve full-text content]Man impersonating Vols CB busted for extortion … [Read more...]
Atletico seek final step to rewrite Madrid derby history
Atletico seek final step to rewrite Madrid derby history Madrid (AFP) – In the dying moments of Diego Simeone’s second Madrid derby as Atletico Madrid coach, a banner was lowered behind the goal his side was defending to display a stinging message: “Wanted: A dignified rival for a decent derby”. Real Madrid’s fans have since got far more than they bargained for as Simeone has transformed … [Read more...]
Raptors absorb a major beatdown in Game 5
Raptors absorb a major beatdown in Game 5 11:47 PM ET print CLEVELAND -- The Toronto Raptors have accomplished so much this season. But they just can’t seem to hang with the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road in the Eastern Conference finals. After holding serve at home to even the series 2-2, the Raptors were trounced yet again in Cleveland, as they fell 116-78 on Wednesday in Game 5. … [Read more...]
Cavs find the touch, torch Raptors to get within one win of Finals
Cavs find the touch, torch Raptors to get within one win of Finals So, as it turns out, the Cleveland Cavaliers didn't forget how to shoot and defend. They just forgot to pack their A-game when they left for Canada, and when they got back to Quicken Loans Arena for Game 5, they found it. Man, oh man, did they find it. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] … [Read more...]
BoSox's Bradley extends hit streak to 29 games
BoSox's Bradley extends hit streak to 29 games Jackie Bradley Jr. is five games away from matching Boston's franchise record. USATSI Another day, another knock for Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. On Wednesday night, he pushed his hitting streak to 29 games thanks to a first-pitch line drive to left field in the fourth inning. Here's the video evidence: Bradley Jr. is now more than … [Read more...]
Panthers trade Erik Gudbranson, get back Jared McCann and draft picks – Miami Herald
Panthers trade Erik Gudbranson, get back Jared McCann and draft picks - Miami Herald The Panthers traded defenseman Erik Gudbranson, their top draft pick six years ago and considered a possible future captain of the team, to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. Florida got back talented forward Jared McCann, himself a past first-round pick, as well as two draft picks from the Canucks. The … [Read more...]
Rashford faces Euro audition as decision time looms
Rashford faces Euro audition as decision time looms Sunderland (United Kingdom) (AFP) – England manager Roy Hodgson has challenged Marcus Rashford to make his life difficult when the Manchester United sensation auditions for a Euro 2016 place in Friday’s friendly against Australia. Rashford has emerged as a late contender for a seat on the flight to France after a fine breakthrough season with … [Read more...]