A Warriors exec told Luke Walton the Lakers had lost their pick Luke Walton's future lies with the Los Angeles Lakers as the storied franchise's next head coach, but for now he remains an employee of the Golden State Warriors as they attempt to win back-to-back championships. Tuesday was therefore an important day for Walton for two reasons — the Warriors had to make adjustments ahead of … [Read more...]
Cincinnati bullpen suffers through another head-shaking nightmare
Cincinnati bullpen suffers through another head-shaking nightmare Cincinnati probably wasn’t going to come back and win Tuesday when starting pitcher Alfredo Simon left the game in the fifth inning with the Reds down eight runs. The bullpen took over with the goal of preventing any further damage, but as has often been the case for Reds relievers this season, it got ugly before it got … [Read more...]
Power rankings: AT&T Byron Nelson
Power rankings: AT&T Byron Nelson The PGA Tour rolls into Dallas for the AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Four Seasons. Jordan Spieth is the hometown hero and the headliner in this week's event. However, the likes of Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Jason Dufner and a slew of former major champions are looking to prove spoiler for Spieth's possible first win in this event. Here are our top five players … [Read more...]
Sharks blank Blues to draw even in West finals
Sharks blank Blues to draw even in West finals Brent Burns scores two goals in the San Jose Sharks' Game 2 win. USATSI The San Jose Sharks were the best road team in the NHL during the 2015-16 season and they played what had to be one of their best road games of the season Tuesday night to tie the Western Conference finals at one game apiece thanks to an impressive 4-0 win over the St. Louis … [Read more...]
Cavaliers hit ludicrous speed, crush Raptors in Game 1
Cavaliers hit ludicrous speed, crush Raptors in Game 1 11:38 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books print CLEVELAND -- The Richard Jefferson power drive, that was the moment it crossed over from impressive to ridiculous. The Cleveland Cavaliers were a little defiant over the last week as … [Read more...]
The Cavs send a message, totally dominating the Raptors in Game 1
The Cavs send a message, totally dominating the Raptors in Game 1 During the 82-game regular season, just one game separated the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. During Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, though, it became very clear that these two teams are separated by a hell of a lot more than that. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The … [Read more...]
Keri: Phillies' young pitching keying early run
Keri: Phillies' young pitching keying early run Aaron Nola has played a big part in the Phillies' early pitching success. USATSI It looked like the streak was going to end. The Philadelphia Phillies had won four straight one-run games, with those four wins all coming in their past six games. For the season, the team's one-run record stood at 13-3, the best showing in baseball by a mile. Now, … [Read more...]
76ers win NBA Draft Lottery, Lakers get second pick – FOXSports.com
76ers win NBA Draft Lottery, Lakers get second pick - FOXSports.com NEW YORK -- The Philadelphia 76ers have lost big for three years, when they appeared to value draft picks more than players. They got a huge victory Tuesday night, and maybe the wins on the court will soon follow. The 76ers won the NBA draft lottery, giving them the No. 1 selection in June. "The pain that we've all gone through, … [Read more...]
USGA gives Retief Goosen special exemption into U.S. Open
USGA gives Retief Goosen special exemption into U.S. Open The USGA has offered two-time U.S. Open winner Retief Goosen a special exemption into this year's Open, to be played in June at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh. The 47-year-old South African won his first Open in 2001 in an 18-hole playoff at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Okla., defeating Mark Brooks by two shots. Three years later, … [Read more...]
Sixers win NBA draft lottery; Lakers get No. 2
Sixers win NBA draft lottery; Lakers get No. 2 10:33 PM ET Ohm YoungmisukESPN Staff Writer Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.Follow him on Twitter … [Read more...]