Phil Kessel, free of the Toronto fishbowl, is the star of the Stanley Cup Final - For The Win By: Nate Scott | June 7, 2016 9:00 am Follow @aNateScott Sidney Crosby has been his usual excellent self. Evgeni Malkin had his breakout performance in Game 4. Matt Murray, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 22-year-old goalie, has been lights out. But if you are looking for the Penguins’ best player in the … [Read more...]
MMA community reacts to Kimbo Slice’s sudden death
MMA community reacts to Kimbo Slice's sudden death Shocked by the sudden death of popular mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice, the MMA community took to social media in paying tribute to the beloved figure. Saddened and shocked at the passing of our family member Kimbo Slice. Full statement: https://t.co/TsTCujfoIK pic.twitter.com/RwxjwdAP1k— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) June 7, 2016 RIP … [Read more...]
‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie pregnant, skips Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
'Today' host Savannah Guthrie pregnant, skips Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) NEW YORK (AP) -- ''Today'' show co-host Savannah Guthrie says she's pregnant and will be skipping the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro because of the Zika virus. Guthrie made the announcement on the NBC program Tuesday morning. NBC had announced in April that Guthrie would co-host the opening ceremony of the … [Read more...]
Where to find USA vs. Costa Rica Copa America game on TV
Where to find USA vs. Costa Rica Copa America game on TV If you’re trying to find out how you can watch USA vs. Costa Rica in the Copa America Centenario, you’ve come to the right place. All eyes turn to Soldier Field in Chicago on Tuesday, June 7 as the USA faces a must-win game against Costa Rica in their second match of Copa America Centenario. A loss for the USA and it certainly means that … [Read more...]
Penguins one win away from Stanley Cup after Game 4 triumph
Penguins one win away from Stanley Cup after Game 4 triumph SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Pittsburgh Penguins are one victory away from hoisting their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Penguins earned a split on the road, and earned the right to play for chalice at home after defeating the San Jose Sharks, 3-1 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night. Pittsburgh holds a 3-1 … [Read more...]
Fan catches foul ball and celebrates by doing the robot
Fan catches foul ball and celebrates by doing the robot There have been some great fan catches this year, and some even greater celebration dances. (This fan doing the Ric Flair Strut is tops.) But the question comes to mind: how can anyone think clearly enough to dance when they've just done something they've probably imagined doing since they were a kid? A fan at Monday's Atlanta … [Read more...]
Twins rookie Byron Buxton finally starting to live up to the hype
Twins rookie Byron Buxton finally starting to live up to the hype OAKLAND, Calif. — Right here, sandwiched between hype and reality, stands Byron Buxton, the former No. 1 overall prospect in baseball who is back in the big leagues for the third time and finally — finally! — delivering on some of the potential that’s had prospect-watchers drooling for the past few seasons. He was summoned to … [Read more...]
CBS Sports picks a Mt. Rushmore for Texas Longhorns football – Burnt Orange Nation
CBS Sports picks a Mt. Rushmore for Texas Longhorns football - Burnt Orange Nation Campbell, Williams, Young and Royal chosen as most important figures in 'Horns history. A perpetual offseason topic is which figures would make the Mt. Rushmore for any given team, and CBS Sports has thrown in its Rushmore picks for the Texas Longhorns. The site chose three legendary former players, plus the coach … [Read more...]
Utah wide receiver Kenric Young given assault citation
Utah wide receiver Kenric Young given assault citation Utah wide receiver Kenric Young allegedly assaulted someone at a pool party Saturday evening. According to police, Young punched a person in the face several times. Here's what a witness told KSL.com about the incident: A witness at the party, who asked to remain anonymous in fear of retaliation, said the fight started after a neighbor … [Read more...]
Shaq: Cavaliers need more from Irving, Love
Shaq: Cavaliers need more from Irving, Love 9:00 AM ET Associated Press NEW YORK -- Shaquille O'Neal played on the last team to overcome a 2-0 deficit in the NBA Finals, so he knows what it takes. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, he thinks it starts with better play from Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, who he said is being "punked" by Draymond Green. Shaquille O'Neal played on the last team to … [Read more...]