Penguins, Sharks open Game 5 with historic first period PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks opened Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final with a wild, historic first period. In the opening 5:06 of the game, the two teams combined for four goals, breaking the record for fastest four goals to start a Stanley Cup Final game, according to Elias. It was Brent Burns and Logan Couture … [Read more...]
Three Things to Watch For: Golden State vs. Cleveland Game 4
Three Things to Watch For: Golden State vs. Cleveland Game 4 So much for the sweep. The Cleveland Cavaliers' resounding 120-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals breathed new life into a series that had looked very one-sided through two games in Oakland. Friday's Game 4 now carries great meaning for both teams — the Cavs can tie the series at 2-2 and the … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Latos Gets Axed
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Latos Gets Axed That Conjuring movie looks pretty terrifying but I can think of something scarier … how about losing Internet when you’re supposed to be covering an MLB news shift? The horror! Not to bore you with the mundane details of my day-to-day existence, but I just moved to a new apartment and the Internet is sketchy upstairs. After the usual 15-minute … [Read more...]
History made as transperson throws first pitch at Blue Jays game
History made as transperson throws first pitch at Blue Jays game When Rachel Lauren Clark took the mound at Rogers Centre on Thursday night in Toronto she made some history. Clark threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Blue Jays' game against the Orioles on behalf of the Pride Toronto board, and in doing so became the first transperson to carry out those honors at a major-league … [Read more...]
Tigers select prep pitcher Matt Manning with ninth overall pick – Detroit Free Press
Tigers select prep pitcher Matt Manning with ninth overall pick - Detroit Free Press Matt Manning is the newest member of the Detroit Tigers organization.(Photo: Brian Baer Special to The Sacramento Bee) The Detroit Tigers drafted high school right-handed pitcher Matt Manning, the son of former NBA player Rich Manning, with the ninth overall pick in tonight’s MLB draft. Matt Manning … [Read more...]
Ali to return to his old Kentucky neighborhood 1 last time (The Associated Press)
Ali to return to his old Kentucky neighborhood 1 last time (The Associated Press) Muhammad Ali will return to his old Kentucky neighborhood one last time. Ali's body will ride in a miles-long procession spanning his life - from his boyhood home where he shadowboxed and dreamed of greatness to the boulevard that bears his name and the museum that stands as a lasting tribute to his boxing … [Read more...]
A whirlwind of promotions for Arum with Ali (The Associated Press)
A whirlwind of promotions for Arum with Ali (The Associated Press) As Muhammad Ali went from ''pariah'' to ''beloved figure,'' Bob Arum was along for the ride. The Hall of Fame boxing promoter recalled on Thursday, the day before Ali's funeral, just how hated Ali was for refusing induction into the Army. ''People would say he was a coward,'' Arum said. … [Read more...]
“Lucky” Dale Romans looks for first Belmont Stakes victory (The Associated Press)
"Lucky" Dale Romans looks for first Belmont Stakes victory (The Associated Press) Dale Romans counts himself ''lucky'' that he and three passengers did not suffer life-threatening injuries in a car crash while leaving Churchill Downs following the Kentucky Derby. The trainer hopes that good fortune continues Saturday when he sends out Cherry Wine and Brody's Cause in the $1.5 million … [Read more...]
KD, Harden hang; Rockets not in play, sources say
KD, Harden hang; Rockets not in play, sources say 2:34 AM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Former teammates Kevin Durant and James Harden are "hanging out" this week, but the close friends' brief reunion isn't expected to have a real impact on Durant's forthcoming free … [Read more...]
History made at Blue Jays game as Toronto celebrates Pride Month
History made at Blue Jays game as Toronto celebrates Pride Month When Rachel Lauren Clark took the mound at Rogers Centre on Thursday night in Toronto she made some history. Clark threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Blue Jays' game against the Orioles on behalf of the Pride Toronto board, and in doing so became the first transperson to carry out those honors at a major-league … [Read more...]