'Every possession matters': Inside the Warriors run that won Game 4 CLEVELAND — If he ever decides to give up this whole coaching thing, Steve Kerr might have a future as a fortune teller. "Sometimes it's literally a handful of possessions that can kind of swing the momentum from one side to the other, and if you're on the wrong side of that, it can get away from you," the Golden State … [Read more...]
Flap leaves LeBron upset, Green in jeopardy
Flap leaves LeBron upset, Green in jeopardy 3:04 AM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books CLEVELAND -- Draymond Green could once again be under league review and face possible suspension for contact with an opponent's groin, but LeBron James seemed more upset with Green's words than his actions. … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Can't be Stopped
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Can't be Stopped Into the Strastosphere After departing his last start with a calf cramp, there was some concern over Stephen Strasburg heading into Friday's start against the Phillies. That concern was magnified early on as he surrendered four runs in the first three innings, including a two-run homer by Tommy Joseph. After that point, he morphed back into … [Read more...]
Peru State picks former golfer Katie Potter as head coach – Omaha World-Herald
Peru State picks former golfer Katie Potter as head coach - Omaha World-Herald Katie Potter, a former Peru State women’s golfer, will step into the head coaching role starting July 1. Potter graduated from Peru State in the fall of 2012 with a degree in sport management with honors. The Omaha Burke graduate also completed a master’s degree from Creighton University last fall with an emphasis in … [Read more...]
Baffert, Zayat back at Belmont, recall Triple Crown moments (The Associated Press)
Baffert, Zayat back at Belmont, recall Triple Crown moments (The Associated Press) On his first visit back to Belmont Park since American Pharoah won the Triple Crown, Bob Baffert basked in the memories. Baffert, along with owner Ahmed Zayat and son Justin Zayat, attended a Q&A session set up by the New York Racing Association. American Pharoah became the first Triple Crown winner in 37 … [Read more...]
James Harden joins list of US players skipping Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
James Harden joins list of US players skipping Olympics (Yahoo Sports) HOUSTON (AP) -- James Harden has added his name to a growing list of NBA stars passing on the Olympics. … [Read more...]
With late stumble, Johnson falls back into tie for third in Memphis
With late stumble, Johnson falls back into tie for third in Memphis Dustin Johnson let a good round get away on Friday at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Through 16 holes, Johnson was 4 under on the round and alone in second place behind 36-hole leader Daniel Berger. Then Johnson found the greenside bunker with his approach into No. 17, leading to a bogey. On the finishing hole at TPC … [Read more...]
Cavs go cold in the fourth, drop Game 4 to Warriors
Cavs go cold in the fourth, drop Game 4 to Warriors 2:30 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 CLEVELAND -– After three blowouts to open the series, Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State … [Read more...]
Johnny Cueto shimmies his way into questionable and costly balk
Johnny Cueto shimmies his way into questionable and costly balk San Francisco Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto has been known to add a little flair to his delivery from time to time. That flair usually comes in the form of a shoulder shimmy, which he'll execute mid-wind up to ensure that fans get a good view of his moves. It also perhaps serves to throw off the timing of opposing hitters, … [Read more...]
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Cleveland's Blown Chance
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Cleveland's Blown Chance The Cleveland Cavaliers blew their best opportunity to even the series and get back into the 2016 NBA Finals. In a contest that was clearly a tale of two halves, the Golden State Warriors simply wanted it more when the game was actually on the line in the final 24 minutes. As Cleveland fans watched their title dreams begin to slip away … [Read more...]