Sidney Crosby wins Conn Smythe Trophy as Stanley Cup Playoff MVP Sidney Crosby was rewarded for his strong postseason with the Pittsburgh Penguins by winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as Stanley Cup Playoff MVP. This is Crosby’s first Conn Smythe Trophy and his second Stanley Cup. In his first Cup run, teammate Evgeni Malkin won the Conn Smythe. Crosby wasn’t exactly a virtuoso scorer for the … [Read more...]
Henderson wins 1st LPGA major in Women’s PGA playoff over Ko
Henderson wins 1st LPGA major in Women's PGA playoff over Ko It seems fitting that the person to deny Lydia Ko a third consecutive LPGA major would be a player who is somehow younger than she is. And that's exactly what 18-year-old Canadian Brooke Henderson did on Sunday to win her first major title at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Henderson first earned her way into a playoff with Ko, … [Read more...]
Boxing Hall of Fame inductees remember Ali (The Associated Press)
Boxing Hall of Fame inductees remember Ali (The Associated Press) Hector Camacho, who overcame the mean streets of Spanish Harlem to become a three-division champion, was among the group enshrined Sunday in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Camacho, who was shot and killed just over three years ago at age 50 in his native Puerto Rico, headed a class that also included two-division … [Read more...]
Daniel Berger notches first PGA Tour win by 3 in Memphis
Daniel Berger notches first PGA Tour win by 3 in Memphis Daniel Berger picked up his first PGA Tour win on Sunday, taking the FedEx St. Jude Classic by three shots over a trio of higher-profile challengers. At 13-under 267, Berger beat out nearly 46-year-old Phil Mickelson, 49-year-old Steve Stricker and Brooks Koepka, who last month lost to Sergio Garcia in a playoff for the Byron Nelson in … [Read more...]
Schweinsteiger is back as Germany start with win
Schweinsteiger is back as Germany start with win Paris (AFP) – Bastian Schweinsteiger had time for three touches of the ball and scored with one as world champions Germany started their European Championship campaign with a 2-0 win over Ukraine. The 31-year-old Manchester United midfielder came on in the 90th minute and quickly put away a perfect pass from Mesut Ozil for the deciding goal. With … [Read more...]
Expect Green's suspension to bring out best in Warriors
Expect Green's suspension to bring out best in Warriors 9:57 PM ET J.A. AdandeESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com senior writer since 2007 Around The Horn panelist Formerly at Los Angeles Times OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors are right back where they started. They began the season by raising a banner and responding to critics. And after a record-setting 88 victories brought … [Read more...]
Walk-off grand slam pushes UCSB to first College World Series
Walk-off grand slam pushes UCSB to first College World Series Like many, UC Santa Barbara catcher Sam Cohen probably dreamed of this moment as a kid. It's the bottom of the ninth inning and the bases are loaded. His team is down by three. With the game on the line, the manager calls for him. With one swing of the bat, he can play the hero. This time, though, it wasn't a dream. It was … [Read more...]
NHL pays tribute to Orlando victims with moment of silence (Video)
NHL pays tribute to Orlando victims with moment of silence (Video) The NHL family sends heartfelt thoughts of condolence, comfort & courage to those touched by the tragedy in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/LjCuqpNDob— #StanleyCup Final (@NHL) June 13, 2016 It's become an all too familiar tradition to have a customary moment of silence before games following a tragedy. On Sunday night in San Jose … [Read more...]
IndyCar will wait until August for 3rd try at Texas race (The Associated Press)
IndyCar will wait until August for 3rd try at Texas race (The Associated Press) After another soggy day in Texas, the IndyCar Series will wait 2 1/2 months before a third try to race. With a 50 percent chance of more rain Monday, IndyCar decided to resume the race Aug. 27, which is during what had been an open weekend for the series. ''We maybe could have hung around, try to get dry … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Optical Sunday lineups for Yahoo daily baseball
Daily Dime: Optical Sunday lineups for Yahoo daily baseball As always when playing Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball, be sure to check the final lineups and the weather. Dalton Del Don's lineup: SP Jon Lester, at Atl, $55 SP Julio Urias, at SF, $32 C Nick Hundley, vs. SD (Friedrich), $13 1B Paul Goldschmidt, vs. Mia (Conley), $22 2B Rob Refsnyder, vs. Det (Fulmer), $12 3B Justin Turner, at SF … [Read more...]