Ayesha Curry questions officiating after Warriors' Game 5 loss Monday was a disappointing evening for the Golden State Warriors and their fans. Given the chance to vanquish the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second straight year, this time in the friendly confines of Oracle Arena, the defending NBA champions couldn't get the job done, falling apart in the second half beneath a barrage of … [Read more...]
French ready for Euro 2016 take-off, Giroud warns Albania
French ready for Euro 2016 take-off, Giroud warns Albania Toulouse (France) (AFP) – Minnows Albania could feel the full force of Euro 2016 hosts France as confidence grows ahead of their Group A encounter in Marseille on Wednesday, warned striker Olivier Giroud. Arsenal striker Giroud put any lingering doubts over his goalscoring form behind him after 57 minutes at the Stade de France on Friday … [Read more...]
Steph Curry struggles, Warriors crumble in Game 5
Steph Curry struggles, Warriors crumble in Game 5 1:43 AM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live OAKLAND, Calif. -- Champagne was available, but the Golden State Warriors ended up quaffing something more bitter, if not insipid, en route to a 112-97 loss against the Cleveland … [Read more...]
In Yankees' Farm System, Hope for a Better Yield – New York Times
In Yankees' Farm System, Hope for a Better Yield - New York Times By BILLY WITZJune 13, 2016The Yankees may not know for years whether Blake Rutherford can develop into a power-hitting center fielder, Nick Solak can blossom into a speedy second baseman or Nolan Martinez can become a mainstay of their pitching staff.But sooner or later, the farm system must begin bearing fruit, and the Yankees … [Read more...]
Social reaction to Kyrie Irving's 41-point game
Social reaction to Kyrie Irving's 41-point game 12:39 AM ET LeBron James, who scored 41 points himself, called Kyrie Irving's 41-point game one of the "greatest performances in Finals history." Fellow athletes seemed to be in similar wonderment as Irving torched the Warriors to close out Game 5. Kyrie out here hurting feelings man....smh — Austin Rivers (@AustinRivers25) June 14, 2016 … [Read more...]
Three reasons why the Cavaliers downed the Warriors in Game 5
Three reasons why the Cavaliers downed the Warriors in Game 5 With the team's backs up against the figurative wall, the Cleveland Cavaliers relied on their top-heavy pair of superstars to keep the 2016 NBA Finals flowing, taking Game 5 in Oakland by a 112-97 score. Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green did miss the contest due to suspension, but that should hardly detract from the … [Read more...]
Baseball|In Yankees' Farm System, Hope for a Better Yield – New York Times
Baseball|In Yankees' Farm System, Hope for a Better Yield - New York Times The Yankees may not know for years whether Blake Rutherford can develop into a power-hitting center fielder, Nick Solak can blossom into a speedy second baseman or Nolan Martinez can become a mainstay of their pitching staff. But sooner or later, the farm system must begin bearing fruit, and the Yankees must start … [Read more...]
UEFA set to punish Russia for fan violence
UEFA set to punish Russia for fan violence Paris (AFP) – UEFA will on Tuesday announce a first verdict against Russia for the football unrest caused by their fans at Euro 2016 while England questioned security for high-risk matches this week. A French court, meanwhile, ordered prison terms of up to a year against 10 men — six Britons, three French and one Austrian — found guilty of violence … [Read more...]
Ducks expected to hire Randy Carlyle on Tuesday, seriously: Report
Ducks expected to hire Randy Carlyle on Tuesday, seriously: Report According to a tweet from Darren Dreger, the Anaheim Ducks are expected to announce the hiring (or rehiring?) of Randy Carlyle as head coach on Tuesday. When we first heard these rumors everyone kind of laughed them off, right? Conventional wisdom in life is that you don't go back with your ex because there was a probably a … [Read more...]
Andrew Bogut leaves Warriors-Cavs Game 5 with sprained left knee
Andrew Bogut leaves Warriors-Cavs Game 5 with sprained left knee Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut left Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals on Monday night after coming down awkwardly and appearing to be in severe pain after blocking a driving layup by Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith early in the third quarter: Bogut planted his left leg as he landed; as Smith fell to the ground, he … [Read more...]