Tom Brady watches NBA Finals with nod to Steph Curry's shoes 9:52 PM ET Mike ReissESPN New England Patriots reporter Close Covered Patriots since 1997 Joined ESPN in 2009 Stephen Curry's shoes have been a topic of discussion during the NBA Finals, and not always for the better. But he has a supporter in New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, as evidenced by the following Facebook … [Read more...]
Phillies fan makes terrific one-handed catch while holding child
Phillies fan makes terrific one-handed catch while holding child Your browser does not support iframes. Sometimes we take for granted how good professional baseball players are because they make the incredibly difficult look so easy. But when it's a fan that pulls off a jaw-dropping play without breaking a sweat, then you've got our complete attention. What Phillies fan Brian Kucharik did on … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith’s daughter is proud of him for not screwing up again
J.R. Smith's daughter is proud of him for not screwing up again Cleveland Cavaliers shooter J.R. Smith has had a relatively poor NBA Finals so far, making one-third of his shot attempts or worse in four of five games and scoring more than 10 in just one. In the grand scheme of things, though, this has been a successful season for Smith. Now 30 years old, he continues to transition into a … [Read more...]
Social Hour: Recruit decommits from Iowa a third time
Social Hour: Recruit decommits from Iowa a third time Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Defensive tackle Juan Harris really can't decide if he wants to go to Iowa or not. The three-star recruit has … [Read more...]
Jared Dudley on Kevin Durant signing with Washington: ‘I don’t see it’
Jared Dudley on Kevin Durant signing with Washington: 'I don’t see it' Just about everyone associated with the NBA – from its owners, front office staff, coaches, media and (most importantly) players on down – has an opinion as to what team Kevin Durant will sign with in July. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and … [Read more...]
High school sports predictions for August and beyond – Lexington Herald Leader
High school sports predictions for August and beyond - Lexington Herald Leader The final pitch of the Rawlings/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament on Saturday will signal the end of the 2015-16 high school sports season (just try to ignore the fact that many schools across the state closed their doors about a month ago). Before we know it, the first touchdown of 2016-17 will be thrown. Here are a few … [Read more...]
Attempted murder inquiry into England fan beatings at Euro 2016
Attempted murder inquiry into England fan beatings at Euro 2016 Lens (France) (AFP) – French prosecutors have launched an attempted murder inquiry over attacks on two England football fans at Euro 2016 which left the victims gravely wounded, they said Thursday. The announcement came as French and British authorities expressed relief that England’s victory over Wales in Lens passed without any … [Read more...]
NCAA Hockey 101: How new OT would punish programs
NCAA Hockey 101: How new OT would punish programs There are many ways in which college hockey differs from the AHL and NHL, and there's some debate as to whether that hurts college hockey's ability to attract high-end talent. The thinking behind this is that there are fewer games (even the teams with the longest playoff runs play an absolute maximum in the low 40s each year), there's no … [Read more...]
Draymond says he's not 'He-Man,' but Kerr calls him NBA's most versatile D man
Draymond says he's not 'He-Man,' but Kerr calls him NBA's most versatile D man 4:30 PM ET J.A. AdandeESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com senior writer since 2007 Around The Horn panelist Formerly at Los Angeles Times CLEVELAND -- The main thing the 2016 NBA Finals have lacked is balance. The series hasn't been tied since the Golden State Warriors won Game 1. We have yet to … [Read more...]
Kevin Love will play, failed GoFundMe or no, and the Cavs need him
Kevin Love will play, failed GoFundMe or no, and the Cavs need him Through five games, it's fair to say that the 2016 NBA Finals have not exactly gone how Kevin Love might have hoped. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Everyone knew heading into the rematch with the Golden State Warriors that Love, who had settled into a tertiary role in the Cleveland … [Read more...]