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...]
Warriors' Bogut out for Game 5 with knee sprain
Warriors' Bogut out for Game 5 with knee sprain 11:51 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut will undergo an MRI on Monday night to determine the severity of a left knee injury he suffered in the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA … [Read more...]
Pete Rose: ‘They’re trying to make me the Hit Queen’ in Japan
Pete Rose: 'They're trying to make me the Hit Queen' in Japan In just a few days, Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki will very likely tie, and then pass, former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose in hits. Well ... depending on how you look at it. In his major-league career, Ichiro has collected 2,974 hits coming into Monday's game. That's one heck of an accomplishment, but a far cry from … [Read more...]
Draymond Green’s watching Game 5 with Bay Area hero Marshawn Lynch
Draymond Green's watching Game 5 with Bay Area hero Marshawn Lynch As part of the terms of his suspension for Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals on Monday night, Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green is — despite his best efforts — not allowed to be in Oracle Arena to watch his teammates try to close out the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second straight year to defend their title and … [Read more...]
Report: Wolves offering No. 5 pick in a trade package for Bulls' Jimmy Butler – CBSSports.com
Report: Wolves offering No. 5 pick in a trade package for Bulls' Jimmy Butler - CBSSports.com The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to make big progress right out of the gate under new coach and president Tom Thibodeau, according to reports. The Wolves have a young core of great talent in Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns with Zach LaVine, and the No. 5 pick in this year's draft. But … [Read more...]
Russia, Slovakia bid to put pressure on England at Euro 2016
Russia, Slovakia bid to put pressure on England at Euro 2016 Lille (France) (AFP) – Fresh from holding England in Marseille in their Euro 2016 Group B opener, Russia face Slovakia in Lille on Wednesday knowing a win would all but secure progression to the last 16. Russia’s opening game on Saturday was overshadowed by the trouble that flared in the city of Marseille and in the stands at the Stade … [Read more...]