The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of their second-round series to reach the Western Conference Finals. The Golden Knights have reached the Western Conference Finals four times in their brief six-year history. Jonathan Marchessault was the star of Game 6, scoring three goals in the 5-2 triumph. It was the […]
The playoff run this season for the Phoenix Suns was supposed to be different after the arrival of Kevin Durantmidway through the season, and despite having a sure Hall of Famer in the lineup every game in the playoffs, the season ended the same as last year, in a humiliating blowout loss in the playoffs. […]
Rory McIlroy ended last year on top of the official world golf rankings. His play this year, particularly over the past five weeks, has dropped him to third behind Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler. During his recent skid, McIlroy shot a combined five-over par, which included a missed cut at the Masters. In addition, he […]
AZ Alkmaar plays West Ham United in the first leg of the Europa Conference semi-finals. But the real story behind the soccer match is Billy Beane, aka Mr. Moneyball. Billy Beane, who featured in Moneyball, has expanded his influence beyond the baseball diamond. Beane’s association with AZ Alkmaar, a Dutch soccer club, has turned heads […]
Vida Blue, one of MLB’s main attractions during the early 1970s, passed away on Saturday of medical complications from cancer at 73. Blue was a hard-throwing left-handed starting pitcher with a distinct delivery. He helped lead the Oakland Athletics to three World Series championships before drug problems hampered his career. Blue’s best season was in […]
The Seattle Mariners pitching staff suffered a major blow when it was announced that left-handed pitcher Robbie Rayunderwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure on Raby’s flexor tendon in his left elbow. Ray will miss the rest of the season. Ray will begin his rehabilitation in two to three weeks […]
After finishing second the past two seasons in the MVP vote, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets won the award the past two seasons, while Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo won the award and took home the honors in […]
The 32-team 2023 FIBA World Cup draw was released in Manila on Saturday. The event runs from Augusta 25 through September 10 and will be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. The United States, trying to regain the title, got a great draw but could face Giannis Antetokounmpo should he decide to play for […]
Last month Lamar Jackson appeared to want to leave Baltimore, but now the Ravens and Jackson have agreed to the largest deal in franchise history. After more than two years of often tumultuous negotiations with the Ravens, Jackson agreed to a five-year deal with the Ravens worth $260 million at a hefty $52 million per […]
The Green Bay Packers dealt Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets on Monday, along with their first-round and fifth-round pick in this year’s draft. In exchange for Rodgers, the Packers will get the Jets’ first-round, second-round, and sixth-round picks this year, along with a conditional pick next year, should Rodgers play at least 65 […]
