Plays in Garbage Time have some in NBA getting trashed Lance Stephenson insisted he meant no disrespect. The Toronto Raptors thought otherwise, then made their feelings quite clear. And the NBA got more Garbage Time drama. Often, Garbage Time — the final minutes of a blowout — is either forgettable, […]
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Williams humbly passes Smith, joins elite coaching company Williams humbly passes Smith, joins elite coaching company:- Roy Williams was simply not having it. No matter how many NCAA championships the North Carolina coach wins, no matter what the record book says, Williams will never see himself as measuring up to […]
NHL places USA young stars Olympic aspirations on hold NHL places USA young stars Olympic aspirations on hold:- Whatever aspirations Buffalo Sabres second-year center Jack Eichel had of representing the United States at the Winter Olympics have been put on indefinite hold. Same goes for the Toronto Maple Leafs' rookie-of-the-year candidate Auston Matthews. The […]
2017 NCAA tourney in books, no classic title game this time 2017 NCAA tourney in books, no classic title game this time:- The 2017 NCAA Tournament started with its shortest player coming through in the clutch and it ended with a less-than-classic championship game. North Carolina's 71-65 victory over Gonzaga […]
Playoff fire awaits Werenski, Jones, more young defensemen When Seth Jones entered the NHL, coach Barry Trotz saw a player not intimidated by pressure or expectations. The son of former NBA power forward Popeye Jones is already a No. 1 defenseman in his fourth season and now about to face […]
Perry, Eaves score early as Ducks down Canucks 4-1 Minus their captain and leading scorer, the Anaheim Ducks didn't miss a beat. Corey Perry and Patrick Eaves scored 74 seconds apart early in the first period, and the playoff-bound Ducks cruised past the listless Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Tuesday night […]
DeRozan scores 36, Raptors top Magic 131-112 for 6th in row DeRozan scores 36, Raptors top Magic 131-112 for 6th in row:- DeMar DeRozan started his new work week the way he finished the old one, and the result was a sixth straight victory for the Toronto Raptors. DeRozan, selected […]
Jazz sink Pelicans 108-100 behind Gobert, hot shooting Jazz sink Pelicans 108-100 behind Gobert, hot shooting:- Repeated slow starts and lackluster finishes compelled Rudy Gobert to question the competitive spirit of some Utah Jazz teammates. They responded with the fire expected from an NBA playoff team on Monday night. Gobert had […]
Chris Wondolowski thankful for call-up to national team Chris Wondolowski thankful for call-up to national team:- Chris Wondolowski didn't have to travel far when he got the call to join the U.S. national team ahead of two key World Cup qualifiers. The U.S. will be playing Honduras on the home […]
Bound to happen: 1 vs 16 matchup inches closer to an upset It's going to happen. Maybe not Friday, when Kansas and North Carolina take their turn at trying to avoid history. But if not then, well, some year soon. A No. 1 seed is going to lose to a […]
