LeBron James vowed improvement but said he has been buoyed by the Cleveland Cavaliers' fans after a disappointing NBA Finals loss to the Golden State Warriors. … [Read more...]
J.D. Martinez tallies 3 homers, 6 RBIs against Yanks
NEW YORK -- Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez homered three times and drove in six runs in Detroit's 12-4 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. Martinez connected off Masahiro Tanaka with two outs in the first inning. He struck out looking in the third inning and led off the fifth with another homer against Tanaka. … [Read more...]
U.S. Open 2015: Tiger Woods Watches Another One Slip Away
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — On the first morning of the United States Open, Henrik Stenson and Dustin Johnson charted the course for the great unknown that was Chambers Bay with matching five-under-par 65s. … [Read more...]
Finals Earn Highest Ratings Since 1998
The 2015 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers is the most watched series since 1998, Michael Jordan's last season with the Chicago Bulls. … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel: ‘I feel bad’ about being a distraction
BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel said Wednesday he will no longer do his trademark money sign -- part of a larger effort to quiet the distraction his persona had become to his teammates. … [Read more...]
St. Louis Cardinals Investigated by F.B.I. for Hacking Astros
WASHINGTON - The F.B.I. and Justice Department prosecutors are investigating whether front-office officials for the St. Louis Cardinals, one of the most successful teams in baseball over the past two decades, hacked into internal networks of a rival team to steal closely guarded information about player personnel. … [Read more...]
Blackhawks 2, Lightning 0: Chicago Blackhawks Win Stanley Cup
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks can rub shoulders with some of the greatest dynasties in hockey history after they won their third Stanley Cup in six years by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-0, on Monday to end a tightly fought six-game series. … [Read more...]
Cole Hammer, 15, Enjoys Pro Treatment Ahead of U.S. Open
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. - Cole Hammer was being interviewed Monday evening at Chambers Bay when Cody Gribble, a fellow Texan with whom Hammer had just finished a nine-hole practice round, sneaked up from behind, lifted the 125-pound Hammer off his feet in a bearhug, set him down, and started to walk away. … [Read more...]
Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez Keeps Security Guard Busy Chasing Down History
When Stephen Drew hit a home run into the right-field stands last Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, Nick Paccione watched it sail over his head. The next thing he knew, the ball ricocheted off a seat behind him and right into his hands. … [Read more...]
LeBron James Says He’s the Best Player in the World
Well, that settles it. Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James remained steadfast following his team’s 104-91 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Sunday. … [Read more...]