Canelo Alvarez – Adding to the Rich History of Boxeo Mexicano
MEXICO’S GRAND BOXING TRADITION — Though the fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. turned out to be a disappointment, the hype leading up to it was real. Expectations were high because, as history tells us, when two world class Mexican boxers face off, it’s usually a classic. Last night, it quickly became apparent that Chavez Jr. was no longer world class. Alvarez did as he pleased, chipping away at the bark but never chopping down the tree. With his clear-cut win, the ..>> view originalCeltics' Isaiah Thomas: 'I can't be allowed to be held and grabbed'
WASHINGTON -- While the Wizards celebrated their game plan after limiting Boston Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas to two second-half points in Washington's Game 4 triumph Sunday, Thomas vented about a lack of calls in a game in which he attempted no free throws.Editor's PicksThomas, coming off a quiet 13-point performance in Boston's Game 3 loss, hit five 3-pointers in the first 13 minutes of play Sunday. But as the Wizards tore the game open in the second half, Thomas attempted just three shots--..>> view originalYankees edge Cubs in 18; game featured record 48 strikeouts
The Yankees swept their series with the Cubs in Wrigley Field this weekend, winning three games over 36 total innings. The first two games were your basic nine-inning contests. Sunday night’s game seemed headed that way, too, until the Cubs scored three runs in the ninth inning to tie it at 4. And then the teams played on, and on and on, until the 18th inning when the Yankees manufactured a run to take a 5-4 victory that took 6 hours and 5 minutes. There were 48 strikeouts in the game, the fina..>> view originalIt's time for the Raptors to decide what kind of team they want to be
The Raptors, these wonderful accidental pseudo-contenders, have fundamental flaws beyond playing in the same conference as LeBron James. The makeover starts now, in a summer fraught with difficult choices that will chart the franchise's course over the next half-decade."The summer is huge," Masai Ujiri, the team's GM, told ESPN.com after Sunday's game. "But every summer is huge. We are trying to keep up with the big boys."Toronto scored 101.3 points per 100 possessions in these playoffs, 14th am..>> view originalRicky Stenhouse Jr. 'parked it' to end drought for Roush Fenway Racing
TALLADEGA, Ala. — On Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. became the 11th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver to earn their first career race win at the 2.66-mile Alabama track. It took 157 races since his first career start with Wood Brothers Racing in 2011 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but Stenhouse finally broke into Victory Lane after holding off Kyle Busch in Sunday’s GEICO 500. “Doesn’t get any sweeter,” Stenhouse said. “A lot of hard work from (crew chief) Brian Patt..>> view originalWarriors' smothering defense overlooked during win streak
AP 2:22 a.m. ET May 8, 2017 Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) lays up the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends in the first half during Game 3 of the NBA basketball second-round playoff series Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)(Photo: The Associated Press)SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Golden State Warriors' offense — led by former MVPs Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant — has overwhelmed the Utah Jazz for a 3-0 ..>> view originalMLB Sunday scores, highlights, updates, news: Harvey banned, Giants bottom out
There was a full slate of baseball on Sunday as the weekend came to a close. Here is everything you need to know about the day in MLB.Sunday's scores Miami Marlins 7, New York Mets 0 (box score) Toronto Blue Jays 2, Tampa Bay Rays 1 (box score) Baltimore Orioles 4, Chicago White Sox 0 (box score) Milwaukee Brewers 6, Pittsburgh Pirat..>> view originalKyrie Irving has added unguardable shot to offensive repertoire
TORONTO -- The Cleveland Cavaliers were trailing by one after Serge Ibaka's free throw completed a three-point play. The shot clock started ticking down as Cory Joseph crowded Kyrie Irving beyond the 3-point line on the right side of the floor. Irving started to attack, went between his legs, stepped back, gathered, rose up and confidently launched a 3-pointer from his favorite spot on the court. Swish. Another right-wing triple in a pivotal moment for Irving. The stakes were much different th..>> view originalDaly's Champions win a victory for fans, tour
Quick, name the last five winners on the PGA Tour Champions. Ok, time’s up. And no, Bernhard Langer didn’t sweep every title. But ask a casual golf fan about the over-50 circuit in the coming days, and he’ll let you know that John Daly is once again relevant after hanging on for a one-shot win at the Insperity Invitational. The victory comes exactly a year after Daly made his Champions debut, and it gives the tour the much-needed jolt in the arm that his presence was expected to provide. Daly wa..>> view originalBeverley plays Game 4 after grandfather dies
HOUSTON -- Rockets guard Patrick Beverley came through with an inspirational performance in Sunday's series-evening victory hours after learning of the death of his grandfather who helped raise him.Rheese Morris died earlier Sunday, and Beverley learned the heartbreaking news after waking up from his afternoon nap before Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs. He said he initially intended to book the first possible flight to his hometown of Chicago, but family members persuaded Beverley to play i..>> view original
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