After bottoming out defensively during a 1-7 rodeo trip in February, the Spurs are playing some of the NBA’s best defense since coming home.
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San Antonio’s Western Conference climb spurred by defensive turnaround
After bottoming out defensively during a 1-7 rodeo trip in February, the Spurs are playing some of the NBA’s best defense since coming home. Click here to read the full article…
Tony Stewart headlines new nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart headlined the six new nominees eligible for induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Click here to read the full article…
NHL Power Rankings: The puck luck edition
We update our ranking of all 31 teams, plus a breakdown of who has been particularly lucky (or unlucky) for every club this season. Click here to read the full article…
Stewart added to Hall of Fame nomination list
While Tony Stewart was nominated, the man he beat for the 2011 Cup Series title wasn’t. Carl Edwards was left off despite 28 Cup wins over 13 seasons. Click here to read the full article…
Mets pitching builds optimism for NL East battle
Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz and Zack Wheeler are giving the Mets hopes of pitching themselves back to relevance amid a loaded NL East. Click here to read the full article…
The Mets have the pitching talent to compete in buzzsaw NL East
The way the Mets stay in it, even win it, is that one summer — kind of like ‘15 — when instead of it all falling apart it comes together. Click here to read the full article…
Mickelson commits to PGA Tour’s new 3M Open
Associated Press BLAINE, Minn. — Phil Mickelson will play this summer in the 3M Open, the new PGA Tour stop in Minnesota. Mickelson’s commitment was announced Wednesday by tournament officials, giving the July 4-7 event a five-time major championship winner as a premier attraction. Mickelson is currently 20th in the world rankings. Three others ahead…
Thompson tweets apology to Warriors fans
Three days after criticizing the lack of energy from the home fans at Oracle Arena, Golden State’s Klay Thompson tweeted an apology to Warriors fans on Wednesday. Click here to read the full article…
MLB to use independent Atlantic League to experiment rules
Caption Close WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Robot umpires, a three-batter limit for relief pitchers and banning the shift are among radical, experimental rule changes that will be implemented during the regular season of the independent Atlantic League this season. Major League Baseball will “analyze the effects Click here to read the full article…
It’s nearly impossible to be a consistent contender at TPC Sawgrass
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Dustin Johnson, the world’s top-ranked player, has made 10 starts at THE PLAYERS Championship. His best finish is a tie for 12th two years ago. It’s the only PGA TOUR event he’s played 10 times or more without a top-10 finish. “I don’t know – I struggle with everything,â€� Johnson…
Simpson’s good friend, caddie gives unique insight on his boss
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Answered prayers. That’s how Paul Tesori sees it, and anyone who knows him knows that’s meant in the most literal sense of the words. The highly-respected caddie was between jobs in the fall of 2010 after being let go — “Fired for the first time in my life,â€� Tesori said…
Source: Ravens to sign S Thomas, RB Ingram
Six-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas intends to sign a four-year, $55 million contract with the Ravens, while former Saints running back Mark Ingram plans to sign a three-year deal with Baltimore, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Click here to read the full article…