We’ve been wrong about Leicester City before and we’re willing to miss the mark again. So here goes. The UEFA Champions League could do more to knock Leicester City off the Premier League summit next season than any other factor. Leicester City achieved automatic qualification to the group stage of the 2016-17 Champions League on Sunday, adding another chapter to the story of the Foxes’ fairy-tale rise in English soccer. Leicester City, the favorite to win this season’s Premier League title, fully deserves the plaudits and riches that accompany participation in the Champions League. The Foxes could face one or more of Europe’s ...
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Danny Willett’s Brother Wins Internet With Hilarious Masters Live Tweets
Yes, Danny Willett won the Masters on Sunday, but his brother, PJ, won the Internet. And let’s be honest, folks: In the 21st century, winning the Internet is all that matters. Jordan Spieth’s collapse for the ages on the 12th hole paved the way for Danny Willett to take home the green jacket. And while the Masters was must-watch TV, PJ Willett’s Twitter account was, too, as he live tweeted his brother’s memorable Sunday. Willett threw in a few swears, so the following tweets come with a warning. But they’re well worth the read, especially the ones that take shots at Spieth for his pace of play.
Warriors Survive Spurs, Tie Bulls’ NBA Record With 72nd Win Of Season
SAN ANTONIO — The Golden State Warriors recorded an historic victory in the one place they hadn’t won in nearly two decades. Stephen Curry had 37 points as the Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 on Sunday night for their 72nd win, tying the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls for the NBA single-season record. The Warriors will finish their regular season at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Spurs had won 48 consecutive regular-season games at home, including an NBA-record 39 in a row to begin this season. Golden State ended a 33-game skid in San Antonio that dated to 1997. The Spurs sat Tim Duncan for rest and were wi...
2016 Masters: Tee Times, Pairings, Live Stream Info For Day 4
Buckle up, everyone. Sunday could provide more drama than we thought. After holding a comfortable lead for nearly all of the 2016 Masters, Jordan Spieth gave up three strokes on his final two holes on Saturday, finishing Round 3 at 3-under. His miscues opened the door for Smylie Kaufman, who trails by just one stroke at 2-under, as well as Bernhard Langer and Hideki Matsuyama, who both sit at 1-under entering the final round. Jason Day, Dustin Johnson and Danny Willett also are within striking distance at even par. The fourth-round broadcast from Augusta National begins at 2 p.m. ET on CBS and online, but you can start watching live streams at ...
Geno Auriemma Eyeing Jump From Dominant UConn Women’s Program To NBA?
Could the most decorated coach in basketball history finally put his expertise to the test at the game’s highest level? Geno Auriemma just won his record 11th national championship as head coach of the UConn women’s basketball program, leaving many to wonder just how many titles he’ll lead the Huskies to before calling it a career. There’s always a chance the 62-year-old could explore new opportunities, though, and a report published this week by Sporting News suggests a jump to the NBA isn’t out of the question. NBA executives have taken notice of Auriemma amid UConn’s dominance, and sources told Sporting News the feeling is mutual. The que...
Bruins’ Defense Stepping Up As NHL Playoff Race Draws To A Close
BOSTON — The Bruins don’t control their own destiny in the race for the final two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. That said, the B’s will give themselves a great chance to qualify if they bring the same defensive performance to Saturday’s regular-season finale that we saw in the last two games. The Bruins gave the Red Wings very little in Thursday night’s 5-2 win at TD Garden. Boston gave up just 15 shots on goal, tying a season low previously set March 29 at New Jersey. Perhaps most impressive was Detroit’s five shot attempts at even strength in the third period, which shows how well Boston clamped down defensively while protecting a
David Ortiz On Starting Season Strong: When ‘Light Goes On Papi Goes On’
The 2016 season couldn’t have started much better for the Boston Red Sox than it did Tuesday afternoon. Ace David Price pitched six solid innings, Mookie Betts and the other young players stepped up at the plate and David Ortiz hit a home run in the Red Sox’s 6-2 win over the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. So what did the soon-to-be-retired Ortiz say about his strong start to the season afterward? “(When) the light goes on Papi goes on,” Ortiz said on “Red Sox Final.” We couldn’t have said it any better. Hear more from Ortiz in the video above. Thumbnail photo via Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports Images