Share this: Grayson Allen has been under intense criticism for history of tripping opposing players, but on Saturday the roles were reversed. During the Blue Devils game against Louisville, Allen got tangled up with Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell. After the two fell to the floor, Mitchell appeared to catch Allen with a smack to the face on his way up. Whether the smack was incidental or not, the sequence of events was rather ironic given Allen’s history of foul play. To add insult to injury, Louisville went on to win the game 78-69. Thumbnail photo via Jamie Rhodes/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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History makes Porto wary for Juventus test
FC Porto have not beaten Juventus in three attempts so will have to break new ground if they are to realise their ambition of winning a place in the quarter-finals.Previous meetings• Juventus beat Porto 2-1 in the 1984 European Cup Winners' Cup final in Basel, and recorded an away draw (0-0) and a home win (3-1) when the teams met in the 2001/02 UEFA Champions League first group stage. • The line-ups in Portugal on 10 October 2001 were:Porto: Ovchinnikov, Carvalho, Andrade, Ibarra, Silva, Paredes (Söderström
Barrett-Jackson Preview: Rare Chevys Fill 2017 Scottsdale Auction Docket
Share this: Block Chaser is the leader in researching, buying and selling collector cars at auction. Articles, such as the one below, empower enthusiasts to spend more time enjoying their cars and less time dealing with the challenges of buying, selling and owning a collector car. To read more or to become a Block Chaser member, click here. Chevrolet enthusiasts, rejoice — Barrett-Jackson has loaded its 46th annual Scottsdale auction docket with hundreds of Chevys, including some very significant pieces of American automotive history. Leading the pack of Chevys is a 1960 Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle (CERV), a functional mid-engine, open-wheel, single-seat prototype racing car. The CERV 1 is an experimental landmark for GM, developed by “Father of the Corvette” Zora Arkus-Duntov. This piece of history has already garnered a ton
Jeremy Jacobs: Milt Schmidt’s Impact In Boston ‘Will Forever Be Felt’
Share this: The sports world lost a legend Wednesday when former Boston Bruins great Milt Schmidt died at the age of 98. “Milt’s impact in Boston, as both a player and a coach, will forever be felt amongst hockey fans,” Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs said of the Hockey Hall of Famer in a statement, as aired on “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. “He was a legendary personality in the Bruins organization and goes down in history as the ultimate Bruin. We should all be envious of the longevity and meaningfulness of his life.” Hear more about Schmidt in the video above. More Stories Source link
Indians’ Blown 3-1 Lead Just The Latest Meltdown In Cleveland Sports History
Share this: Cleveland’s sports fortunes appeared to be improving after the Cavaliers became the first team to win an NBA Finals after trailing the series 3-1. That triumph came in June, and Cleveland sports fans were hoping that would propel the Indians to a World Series title this postseason. But in typical Cleveland fashion, the Indians lost, and they did so in heartbreaking fashion. The Tribe blew a 3-1 World Series series lead to the Chicago Cubs, losing Game 6 and Game 7 on their home field. It was the latest in a long list of Cleveland sports meltdowns, so let’s take a look back at a few other notable losses throughout the city’s history. 1954 World Series vs. New York Giants“The Catch” by Hall of Fame outfielder Willie
David Ross Makes History To Help Cubs Keep World Series Hopes Alive
The Chicago Cubs have lived to see another day, and they have their 39-year-old catcher in part to thank. The Cubs staved off elimination at Wrigley Field on Sunday night, defeating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in Game 5 of the World Series to force a Game 6 in Cleveland on Tuesday. David Ross was right in the thick of the action, delivering what proved to be the game-winning RBI in the fourth inning with a sacrifice fly to left field that scored Ben Zobrist from third base. That run gave Chicago a 3-1 lead, and while the Indians made it 3-2 in the sixth with a Francisco Lindor RBI single, Cubs closer
History hints at difficult night for Madrid in Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund go in search of a fourth straight home victory over Real Madrid CF when they host the reigning European champions on matchday two.Previous meetings• The clubs' record from five previous meetings on German soil is three wins for Dortmund, none for Madrid and two draws. • They last met in the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Madrid prevailing 3-2 on aggregate en route to lifting the trophy.• Gareth Bale, Isco and Cristiano Ronaldo earned Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid a 3-0 first-leg lead before Dortmund, managed by Jürgen Klopp, narrowed the deficit w... UEFA.com - News