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
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Indians Crush Cubs 7-2 To Come Within One Win Of World Series Victory
Share this: The Indians are on the brink of winning their first World Series in 68 years. Cleveland took a 3-1 series lead over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday behind a dominant start from Corey Kluber. The right-hander threw six innings of one-run ball in a 7-2 win, Kluber’s second victory of the series already. The Cubs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Dexter Fowler hit a leadoff double and first baseman Anthony Rizzo brought the center fielder home with a one-out single. But it didn’t take the Indians long to strike back, as Cleveland first baseman Carlos Santana hit a solo home run off starter John Lackey to lead off the top of the second. Kluber then helped his own cause by hitting
Daniel Sturridge Scores Twice As Liverpool Out-Guns Tottenham In EFL Cup
Share this: A Daniel Sturridge double helped Liverpool book its place in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup with a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday at Anfield. The striker scored in either half of the fourth-round tie as the Reds controlled much of the game, though the visitors set up a tense finale after Vincent Janssen converted a penalty kick. But Jurgen Klopp’s side held onto its lead to move into the final eight of a competition that they came so close to winning under the German last season. Click to read more at Liverpool.com >> Thumbnail photo via LiverpoolFC.com More Stories Source link
Jon Lester’s Effort In NLCS Game 5 Puts Cubs One Win Away From World Series
Share this: When the lights come on, Jon Lester continues to shine. The Chicago Cubs left-hander threw another gem Thursday night, as he allowed only one earned run on five hits and one walk with six strikeouts over seven dominant innings. That effort, coupled with another big night from Chicago’s offense, led the Cubs to an 8-4 victory over the Dodgers in Los Angeles in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Chicago got out to a quick lead in the top of the first on an Anthony Rizzo double, but Los Angeles tied it up in the fourth. An Addison Russell two-run homer put the Cubs back up in the sixth, and they added on five insurance runs in a huge eighth
Nice and Feyenoord march on, Roma earn respect
Nice warmed up for UEFA Europa League action on Thursday with another impressive victory, on a weekend when fellow group stage sides Feyenoord, Anderlecht and Roma also caught the eye. With nine rounds of matches played in Ligue 1, Nice continue to lead the way at the top, and they stretched their lead to four points after dispatching Lyon 2-0. Paul Baysse and Jean Michel Seri got the goals, either side of half-time, before Mario Balotelli missed a penalty.Les Aiglons have dropped just four points so far – which is four more than Feyenoord after they maintained their perfect star... UEFA.com - News
Paris and Monaco soar, Bayern, Dortmund denied
Group AParis Saint-Germain 2-0 Bordeaux (Cavani 3 30)A header and a clever flick from Edinson Cavani took him on to 11 goals in eight competitive matches this season and ensured Paris returned to winning ways in Ligue 1. Hatem Ben Arfa returned from injury late on. Burnley v ArsenalSunday 17:30CESTBasel 1-1 Thun (Callà 90, Tosetti 35)Basel's perfect start to the Swiss Super League season has ended in game ten but they still go into the international break with a double-figure points lead. They also remain unb... UEFA.com - News
Bills Shock Jets On ‘Thursday Night Football,’ Score Two Touchdowns In Two Minut…
Share this: The New York Jets were well on their way to earning an easy win against the Buffalo Bills on “Thursday Night Football.” Until they weren’t. Sure, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis looked silly again early in the game after Marquise Goodwin torched him for an 84-yard touchdown. But it couldn’t happen to the Jets secondary again, could it? Think again. That’s a 71-yard touchdown to Greg Salas, for those keeping score at home. Fortunately for Revis, it wasn’t him who blew the coverage. Fortunately for the Bills, touchdowns that don’t embarrass Revis still count on the scoreboard. Just 2:54 later, though, the Bills took advantage of a stroke of luck and took it to the bank. With that defensive touchdown, the Bills stormed back from