Caitlin Clark’s monster game not enough as Fever lose to Storm
SEATTLE — The decisive defeat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever endured to open the WNBA season was easier to handle than the previous two setbacks, both of which were decided by a combined six points. Jewell Lloyd scored 21 of his 32 points in the first half, Sami Whitcomb scored all 10 of his […]
Rangers have several roster options to examine after Game 1 flop
The Rangers just weren’t fast enough, strong enough, sharp enough or eager enough for Game 1 of the conference finals, and the Panthers were all the things the Blueshirts didn’t have in Wednesday’s 3-0 win at the Garden. For all the talk of a threat before Paddy Tutts, it turned out Florida’s physicality was showing […]
Mark Messier wants Matt Rempe in Rangers’ lineup for Game 2
Rangers legend Mark Messier had already said the team was playing “too cautious” and “too conservative,” but that was before the Blueshirts lost to the Panthers in Game 1. Ta. Even with a 3-0 loss on Wednesday night, he is certainly of the opinion that the Rangers need Matt Lempe back in the lineup for […]
What went wrong for Pacers on fateful play in Game 1 loss to Celtics
The Pacers wanted to foul. But the perfect opportunity never came. Then disaster struck, when Celtics wing Jaylen Brown hit a game-tying 3-pointer with six seconds left in the fourth quarter of Boston’s eventual 133-128 overtime win over the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night in Boston. Jaylen Brown’s […]
Rangers not changing game to suit Panthers’ heavy play
Rangers don’t care. They don’t care about the Panthers’ grunt or physicality. Never mind the Panthers’ habit of getting behind opponents and trying to infuriate them. Never mind that the Panthers are willing to do whatever it takes to get back to the Stanley Cup Final. Rangers center Mika Zibanejad #93 during practice. Charles Wenzelberg/New […]
Filip Chytil implies he will be in Rangers’ lineup for Game 1
Filip Chytil was in the Czech Republic recovering from a suspected concussion but was unable to stay awake until 1am local time before the Rangers game. Instead, he watched the highlights the next morning. Still, he envisioned being with the team again. “Even in those moments when I was going home and resting and having […]
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown save Celtics in OT win over Pacers in Game 1
BOSTON — The Celtics entered the playoffs hoping for everyone’s best shot. The East’s top seed barely survived a tough battle to open the Eastern Conference Finals. Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime on Jaylen Brown’s game-tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds left in regulation, and Boston defeated the Indiana Pacers 133-128 on […]
LeBron James shades Pacers for controversial Game 1 decision
LeBron James wasn’t thrilled with some decisions Tuesday night. In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, with the Pacers leading by three points with seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Celtics inbounded Jaylen Brown’s ball in the corner and made a dramatic 3-pointer to seal the game. I made it a tie. This […]
Mike Breen drops double ‘bang’ in dramatic Celtics’ Game 1 win
Jaylen Brown’s game-tying 3-pointer on Tuesday night was worthy of a double “bang” from Mike Breen. The ESPN play-by-play man made a signature call during a key moment in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Pacers at TD Garden. With just seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Celtics inbounded […]
Starling Marte ejected from Mets-Guardians game in bizarre scene
Starling Marte’s strange day at the ballpark came to an early end when he was ejected for claiming a strikeout call. The Mets right fielder, who was involved in an inexplicable double play in the second inning, was called out by home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez in the top of the fourth inning against the […]