Category Archives: Top Headlines

Analyzing how Warriors have fared in opening away playoff games
Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Since Steve Kerr was named head coach prior to the 2014 season, the Warriors have never started a playoff series on the road - until now. The Warriors will square off...
Syndicated Author May 13, 2018

Bochy encouraged with Bumgarner’s progress, hints at early return date
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Madison Bumgarner has made solid progress since he fractured his fifth metacarpal in his pitching hand during his final Spring Training start on March 23. It now appea...
Syndicated Author May 13, 2018

MLB broadcaster explains why Facebook coverage is both ‘exhausting’ and ‘liberating’
John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Major League Baseball has undergone a transformation in recent years as cutting edge technology drives decision-making. Modern-day concepts such as defensive shifts, launch...
Syndicated Author May 13, 2018

Celtics crush Cavaliers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports BOSTON (AP) - Jaylen Brown had 23 points and eight rebounds, Marcus Morris added 21 points and 10 boards, and the Boston Celtics opened a 21-point, first-quarter lead ...
Syndicated Author May 13, 2018

Five-run sixth inning lifts Giants over Pirates, snaps six-game losing streak
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Giants had hit the ball hard all day long, though the score did not reflect it. Desperate for a win, a run, anything, amid a six-game losing streak, they entered ...
Syndicated Author May 13, 2018

Pirates top Giants 6-5 for 5th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) Gregory Polanco and Francisco Cervelli homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a sloppy inning by former closer Tony Watson to slip by the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Satu...
Syndicated Author May 12, 2018

McCutchen receives extended ovation in return to Pittsburgh
Andrew McCutchen’s return to Pittsburgh: pic.twitter.com/UuSOrjXXA3 - Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) May 11, 2018 After donning the Yellow and Black for nine seasons, Andrew McCutchen made his re...
Syndicated Author May 12, 2018

Stephen Curry on Chris Paul: ‘He was a great mentor’
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsEntering the 2014-15 season, Chris Paul was considered by most to be the best point guard in the NBA. Seemingly overnight, Stephen Curry took that crown from Paul, winning ...
Syndicated Author May 12, 2018

Pirates crush Giants in McCutchen’s return to Pittsburgh
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsAndrew McCutchen returned to PNC Park Friday for the first time since being traded from the Pirates to the Giants. As was to be expected, the fans in Pittsburgh stood ...
Syndicated Author May 11, 2018

49ers sign rookie cornerback
The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed CB D.J. Reed Jr. to a four-year deal. Reed Jr. (5-9, 188) was selected by the 49ers in the fifth round (142nd overall) of this year's draft out...
Syndicated Author May 11, 2018