August 2012
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Howard Trade Done, Finally A Laker →
After two long years, Dwight Howard finally got his wish, being traded in a four-team, 12-player and five-draft pick trade that took months of planning. The blockbuster deal also contained Andrew Bynum going to the Philadelphia 76ers and Andre Iguodala going to the Denver Nuggets.
The full trade sees Orlando get guard Arron Afflalo and forward Al Harrington going from the Nuggets, forward Moe...
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Rangers Land Dempster at Deadline →
Long believed to be heading to the Dodgers, Cubs starter Ryan Dempster was dealt to the Texas Rangers, just minutes before the 4 PM trade deadline Tuesday.
The 35-year old starter was traded for a pair of minor leaguers, third baseman Christian Villanueva and right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks. His name was one of the
biggest on this year’s trade market, but his recent injury and...
July 2012
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Victorino Dealt to Dodgers →
“The Flying Hawaiian” Shane Victorino is heading closer to the island.
After bringing in Hanley Ramirez, the Dodgers added the center fielder and leadoff hitter from the Philadelphia Phillies for reliever Josh Lindblom and minor league hurler Ethan Martin.
The three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glover center fielder plays the same position as current Dodgers Gold-Glove outfielder...
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Howard To Nets Trade Possibility Dead →
ESPN is reporting that the Brooklyn Nets have ended their interest in acquiring Magic all-star Dwight Howard and ended talks with Orlando.
The Nets had reportedly offered four first round draft picks, center Brook Lopez, and power forward Kris Humphries in sign-and-trade deals and $3 million. That offer was rejected as the Magic weren’t interested in Humphries, but wanted to unload...
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Lakers Acquire Nash In Sign-and-Trade →
Two-time MVP point guard Steve Nash is joining the Los Angels Lakers.
The Lakers and Suns reached a sign-and-trade deal at Nash’s request. The sign-
and-trade way was the only way that the Lakers could afford the 38-year old, who
agreed to a three-year $27 million. In return, the Phoenix Suns get four draft picks (1st round in 2013, 2015, second rounders 2013, 2014),
Nash says he...
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BREAKING: Parise and Suter Sign With Wild →
The two top free agents on this year’s NHL market have both signed with the Minnesota Wild. Both contracts last 13 years and $98 million.
Parise scored 31 goals and 69 points and played all 82 games in 2011-12, and added eight goals and 15 points in the Devils lengthly playoff run to the Cup Final. Suter scored 7 goals and 46 points with Nashville, and was selected to the All-Star Game.
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NHL Free Agent Rundown
Here’s a look at all the bigger-name signings in the NHL since July 1st. [[MORE]]
Ray Whitney (DAL): The 40-year old Whitney signed a 2-year deal with the Stars, and will earn $4.5 million a season. Whitney has 365 career goals and 1003 points, with seven teams. Whitney has won one Stanley Cup, in 2006 with the Hurricanes. Whitney was an NHL Second-team All-Star last season, while scoring...
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Howard Wants Trade to Brooklyn →
Sources close to the Orlando Magic are reporting that Magic star Dwight Howard met with new GM Rob Hennigan to tell him he would like to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets.
The two met in Los Angeles, where Hennigan gave Howard no guarantees as to whether he will get his wish. This is not the first time Howard has wanted to be traded to the Nets in his ongoing soap opera which started when he signed...
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Oilers Agree With Justin Schultz →
Top prospect Justin Schultz has agreed to an entry-level deal with the Edmonton Oilers and have won the sweepstakes for the highly-touted 21-year old.
After leaving school in March, Schultz did not sign with the Anaheim Ducks, who drafted him in the second round in 2008, making him a UFA. Schultz can’t sign his deal until Sunday, however.
Schultz had 16 goals and 44 points in his final...
June 2012
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Daily Sports Report: June 29, 2012
After shutting out the Dodgers in all three games, and the blanking the Reds on Thursday, could the Giants keep Cincinnati off the board again? Kickoff in the CFL season was also on Friday, with a rematch of last year’s Grey Cup Final. Could the Blue Bombers get revenge on BC? The MLB, CFL and MLS are in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]MLB
HOUSTON 0 - 4 CHICAGO CUBS
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Daily Sports Report: June 28, 2012
Note: Daily Sports Reports will stop at the end of June for the time being.
The second semi-final at Euro 2012 didn’t need any extra time, but was it the Germans or Italians celebrating afterwards? With a seventh-inning single, Derek Jeter tied Cal Ripken Jr. for 13th on the all-time hits list, but could the Yankees beat the Central-leading White Sox? The MLB and Euro 2012 are in...
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NHL: Crosby and Quick sign 10+ Year Contracts →
Sidney Crosby is a very rich man. The 24-year old signed a 12-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins worth $104.5 million. The deal begins next season, as Pens captain is entering the final year of his five-year $43.5 million.
Under the current CBA, Crosby is unable to sign the contract until July 1. Crosby played only 22 games this season, and has been dealing with concussion...
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Daily Sports Report: June 27, 2012
Note: Daily Sports Reports will stop at the end of June for the time being.
Semi-final #1 at Euro 2012. Spain and Portugal needed extra time, but would magic from Cristiano Ronaldo help give Portugal an upset win? After being shutout on both Monday and Tuesday, the San Francisco Giants looked to not only sweep the LA Dodgers and gain first place in the NL West, but to do it without allowing a...
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Daily Sports Report: June 26, 2012
In the top 5 in hits and home runs allowed this season, Bronson Arroyo carried a no-hitter into the eighth against the Brewers. But would he fall back on his old ways after allowing hit #1, or did he help the Reds hang on? After Monday’s beatdown, what did the Giants have in store for the Dodgers in Game 2? The MLB continues to hold the spotlight in today’s Daily Sports...
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Daily Sports Report: June 25, 2012
Before the Red Sox could begin the post-Kevin Youkilis era, the Blue Jays had put four runs on the board, but could Boston rebound and win? On the other side of the trade, Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano threw a season-high seven innings, but did the White Sox squeak out a win over the lowly Twins? The MLB is all there is in a small Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]MLB
CLEVELAND 1 - 7 NY YANKEES
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Daily Sports Report: June 24, 2012
England and Italy was the first game at Euro 2012 to finish scoreless after 90 minutes, and also the first quarterfinal that needed extra time. Which side is advancing to play Germany? In the Subway Series, the Yankees finally snapped R.A. Dickey’s shutout streak and one-hitter streak, but was it enough to beat the Mets? The MLB, MLS, Euro 2012, F1, and NASCAR are in today’s Daily...
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Youkilis Dealt to White Sox →
Veteran utilityman Kevin Youkilis has been traded to the Chicago White Sox from Boston for shortstop Brent Lillibridge and pitcher Zach Stewart.
Youkilis was relegated to bench duty this season with the emergance of Will Middlebrooks. The three-time All-Star was only hitting .233 with 4 HR’s and 14 RBI’s. Youkilis is earning $12 million on the fourth and final year of his contract. He...
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Daily Sports Report: June 21, 2012
Up 3-1 in the NBA Finals, could LeBron silence all the critics and win the Miami Heat an NBA championship? At Euro 2012, would the Czech Republic shock Portugal and advance to the semi-finals, or would Cristiano Ronaldo’s one Portugal goal be enough? The NBA, MLB and Euro 2012 are in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]
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OKLAHOMA CITY 106 - 121 MIAMI
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Rays' Peralta Banned 8 Games for Glove Incident →
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Joel Peralta was handed an 8 game suspension by the MLB after he pine tar was found on his glove just as he was entering Tuesday’s game against the Nationals.
Peralta is appealing the suspension. The incident started a war of words between Nationals manager Davey Johnson and Rays skipper Joe Maddon. Maddon said that Johnson asking the umpires to view Peralta’s...
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Daily Sports Report: June 20, 2012
After 3 of their players were arrested outiside a Houston nightclub earlier this week, one win Toronto FC put up 3 goals on the Dynamo, but would it be enough to earn 3 more points? On the diamond, a slugfest in the Desert and at Fenway as the Mariners and Diamondbacks combine for 24 runs, and one of the Red Sox or Marlins put up 15 by themselves. Who was it? The MLB and MLS are in today’s...
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Daily Sports Report: June 19, 2012
Game 4 of the NBA Finals saw a flying start from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and 43 points from Russell Westbrook. But was it enough to tie the series at 2’s with the mighty Heat? Led by two from Colby Rasmus and Jose Bautista, the Toronto Blue Jays banged out six home runs in Miller Park on Tuesday. But still, was it enough to win? The NBA, MLB and Euro 2012 are in today’s Daily Sports...
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Daily Sports Report: June 18, 2012
To advance at Euro 2012, Italy needed a win over Ireland and help from Spain. Could they get in, or is Croatia advancing to the semi’s? In the MLB, the Yankees were looking to win 10 straight against winning teams for the first time in their illustrious history, and R.A. Dickey was the first pitcher in 24 years to do what? The MLB and Euro 2012 are in today’s Daily Sports...
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BREAKING: Clemens Found Not Guilty →
Former star pitcher Roger Clemens has been found not guilty on all six charges that he obstructed and lied to Congress when he said that he did not take steroids or any performance-enhancing drug,
The jury reached their decision after 10 hours of deliberation. The Clemens trial lasted over 10 weeks.
The 49-year old spent 24 seasons in the major leagues with Boston, New York, Toronto and...
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LaDainian Tomlinson Retires After 11 Seasons →
Running back for the San Diego Chargers and New York Jets for the last 11 seasons, LaDanian Tomlinson announced his retirement from the NFL Monday, after signing a one-day contract with San Diego to be able to retire a Charger.
Tomlinson spent his first nine seasons in Southern California, before spending his final two campaigns with the Jets. Tomlinson ran for 13,684 yards and had 145 rushing...
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Daily Sports Report: June 17, 2012
Unlike the first two games, it was the Miami Heat with a Game 3 deficit of 10 points, could LeBron James guide the Heat back and to a Game 3 win and series lead? At Euro 2012, all of the Group B teams had a shot at advancing, but who from the “Group of Death” actually did? All that, including two more 15-inning games in the MLB, and all the scores from the NBA, MLB, MLS, Euro 2012 and...
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Daily Sports Report: June 16, 2012
Elimination day in Group A at Euro 2012, which two teams are heading home? Across the pond, both the Rays and Marlins, and the Yankees and Nationals needed 14+ innings. Which teams got the marathon win? The MLB, MLS and Euro 2012 are in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]
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NY YANKEES 5 - 3 (14) WASHINGTON
PHILADELPHIA 5 - 6 (10) TORONTO
MILWAUKEE 6 - 2 MINNESOTA
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Daily Sports Report: June 15, 2012
Two hot teams got together in DC on Friday night, as both the Yankees and Nationals entered the game in 6-game winning streaks, and back-to-back sweeps. Which streak would end? In their match against Sweden, the English found themselves trailing in the second half, but could they fight back to get one or three points? The MLB and Euro 2012 are in a smaller Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]MLB
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Daily Sports Report: June 14, 2012
Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City, could the Thunder take a stranglehold on the series, and stay undefeated at home in the playoffs, or did Miami knot the series at 1-1? At Euro 2012, Group C entered their second matchday with advance spots still up for grabs. Could defending champs Spain make a move and win their first Euro match of this tournament? The NBA, MLB and Euro 2012 are in...
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Daily Sports Report: June 13, 2012
An amazing night in baseball as there was both a perfect game, and a controversial no-hitter that is currently scored as a one-hitter. Who threw these masterpieces? Find out. Across the pond at Euro 2012, the Dutch needed a point, or three to keep their dreams of advancing alive, but that was a tough task against Germany. The MLB and Euro 2012 are both inside today’s Daily Sports...
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Daily Sports Report: June 12, 2012
Game 1 of the NBA Finals went on Tuesday night, between LeBron James’ Heat and Kevin Durant’s Thunder. Which side got the Game 1 win? Alex Rodriguez hit his record-tying 23rd grand slam in Atlanta, but would it be enough to give the Yankees another win? The NBA, MLB and Euro 2012 are in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]NBA
MIAMI 94 - 105 OKLAHOMA CITY
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Daily Sports Report: June 11, 2012
Chance 3 for the Los Angeles Kings to win the Stanley Cup came on Monday. Would the third time be the charm, or is it back to New Jersey for a Game 7? At Euro 2012, the English squared off against France, and would an England goal at the half-hour mark be enough to beat the hot French? The NHL, MLB and Euro 2012 are in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]NHL
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Daily Sports Report: June 10, 2012
Four more teams began their Euro 2012 schedule on Sunday, including defending Euro and World Cup champions Spain playing Italy. How did the Spanish side start? On the diamond, could the surprising Nationals finish a sweep of the Red Sox at Fenway? The MLB, MLS, F1, NASCAR and Euro 2012 scores are inside today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]
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NY METS 4 - 5 NY YANKEES
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Daily Sports Report: June 7, 2012
After blowing a 2-0 series lead, the Miami Heat needed a win on Thursday or else it was another disappointing end to the season for the “Dream Team”. Could theyh get the win? In Milwaukee, the Cubs and Brewers played a close game after each team blew out the other in the first two contests. Who won in extra ininngs? We’ll tell you, as well as give you all the scores from the NBA...
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Daily Sports Report: June 6, 2012
Could the Los Angeles Kings finish off their miracle playoffs with a win in Game 4 and the Stanley Cup? In thw NBA, could the Thunder, who were trailing 2-0 in the series, finish off a four-game sweep of the Spurs from Games 3-6? The NBA, NHL and MLB are in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]NBA
SAN ANTONIO 99 - 107 OKLAHOMA CITY
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NEW JERSEY 3 - 1 LOS ANGELES
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Daily Sports Report: June 5, 2012
Just as Oklahoma City’s rallied from 2-0 down to go up 3-2 against the Spurs, could the Celtics do the same with a Game 5 win over the Heat? In baseball, it was blowout night, as the Cubs, Braves, and Diamondbacks all shut out their opponents and scored 10+ runs. How many exactly? We’ll tell you, as well as give you all the NBA and MLB scores from yesterday in the Daily Sports...
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Daily Sports Report: June 4, 2012
The Los Angeles Kings entered Game 3 up 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Final. Could they continue their improbable Stanley Cup run and go up 3-0, like theyve done in their first three series? In the NBA, the Spurs 20-game win streak ended in Game 3, and has followed with 2 straight losses. Could the Spurs regain the momentum at home in Game 5, or are the Thunder one win away from the finals? The NBA, NHL,...
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Astros Take SS Carlos Correa First Overall →
17 year old shortstop Carlos Correa from the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy and High School was taken first overall by the Houston Astros in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft on Monday.
Correa has verbally agreed to play next year at the University of Miami, but the Astros will try to impress him with a $7.2 million signing bonus. The 6-foot-4, 190 pound Correa is the highest drafted Puerto...
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Bruins Goalie Thomas To Take Year Off →
Boston goalie Tim Thomas confirmed on his Facebook page that he is going to sit out the 2012-13 NHL season to “reconnect with the three F’s. Friends, Family, and Faith”.
Thomas backstopped the Bruins to the 2010 Stanley Cup and nabbed the Conn Smythe Award for playoff MVP. The 38 year-old has one year left on his contract that will give him $3 million, but cost the Bruins $5...
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Daily Sports Report: June 3, 2012
The Heat and Celtics needed overtime in Game 4, and could the Celtics eek out a win to tie the series up? On the diamond, the Cardinals were no-hit on Friday, and shutout on Saturday. Would the defending champs get shut out again by the Mets pitching staff? You’ll find out, as well as see the scores from the NBA, MLB, and NASCAR in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]NBA
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Daily Sports Report: June 2, 2012
Just like Game 1, Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final needed overtime, would the Kings improve to 10-0 on the road? In the NBA, after breaking the Spurs 20 game winning streak in Game 3, could the Thunder steal another one to tie the series? The NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS are in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]NBA
SAN ANTONIO 103 - 109 OKLAHOMA CITY
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LOS ANGELES 2 - 1 (OT) NEW JERSEY
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Daily Sports Report: June 1, 2012
The third no-hitter of 2012 was thrown Friday. Who threw it, and why was it so important for his team? In the NBA, the Celtics were trying to be like the Thunder, and take Game 3 at home to get back in their series? Could they do it, or are the Heat set up for a sweep? The NBA and MLB are inside the first Daily Sports Report of June.[[MORE]]NBA
MIAMI 91 - 101 BOSTON
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Daily Sports Report: May 31, 2012
The win streak for the San Antonio Spurs was on the line yet again on Thursday. Standing at 20, and 10-0 in the playoffs, could the Thunder end on their third chance? A light night in baseball, could the Dodgers begin four weeks of life without Matt Kemp with a win over the Brew Crew? The Daily Sports Report is so small today, here it is.
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SAN ANTONIO 82 - 102 OKLAHOMA CITY
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May 2012
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Lidstrom Retires After 20 Seasons →
After 20 seasons in the NHL, Nicklas Lidstrom is retiring from hockey, taking his four Stanley Cup rings, and his record 7 Norris Trophies away from a legendary career.
Drafted 53rd overall in 1989, Lidstrom played his entire career with the Detroit Red Wings. He scored the gold-medal winning goal at the 2006 Olympics, and played for his native Sweden at 3 other times at the Olympics.
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Daily Sports Report: May 30, 2012
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final went on Wednesday night. Would going to overtime derail the Kings chances of going 9-0 on the road in the playoffs? In the NBA, the Heat made a late comeback to push the Celtics into overtime. Could Rajon Rondo’s 44 points be enough to eek out a Game 2 victory for Boston? In the MLB, back-to-back 8 run innings by the Seattle Mariners in the 2nd and 3rd innings...
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Hornets win NBA Draft Lottery; Snag 1st Overall... →
After the worst season in the NBA’s history, some salt was added to the Charlotte Bobcats’ wounds. The #1 pick is going to the New Orleans.
After trading all-star Chris Paul this season, the Hornets finished 21-45, last in the Western Conference, and tied for 27th overall. The Hornets, soon to be taken over by Saints owner Tom Benson, will now have the first shot at consensus #1...
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NFL Says 2013 Pro Bowl A Go →
Believed to be on the chopping block, the NFL announced that the Pro Bowl will live at least one more season on Wednesday. The 2013 edition will be held January 27, in Honolulu, a week before Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans.
“The players have made it clear through the NFL Players Association that they would like the opportunity to continue to play the Pro Bowl in Hawaii,” said NFL...
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Daily Sports Report: May 29, 2012
The Spurs win streak was at 19 games dating back to the regular season as they entered Game 2 against OKC, could the streak reach 20? In the MLB, the Orioles and Rays entered Tuesday tied atop the AL East, could the Rays end the O’s surprise stay at #1 with a win in their game, or would Baltimore take back the lead? The NBA and MLB are in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]NBA
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Daily Sports Report: May 28, 2012
Game 1 of the Eastern final in the NBA was played Monday between Boston and Miami. Would the heavily-favoured Heat take the opener? On the diamond, the Chicago Cubs entered Monday on a 12-game losing streak, but opened up a 3-game set at home against a team with less home runs total then Josh Hamilton in the San Diego Padres. Could they break the streaK? The NBA and MLB all up in today’s...
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Daily Sports Report: May 27, 2012
On Memorial Day Sunday, who took home the historic Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600? We have the Top 5 from each race. In the NBA, the Spurs and Thunder tipped off in Game 1 od the Western Final, could the Spurs remain undefeated in these playoffs? The NBA, MLB, MLS, F1, NASCAR and IndyCar Series are in today’s Daily Sports Report.[[MORE]]NBA
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Daily Sports Report: May 26, 2012
Game 7 between Boston and Philadelphia was on Saturday. Could the Celtics return to the conference final, or would the #8 seed Sixers move on to play the Heat? In the MLS, Toronto FC came into their game, against the second-worst team in the league in Philadelphia, with an 0-0-9 record, a MLS record for futility. Tied late in the game, could TFC eek out a point for a draw, or three for a win? The...
