Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images(BOSTON) — After failing to make the playoffs, the Boston Bruins fired general manager Peter Chiarelli on Wednesday. Chiarelli had been the Bruins’ GM since May 2006 and compiled a team that reached the post season in seven Read More
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — The New Orleans Pelicans downed the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 Wednesday night to clinch the eighth and final playoff seed in the NBA Western Conference. Anthony Davis had 31 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks to lead Read More
Hemera/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NHL – Stanley Cup Playoffs – First Round: New York Islanders 4 – Washington Capitals 1 (Islanders lead series, 1-0) Montreal Canadiens 4 – Ottawa Senators 3 (Canadiens lead series, 1-0) NBA: Toronto Raptors 92 Read More
Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The New York Mets placed third-baseman David Wright on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a mild right hamstring strain. He underwent an MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery and also received a cortisone shot, Read More
Photos.com/Thinkstock(CLEVELAND) — Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (2-0) struck out eight batters over six innings of work as Cleveland (3-5) doubled up the Chicago White Sox (3-5) on Wednesday afternoon, 4-2. Bauer allowed two earned runs on four hits and two Read More
Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Thabo Sefolosha of the Atlanta Hawks is blaming the New York Police Department for breaking his leg. Through a statement released by the Hawks, Sefolosha said, “I am in great pain, have experienced a significant injury Read More
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After winning a national championship with the Duke Blue Devils, freshman point guard Tyus Jones is one and done. Jones announced Wednesday that he will enter the NBA draft. He will follow Duke players Jahlil Okafor and Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce leveled some harsh criticisms toward the Brooklyn Nets and their star point guard Deron Williams in a recent interview with ESPN.com‘s Jackie MacMullen. After being traded by the Celtics to Read More
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Wonderlic scores for Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston won’t be among the knocks against them when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers choose what to do with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Read More
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(INDIANAPOLIS) — C.J. Miles and George Hill helped Indiana survive part 1 of its playoff push Tuesday night. Miles scored 25 points, Hill added 24 and together they spurred a 7-2 run to open the second overtime and keep Read More
