At Oakland, California:
In Monday's seventh and deciding game of the NBA's Western Conference Finals, Stephen Curry scored 36 points while Klay Thompson added 21 as the Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88 to capture their second straight conference crown as the Warriors became the third team to battle back from a three-games-to-one deficit to capture a conference finals (1979 Washington Bullets, 1981 Boston Celtics).
In what may have been his final game in a Thunder uniform, free-agent-to-be Kevin Durant paced OKC with 27 points.
The Warriors will host the opening game of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers (a rematch of last year's title series) on Thursday in Oakland.
This marks the first time since 1947 and 1948 (when based in Philadelphia and played in the Basketball Association of America, a forerunner of the NBA) that Golden State will play in back-to-back league championship series.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Stanley Cup Final: Late Goal Hands Penguins Series Opener
At Pittsburgh:
Nick Bonino scored the winning goal with 2:33 remaining in regulation on Monday as the Pittsburgh Penguins took the opening game of the Stanley Cup Final 3-2 over the visiting San Jose Sharks.
Here, we seen the Penguins' Conor Sheary celebrating after scoring a first-period goal.
USA Today photo by Donald Wright
Nick Bonino scored the winning goal with 2:33 remaining in regulation on Monday as the Pittsburgh Penguins took the opening game of the Stanley Cup Final 3-2 over the visiting San Jose Sharks.
Here, we seen the Penguins' Conor Sheary celebrating after scoring a first-period goal.
USA Today photo by Donald Wright
Saturday, May 28, 2016
NBA Playoffs: Warriors Overcome Thunder On Road, Force Game Seven
At Oklahoma City:
Klay Thompson scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter while Stephen Curry added 31 (to go with his 10 rebounds) on Saturday as the Golden State Warriors knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-101 on the road in game six of the NBA's Western Conference finals.
The Warriors outscored the Thunder 33-18 in the fourth quarter.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points while Russell Westbrook added 28 (to go with his 11 assists and nine rebounds) to lead the Thunder.
The series, now squared at three games apiece, will be decided on Monday night in Oakland.
The winner will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals due to start on Thursday (in Cleveland if the Thunder win, in Oakland if the Warriors win).
Klay Thompson scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter while Stephen Curry added 31 (to go with his 10 rebounds) on Saturday as the Golden State Warriors knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-101 on the road in game six of the NBA's Western Conference finals.
The Warriors outscored the Thunder 33-18 in the fourth quarter.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points while Russell Westbrook added 28 (to go with his 11 assists and nine rebounds) to lead the Thunder.
The series, now squared at three games apiece, will be decided on Monday night in Oakland.
The winner will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals due to start on Thursday (in Cleveland if the Thunder win, in Oakland if the Warriors win).
Broken Record: Steel Complete 0-7 Road Swing With Loss To KISS
At Anaheim, California:
The Los Angeles KISS (4-4) defeated the visiting----and winless---Portland Steel (0-8) 55-42 in Saturday Arena Football League action as Portland completed an 0-7 road trip.
The Los Angeles KISS (4-4) defeated the visiting----and winless---Portland Steel (0-8) 55-42 in Saturday Arena Football League action as Portland completed an 0-7 road trip.
Timbers And Fire Battle To 1-1 Draw
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
On a busy Saturday in Major League Soccer (with eight games played), David Accam's equalizer in the the 20th minute lifted the Chicago Fire to a 1-1 home draw with the Portland Timbers. Diego Valeri scored in the 18th minute for the guests, who are still looking for their first road win of the season.
The Timbers will host the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM (Timbers' broadcast television network via KPTV, Portland).
On a busy Saturday in Major League Soccer (with eight games played), David Accam's equalizer in the the 20th minute lifted the Chicago Fire to a 1-1 home draw with the Portland Timbers. Diego Valeri scored in the 18th minute for the guests, who are still looking for their first road win of the season.
The Timbers will host the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night at 7:30 PM (Timbers' broadcast television network via KPTV, Portland).
Friday, May 27, 2016
NBA Playoffs: Cavs Finish Off Pesky Raptors, Advance To Second Straight NBA Finals
At Toronto:
LeBron James scored 33 points (and grabbed 11 rebounds) while Kyrie Irving added 30 and Kevin Love 20 (to go with his 12 rebounds) as the Cleveland Cavaliers secured their second straight NBA Eastern Conference title with a 113-87 road thrashing of the Toronto Raptors in game six of their conference final, which the Cavaliers won four games to two.
Kyle Lowry paced the Raptors with 35 points while DeMar DeRozan added 20.
The NBA Finals (LeBron's sixth straight such appearance) will open on Thursday next at Cleveland against Oklahoma City or at Oakland, depending on who wins the Golden State-Oklahoma City series for the Western Conference crown (with the Thunder up three games to two).
The Cavaliers will try to win Cleveland its first major league sports title since the Browns' 1964 NFL championship.
LeBron James scored 33 points (and grabbed 11 rebounds) while Kyrie Irving added 30 and Kevin Love 20 (to go with his 12 rebounds) as the Cleveland Cavaliers secured their second straight NBA Eastern Conference title with a 113-87 road thrashing of the Toronto Raptors in game six of their conference final, which the Cavaliers won four games to two.
Kyle Lowry paced the Raptors with 35 points while DeMar DeRozan added 20.
The NBA Finals (LeBron's sixth straight such appearance) will open on Thursday next at Cleveland against Oklahoma City or at Oakland, depending on who wins the Golden State-Oklahoma City series for the Western Conference crown (with the Thunder up three games to two).
The Cavaliers will try to win Cleveland its first major league sports title since the Browns' 1964 NFL championship.
T2 Top S2 In Portland
At Portland, Oregon:
Villyan Bijev scored the only goal of the match in the 25th minute on Thursday as Portland Timbers 2 defeated visiting Seattle Sounders FC 2 1-0 in United Soccer League action.
The next game for T2 will be at home against the Swope Park Rangers next Saturday at 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
Villyan Bijev scored the only goal of the match in the 25th minute on Thursday as Portland Timbers 2 defeated visiting Seattle Sounders FC 2 1-0 in United Soccer League action.
The next game for T2 will be at home against the Swope Park Rangers next Saturday at 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
NBA Playoffs: Warriors Fight Off Elimination, Stay In West Final
At Oakland, California:
Stephen Curry scored 31 points while Klay Thompson added 27 and Andrew Bogut 15 (to go with his 14 rebounds) as the Golden State Warriors staved off elimination on Thursday night with their 120-111 game-five home victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, offsetting a combined 71 points from the visitors' Kevin Durant (40) and Russell Westbrook (31).
The Thunder can still finish off the defending champions and the NBA's Western Conference final series (which they still lead three games to two) with a game-six home victory in Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Should the Warriors win on Saturday, the series will be decided in Oakland on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 31 points while Klay Thompson added 27 and Andrew Bogut 15 (to go with his 14 rebounds) as the Golden State Warriors staved off elimination on Thursday night with their 120-111 game-five home victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, offsetting a combined 71 points from the visitors' Kevin Durant (40) and Russell Westbrook (31).
The Thunder can still finish off the defending champions and the NBA's Western Conference final series (which they still lead three games to two) with a game-six home victory in Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Should the Warriors win on Saturday, the series will be decided in Oakland on Monday night.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: It's Penguins vs. Sharks for the Marbles (And Lord Stanley's Cup)
At Pittsburgh:
Bryan Rust scored twice in the second period while Matt Murray saved 16 of 17 shots on Thursday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in the seventh and deciding game of the Eastern Conference final as the Penguins won the series four games to one.
The Penguins will take on the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Final, set to start on Monday night in Pittsburgh.
Bryan Rust scored twice in the second period while Matt Murray saved 16 of 17 shots on Thursday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in the seventh and deciding game of the Eastern Conference final as the Penguins won the series four games to one.
The Penguins will take on the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Final, set to start on Monday night in Pittsburgh.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
NBA Playoffs: Cavs Destroy Raptors; Cleveland One Victory Away From Return To Finals
At Cleveland:
Kevin Love scored 25 points while LeBron James and Kylie Irving each added 23 on Wednesday as the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the visiting Toronto Raptors 116-78 in game five of the NBA's Eastern Conference finals.
The Cavaliers can lock up their second successive Eastern Conference title (and NBA Finals appearance) with a game-six victory in Toronto on Friday.
Kevin Love scored 25 points while LeBron James and Kylie Irving each added 23 on Wednesday as the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the visiting Toronto Raptors 116-78 in game five of the NBA's Eastern Conference finals.
The Cavaliers can lock up their second successive Eastern Conference title (and NBA Finals appearance) with a game-six victory in Toronto on Friday.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Stanley Cup Final: Sharks Finish Off Blues, Advance To First Final
At San Jose, California:
Joel Ward scored twice on Wednesday as the San Jose Sharks won their first-ever Western Conference championship by defeating the visiting St. Louis Blues 5-2 in game six of the Western Conference final.
The Sharks, who began play in 1991, won the series four games to two and will play in their first-ever Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh-Tampa Bay Eastern Conference final winner (the series is deadlocked at three games apiece).
The Blues are still looking for their first final appearance since being swept in four straight games by the Boston Bruins in 1970.
Joel Ward scored twice on Wednesday as the San Jose Sharks won their first-ever Western Conference championship by defeating the visiting St. Louis Blues 5-2 in game six of the Western Conference final.
The Sharks, who began play in 1991, won the series four games to two and will play in their first-ever Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh-Tampa Bay Eastern Conference final winner (the series is deadlocked at three games apiece).
The Blues are still looking for their first final appearance since being swept in four straight games by the Boston Bruins in 1970.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
NBA Playoffs: Thunder Dominate Warriors Again, Find Themselves One Victory Away From Ousting Champs
At Oklahoma City:
Russell Westbrook delivered a triple-double (36 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists) as the Oklahoma City Thunder once again dominated the visiting Golden State Warriors 118-94 on Tuesday night in game four of the NBA's Western Conference final.
Kevin Durant added 26 points (while grabbing 11 rebounds) to the Thunder's coffers.
Klay Thompson paced the Warriors (who suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time all season) with 26 points.
The Thunder, who now lead the series three to one, can finish off the defending champions with a game-five road win in Oakland on Thursday night.
Russell Westbrook delivered a triple-double (36 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists) as the Oklahoma City Thunder once again dominated the visiting Golden State Warriors 118-94 on Tuesday night in game four of the NBA's Western Conference final.
Kevin Durant added 26 points (while grabbing 11 rebounds) to the Thunder's coffers.
Klay Thompson paced the Warriors (who suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time all season) with 26 points.
The Thunder, who now lead the series three to one, can finish off the defending champions with a game-five road win in Oakland on Thursday night.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Penguins Manhandle Lightning In Tampa, Force Game Seven Back Home
At Tampa, Florida:
Sidney Crosby scored a goal and had an assist on Tuesday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins extended the Eastern Conference final to a maximum seven games after their 5-2 game-six road victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Phil Kessel (power play), Kris Letang, Bryan Rust, and Nick Bonino (empty net) also scored once apiece for the Penguins.
The series, now deadlocked at three games apiece, will be decided on Thursday night in Pittsburgh
Sidney Crosby scored a goal and had an assist on Tuesday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins extended the Eastern Conference final to a maximum seven games after their 5-2 game-six road victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Phil Kessel (power play), Kris Letang, Bryan Rust, and Nick Bonino (empty net) also scored once apiece for the Penguins.
The series, now deadlocked at three games apiece, will be decided on Thursday night in Pittsburgh
Monday, May 23, 2016
NBA Playoffs: Raptors Hold Off Cavs, Level East Finals At Two Games Apiece
At Toronto:
Kyle Lowry scored 35 points while DeMar DeRozan added 32 as the Toronto Raptors level the NBA's Eastern Conference finals at two games apiece on Monday following their 105-99 home victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four.
LeBron James topped the Cavaliers with 29 points (to go with his nine rebounds) while Kyrie Irving added 26.
Kyle Lowry scored 35 points while DeMar DeRozan added 32 as the Toronto Raptors level the NBA's Eastern Conference finals at two games apiece on Monday following their 105-99 home victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four.
LeBron James topped the Cavaliers with 29 points (to go with his nine rebounds) while Kyrie Irving added 26.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Sharks Knock Off Blues In St. Louis; San Jose One Win Away From First Appearance In Finals
At St. Louis:
Joel Ward (with one on the power play, the other an empty netter) and Joe Pavelski (with one on the power play) each scored twice on Monday as the San Jose Sharks scored four unanswered goals en rout to a 6-3 game-five road win over the St. Louis Blues to take a three-games-to-two lead in the Western Conference Finals.
The Sharks can lock up their first-ever conference championship and a berth in their first-ever Stanley Cup Final with a game-six home victory in San Jose on Wednesday.
Joel Ward (with one on the power play, the other an empty netter) and Joe Pavelski (with one on the power play) each scored twice on Monday as the San Jose Sharks scored four unanswered goals en rout to a 6-3 game-five road win over the St. Louis Blues to take a three-games-to-two lead in the Western Conference Finals.
The Sharks can lock up their first-ever conference championship and a berth in their first-ever Stanley Cup Final with a game-six home victory in San Jose on Wednesday.
Chalk Up Still Another Defeat For The Steel
At Jacksonville, Florida:
On Saturday, the Jacksonville Sharks (3-4) dominated the visiting Portland Steel (0-7) 65-34 in Arena Football League play.
On Saturday, the Jacksonville Sharks (3-4) dominated the visiting Portland Steel (0-7) 65-34 in Arena Football League play.
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Stanley Cup Playoffs: OT Goal Sends Lighting To One Game Away From Return Trip To Finals
At Pittsburgh:
Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of goals, including the equalizer in the third period, then Tyler Johnson scored the game winner 53 seconds into overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on the road in Sunday's fifth game of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Lightning can lock up the series, which they now lead three games to two, and a berth in their second straight Stanley Cup Finals, with a game-six home victory in Tampa on Tuesday.
Nikita Kucherov scored a pair of goals, including the equalizer in the third period, then Tyler Johnson scored the game winner 53 seconds into overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on the road in Sunday's fifth game of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Lightning can lock up the series, which they now lead three games to two, and a berth in their second straight Stanley Cup Finals, with a game-six home victory in Tampa on Tuesday.
NBA Playoffs: Thunder Blow Out Warriors, Take 2-1 West Finals Lead
At Oklahoma City:
Kevin Durant scored 33 points (to go with his eight rebounds) while Russell Westbrook added 30 (to go with his 12 assists and eight rebounds) as the Oklahoma City Thunder pistolwhipped the visiting Golden State Warriors 133-105 in Sunday's third game of the NBA's Wester Conference finals, which the Thunder now lead two games to one.
Stephen Curry paced the Warriors with 24 points.
Kevin Durant scored 33 points (to go with his eight rebounds) while Russell Westbrook added 30 (to go with his 12 assists and eight rebounds) as the Oklahoma City Thunder pistolwhipped the visiting Golden State Warriors 133-105 in Sunday's third game of the NBA's Wester Conference finals, which the Thunder now lead two games to one.
Stephen Curry paced the Warriors with 24 points.
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