The Cubs launched four home runs and rookie Kyle Schwarber collected four hits in his first Major League start, backing a solid outing from lefty Tsuyoshi Wada in a 17-0 rout over the Indians on Wednesday night at Progressive Field. Chicago’s romp reached the point where the Indians used a pair of position players — […]
Reds beat Tigers 8-4 with 13th inning walk-off grand slam
June 18, 2015 by
The pitching duel between Johnny Cueto and David Price on Wednesday night became a battle of the bullpens that lasted well into Thursday morning. It ended on the familiar sight of Todd Frazier rounding the bases. His 13th-inning walk-off grand slam clinched his second two-homer game in as many nights, sending the Reds to an […]
Despite valiant effort, Cavaliers fall to Warriors 105-97
June 17, 2015 by
LeBron James shook the hand of each Golden State player who was on the floor when he exited Game 6 with about 10 seconds left Tuesday night, one final, shining moment for him in a personally brilliant series. James was serenaded by a loud ovation from the crowd, but the disgust and disappointment was already […]
U.S. Women beat Nigeria 1-0 to win group, advance in World Cup
June 17, 2015 by
The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Nigeria 1-0 in front of a crowd of 52,193 at BC Place in Vancouver to win Group D at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and advance to the Round of 16. Abby Wambach’s side-footed a strike in the 45th minute proved to be the game winner. It was […]
Indians shut out Cubs 6-0
June 17, 2015 by
The Cubs celebrated the Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup win but were unable to pick up a win of their own on Tuesday night. Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer and an RBI double and Francisco Lindor notched his first Major League RBI to lead the Indians to a 6-0 Interleague victory over the Cubs in front […]
Reds beat Tigers 5-2
June 17, 2015 by
Todd Frazier powered the Reds through their scoring struggles with a pair of home runs, including a go-ahead drive to center field in the seventh inning, as Cincinnati gained a split in the two-game Interleague set against the Tigers with a 5-2 win Tuesday night at Comerica Park. One night after Anibal Sanchez allowed just […]
Tigers blank Reds 6-0
June 16, 2015 by
Seventy-five years after the Tigers and Reds battled for seven games in the 1940 World Series, their opener of a four-game home-and-home Interleague series wasn’t much of a contest. Miguel Cabrera’s two-run double and J.D. Martinez’s third home run in as many days supported Anibal Sanchez’s two-hit shutout in a 6-0 Tigers win Monday night […]
Warriors down Cavaliers 104-91 to take 3-2 advantage
June 15, 2015 by
Stephen Curry rose up and drained a 29-foot dagger of a 3-pointer to seal the victory. His 37 points and seven assists helped put the Golden State Warriors one win away from a championship after they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 104-91, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Sunday night. Both […]
Crew SC draws with Galaxy 1-1 following 2 hour weather delay
June 15, 2015 by
It was a tale of two halves on Saturday as Columbus Crew SC and the LA Galaxy played to a 1-1 draw following a very late kickoff because of a weather delay. Thanks to a slow-moving storm cell that hovered over MAPFRE Stadium for longer than most anticipated, kickoff was delayed by more than two […]
U.S. Women draw against Sweden, remain on top of group
June 15, 2015 by
The U.S. Women’s National Team drew Sweden 0-0 in front of a sellout crowd of 32,716 at Winnipeg Stadium to remain in first place of Group D at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Sweden’s strongest opportunity and only shot on goal came in the 77th minute from a set piece play. After a scramble […]
