Red Wings Beat Blackhawks, Take 2-1 Series Lead

Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second round series. from AP 20 May 2013

WSJ Columnist Labels Obama 'President Asterisk'

Comparing the unfair advantage of the IRS's targeting conservative groups to professional athletes taking illegal steroids, James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal believes Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign deserves the mark frequently associated with sports's most dubious record breakers: the asterisk. (Roger Maris not included) by Benjamin Chance 20 May 2013

LeBron Has Less than 70% Chance of Winning 2nd Title

If you want to put down $21 on LeBron James claiming his second NBA title this year, you can win $5 back for your risk. The 5-to-21 published odds would indicate that the Heat has an 80.8 percent chance of the title, but that really means they give him less than a 70 percent chance. After predicting he would win multiple titles when he signed with the Heat, James, who is clearly the best player on the team, has always had the pressure on him those multiple championships. by John Pudner 20 May 2013

Athletes Express Support for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant and other athletes from or with ties to Oklahoma expressed support for the victims of the devastating tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday. by Breitbart Sports 20 May 2013

Sports Fans Must Show More Respect for National Anthem

It takes just about two minutes to perform. Sometimes a little longer. Sometimes a bit shorter. It is The Star-Spangled Banner, our national anthem. Yet, even though this song that represents so much is quite short, for whatever reason some people just can't stand still and shut their mouths for 120 seconds to honor the greatest nation ever known to man. The best advice, though, is very simple. Stand up, put your hand on your heart, look at our beautiful flag for two minutes, and remember all of those who sacrificed for our precious freedom. Thank God for all the parents out there who are teaching their children to do just that. Now maybe they can work on their neighbors, co-workers, and fellow fans. by Kevin Scholla 20 May 2013

Duke, Denver, Cornell, Syracuse Advance After Wild, Nail-Biting LAX Quarterfinals

If the NCAA Lacrosse semi-finals and championship are anything like this weekend’s quarterfinals, they will have to find a bigger venue to play next year to hold all the new fans. With three of the four games tweaking the nail-biter meter deep into the red, the match-ups could not have been scripted any better. Big on drama and suspense, these games all came down to the wire, had fans on pins and needles, and the winner decided with only seconds left. by Dan Fleuette 20 May 2013

Greg Oden Looking to Make Comeback

Greg Oden was supposed to take the NBA by storm as a dominant big man in a league that has been lacking in stellar center play following the era of Robinson, Olajuwon, Ewing, Mourning, and O'Neal. However, his career was derailed before it even began, and his 82 games over the course of a career that spanned from 2007 to 2012 is just enough to make for one whole season on the hardwood. by Cole Muzio 20 May 2013

Phil Jackson's Book Will Fuel Kobe's Comeback

When Bryant hits that inevitable wall--physically and mentally--while recovering, all he'll have to do is read a a couple pages from Phil Jackson's new book, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success, which comes out this week, to light a fire under him and refuel his rehab efforts. by Tony Lee 20 May 2013

Kobe Not Retiring: 'Vino' Has Work to Do

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant told the world he will not be retiring as he attempts to make a full comeback from ACL surgery. by Tony Lee 20 May 2013

Fans Buy RG III and Fiancee Nearly Everything on Wedding Registry

Robert Griffin III is easily one of the most popular players the NFL has seen in a number of years, and his jersey sales paced the league. And his popularity has prompted fans to send the young signal caller gifts for his upcoming wedding. by Cole Muzio 20 May 2013

Miguel Cabrera Slugs 3 HRs in Detroit Loss

Miguel Cabrera never had a night like this last season when he won baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years. And it still wasn't enough to get the Detroit Tigers a win. from AP 20 May 2013

Ottawa Saves Season with 29 Seconds Left

All Craig Anderson did was stop 49 of 50 shots on goal in more than 127 minutes of action, race off the ice in the final 30 seconds of regulation to help the short-handed Ottawa Senators tie the game and save the Senators from being virtually eliminated from the NHL playoffs by the Pittsburgh Penguins. by John Pudner 20 May 2013

Bob Costas: 'Cowardly,' 'Feckless' Senators Opposed Universal Background Checks

Appearing on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" on Friday, NBC sportscaster Bob Costas said senators who opposed universal background checks in the failed Toomey-Manchin bill were cowardly and "beyond feckless." by Breitbart Sports 19 May 2013

David Beckham Respected Globally Because of Working Class Roots

Beckham, the man with a high-pitched voice who was less naturally talented than many of the game's elite players, became one of the biggest global superstars with much more of an influence and reach than mega icons like Tiger Woods or current living legends of the beautiful game like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Beckham was simply a working class kid who married a pop star and willed himself to greatness. by Tony Lee 19 May 2013

Spurs Rout Grizzlies to Take 1-0 Lead in Western Conf. Finals

The Memphis Grizzlies have lost the opener in each round of this year's playoffs, but not like this. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, and the San Antonio Spurs made a franchise postseason-record 14 3-pointers in routing Memphis 105-83 on Sunday in the Western Conference finals. from AP 19 May 2013

King James Upset over Words Not Said

It does not take much to make LeBron James mad, and he's one person that you do not want to have extra fuel when he plays your team. It is even worse when he puts words in your mouth. by Cole Muzio 19 May 2013

Charlotte Wants Hornets Nickname Back

Ever since the Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans and Charlotte added the Bobcats, the city has had a terrible basketball product. The record of the new franchise has been abysmal, and now they look to shed the Bobcats moniker and become the Hornets once more. by Cole Muzio 19 May 2013

Freeney Signs with Chargers

Eager to fill the hole left by injured outside linebacker Melvin Ingram, the Chargers signed one of the elite pass rushers of the last decade. by Cole Muzio 19 May 2013

Te'o Attends Party Honoring Fake Girlfriend

The only way Manti Te'o is going to survive an NFL locker room is if the loudest laughter regarding jokes made about his fake girlfriend is coming from himself. The newly minted San Diego Charger took the first step towards publicly embracing the humor of his misfortune when he attended the Maxim party honoring the "Hot 100" list. by Cole Muzio 19 May 2013

Jimmie Johnson Races to Record 4th All-Star Win

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history. "Five-time" became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race, breaking a tie with the late Dale Earnhardt and teammate Jeff Gordon on Saturday night. from AP 19 May 2013

San Jose Gets Back in Series with OT Win

The Los Angeles Kings entered the evening hoping to go up 3-0 and put the series out of reach for the Sharks. It did not work out the way the team had originally hoped. by Cole Muzio 19 May 2013

Pacers Eliminate Knicks, Advance to Eastern Conf. Finals

Lance Stephenson scored a playoff career-high 25 points and led a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004. from AP 18 May 2013

No Triple Crown: Oxbow Upsets Orb to Win Preakness

There will not be a Triple Crown winner again this year as Oxbow defeated Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, at the Preakness Stakes on Saturday in Baltimore, Maryland. Gary Stevens, the legendary 50-year-old jockey who came out of retirement, rode Oxbow to victory. Oxbow's Trainer D. Wayne Lukas may have said it best after the race. "I get paid to spoil dreams," he said. by Breitbart Sports 18 May 2013

Costas Backtracks on Masters Criticism

Bob Costas backtracked on his recent suggestions that CBS golf announcers should use airtime during their coverage of The Masters to talk more about the history of exclusion at Augusta National Golf Club, a private golf club. He made his remarks during an appearance on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" on Friday. by Tony Lee 18 May 2013

Costas Mocks NRA Members: Not 'Spiritual Heirs' of Founders

Showing his disdain for NRA members, NBC sportscaster Bob Costas mocked those who attended the NRA Convention in Houston earlier this month and said today's defenders of the Second Amendment were not people the country's founders had in mind when ratifying the Constitution. by Tony Lee 18 May 2013

Bob Costas: Give Me One Example of Someone Using an 'Assault Rifle' Constructively

Appearing on Piers Morgan Tonight on May 17, sportscaster Bob Costas asked for one example of an assault rifle with a high capacity magazine being used for a constructive purpose. by AWR Hawkins 18 May 2013

Detroit Dominates Chicago, Ties Series 1-1

The Detroit Red Wings completely dominated the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinals series. They won 4-1 to tie the series 1-1. by Mary Chastain 18 May 2013

Brother: Dick Trickle May Have Killed Himself Because of Mysterious Chest Pains Doctors Could Not Diagnose

Dick Trickle's brother believes the racing legend may have taken his own life because he could not tolerate the severe and mysterious chest pains doctors could not diagnose. "With all the technology in the world, there is no way in the world they shouldn't find this [cause for the pain]," Chuck said. "He had so many MRIs and CT scans that he said 'My skin is hurting.'" Said Ray Everham, "He raced the way he wanted to race ... He came up with that one hour sleep for every hundred miles. He partied hard. He raced hard. He did nothing his whole life but race and help people that raced. He lived for it. His life was racing. He didn't conform. He didn't worry about all the other things. He lived on his terms." by Breitbart Sports 18 May 2013

Dick Trickle's Chilling 9-1-1 Call: 'No, I'm the One'

In a chilling 9-1-1 call, NASCAR legend Dick Trickle called the 9-1-1 operator and let authorities know where they could find his body on Thursday before reportedly committing suicide. by Breitbart Sports 18 May 2013

Documentary an Ode to NYC Playground Basketball

Half-moon hoops, double rims, chain-linked fences for out-of-bounds lines and no net that anyone can recall. Such is the imperfect urban landscape of playground basketball, what many consider the truest expression of the sport. It's basketball without referees, coaches or sneaker deals. Anyone can play, so long as they call "Next." from AP 18 May 2013

Crosby's Hat Trick Leads Penguins to 2-0 Series Lead over Senators

It was all about Sidney Crosby Friday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals. Crosby scored his second career Stanley Cup Playoffs hat trick and the Penguins lead the series 2-0. by Mary Chastain 18 May 2013

Nerlens Noel Tops Latest Mock Draft

As expected, Nerlens Noel of Kentucky and Ben McLemore of Kansas currently sit atop the latest HoopsWorld Mock Draft. For now, Noel edges out the former Jayhawk. by Cole Muzio 18 May 2013

Orb Favored to Take Preakness for Chance at Triple Crown

Orb is ready for his whirl at history. The Kentucky Derby winner was in a playful mood the day before the Preakness, making faces for photographers between nibbles of grass outside his stall at Pimlico Race Course. If he can defeat eight rivals in the 1 3-16-mile Preakness on Saturday, it would set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks. Orb is the even-money favorite, and there's a growing feeling that this 3-year-old bay colt may be special enough to give thoroughbred racing its first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978. from AP 18 May 2013

Two Jets Rookies Fire Agents Due to Draft Position

Dee Milliner and Geno Smith, a first and second round selection for the New York Jets, have each fired their agents due to being drafted lower than expected. by Cole Muzio 18 May 2013