(PhatzRadio / AP) — BOSTON – It’s just a game, but maybe this Stanley Cup final can heal as well as entertain. The Boston Bruins know nothing can take away the pain of the Boston Marathon bombings that ravaged their city. Still they know that stringing together wins in the NHL post-season is bringing a [...]
2013 Stanley Cup Finals: It’s just a game but maybe hockey can heal in Boston
June 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
2013 Stanley Cup Finals: Hard-charging Bruins grab 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup with victory over Blackhawks
June 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Daniel Paille (20) of the Boston Bruins celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 at TD Garden on Monday in Boston. (Harry How/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / AP) — BOSTON – They are still two wins away from their destination, but the Boston Bruins are [...]
2013 Stanley Cup Finals: The hits keep coming in the Stanley Cup, but the Hawks aren’t paying much attention
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(PhatzRadio / AP) — BOSTON – As the NHL playoffs wind down and referees put away their whistles, the hit parade is in full gear. The Chicago Blackhawks led the battle of hits in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final, edging the Boston Bruins 61 to 59 in a thrilling matchup that went to [...]
NASCAR: Jason Leffler’s death sparks debate among drivers
June 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Jason Leffler’s car after a wreck Wednesday night during a sprint car race at the Bridgeport Speedway dirt track in New Jersey.(Photo: Christopher Taitt via @ChristopheTaitt) Story Highlights Dave Blaney, Clint Bowyer and Kasey Kahne among drivers who say they will still moonlight Tony Stewart calls for understanding of short-track owners and venues Brad Keselowski [...]
NHL News: Evgeni Malkin takes hometown discount to seal new deal with Penguins
June 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Despite the rumors, trading Evgeni Malkin was never really an option for the Penguins. (Fred Kfoury/Icon SMI) (PhatzRadio / SI) — Shortly after the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they’d signed Evgeni Malkin to an eight-year, $76 million extension this morning, the blog Russian Machine Never Breaks tweeted a pretty tidy perspective on the deal. The [...]
2013 NBA Finals: ‘Something has to give’ in Game 4 as Heat try to bounce back and tie NBA Finals
June 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Eric Gay/ Associated Press ) – San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan, left, and guard Tony Parker, right, of France, talk during a practice on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio will face the Miami Heat in game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball game on Thursday; San Antonio leads the series 2-1. [...]
2013 Stanley Cup Finals: Pittsburgh Penguins at crossroads after stunning 2013 playoff collapse
June 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Evgeni Malkin (71) and the Penguins suffered what may be the worst defeat in team history. (Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / SI) — Remember the 2009 Stanley Cup? It was supposed to be a coming-out party for Pittsburgh’s coterie of young superstars, the first in what surely would be a dynastic run of championships that would [...]
2013 Stanley Cup Finals: Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins offer something for everyone in Stanley Cup finals
June 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / AP) — CHICAGO – Two franchises, rich in history, talent and star power. Two winning teams that know what it takes to bring home the Stanley Cup. Intrigue, in the form of a schedule that kept them away from each other for an entire season. Oh, there’s plenty to love about this series. [...]
Rafael Nadal defeats David Ferrer in French Open men’s final
June 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Rafael Nadal (left) entered the final 16-1 on clay against David Ferrer. (Getty Images) 11:54 a.m. ET | Championship trophy ceremony (PhatzRadio / AP) — During his on-court interview, Nadal breaks out into a huge smile when he’s told he’s the first man to win the same Slam eight times in the Open Era. He [...]
2013 French Open: Serena defeats Sharapova to win French Open crown
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(Maria Sharapova greets Serena Williams at the net. Susan Mullane, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 in the singles final It was Williams’ 16th major title and second at the French Open A year earlier, Williams lost in the first round (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — PARIS — Serena [...]
