It had been more than two weeks since the Yankees had allowed as many as six runs in a game, and when Nestor Cortes retired the first nine Twins batters he faced on Wednesday, that streak seemed sure to grow. But in a rare clunker, Cortes and the Yankees faltered, losing 8-1, to end their … Continue reading Yankees, Nestor Cortes Deliver Rare Clunker In Loss To Twins →

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is officially a billionaire, becoming the first NBA player to do so during his active playing career, Forbes.com reports. The four-time NBA champion netted $121.2 million in total earnings  last year, increasing his official net work to $1 billion, joining the likes of Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant, both of whom exceeded their respective … Continue reading LeBron James Becomes First Active NBA Player To Become A Billionaire →

The pushback from the Lightning was inevitable, and every Ranger acknowledged it after they built a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final, but the team did not look ready for it. The Rangers allowed the Lightning to waltz right back into the series with back-to-back wins at home, including the 4-1 beating the … Continue reading Lightning Top Rangers in Game Four →

The Rangers survived one natural disaster, and they’ll get another as a reward. New York completed its rally from a 3-1 deficit with a 6-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 7 of their second-round series on Monday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Adam Fox and Chris Kreider scored first-period power play goals for … Continue reading Rangers Roll Into Conference Finals With Game 7 Win Over Hurricanes →