The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing in the Stanley Cup Final for the third season in a row. With a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Lightning will face the Colorado Avalanche for the NHL's top prize. Lightning captain Steven Stamkos played hero with a … Continue reading Tampa Bay Returns to the Stanley Cup Final After Game 6 Win Against New York →

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 →

This year’s Home Run Derby will be held at Dodger Stadium, where the event’s two-time defending champion got into blast mode Saturday night. Pete Alonso smashed two home runs, resurrecting an offense that had been silenced in the first two games of this series and ensuring the Mets would avoid the unchartered waters this season … Continue reading Pete Alonso’s Two Homers Power Mets To Big Win Over Rival Dodgers →