Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the arrival of the Astros in town the next few days would lead to “a shot-in-the-arm series.’’ For eight innings, though, that sounded like a shot-in-the-dark prediction. But then the Yankees did what seemed impossible, brightening what has been an illuminating season. Trailing 6-3 and hitless since the first inning, … Continue reading Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks Propel Yankees Over Astros →

The Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup champions for the first since 2001, thanks to a resiliency that had eluded them in recent years. The Avalanche rallied for a victory for the 10th time in the playoffs to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 Sunday night and end the two-time champions' reign. Colorado star Nathan MacKinnon … Continue reading Avalanche Win The Stanley Cup! →

Floyd Mayweather will fight in Japan again in another exhibition, this time against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura. Promoters said the bout is scheduled for September. The rules and length of the bout have not yet been made public. Mayweather retired undefeated from professional boxing almost five years ago but has been fighting exhibitions. Just over … Continue reading Floyd Mayweather To Fight Another Exhibition Bout In Japan →

Gerrit Cole made a run at history on Monday — and then the Yankees got a huge hit from Aaron Hicks and a gutsy performance from Wandy Peralta to hold on and beat the Rays, 4-2.  After Cole took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, the Yankees gave back a two-run lead, but Hicks — … Continue reading NY Yankees Beat Toronto Blue Rays 4-2 →