If you were to hear in years prior that James Harden blocked a game-winning shot with seconds left in the fourth quarter of a Game 7 in the NBA Playoffs, you would be in disbelief. But the bizarro world in which we currently live continues to produce outrageous results. Harden …
Read More »Preview: Thunder and Rockets face off in decisive Game 7
The Thunder had their bags packed. Not by choice, but protocol mandated from the NBA bubble had Oklahoma City on the cusp of departure before the game could even tip off on Monday night. Down 3-2 to the Houston Rockets in the series, the Thunder clapped back to win Game …
Read More »ESPN’s Barry Melrose talks Lightning and Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Lightning clinched a spot in the NHL’s Eastern Conference finals for the fourth time in six years. The Lightning clinched a victory after a double overtime win against the reigning Eastern Conference champions, the Boston Bruins. ESPN’s Barry Melrose recapped Tampa Bay’s success and the future of …
Read More »MLB trade deadline: Clevinger to Padres dominates headlines
Despite the shortened season, MLB retained some normalcy on Monday. The league’s Aug. 31 trade deadline came and went at 4 p.m. Eastern as per usual. Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding it, the deadline could have been a quiet one. However, several teams made noise with some splashy deals. …
Read More »Hedman Sends Bruins Home, Lightning Advance In NHL Playoffs
Victor Hedman received a pass from Brayden Point, evaded a defender and then guided the puck past Boston Bruins netminder Jaroslav Halak with 5:50 left in the second overtime. Pat Maroon emphatically shot his fist into the air. The Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated the Bruins in five games with Monday’s …
Read More »NBA to Resume Playoff Action Saturday; Other Leagues Voice Support
Over the course of the last few days, athletes from numerous sport leagues have taken a stand in the fight for racial equality in the U.S. Games not only in the NBA, but in the MLB, NHL, WNBA and MLS have all been postponed in response to the shooting of …
Read More »Dallas Baker: former Gator reflects on playing and coaching career
After becoming a national champion in 2007 at Florida, Dallas Baker is currently the wide receivers coach at Marshall. Earlier, Baker spoke with Steve Russell on Sport Scene about his time as a Gator, coaching career and more. Relationship with Urban Meyer Baker played for the Gators from 2003 to …
Read More »Florida Sports Roundup
Wednesday is a busy day for Florida professional sports. There are five teams in action across four different sports. In addition, several teams played on Tuesday. Florida baseball teams seek series wins Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays (20-11) beat the Baltimore Orioles with a solid pitching performance by Tyler Glasnow. …
Read More »Magic face Bucks in pivotal Game 2
Last season, the Orlando Magic stole game one from the Toronto Raptors. D.J. Augustin nailed the game-winning three with seconds remaining. However, the eventual NBA champions cruised through the next four games to advance. One year later, the Magic are in the same position. They shocked the Milwaukee Bucks in …
Read More »Point wins it in OT, Lightning Are Moving On
The Tampa Bay Lightning finally have their revenge. Brayden Point scored his second overtime goal of the series to eliminate Columbus from the playoffs. Last year, the Blue Jackets were the ones who sent Tampa Bay packing with a first-round sweep. This time, the Lightning sent Columbus home in five …
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