Curry returns as Warriors take 3-1 lead over Trail Blazers
(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Curry scored 17 of his 40 points in overtime as the Golden State Warriors rallied for a 132-125 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday at the Moda Center.
Wade guides Heat to overtime win that evens series
(The Sports Xchange) – Through four games of the Eastern Conference semi-final series between the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors, three went to overtime.
Stars beat Blues to send series to Game 7
(The Sports Xchange) – Lindy Ruff knew his Dallas Stars needed to do two things on Monday if they wanted to force a Game 7 in their second-round series against the St. Louis Blues instead of going home for the summer.
China adopts ‘Field of Dreams’ approach to encourage youth
BEIJING (Reuters) – China plans to have more than 70,000 soccer pitches available for everyone to use by 2020 as the country continues to map out ways of revitalizing the sport, the government said on Tuesday.
Predators force decider after OT win over Sharks
(The Sports Xchange) – Nashville’s Viktor Arvidsson scored 2:03 into overtime to give the Predators a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena on Monday and force a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semi-final series.
Nats ink seven-year, $175 million deal with Strasburg: report
(Reuters) – The Washington Nationals have agreed a seven-year deal worth $175 million to keep pitcher Stephen Strasburg with the team, Major League Baseball reported on its website on Monday.
Whistleblower still carries Olympic dream
(Reuters) – Even through all the turmoil that forced Yuliya Stepanova to flee her native Russia with her husband, the whistleblower has not given up hope of competing at the Rio Olympics in August.
Chapman sizzles on Yankees debut in win over Royals
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Cuban closer Aroldis Chapman is renowned for his breakneck fastball yet New York Yankees fans were forced to wait a month to witness his explosive pace before he made a winning debut on Monday after serving a suspension for a domes…
Andrelton Simmons set to miss two months with thumb surgery
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons will undergo surgery on his left thumb and is expected to be sidelined for at least two months, the Angels announced on Monday.
Kyrgios defends Tomic, unperturbed by Games warning
(Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios has defended compatriot Bernard Tomic against allegations of failing to try during a match and said it was up to the Australian Olympic Committee whether the pair were picked to represent the country at the Rio Olympics.
