In the NBA playoffs, specifically the series between the Nets and the Heat, Miami went into last night’s game four facing the possibility of seeing that series tied up at 2-2 if the Nets could hold serve at home. Paul Pierce of the Nets was all full of himself after the Nets won game three, and lobbied his coach to let him guard LeBron James. Mr. Pierce put on a “defensive clinic”, soon to be a documentary film on ESPN, tentatively titled, “How not to guard LeBron”, against LBJ last night in game 4, “holding” him to only 49 points as Miami took a commanding 3-1 lead in their conference semifinal series, with a 102-96 win. The Heat will try to end this series once and for all Wednesday night in Miami at the AAA. Game time for Game five is 7:00 pm, and it will be broadcast on TNT on your cable or satellite system.
Note to Paul Pierce:
Be careful what you ask for.
Note to Paul Pierce (2):
To paraphrase Jack Nicholson, “LeBron can handle “The Truth”
In the west semifinals, the Portland Trailblazers delayed the inevitable, defeating the San Antonio Spurs last night, 103-92. The series now moves back to San Antonio for game 5 tomorrow night. Game time is 9:30 pm, right after the Heat-Nets game.
Tonight, Indiana hosts Washington in game five of their series, with the Pacers holding a 3-1 advantage. Game time tonight is 7:00 pm, on TNT. Game five between the LA Clippers and the OkC Thunder will tipoff right after the Caps-Pacers, at 9:30 pm. That series is tied at 2-2.
Let’s go to MLB:
Horrible news out of Marlins World. The Fish have probably lost ace Jose Fernandez for the rest of the season with an elbow injury. Although the initial diagnosis was a right elbow sprain, sources are reporting that the team is anticipating that Fernandez will need to undergo season-ending surgery. If Fernandez needs Tommy John surgery, Fernandez wouldn't probably pitch again until at least June of 2015.
In last night’s game in Los Angeles, the Marlins gave up leads of 1-0 and 3-1, and lost their fourth straight game, 6-5. The series against the Dodgers continues tonight, with Jacob Turner taking the hill for the Marlins against Josh Beckett. Game time is 10:10 pm, and all of you night owls can watch the game on Fox Sports Florida. Here are the pitching match-ups for the rest of the week, Wednesday against the Dodgers, and the four-game weekend series in San Francisco against the Giants:
Wednesday ??? vs Paul Maholm 10:10 pm
Thursday Nathan Eovaldi vs Matt Cain 10:15 pm
Friday Henderson Alvarez vs ??? 10:15 pm
Saturday Tom Koehler vs Tim Lincecum 9:05 pm
Sunday ??? vs Ryan Vogelsong 4:10 pm
Click below for yesterday’s recaps and results in the major leagues:
Here are the standings in MLB:
Today’s complete schedule in the major leagues:
Some things I’m keeping my eye on around the diamonds:
We are rapidly coming to the conclusion that their is no “magic formula” or “master plan” that protects pitchers from elbow injuries. The more you listen to doctors, the more you hear that it all begins in youth baseball.
Interesting confrontation last night in the game between the Orioles and the Tigers. Ian Kinsler blasted a two-run homer against Bud Norris, and then, two pitches later, Norris hit Torii Hunter with a pitch. Why do pitchers believe it is OK to throw at hitters after giving up a home run?
By the way, Detroit is the best team in the American League. Period, end of story.
The Cubs are not anywhere close to being a juggernaut offensive team, but yesterday went and pounded the St. Louis Cardinals ()in St. Louis, no less) 17-5. How does the worst team in the NL put up 17 against the Cards?
TODAY’S TRIVIA QUESTION: Junior Lake of the Chicago Cubs drove in six runs in last night’s 17-5 drubbing of the St. Louis Cardinals. Who holds the all-time record for RBI in a game for the Chicago Cubs? The answer comes later, alligator.
More from MLB:
The NFL draft is now history, so let’s take a look at what the Dolphins did:
Here’s the list of the Fins’ picks, with player bios:
ESPN’s analysis:
The Sun Sentinel has a photo gallery of Miami’s undrafted free agent signings, including Ryan Lankford, a WR from Illinois, who is the son of former Dolphin defensive back Paul Lankford:
Here’s the latest on the Miami Dolphins from Armando Salguero:
2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS Home schedule: Buffalo, New England, NY Jets, Kansas City, San Diego, Green Bay, Minnesota and Baltimore.
2014 MIAMI DOLPHINS Road schedule: Buffalo, New England, NY Jets, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Oakland (in London), and Jacksonville.
For more from around the NFL, here is NFL NATION:
Of course, we can all continue to sleep at night, knowing full well that Aaron Hernandez remains in jail, where he belongs.
Manny Navarro and Susan Miller Degnan have more from the University of Miami.
From FIU, David J. Neal of the Herald has the latest in his blog:
Here’s the latest from Tallahassee and the Seminoles:
From Gainesville and the University of Florida:
The Central Florida Knights are in the house:
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THE ANSWER TO TODAY’S TRIVIA QUESTION: Junior Lake of the Chicago Cubs drove in six runs in last night’s 17-5 drubbing of the St. Louis Cardinals. Who holds the all-time record for RBI in a game for the Chicago Cubs?
Two players drove in nine runs in a game for the Cubbies - Heine Zimmerman in 1911, and Sammy Sosa in 2002.
Behave yourselves, and always remember that tomorrow will bring us a brand new day.
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