Michael Kaskey-Blomain, Assistant Sports Producer
The common train of thought surrounding the current Sixers coaching search is that the team is trying to target a fresh basketball mind, as opposed to an established individual. It is assumed that the Sixers want an assistant of some sort, who is eager to break into the big time, with a set of fresh ideas and the patience to help the Sixers right the ship.
In short, they don’t want another Doug Collins. Or Larry Brown.
They don’t want a coach that is going to kill the team with over-enthusiasm and expectations, and they certainly don’t need another coach opposed to developing young talent.
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The Daily News' Rich Hofmann sits down with CineSport's Noah Coslov to discuss the difference in Domomic Brown this season and how his surge compares to sluggers of the Phillies' past.
Justin Klugh, Assistant Sports Producer
It's been a pitiful series for the Penguins thus far in the third round of the NHL playoffs.
The Bruins kicked the doors of the Consol Energy Arena in and promptly stomped Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and the gang to the tune of a 9-1 outscoring over the course of two games.
Now, the series heads to Boston, where it's presumed the team with all the momentum may just benefit from a home crowd.
Justin Klugh, Assistant Sports Producer
Today is the 41st birthday of former Flyers captain Derian Hatcher, whose willingness to use violence in his problem-solving was never deterred, even at the cost of Jeremy Roenick's jaw or his own teammates' skulls.
As a nod to Pittsburgh's humiliating 6-1 game two loss at home to the Bruins last night, here is Hatcher gleefully pummeling the Penguins' Ryan Malone.
Justin Klugh, Assistant Sports Producer
We may not have a magical baseball stadium that turns garbage into reusable baseball [more on that in a sec], but we do have Kyle Kendrick hitting a triple. And that seems just as earth-friendly. As long as you’re completely ignorant of the term.
In fact, last night, Kyle Kendrick:
- Threw a complete game
- Hit his first career triple
- Scored a run
- Tagged on a fly ball and got to slide head first into third twice on the evening. Speed demon Ben Revere, on first base, hadn’t even moved.
- Invented a curveball, then used it to strike out Justin Ruggiano.
- Did all of this with his family watching from the stands.
Michael Kaskey-Blomain, Assistant Sports Producer
Boxing superstar Floyd “Money” Mayweather has a lot of, well, money. He also apparently has a lot of confidence in LeBron James and the Miami Heat as well.
According to the Vegas Gambling Steam, the undefeated boxer is betting nearly $6 million -- $5.9 million to be exact -- on the Miami Heat in Monday night’s Game 7 matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The exact amount of the wager however is in question, and it is unlikely that the public will ever see the exact number, unless Mayweather tweets out a picture of a winning ticket, as he has done in the past.
The good people at TheBigLead.com put it into perspective:
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It's time once again for you to write the caption to Rob Tornoe's latest sports cartoon. Post your best ideas in the comments. Rob will pick the best and we'll announce the results on Friday.
Justin Klugh, Assistant Sports Producer
Dom Brown is the only name you're hearing out of Philadelphia these days, overshadowing the once higher-profile names who are mostly injured or swinging at breaking balls that they cannot hit.
And finally, the rest of the nation is catching up with Philly, as they recognize the lanky greatness of our bright spot.
Brown Breaks out for Phils [CBS Sports]
Justin Klugh, Assistant Sports Producer
I think we can all agree that the Phillies are one fun hat away from getting back to the top.
Fortunately for us, the Memorial Day camo hat will not be the only novelty head gear the team will be generating this season.
And while that hat served an actual, everyday purpose - representing the Phillies while remaining undetected in a wooded area - this stars and stripes cap players will wear for the Fourth of July in Pittsburgh is far more aesthetically pleasing.
Justin Klugh, Assistant Sports Producer
Sunday's Yankees-Red Sox match-up was delayed on three separate occasions by inclement weather, making it slightly longer than a standard Yankees-Red Sox affair.
Before your sympathy goes out to the yellow-slickered stadium employees or drenched-through cops patrolling the field, consider the players. Yes, they're warm and safe int he dugout, making a great deal more money than those previously mentioned, but apparently, their nerves are on a bit more of a hair trigger.
