First Beckett Second Kershaw = Dodgers 2014 No Hitters

Josh Beckett is a former World Series Champion. Clayton Kershaw is a current Cy Young Award Winner. The both pitch of the Los Angeles Dodgers staff. In May at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia Josh Beckett no hit the Phillies. Last week in Los Angeles the Colorado Rockies were no hit by Clayton Kershaw. In less than a calendar moth the Dodgers has pitched a pair of no hitters. Which is a rare. Maybe this could help spring board the Dodgers to 1st place in the National League West they currently trail their rivals San Francisco. Beckett won World Series titles with Florida and Boston during his younger days. Clayton Kershaw is young and if he can stay healthy should continue to add Cy Young Awards.

Demsey Scores In 1st 30 Seconds USA Gets Revenge Against Ghana

During the 2006 World Cup and during the 2010 World Cup USA men's soccer were knocked out vs. Ghana. Fast forward to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil the USA wanted some pay back. Clint Demsey during his team first match scored the 5th fastest goal in World Cup history. Demsey scored 30 seconds into the match vs. Ghana which gave the United States an instant 1-0 lead. Ghana would go on to tie the match 1-1 with a late goal. At that point it appeared the United States would not defeat their foes from Ghana. It looked as if both squads would get 1 point apiece from a draw. Then a US corner kick came and it found the head of John Brooks, that shot found the back of the net ! It gave the United States a 2-1 lead which led to a win. Sunday the Yankees will take on Portugal and Ronaldo. Both teams are hobbled so it will be a war of attrition. Who will play vs. who will play hurt vs. who won't play at all. Theater at is best at 6pm Eastern Time on Sunday. Will the US inch one step closer with a draw or win to the round of 16 ? Will Portugal break US hearts with a win and 3 points ? They are a desperate team. The United States will need to match that desperation. Because with a loss they could be fighting for their lives vs. Germany on Thursday. World Cup baby win or go home !

Ochoa Saves Mexico During Early World Cup Play

Mexico this past week in their first match vs. Brazil were basically playing a road game. As everyone knows the 2014 World Cup is taking place in the country of Brazil. Brazil has the most World Cups ever ! They are looking to add another in the next few weeks. Mexico thanks to goal keep Guillermo Ochoa earned a tough point in group play vs. Brazil. Ochoa in both halves made save after breath taking save to keep Mexico alive and well. Not just in that particular match but going forward giving Mexico an opportunity to advance to the round of 16. Many futbol experts had Brazil rolling past Mexico gaining another 3 points. They probably should have done just that. However Guillermo Ochoa literally saved the day and wouldn't let his team lose. Let's see if the momentum Guillermo gave Mexico will carry on to their next match vs. Croatia. Croatia has a solid goal keeper as well in Mario Mandzukic. Should be an interesting match to watch just from the goal keeping alone.

Is Lebron James On The Verge Of The Decision Part II

Following the Spurs 5 game victory over the Heat the rumors surrounding Miami and their Big 3 began to take place. Will D. Wade opt out ? Will Chris Bosh opt out ? However the million or billion dollar questions are surrounding Lebron will he opt in or will he opt out ? This December Lebron will turn 30. He helped lead Miami to 4 straight NBA Finals and the Heat won back to back championships in 2012 & 13. We all remember the summer of 2010 and 'The Decision' that took place on ESPN when James announced he would exit Cleveland and enter Miami as a free agent. During the 2010-11 season Miami won the Eastern Conference the 1st of 4 in a row. The Heat would take a 2-1 series lead over Dallas before falling to the Mavericks in 6 games. The Heat would beat the Thunder in 5 to win the title in 2012 and went the distance vs. San Antonio to win the title in 2013. However after the Heat were dismantled by the Spurs during the 2014 NBA Finals rumors began to come out of Miami. Teams such as Houston are being rumored to be interested in James even Chicago. Some experts have said maybe Carmelo Anthony will opt out in New York and come to South Beach. At this point it is all speculation however at some point this summer decisions will have to be made for the Big 3 in Miami and other superstar free agents around the league. Rumblings out of Miami is James wasn't happy with the Heat front office for not spending enough on bench players. San Antonio had the edge on bench production in the Finals. Lebron may want ownership to dish out more money to improve the Heat bench or else. James could commit for one season than leave or he could commit long term ditto for Wade and Bosh. We could be witnessing a remix of summer 2010. Stay tuned !

Bottom Line San Antonio Was Simply The Better Team

During the 2014 NBA Finals the San Antonio Spurs beat Miami 4-1. However during the Spurs four victories over the Heat, they won by 15 or more points. People have to give the Spurs credit where credit is due. San Antonio had a higher basketball IQ than Miami. San Antonio were the deeper team, they were unselfish and passed the basketball until they found the open man. Yes Miami were the more athletic team however like that older YMCA teams that beat younger YMCA teams that's how these NBA Finals looked. San Antonio lets not forget let Miami off the hook last season. Miami capitalized by winning the 2013 NBA Finals in 7. Meanwhile it appeared that San Antonio would win the title in 6 games. Fast forward to 2014 the lone Miami victory in Game 2 was only by 2 points. The Spurs stormed back in Game 6 last Sunday on Father's Day after starting the game down 22-6. Where do both teams go from here especially Miami. James, Wade and Bosh could all opt out of their respective contracts. So it will an intriguing summer on South Beach. Miami were denied a 3 peat and 4th overall title in franchise history. The Heat did appear in 4 straight NBA Finals representing an Eastern Conference that lacks depth many would say weak. Meanwhile the Spurs won their 5 title in franchise history in 6 NBA Finals appearances. How much longer will Tim, Manu and Tony play ? Obviously only time will tell. Similar to the decisions that will be made in Miami going forward.

Kawhi Leonard At Age 22 Named NBA Finals MVP

Man oh man, the Spurs made an excellent draft day trade in 2011. San Antonio dealt George Hill for the draft rights of Kawhi Leonard. Leonard is a west coast kid from San Diego State University. He played well minus the Game 6 late missed free throws in the 2013 NBA Finals. Those missed free throws helped springboard a series of events that allowed Miami to force overtime after trailing by 5 with 30 seconds remaining. Miami went on to win Game 6 and Game 7 to beat San Antonio 4-3. This year during the NBA Finals Kawhi played even better especially when the series shifted to Miami for Game 3 and Game 4. He was aggressive on offense and on defense guarding Lebron James. Leonard won his first NBA Finals MVP award and initial NBA championship. He helped veterans Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili win their 5th, 4th and 4th championship respectively. Probably for the quiet natured Leonard the best has yet to come.

Deja Vu Flyers West AKA LA Kings Hoist The Cup Once More

During the 2012 Stanley Cup Final, the Kings won their first Cup in franchise history. Former Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Stevens was on the staff also forward Simon Gagne plated for LA. Fast forward to 2014 Los Angeles has won their 2nd Cup in 3 years and their 2nd Cup in franchise history. The Kings and Flyers are now tied with 2 Cup victories apiece however in Philadelphia 1975 was the last time the Cup was won. Guys like Justin Williams, Mike Richards and Jeff Carter are also ex Flyers that won in 2012 for the Kings and won again in 2014. In Philadelphia these Kings are known as 'Flyers West'. Los Angeles eliminated the Rangers in 5. New York beat Philadelphia in 7 games during a first round series that ended in early May.

Former Flyer Justin Williams Collects The Conn Smythe Trophy

Justin Williams spent the first four seasons of his NHL career playing for the Philadelphia Flyers. Then during the 2003-04 Williams was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes. Justin would play in Raleigh for a little over four seasons before heading out west to the Los Angeles Kings. Justin Williams won the 2006 Stanley Cup with Carolina. He also won 2 of the last 3 Stanley Cup titles in Los Angeles. The Kings were victorious in 2012 now after beating the Rangers in 5, they hoisted the Cup in 2014. The 32 year old forward collected the Conn Smythe trophy along the way, as the MVP of the 2014 postseason. The Philadelphia Flyers have not won the Stanley Cup since 1975 and now they watch the Kings with former Flyers tie Philadelphia with 2 Cup victories all time.