The Daily Fix

Cavs Hit the Draft Lottery, Again

Jeremy Gordon — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:52:59 +0000

The Cleveland Cavaliers bucked the odds for the second time in the last three years to win the NBA Draft lottery.

It Hasn’t Been a Storybook Season for the Dodgers

David Roth — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:10:08 +0000

The Los Angeles Dodgers, a team with one of the most star-stuffed rosters in the sport, may well be better than they've played so far. They'd almost have to be. But for the moment, the Dodgers are in last place and one of the worst teams in baseball.

Tim Duncan, the Big Consistency

Carl Bialik — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:23:41 +0000

Tim Duncan has been extremely consistent throughout his career, even more so than some peers such as Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.

Podcast: When Your Team Is Just Not That Good

Jim Chairusmi — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:44:13 +0000

The Knicks are out of the NBA playoffs, but the mourning is already over. We were prepared for it. Plus, the lacrosse final four, a wrap up of the Preakness and a surprise team has emerged in the AL Central.

Backgammon It Like Beckham

Jeremy Gordon — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:45:30 +0000

David Beckham played his last professional soccer game Saturday and was sent off with as righteous a finale as any retiring legend could want.

Is This Orb’s Time to Shine?

Jeremy Gordon — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:38:58 +0000

If the Kentucky Derby winner Orb wins the Preakness, he’ll become the newest horse to be draped in Triple Crown expectations before the Belmont Stakes.

Orb Is Still No Sure Bet

Jim Chairusmi — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:07:24 +0000

Orb is the clear favorite to win Saturday's Preakness Stakes. But before we rush to anoint the next Triple Crown winner, here’s a few reasons to remain cautious.

Podcast: Becks In Effect

Adam Thompson — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:48:37 +0000

Was David Beckham actually underrated? The Sports Retort talks to a real, live English person for the whole truth about the well-manicured soccer titan. Plus: Preakness predictions and much more.

Beckham’s Career Highlights (and Lowlights)

Jonathan Clegg — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:10 +0000

Some of David Beckham's career highlights (and lowlights).

Lightning Strikes on Thunder

Jeremy Gordon — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:40:19 +0000

A year after making the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference's second round, robbing NBA fans of another Finals showdown between Kevin Durant and LeBron James.