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[CBSSports.com via @RealFreemanCBS] Feb 09 Ballin’: Sasha Vujacic and Maria Sharapova Still Going Strong, Much Stronger Than the Spurs and WarriorsAthletes and Celebrities, NBA, Video 86 Comments »
Feb 09 The Roundup: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Day! Also, Sumo Wrestler Quits, Villanova Tops WVUAthletes and Celebrities, College Basketball, Courts, Legal, Former Athletes, Music, NBA, NFL, Strippers, Video 114 Comments »
“Sumo’s enfant terrible Asashoryu, one of the sport’s most successful wrestlers despite a career dogged by scandal and controversy, has quit amid claims that he drunkenly attacked a man outside a Tokyo nightclub.” [Independent] Read the rest of this entry » NBA Ratings: Overall, ratings on TNT are up. Regionally though, some numbers are surprising. Teams like the Lakers (197k), Cavaliers (130k) and Celtics (83k) are drawing good numbers. But what is the deal with nobody watching the Oklahoma City Thunder (12k)? The Bobcats, another team on the rise, is also not a good TV draw in Charlotte (10k - although that number is up significantly from last season). The numbers for all teams can be found here (subscribers only); if you need to know a specific team, ask in the comments and we'll post. [Sports Business Journal] (41) Feb 08 Orlando 96, Boston 89: The Celtics imploded in the third quarter, barely scoring more points (11) than committing turnovers (eight). An 11-point lead turned into a 14-point deficit. The Celtics lost for the ninth time in 21 games, a slide that has virtually eliminated any hope of the top seed in the East. At this point, the creaky Celtics will be fighting for home court in the playoffs. Boston is 3-9 this season against the eight teams with the best records in the league. The Magic made 11 three-pointers. Read the rest of this entry » Magic vs. Celtics on ABC at 2:30 - Other than bowling on ESPN, there's not much by way of sports on today. Unless of course, you count the Puppy Bowl! (3pm Eastern) The starting line-ups were announced earlier this week and you can find them here. If you're still looking for some good prop bets, take the over on "awwwwww." Previously - Michelle Beadle and puppies in the PM Roundup. (14) Feb 07 Last night LeBron James went for a cool 23 in the first quarter, 35 at the half and 47 for the game. He also had 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. (And 5 turnovers! Fraud!) Feb 06
Feb 06 Derrick Rose’s ankle is obviously healed. Seems like every single night he’s got a highlight dunk now. Last night against the Hawks, he had two. Unfortunately, highlights don’t make wins. All-Star snub Josh Smith went for 18, 14 and 10 as the Hawks won 91-81. Read the rest of this entry » Feb 05 Isiah Thomas could replace Mike Dunleavy. The Isiah Thomas. Seriously. According to Jeff Goodman of FOX Sports, the Clippers have reached out to Thomas about becoming the coach, GM and team president. I honestly don’t know what else to add.
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