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Nov 19
Five Years Ago Today: A Beer-Throwing Lout Ignited the Pacers-Pistons Brawl in Auburn HillsFighting, NBA, Video 96 Comments »We’ll start with an unpopular opinion: Ron Artest isn’t to blame for the Malice at the Palace. Read the rest of this entry » Nov 19
Oklahoma City 94, Orlando 108: This was payback for last week’s 28-point loss in the dust bowl. Vince Carter led six guys in double figures with 18, and Rashard Lewis nearly pulled off a triple double (17 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists). If you’re going to be near a TV Friday, 9-3 Orlando visits 9-3 Boston. First meeting since last year’s terrific playoff series. KG vs. Dwight Howard is how we want to start our weekend. Also, the Magic are considering Antonio Daniels as a stop-gap at point guard while Jameer Nelson heals. Read the rest of this entry » Nov 19
Jeremy Shockey: LeBron Could Never Play in the NFL1-liner, College Basketball, College Football, NBA, NFL, Video 158 Comments »
Nov 19
The Roundup: Jon Gruden, Bobby Bowden’s Chatty Wife, and Chris Webber’s RestaurantBoxing, College Basketball, College Football, Former Athletes, Media Gossip/Musings, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, Television, Video 84 Comments »
Yeah, Jon Gruden likes his cliches and the word ‘love,’ but the overall MNF product is better this season. (NYT, CBS Sports) Read the rest of this entry » Nov 18
Nov 18
Iverson to Knicks? A source close to the Knicks told the New York Times it’s “a given” the Knicks will pursue Allen Iverson after he clears waivers tomorrow evening. Assuming there’s no bidding war, they could get him for the veterans’ minimum, $1.3 million, as they still have their $5.8 million midlevel exception. Little risk. They’re 1-9. Why not? (Off the Dribble) Nov 18
Sacramento, Philly, Boston Trade?: “Sources told ESPN.com that the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings, in considering the feasibility of a Samuel Dalembert-for-Kenny Thomas swap, have discussed expanding that concept with Boston by trying to draw in the Celtics on a potential three-way deal that would land Andres Nocioni with the Celts.” Knee-jerk reaction - why would anyone want to take on Dalembert’s albatross of a contract? The Celtics getting Nocioni would be a smart move - he’s a fundamentally solid player who could steal some minutes in the frontcourt and save the legs of Boston’s aging frontline. Actually, we hate this deal … because it helps Boston, considerably. [Marc Stein] Nov 18
Detroit 93, LA Lakers 106: Kobe had 40, and these two were his sickest of the night. He still leads the league in scoring, and you wonder if Ron Artest’s yapping has infected Kobe. First came the “I eat first” comment; now, he’s boasting about beating Pau Gasol 1-on-1. Seems strange. Andrew Bynum had his sixth straight double-double (17 points, 12 boards), and he’s got eight in nine games this year. Will Bynum scored 24 off the bench for Detroit. Read the rest of this entry » Nov 18
The Roundup: Penn State Ticket Prices Soar, Greinke’s Gettin’ Married, and Iverson to Orlando?Baseball, Books, Boxing, College Football, NBA, NHL, Recruiting, Video, Women's Sports 189 Comments »
On the heels of Andre Agassi’s recent tome … other memorable athlete biographies. (New Yorker) Wanted to make this its own post - Duke recruited this female hoopster, and then dumped her. Hard. (Charlotte Observer) Read the rest of this entry »
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