Miami Beats Toronto At Home »
The Miami Heat moved within one game of the Chicago Bulls for the best record in the Eastern Conference with their 95-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors Sunday afternoon. Heat small forward Lebron James led the team with 30 points and 9 rebounds, and Heat guard Dwayne Wade had 25 points on 8-14 shooting from ...
Boston Beats Memphis At Home »
The Boston Celtics won their third in a row Sunday afternoon when they beat the Memphis Grizzlies at home 98-80. Boston power forward Kevin Garnett had a season high 24 points, as Paul Pierce contributed 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the win. Pierce sits now just 9 points away from passing the ...
Pittsburgh Holds on to Beat Villanova »
The Pittsburgh Panthers dodged a late rally from the Villanova Wildcats to win at home 79-70 on Sunday afternoon. Guard Tray Woodall let the Panthers with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, although he also had 6 turnovers. Guard Ashton Gibbs pitched in with 25 points, going 4-8 from the three-point line. The Wildcats ...
Detroit Pistons beat New Orleans Hornets at Palace of Auburn Hills »
The Detroit Pistons beat the New Orleans Hornets 89-87 Saturday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills. It was Detroit’s sixth victory and second winning streak of the season. The Hornets lost their fifth straight. The Piston’s primary statistical advantage came in the way of a 52-36 edge in the paint. Saturday night’s top performers ...
Aaron Rodgers Wins NFL MVP Award »
Pro-Bowl Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been announced as the winner of the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award. Rodgers won the award easily, receiving 48 of the 50 votes that are cast by members of the media, who cover the NFL regularly, according to NFL.com. The award is the first ...
Obamas To Keep Super Bowl Viewing Private »
The Obama family will be viewing the Super Bowl all by themselves this Sunday. “We’ll probably watch it at home,” First Lady Michelle Obama told Rachel Ray earlier this week. It’ll probably be a quiet Super Bowl this year.” The Daily News reports that in the past, the Obamas’ have become known for their Super ...
San Francisco Giants Sign Ryan Theriot to 1 year deal. »
Another player is leaving the World-Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals for greener pastures. Ryan Theriot’s name does not have the star power of a certain 1st baseman that singed a mega-contract, but he too was part of the team that hoisted the commissioner’s trophy in October. Theriot and the San Francisco Giants agreed to terms ...
Robert Griffin III says he wants to play for the Colts »
Friday in Indianapolis Robert Griffin III told the Media that he not only wants to be the first pick of the 2012 draft, but that he wants to be a Colt. “Hopefully I end up here via the draft,” Griffin told NBC Sports as he took in the sights and sounds of Lucas Oil Stadium. ...
Karl Malone Responds to Utah Jazz CEO Greg Miller »
The ongoing saga between Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz organization continued Saturday when Malone responded to comments made by Utah Jazz owner Greg Miller. In a scathing blog post Friday night, Miller criticized Hall-of-Famer power forward Malone, calling him “to unreliable and too unstable.” Malone spoke with Utah Jazz beat writer Brian T. Smith ...
Pacers Beat Dallas On The Road »
For the first time in 8 years, the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks on the road 98-87. Pacers guard Paul George had a career-high 30 points, which included 7 three-pointers, to go along with 9 rebounds and 5 assists. “I’ve grown into a confident player. I feel like I can knock down any shot,” ...
Lakers Beat Nuggets On The Road »
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets on the road Friday night, 93-89. The Lakers came in with a 2-9 record on the road, with this game being the first of a season-long six game roadtrip. Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant had 20 points on only 7-23 shooting, with 9 assists and 6 rebounds. ...
Celtics come back to beat the sinking Knicks »
The New York Knicks blew a late lead and lost to the Boston Celtics 91-89 at the TD Garden arena. The Knicks came out hot in the first half, scoring 55 points before the break. It was the Celtics defense which was the difference maker in the second half, as they held the Knicks to ...
Blake Griffin will not compete in dunk contest, LeBron James considers competing »
Blake Griffin will not defend his slam dunk contest championship during the upcoming All-Star Weekend in Orlando. Griffin was voted as a starter for the Western Conference team for the first time in his career. Last year, Griffin won the slam dunk contest by dunking a basketball over a car. He also played in the ...
Having a song played during the Super Bowl is a big deal for some artists »
Many fans take for granted the music they hear in the stadiums at NFL games, considering it an enjoyable part of the experience but not much else. Almost every game will feature certain songs, such as Ozzy Osbourne’s classic “Crazy Train”, but how much do the fans pay attention to most of the music selection? ...
Chicago Bulls defeat New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden »
The Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks 105-102 at Madison Square Garden Thursday night. Despite an 11-point halftime deficit, New York fought their way back in the third quarter. By game’s end, it was close in nearly every statistical category. Not close enough, however, for the Knicks. Carmello Anthony missed a 33’ shot at the ...
Greg Oden will undergo yet another knee surgery »
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will have arthroscopic knee surgery to take out debris from his right knee. This will be the fourth surgery Oden has had done on his knees since he was drafted by the Trailblazers with their number one overall draft pick in the 2007 NBA draft. Oden has been constantly ...
Cody Hodgson, Vancouver center, named January Rookie of the Month »
Cody Hodgson, center for the Vancouver Canucks, was honored on Thursday when the National Hockey League proclaimed him their January Rookie of the Month. Hodgson, who was called up near the end of last season, ended up impressing the coaches in the 20 games he played at the end of the season. As a rookie ...
Kenyon Martin to Clippers »
Kenyon Martin will make a perfect fit for LA. His defense and ability to knock down open shots will serve the team well.
NHL Weekly (Week 17) »
After this week, things really heat up. We’re nearing the end. But for the week of the All-Star Break, the stakes really aren’t that high: It’s more about enjoying the game. All-Star Game Highlights: Zdeno Chara beat his record from last year with a 108.8 mph slapshot. Marian Gaborik got himself a hat trick, an ...
Detroit Red Wings will be without goaltender Jimmy Howard for at least two games »
On Friday it was confirmed by the Detroit Red Wings that Jimmy Howard, the team’s goaltender, will miss at least two games due to a broken finger. Howard broke the finger Thursday, during the team’s 4-3 victory over Vancouver. The Red wings are on a road game trip and will not return to Detroit until ...
NFL adds number of Thursday games »
Just days before the Super Bowl, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the league will play more games on Thursday nights on the NFL Network to ensure that every one of the 32 teams gets to play at least once during prime time game between Thursday night, NBC’s Sunday night games and ESPN’s Monday night ...
Josh Hamilton has relapse with alcohol »
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is reportedly back on the bottle. Hamilton, a former outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds, was seen drinking at Sherlock, a bar in Dallas, Monday evening. Teammate Ian Kinsler was reportedly with him. Ironically, people reported seeing the pair on Twitter Tuesday but those claims were not considered reliable at the ...
Casey Kotchman, Cleveland Indians agree on one-year contract »
Casey Kotchman and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms Thursday night on a one year, $3 million contract. Kotchman can make an additional $1.75 million in performance bonuses. The Indians looked to explore other options in the offseason but were not successful. Kotchman is one of the more solid defensive players at first base. ...
Former Detroit Tigers, Armando Galarraga and Wilson Betemit Find a Home in Baltimore »
While Galarraga and Betemit were never the best or most popular players in the Tigers' organization during their time in Detroit, they will bring balance to the Orioles roster. Well, at least Betemit will.
Feds crackdown on illegal sports websites »
Authorities have shutdown 16 websites which were streaming unauthorized broadcasts of sports events. The shutdowns occurred after New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady told reporters that he watched last year’s Super Bowl on one of the sites. Charges were brought Wednesday against Yonjo Quiroa, of Michigan, who controlled nine of the 16 sites. He is ...
Which Manning Deserves the Most Publicity? »
As it always has, the Super Bowl has attracted a lot of media attention, but what seems to have attracted even more attention is the dilemma unraveling within the Indianapolis Colts' organization.
NBA 2012 All-Star teams announced »
The 2012 NBA All-Star teams have been announced. The NBA announced the starting squad for the Eastern and Western Conferences Thursday night on the TNT Network. The West team’s starting five includes guards Kobe Bryant from the Los Angeles Lakers and Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers. Blake Griffin also from the Clippers and ...
Edwin Jackson, Washington Nationals agree on one-year deal »
Edwin Jackson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals. The deal was announced on Thursday and is pending a physical. The signing of Jackson gives the Nationals one of the deepest rotations in the National League. The contract is estimated to be worth around the $9 million to $12 million range. The ...
Peyton Manning cleared by doctors to resume NFL career »
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has been cleared by doctors to resume his NFL playing career. The news on Peyton Manning has been changing on a day-to-day basis with rumors from his retirement to him getting traded to another team. Robert Watkins, the surgeon who performed the neck surgery on Manning last September has given ...
Legendary boxing coach Angelo Dundee passes away at 90 »
Angelo Dundee, the legendary boxing trainer of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard died on Wednesday in Clearwater, Florida at age 90. His death was announced by his son-in-law, James Coughlin, who reported that Dundee had been recently treated for blood clots. Dundee spent more than 60 years in professional boxing. He was an outstanding ...
