King crowns The Brow: He can be a great NEW ORLEANS -- Before the Cleveland Cavaliers played the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this season, LeBron James spoke about Anthony Davis in the context of today's game. "I think he's one of the elite players right now," James said last month. "If he continues to stay healthy like he's been doing and continues to keep growing, he can be a superstar … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant falls short of M.J.’s scoring mark, but helps Lakers beat Spurs
Kobe Bryant falls short of M.J.'s scoring mark, but helps Lakers beat Spurs In a young season rife with rightful criticism, Kobe Bryant went completely against type on Friday night in playing the sort of team ball necessary to down the defending champs on their home court by a 112-110 overtime score. He also acted, for long stretches, as stereotype late-career Kobe Bryant. It was … [Read more...]
Swaggy P, Lakers Stun Spurs In OT
Swaggy P, Lakers Stun Spurs In OT Swaggy P, Lakers Stun Spurs In OT ');ad_counter++}; Publish Date: Dec 13, 2014, 01:21 AM ETDuration: 02:01This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. Want something else to read? How about 'Grievous Censorship' By … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant falls short of Michael Jordan’s scoring mark, but helps stir the drink as the Lakers win
Kobe Bryant falls short of Michael Jordan's scoring mark, but helps stir the drink as the Lakers win In a young season rife with rightful criticism, Kobe Bryant went completely against type on Friday night in playing the sort of team ball necessary to down the defending champs on their home court by a 112-110 overtime score. He also acted, for long stretches, as stereotype late-career Kobe … [Read more...]
Saturday Dose: Dose: The King Reigns Supreme
Saturday Dose: Dose: The King Reigns Supreme Friday night was a real doozy. It was an action-packed night filled with scoring outbursts, big time injuries, and returns. LeBron James led the way with his big line but Tyreke Evans and Russell Westbrook also had some pretty fantastic showings as well. Anthony Davis and Derrick Favors went down while Carmelo Anthony and Isaiah Thomas returned to … [Read more...]
Kobe, Lakers top Spurs in OT on Young’s 3
Kobe, Lakers top Spurs in OT on Young's 3 ');ad_counter++}; Nick Young's 3 lifts Kobe Bryant, Lakers past Spurs in OTAssociated PressSwaggy P, Lakers Stun Spurs In OTVIDEO PLAYLIST SAN ANTONIO -- Kobe Bryant didn't catch Michael Jordan, though he got a victory thanks to Nick Young. Young scored 29 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, Bryant had 22 points and … [Read more...]
LaTroy Hawkins to retire following 2015 season
LaTroy Hawkins to retire following 2015 season Your browser does not support iframes. LaTroy Hawkins' 21st major league season will also be his last, the soon-to-be 42-year-old pitcher revealed Friday during an interview on MLB Network's Hot Stove talk show. "Next Sunday, I'll be 42 and 2015 will be my last year playing professional baseball, Hawkins told Harold Reynolds and Fran Charles. … [Read more...]