Russell Westbrook's big-time game powers Thunder past Spurs The NBA's Christmas scheduled lost a little luster when it was declared that Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant would miss the mid-day matchup at the San Antonio Spurs with the sprained ankle that has kept him out of four-straight games. Yet the contest itself was not lacking in star power, because his teammate Russell … [Read more...]
Kobe misses 2nd game in row, cites ‘old age’
Kobe misses 2nd game in row, cites 'old age' Updated: December 25, 2014, 10:44 PM ET By Baxter Holmes | ESPN.com CHICAGO -- Lakers star Kobe Bryant missed Los Angeles' 113-93 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. The 36-year-old Bryant sat out to rest for the second straight game, Lakers coach Byron Scott announced before the game. "It's extremely difficult, especially … [Read more...]
Wade outshines LeBron as Heat handle Cavs
Wade outshines LeBron as Heat handle Cavs ');ad_counter++}; Dwyane Wade, Heat turn back Cavs in LeBron James' return to MiamiAssociated PressCavs Fall In LeBron's Return To MiamiVIDEO PLAYLIST MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade scored 24 of his 31 points in the first half, Luol Deng finished with 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in LeBron James' first … [Read more...]
Dwyane Wade and Heat top Cavs in LeBron’s return to Miami
Dwyane Wade and Heat top Cavs in LeBron's return to Miami When the Christmas matchup between the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers was announced this summer, it struck most observers as a game in which LeBron James would return to South Beach to remind everyone what they were missing. The reality was a little more complicated. Playing without the injured Chris Bosh for the seventh game in a … [Read more...]
Kobe to sit out again vs. Bulls, cites ‘old age’
Kobe to sit out again vs. Bulls, cites 'old age' Updated: December 25, 2014, 7:27 PM ET By Baxter Holmes | ESPN.com CHICAGO -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant will not play against the Chicago Bulls in a nationally-televised matchup here Thursday night. The 36-year-old Bryant will sit out to rest for the second straight game, Lakers coach Byron Scott announced before the game. … [Read more...]
LeBron gets standing ovation in Miami return
LeBron gets standing ovation in Miami return MIAMI -- LeBron James might not feel the need to publicly thank Miami Heat fans for the four years he spent playing for their team, but that didn't stop the fans for thanking him with a standing ovation on Thursday. James was the first Cleveland Cavaliers player introduced by the Miami P.A. announcer and the majority of the crowd cheered for the … [Read more...]
Week 17 NFL Picks: Vegas Odds, Spread Advice and Predictions – Bleacher Report
Week 17 NFL Picks: Vegas Odds, Spread Advice and Predictions - Bleacher Report Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images When examining Week 17 spreads, it's most important to figure out the mindset of each team heading into Sunday. Are coaches going to rest players before the start of the playoffs? Has a veteran squad given up on the year? Do players on these teams need to fight for their jobs? These … [Read more...]
Westbrook lifts Durant-less OKC past Spurs
Westbrook lifts Durant-less OKC past Spurs ');ad_counter++}; Russell Westbrook scores 34 to lead Thunder past SpursAssociated PressWestbrook Lifts Thunder Past SpursVIDEO PLAYLIST SAN ANTONIO -- Russell Westbrook scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-106 on Thursday in a fiery rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals.The Thunder earned their … [Read more...]
Miami Heat fans warmly welcome LeBron James back to South Beach (Video)
Miami Heat fans warmly welcome LeBron James back to South Beach (Video) Even though LeBron James is just two months into his first season with this year’s version of the Cleveland Cavaliers, it feels as if James never left Ohio. LeBron may have won two titles with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013, but his 2010-14 run with that franchise seems like more the work of a basketball mercenary than … [Read more...]
Quincy Acy ruins Christmas with his hard foul and half-punch on John Wall (Video)
Quincy Acy ruins Christmas with his hard foul and half-punch on John Wall (Video) It’s been a long an enervating year for the New York Knicks so far this season, so one can’t blame the members of this squad for being a little huffy at having to work at Noon on Christmas Day before a nationally televised audience. With in place, there’s no excuse for what Quincy Acy came through in the fourth … [Read more...]