NHL Three Stars: Keith assists Chicago's comeback; Ryan's first hat trick with Ottawa No. 1. Star: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks The blueliner’s three assists helped Chicago to a come-from-behind 5-4 shootout win against Central Division rival Nashville. Keith had an assist on Bryan Bickell’s game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation. He played 32:56. No. 2 Star: Bobby Ryan, … [Read more...]
Looking at what went wrong with the New York Jets
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Kings possibly tried 4-on-5 cherry-picking idea, failed badly
Kings possibly tried 4-on-5 cherry-picking idea, failed badly Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive earned lots of attention around the NBA this summer when it was reported that he had pitched his coaches a 4-on-5 defense idea in which one player would cherry-pick to get an easy shot at the other end on every possession. It does not appear that head coach Michael Malone ever entertained the … [Read more...]
Beal, Pierce help Wizards hold off Rockets
Beal, Pierce help Wizards hold off Rockets ');ad_counter++}; Wizards stave off Rockets' rally behind Bradley Beal, Paul PierceAssociated PressWizards Hold Off RocketsVIDEO PLAYLIST HOUSTON -- With his team under constant assault down the stretch Monday night, Bradley Beal did what needed to be done: He played with confidence.Beal scored a season-high 33 points, including six free throws in the … [Read more...]
Wizards-Rockets suffers 35-minute delay due to bent rim
Wizards-Rockets suffers 35-minute delay due to bent rim An NBA game is for the most part a finely tuned entertainment spectacle in which arena operators and TV producers know the general form of what they'll be presenting to fans. Sometimes, though, a single thing goes terribly wrong and causes an unfortunate problem that throws off the whole operation. It could be a leak in the roof, a … [Read more...]