Griz's streak halted by short-handed Rockets ');ad_counter++}; Tarik Black steps up as Rockets hand Griz third loss; streak over at 5Associated PressHarden Leads Rockets Past GrizzliesVIDEO PLAYLIST HOUSTON -- Houston rookie Tarik Black was booed in his hometown of Memphis when the Rockets played there earlier this season. On Wednesday night, Black got plenty of cheers in helping the Rockets to a … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Do You Believe in Miracles?
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Dodgers joining big-market derby for Lester?
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Torii Hunter blasts reporter for asking about political views
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Dodgers joining big-market derby for Lester
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Monta Ellis hits absurd buzzer-beater to lift Mavs over Bucks
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76ers Get First Win
76ers Get First Win 76ers Get First Win ');ad_counter++}; Publish Date: Today, 10:56 PM ETDuration: 02:04This 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. … [Read more...]
Victory! Sixers win 1st, avoid tying record
Victory! Sixers win 1st, avoid tying record ');ad_counter++}; 76ers top Wolves for 1st win, avoid record-tying 0-18 startAssociated Press76ers Get First WinVIDEO PLAYLIST MINNEAPOLIS -- The Philadelphia 76ers avoided tying the record for the worst start to a season in NBA history, ending their 0-17 skid with an 85-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Michael … [Read more...]
Noel: ‘Feels Great’
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Sixers finally win, avoid record for season-opening losses at Wolves
Sixers finally win, avoid record for season-opening losses at Wolves The 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers were never built to win many games, but the reality of the situation has been much worse than anyone anticipated. Heading into Wednesday night's game at the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Sixers had lost their first 17 contests of the season by an average margin of 14.4 points. They also boasted … [Read more...]