Thompson's 37-point 3rd sets NBA record ');ad_counter++}; Klay Thompson nets NBA-record 37-point quarter, finishes with 52Associated PressThompson Scores 52 In Warriors' WinVIDEO PLAYLIST OAKLAND, Calif. -- The sellout crowd chanted Klay Thompson's name. Both benches stood, equally stunned at what was taking place. Thompson's teammates continued to get him the ball -- and he just kept shooting. … [Read more...]
The sports world takes to Twitter to remember ‘Mr. Cub’, Ernie Banks
The sports world takes to Twitter to remember 'Mr. Cub', Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, also known as "Mr. Cub" died Friday at age 83. The sports world immediately took to Twitter to remember the baseball icon. We mourn the passing of Cubs icon and Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. pic.twitter.com/rFMtVQC4J1— MLB (@MLB) January 24, 2015 "@ABC7Chicago: BREAKING: Cubs … [Read more...]
Thompson’s epic quarter sets record
Thompson's epic quarter sets record ');ad_counter++}; Klay Thompson nets NBA-record 37-point quarter, finishes with 52Associated PressThompson Scores 52 In Warriors' WinVIDEO PLAYLIST OAKLAND, Calif. -- The sellout crowd chanted Klay Thompson's name. Both benches stood, equally stunned at what was taking place. Thompson's teammates just continued to get him open -- and get him the ball. "They … [Read more...]
James Harden drains buzzer-beater winner, Rockets hold off Suns
James Harden drains buzzer-beater winner, Rockets hold off Suns The Houston Rockets rested on the verge of blowing a big fourth-quarter lead to the host Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Then the NBA's leading scorer reminded everyone of his genius. With a little more than six minutes remaining in regulation, the Rockets led the Suns 102-86, a sizable margin that appeared very difficult to … [Read more...]
Klay Thompson sets new NBA record with 37 points in a quarter
Klay Thompson sets new NBA record with 37 points in a quarter The Western Conference is full of deserving All-Star guard candidates, to the point where many terrific players will be left off the list through no fault of their own. Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson, averaging 21.9 ppg for the NBA's best team, is one of those guys. If he doesn't make it with that resume, then … [Read more...]
Hall of Famer, Cubs legend Ernie Banks dies
Hall of Famer, Cubs legend Ernie Banks dies The great Ernie Banks, back in his prime. (Getty Images) Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks has died, the Cubs announced. "Words cannot express how important Ernie Banks will always be to the Chicago Cubs, the city of Chicago and Major League Baseball. He was one of the greatest players of all time," Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said … [Read more...]
Shocker: Gregg Popovich doesn’t care for All-Star PR campaigns
Shocker: Gregg Popovich doesn't care for All-Star PR campaigns San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich long ago established an identity as a no-nonsense, basketball-focused leader with little time for the sideshows of NBA fame. Even when increased media attention would benefit his team, Pop and the Spurs have eschewed the spotlight for privacy. It seems to suit them just fine. [Follow … [Read more...]
Hawks win 15th straight, set franchise mark
Hawks win 15th straight, set franchise mark ');ad_counter++}; East-leading Hawks beat OKC, win for 29th time in last 31 gamesAssociated PressHawks Win 15th StraightVIDEO PLAYLIST ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks romped to their 15th straight victory, the longest streak in franchise history. Don't expect them to savor it for long. This team is focused firmly on what's in front of them. In Good … [Read more...]
Cavs’ 75-point 1st half overwhelms Hornets
Cavs' 75-point 1st half overwhelms Hornets ');ad_counter++}; LeBron James' 25 points, J.R. Smith's 7 3s too much for HornetsAssociated PressCavs Crush HornetsVIDEO PLAYLIST CLEVELAND -- LeBron James scored 25 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers put on a dominant performance by routing the Charlotte Hornets 129-90 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. The Cavaliers, with an artful display … [Read more...]
Kent Bazemore is dunked-on and dunker as Hawks set franchise-record win streak
Kent Bazemore is dunked-on and dunker as Hawks set franchise-record win streak Pretty much everything is going right for the Atlanta Hawks these days. The Eastern Conference leaders entered Friday night's home game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 14-game winning streak, matching a franchise record set during the 1993-94 season. Something special is happening with this team, and it's … [Read more...]