The Daily Dose: Dose: Wiggins Heating Up Thursday, January 08, 2015 There’s nothing like a 13-game Big Wednesday to sting the nostrils and I’m going to get right to it so I can start on the Bruski Breakdown. And if you hadn’t heard there’s some added pressure on me to kick ass now that I’m nominated for Fantasy Basketball Writer of the Year by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. Our Evan … [Read more...]
Thompson scores 40 as Warriors whip Pacers
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Steph Curry is the fastest to 1,000 3s in NBA history
Steph Curry is the fastest to 1,000 3s in NBA history Most every basketball fan knows that Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is one of the most fantastic outside shooters the game has ever seen. He holds the single-season record for made three-pointers, has led the league in three-point makes and attempts for the past two seasons, and looks like the only active player with a chance of … [Read more...]
Collection of 1871 memorabilia appraised at $1 million
Collection of 1871 memorabilia appraised at $1 million Talk about uncovering a gold mine. A woman from New England recently learned that her collection of 1871 Boston Red Stockings baseball cards and other assorted memorabilia are worth $1 million after having it appraised during an appearance on "Antiques Roadshow." According to the New York Daily News, the collection was brought to a … [Read more...]
Hawks Win Sixth Straight
Hawks Win Sixth Straight Hawks Win Sixth Straight ');ad_counter++}; Publish Date: Today, 10:16 PM ETDuration: 00:59This 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...]
Here’s Clippers owner Steve Ballmer totally losing it while dancing to Fergie
Here's Clippers owner Steve Ballmer totally losing it while dancing to Fergie If you're anything like me, you woke up this morning thinking, "You know, it's been a lit-tle bit too long since I've seen Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer do something gleefully manical." Well, luckily, Wednesday evening's matchup with the in-house rival Los Angeles Lakers featured a performance by noted … [Read more...]
Billy Wagner was nearly teammates with all four Hall of Fame electees
Billy Wagner was nearly teammates with all four Hall of Fame electees The BBWAA elected its largest Hall of Fame class since 1955 when pitchers Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and infielder Craig Biggio were all voted for induction in 2015. It's only the fourth BBWAA class to meet or exceed four members since 1936, so the idea of a class this large is foreign to both the fans and … [Read more...]
Kemba Walker hits 3rd game-winner of the season for Hornets
Kemba Walker hits 3rd game-winner of the season for Hornets Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker can be an uneven player. He is the team's biggest perimeter scoring threat but has shot just 39.7 percent from the floor for his 18.1 points per game, runs the offense decently but hasn't managed more than 5.5 assists per contest, and could be overpaid when his contract extension kicks in … [Read more...]
Hawks dump Griz to extend reign over West
Hawks dump Griz to extend reign over West ');ad_counter++}; Jeff Teague's 25 help Hawks beat Grizzlies, stay hot vs. WestAssociated PressHawks Win Sixth StraightVIDEO PLAYLIST ATLANTA -- Jeff Teague scored 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-86 on Wednesday night to continue their strong play against Western Conference teams. The Hawks, who have won six straight overall, … [Read more...]
John McDonald — who was once traded for himself — retires
John McDonald — who was once traded for himself — retires One of the more fascinating baseball careers over the past two decades officially ended on Wednesday when John McDonald retired after 16 seasons in the big leagues. Fascinating because, well, let's be honest, there's a pretty good chance most casual baseball fans aren't familiar with who McDonald is or what his contributions were, … [Read more...]