First Annual 'The Hoopers Awards' First Annual 'The Hoopers Awards' ');ad_counter++}; Publish Date: Today, 07:00 PM ETDuration: 05:03This 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...]
NBA Lockdown
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Cavs crush Knicks 101-83 as Smith, Shumpert return to NY
Cavs crush Knicks 101-83 as Smith, Shumpert return to NY ');ad_counter++}; Cavs crush Knicks 101-83 as Smith, Shumpert return to NYAssociated PressLeBron, J.R. Smith Punish KnicksVIDEO PLAYLIST NEW YORK -- LeBron James was sitting comfortably on the bench and figured on staying there. Then J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert punctuated their return to New York with an alley-oop that demanded he stand. … [Read more...]
LeBron passes Iverson on NBA’s scoring list
LeBron passes Iverson on NBA's scoring list NEW YORK -- LeBron James passed one of his childhood heroes, Allen Iverson, for No. 22 on the NBA's all-time leading scoring list in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 101-83 win against the New York Knicks on Sunday. James came into the day trailing Iverson by three points and wasted little time passing him, scoring four points in the first 1:33 of the … [Read more...]
Paul Millsap helps Hawks beat Bucks 97-86
Paul Millsap helps Hawks beat Bucks 97-86 ');ad_counter++}; Paul Millsap helps Hawks beat Bucks 97-86Associated PressMillsap's Double-Double Leads HawksVIDEO PLAYLIST MILWAUKEE -- A late-night study session worked wonders for the Atlanta Hawks.The best team in the Eastern Conference avoided its first three-game slide of the season by pulling away in the fourth quarter against another surprising … [Read more...]
Joey Logano wins Daytona 500
Joey Logano wins Daytona 500 Your browser does not support iframes. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Joey Logano, the kid who's had greatness predicted for him since he was 15, won the 57th running of the Daytona 500. A frenetic final few laps as most of the 43-car field barreled around the 2.5-mile superspeedway three-wide, injected some life into what had been a snoozer for most of the first … [Read more...]
The Fantasy Five: Start Alex Len, bench Arron Afflalo
The Fantasy Five: Start Alex Len, bench Arron Afflalo This column will concentrate on borderline fantasy options who should get strong consideration to start/bench during the upcoming week based on schedules. Alex Len: Fully recovered from his ankle injury, Len has averaged 10.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks over two games since the All-Star break. Most importantly, he’s seen nearly 35.0 mpg over … [Read more...]
UNC Wilmington aids stranded woman en route to the airport
UNC Wilmington aids stranded woman en route to the airport Hours after winning at Towson on Saturday afternoon to retain a share of first place in the Colonial Athletic Association, the UNC Wilmington basketball team did something even more impressive. The Seahawks encountered a stranded motorist on their way to the airport, so they took the time to help her in the middle of a snowstorm. … [Read more...]
Durant sidelined again after foot procedure
Durant sidelined again after foot procedure Updated: February 22, 2015, 4:50 PM ET By Royce Young | ESPN.com OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant underwent a minor procedure to help reduce pain and discomfort in his surgically repaired right foot, according to Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti. Durant will be re-evaluated in a week. The expectation is he will return to play in … [Read more...]
Simon beats Monfils to win 12th career title at Open 13 (Yahoo Sports)
Simon beats Monfils to win 12th career title at Open 13 (Yahoo Sports) Fifth-seeded Gilles Simon claimed his 12th career title after coming out on top of a tense three-set battle with fellow Frenchman Gael Monfils in the Open 13 final on Sunday. Simon withstood 11 aces from Monfils and five breaks of serve before he proved the strongest in the tiebreak to win 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4). The … [Read more...]