The New York Knicks reportedly reach a buyout agreement with Amar'e Stoudemire Amar’e Stoudemire’s star-crossed career as a New York Knick is over. On Sunday, just prior to the NBA’s All-Star Game, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reported that the Knicks and Stoudemire reached a buyout agreement that would allow the veteran big man to become a free agent. The 32-year old forward, who … [Read more...]
Russell Westbrook scores 41, wins MVP, leads West past East in 2015 NBA All-Star Game
Russell Westbrook scores 41, wins MVP, leads West past East in 2015 NBA All-Star Game NEW YORK — Asked what advice he'd offer Russell Westbrook, LeBron James kept things simple and plain. "Be Russell Westbrook," the Cleveland Cavaliers star said. "Stop caring about what everybody else thinks. He doesn't have to change [...] Russell Westbrook is one of the best talents, [most] gifted talents … [Read more...]
West wins All-Star Game with record scoring
West wins All-Star Game with record scoring ');ad_counter++}; MVP Russell Westbrook pours in 41 to lead West to All-Star Game winAssociated PressWestbrook's Big Night Leads West To ASG VictoryVIDEO PLAYLIST NEW YORK -- Mixing Broadway and basketball, this NBA All-Star Game was a West Side Story.Russell Westbrook scored 41 points, one shy of the All-Star record, and the Western Conference beat … [Read more...]
Knicks, Amar’e agree to buyout, sources say
Knicks, Amar'e agree to buyout, sources say Amar'e Stoudemire's tenure with the New York Knicks ended Sunday when he reached an agreement on a buyout from the franchise, league sources have confirmed. Stoudemire, who was in the final season of a five-year, $99.7 million contract, intends to sign with a team in playoff contention after clearing waivers. ESPN reported last week that the … [Read more...]
Russell Westbrook scores 41 to lead West past East in 2015 NBA All-Star Game
Russell Westbrook scores 41 to lead West past East in 2015 NBA All-Star Game NEW YORK — Russell Westbrook scored a game-high 41 points in just 25 1/2 minutes of playing time to earn Most Valuable Player honors and lead the Western Conference to a 163-158 victory over the East in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder star made 16 of his 28 … [Read more...]
Bench Warrant rallies to win Baffle Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Bench Warrant rallies to win Baffle Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Bench Warrant rallied to win the $75,000 Baffle Stakes for 3-year-olds by a neck Sunday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Tyler Baze, Bench Warrant ran 6 1/2 furlongs on the hillside turf course in 1:12.43 and paid $5.80, $3.80 and $2.60 as the 9-5 favorite. Pain and Misery returned $8.60 and $4.60, while Diamond … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Grange savours upset gold after four lean years (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Grange savours upset gold after four lean years (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes BEAVER CREEK, Colorado, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Four years of injuries, bitter struggle and doubts over his alpine skiing future ended in unexpected fashion for Jean-Baptiste Grange as he won the men's world slalom crown on Sunday. "I just didn't expect that today," Grange said, struggling to keep a … [Read more...]
FA Cup upsets and EPL sackings (Premier League Weekend Review Show)
FA Cup upsets and EPL sackings (Premier League Weekend Review Show) In another crazy week in English football, we had everything from Paul Lambert being sacked at Aston Villa and replaced by Tim Sherwood to Bradford City knocking Sunderland out of the FA Cup, and much more. To dissect the week’s … Continue reading → In another crazy week in English football, we had … [Read more...]
David Gilliland won’t run Sprint Unlimited, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is in
David Gilliland won't run Sprint Unlimited, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is in The Sprint Unlimited field is set and David Gilliland isn't a part of it. Gilliland was eligible for the event because of his pole win at Daytona in July of 2014. However, the team told NBC Sports that it didn't have sponsorship for the event and is therefore not participating. Gilliland's absence means Ricky Stenhouse Jr. … [Read more...]
LeBron passes MJ as No. 2 in All-Star points
LeBron passes MJ as No. 2 in All-Star points Updated: February 15, 2015, 10:19 PM ET By Mike Mazzeo | ESPN.com NEW YORK -- Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan and moved into second place on the NBA's all-time All-Star scoring list Sunday night when he scored his 263rd career point. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant ranks first on the all-time list with … [Read more...]