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College Basketball Coach Calls on 12-Year-Old
rivals.yahoo.com — If that headline sounds like something out of a Dickens story, well, it isn't. It's more the story of a goofy coach using a gimmick on his players -- and probably embarrassing them in the process -- in order to teach them a lesson about missed layups. But it is funny, and maybe a little poignant, all the same..More… (Basketball)
Hoopla in Pittsburgh: New No. 1 in coaches' poll
sports.espn.go.com — Pittsburgh has the Steelers pursuing a Super Bowl XLIII berth, one of the brightest young stars in the NHL in Sidney Crosby, and, well, we'll just skip the Pirates. Now, the city also claims the top-ranked men's college basketball team in the country as its own. For the first time in the 101 seasons of Pitt basketball, the Panthers are No. 1...More… (Basketball)
Celtics seem OK with potential Marbury addition
nba.com — The Boston Celtics are aware of Stephon Marbury's reputation. They're also aware they may need more depth to win another title. So if general manager Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers decide the banished New York Knicks guard can help them, the Celtics players sound willing to go along with it.More… (Basketball)
Charles Barkley--Searing Social Critic or Laughable Buffoon?
nytimes.com — When did Charles Barkley become a broadcasting shock ex-jock whose opinions are accepted as serious commentary when he is so lacking in personal credibility?More… (Basketball)
Barkley: All I Really Wanted Was a Blowjob
tmz.com — 'You want the truth?' When I told him I did he said, 'I was gonna drive around the corner and get a b**w job. He then explained that she had given him a 'b**w job' one week earlier and said it was the best one he had ever had in his life." He also told one of the employees, "I'll tattoo my name on your ass" if he helped "get him out of the DUI."More… (Basketball)
Kobe Bryant Has A Huge Appetite For Footage Of His Opponents
latimes.com — The Lakers have had their stars over the last few decades -- Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Shaquille O'Neal -- but few have studied game video (or film, as it was called back in the day) more diligently than Bryant, who looks for the slightest advantage while sizing up an opponent.More… (Basketball)
Charles Barkley busted for Drunk Driving
blog.ingamenow.com — Charles Barkley, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol. It is surprising that Charles Barkley was busted for drunk driving, and not gambling! More… (Basketball)
Dallas Mavericks Fans Give Up Their Seats To Soldiers
sports.espn.go.com — Mavs fans show their holiday spirit by giving up their front row seats to military personnel, writes Marc Stein.More… (Basketball)
The Top 10 NBA Stories for 2008
deseretnews.com — Overall, 2008 will go down in history as one of the good years for the NBA. Here is one person's opinion of the top 10 stories from around the Association this past year:More… (Basketball)
History? Wizards beat Thunder in NBA's "Worst Match-up EVER"
sports.yahoo.com — The Thunder entered with an NBA-worst 3-27 record, with the Wizards at 4-23. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, there had never been an NBA game matching teams with individually lower winning percentages.More… (Basketball)
Warriors Hit Celtics With 2nd Straight Loss
sports.espn.go.com — The defending champions were drained -- and coach Doc Rivers suspected it might happen. The end of a 19-game winning streak can do that.More… (Basketball)
One-Armed Athlete Plays College Basketball
nytimes.com — “It was a science to watch him play,” the former Amador Valley coach Rob Collins said. “With Kevin, you had to have vision, bro. And how could I even care if he messed up? He’s only got one hand. He’s just an amazing dude that everyone should meet once.”More… (Basketball)
Spurs Beat The Suns With A 3 Point Buzzer Beater 91-90
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Roger Mason Sinks a 3 pointer at the buzzer for the game winning shot.More… (Basketball)
Celtics 19 game win streak snapped by Lakers
scores.espn.go.com — In what will most likely to be a preview for the NBA championship, the Boston Celtics crumbled in the final minutes of close game with the Los Angeles Lakers. This puts an end to Boston's 19 game win streak. More… (Basketball)
Celtics set franchise record with 19th straight win
scores.espn.go.com — The Boston Celtics set a franchise record with their 19th consecutive victory on Tuesday night over the Philadelphia 76ers 110-91. The Celtics also improved to 27-2 - the best start for a two-loss team in NBA history. More… (Basketball)
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