Chris Paul has been all the rage during this first round of NBA Playoffs. He has given his all in an attempt to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers and reminded folks that he is one of the most talented and able point guards in the League. Paul finished the Hornets 90-106 loss to the Lakers …
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As The Ankle Turns: Kobe and D Rose Set To Play
Two of the NBA’s biggest stars had fans holding their collective breath after each one suffered an ankle injury in their last games. Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose are arguably the keys to both their teams success and injuries to either player could spell the end of a championship quest for the Lakers or Bulls. …
Dwight Howard Becomes Celebrity Ambassador For Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters got a TALL boost of energy for their Start Something campaign. NBA All-Star Center Dwight Howard filmed this PSA to support the organization’s effort to encourage adults to support and become involved in long-term mentoring. Howard and his Orlando Magic teammates face the Atlanta Hawks tonight at the Amway Center in …
Joe Theismann Joins Anti-Cam Newton Bandwagon
To be honest with you, and I’ve never said this any place else, I don’t think Cam Newton’s a first-round pick… – Joe Theismann This is funny coming from a man who makes all of America cringe with his booth presence and football “analysis.”
Lorenzen Wright Missed During Grizzlies Playoff Run
The Memphis Grizzlies are making an incredible impact in the 2011 NBA Playoffs. As an “8 seed” team, not many expected them to successfully compete against the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. Quite the contrary. The Grizzlies lead the Spurs 3-1 in a seven game series that has exposed San Antonio’s age. This Memphis team is …
VIDEO: Lamar Odom ‘Thankful’ for Sixth Man Honors
Lamar Odom named 2011 NBA Sixth Man Lamar Odom is well deserving of being named the 2011 NBA Sixth Man. Tuesday, in front of family, friends, and colleagues, he was presented with the award and a brand new KIA Sorento which he donated to the Lakers Youth Foundation. A question and answer session was held …
DeMarcus Ware Sacrifices $60K for NFL Colleagues
In a show of soidarity and unselfishness, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker DeMarcus Ware forfeited his share of the NFLPA’s Lockout Fund in hopes that players who have greater need can be helped. Although the Player’s Association encouraged its members to save game checks last season in preparation for the current lockout, all is not equal in …
Games One of NBA Playoffs Awesome and Entertaining
Oh, what a wonderful weekend. Basketball fans around the globe were treated to some amazing NBA playoff matchups. This years competition is head and shoulders above that of recent years past, and it is quite pleasing. In the Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls rallied late behind a push by Derrick Rose to win against the …









