Damian Lillard receives Rookie of the Year honors Damian Liilard has been named 2012-13 KIA NBA Rookie of the Year, by unanimous vote. During the announcement presser, Lillard spoke of his journey to the NBA, including a one-time desire to be a professional wrestler and an initial fear of playing football. Once he became comfortable …
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Chris Broussard shuns homosexuality behind his Christian beliefs on ESPN Outside the Lines
Chris Broussard says homosexuality is a sin On ESPN Outside the Lines, Monday, analyst/sideline reporter Chris Broussard joined the discussion of Jason Collin’s “coming out.” He expressed that if one is “living in unrepentant sin (homosexual, adulteress, or premarital sex,) the one is living in rebellion to God.
NBA player Jason Collins first active athlete to announce he is gay
NBA’s Jason Collins becomes first openly gay active player Jason Collins “came out the closet” in an interview with Sports Illustrated, making him the first ever player to reveal he is gay while still actively playing a major sport. He is a 13 year veteran center of the NBA, whose twin brother, Jarron Collins, currently …
Russell Westbrook out for remainder of playoffs after surgery
Russell Westbrook out, has torn meniscus surgically repaired The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without starting guard Russell Westbrook for the remainder of the playoffs after he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee.
JR Smith receives NBA Sixth Man honors
JR Smith named KIA Sixth Man of the Year JR Smith was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year, to no ones surprise. The 8-year pro played in 80 games and averaged 18 PPG off the bench this past regular season for the New York Knicks. The Knicks (2nd seed in the East) have not …
PAPA GM: Chicago Bulls-Brooklyn Nets 2013 playoff preview
Chicago Bulls – Brooklyn Nets Round 1 matchup preview Though they won 3 of 4 against Brooklyn, the Chicago Bulls will need to be at the top of their game to win the playoff series against the home-court advantaged Nets. Tom Thibodeau’s stalwarts must come with the determination, energy, and robust defense displayed when they …
Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries divorce final
Kim Kardashian – Kris Humphries marriage FINALLY over Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are free of one another. In a good riddance moment, a settlement was reached Friday in Los Angeles, with Kim present, and Kris off attending practice with his Brooklyn Nets teammates.