One Sport News: 2012

Sunday, June 17, 2012

PRO BASKETBALL: Heat see little margin for error - San Angelo Standard Times

MIAMI — At this point a year ago, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were using words like urgency and desperation.

And that's exactly what the Miami Heat expect the Oklahoma City Thunder

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Euro 2012: Pressure? England boss Roy Hodgson has no fears for ... - Express.co.uk

Thats the nature of the game. As a coach you cant protect him. He just has to get on with the job. While some players, including skipper Gerrard, believe

Coach of US women's basketball team sued by security official - CNN

New York (CNN) -- A lawsuit filed this week claims that the head coach of the U.S. women's basketball team successfully demanded that a female security director be removed from her assignment

Euro-Police detain five fans after fighting in Wroclaw

WROCLAW, June 17 (Reuters) - Police detained five Polish men
after using tear gas to quell fighting among fans in the

Motor racing-Audi lead 1-2-3 into the night at Le Mans - Reuters

Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:37am IST

* Audi leading 1-2-3
* DeltaWing retires* Davidson unhurt after big crash

(Adds details after

Drew Sharp: USA Basketball should find a way to give Isiah Thomas ... - Detroit Free Press

Twenty years later, some of the principals involved in the creation of the Dream Team -- obviously those tired of genuflecting before Michael Jordan -- expressed their regret that Isiah

Friday, June 15, 2012

Sport Chalet Chairman and CEO to Present at California CEO Forum - MarketWatch (press release)

LOS ANGELES,

Florida, Georgetown to play on ship - ESPN

The Carrier Classic on Veterans Day, with the unique calendar date 11-11-11, was a watershed event in college basketball. Now it has become a full-blown trend.Florida will play Georgetown on a ship

s Euro 2012 Schedule at 0001 GMT on Saturday, June 16

June 15 (Reuters) - Reuters Euro 2012 schedule at 0001 GMT
on Saturday (times GMT): Group A Czech Republic v Poland,

Texas Motor Speedway declines to host IndyCar finale - USA TODAY

An opening on IndyCar's schedule sprung up this week when the Aug. 19 race scheduled for Qingdao, China, was called off, in part because leadership in the country wanted that weekend's beer festival

NCAA adopts new recruiting rules - ESPN

Coaches can now pick up their smartphones without trepidation.Starting Friday, Division I men's basketball coaches will be able to send unlimited texts and make unlimited calls to recruits who have

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Mitt Romney: Do Your Campaign A Favor, And Stop Talking About ... - Forbes

In nearly 10 years as a sports parent/coach, I’ve spent a lot of time chatting with working-to-upper-middle-class parents about all things athletic.

Michigan basketball, Ohio State football earn NCAA academic honors - Detroit Free Press

INDIANAPOLIS The NCAA just gave the football programs at Miami and Ohio State a big morale booster.
Both teams outperformed many of their rivals in the classroom and joined 11 other

Ireland players take blame and praise fans

Ireland failed to learn any
lessons “from their opening Group C defeat at Euro 2012 as they
were thrashed 4-0 by

Disney revs its motor with revamped California Adventure - USA TODAY

Just in time for the summer vacation rush, Disney on Friday takes the wraps off a five-year project to turn its long-struggling California Adventure theme park into a worthy companion to its storied

Is Kevin Durant the best Washington, DC, basketball player ever? - Washington Post

“That means a lot,” Durant said, smiling at the thought. It was Wednesday afternoon, less than 24 hours after he used his 6-foot-10, corn-silk-thin frame to slither through Miami’s defense for

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Pacquiao Fight Raises Questions About Sports Calls - NPR

Alaska returns basketball washed away by tsunami - Sacramento Bee

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A basketball that was washed away in last year's tsunami has been reunited with students at a middle school in Japan.A beachcombing student found the

Schweinsteiger teaches Dutch a lesson

The Netherlands have plenty of
marquee names in their Euro 2012 squad but they do not have an
enforcer in the mould

Texas Motor Speedway may be in line for extra IndyCar race - Fort Worth Star Telegram

by Carlos Mendezcmendez@star-telegram.com

Texas Motor Speedway might host another IndyCar Series

AJ Foyt: Firestone 550 proved a point in IndyCar Series - USA TODAY

After the tragedy in Las Vegas last year, people — media, drivers (even one NASCAR champion), and some fans — were questioning whether Indy cars should run on ovals. I took exception to it then

USA Basketball shouldn't play slowdown on Auriemma - USA TODAY

If it's true, if Auriemma followed the officer to her hotel room, grabbed her arm, attempted to kiss her on the mouth, was pushed away and later had her removed from her position as the top security

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Testing Team USA's solid foundation - ESPN

The U.S. women's basketball team is just "supposed" to win the Olympic gold medal. It's not hoped for; it's expected. With an enormous hoops-playing population and the college system, Americans

Blaszczykowski: Poles have steel to progress

Poland's young side showed what they
were made of by fighting back to draw 1-1 with Russia and cannot
wait for their

Emotions high as Texas' IndyCar future remains unsettled - SI.com

FORT WORTH, Texas -- High atop the broadcast center, behind Victory Lane at Texas Motor Speedway, was a banner that sent several strong messages to INDYCAR CEO Randy

Ozzie Guillen's Motor Mouth, Yogi Berra's Wisdom: Sports - BusinessWeek

Miami might be the worst place for a
baseball manager to mouth off about the virtues of a onetime
pitcher named Fidel Castro.
That’s what Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen did this spring,
earning

Women's basketball coach faces harassment suit - Fox News

A security director for the National Basketball Association accused Geno Auriemma, the coach of the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, of forcibly trying to kiss her during a 2009 overseas

Monday, June 11, 2012

U.S. women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma sued for discrimination - CBSSports.com (blog)

By Matt Norlander | Senior College Basketball Blogger
04:51 PM ET June 11, 2012
Geno Auriemma will enter the 2012 Olympics with a bit of controversy surrounding him.On Monday,

Shevchenko seizes his moment for Ukraine

A goal down to Sweden in their
first European Championship match after a depressing build-up to
the tournament,

Eddie Gossage waits on IndyCar - ESPN

Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage said he wants IndyCar Series officials to make a decision within two weeks about returning to TMS for the 2013 season."If they want to race here, let's

YOUTH BASKETBALL: AAU to begin mandatory screenings of staff - Ball State Daily News

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Amateur Athletic Union is expected to announce new mandatory background screening for all adult coaches, volunteers and staff, as well as stricter training

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Bradley-Pacquiao decision leaves boxing reeling - USA TODAY

Arum, the 80-year-old chairman of Top Rank Promotions, represents both fighters."This is an international kind of story. There are people all over the world looking to blame somebody for this," he

Oklahoma City becoming basketball-crazed town - SI.com

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma is a football power and its rival Oklahoma State often dominates wrestling, but now the state has something every sports fan can cheer: an NBA finals

Tigre enjoy double victory at San Lorenzo

Tigre enjoyed a double victory in the
sometimes crazy Argentine league when they beat San Lorenzo 3-1
at home in the

Motor racing-Montreal wins a special place in Hamilton's heart - Reuters

By Steve Keating

MONTREAL, June 10 |
Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:20am IST

MONTREAL, June 10 (Reuters) - Montreal may have overtaken
the glamorous streets of

Boys basketball: Indiana All-Stars rally past Kentucky All-Stars to complete sweep - Post-Tribune

By ANdy Proffet
Post-Tribune corespondent

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Even Triple Crown can't solve horse racing's problems - USA TODAY

Saturday's race did not produce a Triple Crown winner for the 34th consecutive year after I'll Have Another's stunning retirement Friday morning, but, as a one-off, it was a spectacular

With humility and hard work, Durant chases title - SI.com

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Win or lose, Kevin Durant can be found after just about any Oklahoma City Thunder game talking about the need to keep working and getting better.
It was his approach when the

Draw pegs Boca back in Argentine title race

June 9 (Reuters) - Boca Juniors clung to their lead in the
Argentine league with a 1-1 draw at bottom team Banfield

Motor racing-Vettel beats Hamilton to pole in Canada - Reuters

Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:42am IST

(Adds detail, quotes)
By Steve KeatingMONTREAL, June 9 (Reuters) - World champion Sebastian Vettel
was perfectly placed to become the

Motor racing-Canadian Grand Prix weekend off to gloomy start - Reuters

By Steve Keating

MONTREAL, June 8 |
Sat Jun 9, 2012 1:17am IST

MONTREAL, June 8 (Reuters) - The threat of rain and student
protests hung over the

For true basketball fans, Heat-Thunder is Finals heaven - NBA.com

MIAMI -- There are certain favors you ask at great, great risk. Such as: Borrow large sums of money. Help move a piano. Take care of your dog that still hasn't gotten the hang of housetraining.And

Friday, June 8, 2012

As other sports struggle, earning potential growing in US gymnastics - Washington Post

Coca-Cola. Proctor & Gamble. Hy-Vee. Nike.At one point Johnson called the right to wear Nike’s iconic swoosh “one of the greatest honors” in a career that includes standing atop the podium

Euro-Slick Russia best when fresh - Advocaat

WROCLAW, June 8 (Reuters) - Maintaining a light training
schedule in the build-up to Euro 2012 kept Russia's

Tagliani on pole while tension continues at Texas - USA TODAY

It's led to a conflict between a track promoter who champions himself a longtime IndyCar supporter and the stars of the series who want to ensure they will be safe Saturday night when racing returns

Playing basketball should not be an offseason crime for Terrell Suggs or ... - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Terrell Suggs has a wrecked Achilles tendon. It will heal at the same rate regardless of whether it was injured playing basketball, doing a conditioning test, line dancing at a country western saloon

Thursday, June 7, 2012

The power of sport - ESPN

Officially, I'll Have Another will carry 126 pounds in Saturday's Belmont Stakes. However, in his bid to become racing's 12th Triple Crown winner, the reality is he will carry a far heavier burden.

Big South Conference to hold its basketball tournaments at same location - Washington Post

Both tournaments will feature VisitMyrtleBeach.com as the title sponsor. Expect a weeklong tournament schedule for all 12 member schools at Coastal Carolina’s new arena in Conway with both the

Croatia call up Vrsaljko to replace Ilicevic

Croatia have called Sime Vrsaljko into
their Euro 2012 squad to replace injured midfielder Ivo
Ilicevic, UEFA said

Motor racing-Hamilton puts contract talk to back of his mind - Reuters

MONTREAL, June 7 |
Fri Jun 8, 2012 3:43am IST

MONTREAL, June 7 (Reuters) - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton
indicated on Thursday he could leave a decision on his

Basketball: Thunder headed to NBA finals after beating Spurs 107-99 - Denton Record Chronicle

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds
while playing all of regulation for the first time all season, and the Oklahoma
City Thunder claimed a spot in the NBA finals by beating

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Legalise sports betting, keep criminals at bay, say experts - Times of India

NEW DELHI: Top speakers at a conference on regulating sports betting in the country backed the idea, saying it would keep criminals at bay and yield revenue to government coffers. The speakers were

US men's basketball team confident if former backup Chandler is now its man in ... - Washington Post

Then the Americans got even smaller.Dwight Howard, the U.S. starter in the 2008 Olympics and the NBA’s best big man, needed back surgery and was forced to pull out in April, leaving Tyson Chandler

Clarke follows Dalglish out of Liverpool

LONDON, June 6 (Reuters) - Liverpool first team coach Steve
Clarke has left the Premier League club after the appointment

Hyundai Motor America Announces 2013 Veloster Pricing - MarketWatch (press release)

Evelyn Lozada, 'Basketball Wives' Star, Writes A Letter To Her 7-Year-Old Self ... - Huffington Post

From the Desk of Evelyn Lozada

Dear Mija,

In exactly twenty-nine years you’re going to find yourself at the middle of a mess that you unwillingly helped to create... You’re going to be the

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Foyt: Detroit return a hit despite some bumps in the road - USA TODAY

The race returned to Belle Isle for the first time since 2008, and once again the island was changed from a park into a racetrack. The peaceful setting seemed at odds with the roar of the race cars

Indiana basketball: Kentucky's John Calipari tells Tom Crean to 'move on' - Indianapolis Star

John Calipari gave credit to Bob Knight, told Tom Crean to move on and challenged Indiana University students all in the course of a single interview Tuesday afternoon.The Kentucky

Benzema brace fires France past Estonia

Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery were a
class apart as France put the finishing touches on their Euro
2012

IndyCar takes nervous first steps in return to 1.5-miler - USA TODAY

"It's not going to be my favorite race of the year," Franchitti told USA TODAY Sports recently. "But I'm going there and absolutely will try to win it."Texas will mark the first race on a

SEC men's basketball schedule and tournament formats announced - WTVM

BIRMINGHAM - The Southeastern Conference has announced a men's basketball scheduling model for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 seasons and a 14-team conference tournament bracket. The scheduling model and

Monday, June 4, 2012

Sport Chalet posts 4Q loss - CBS News

LOS ANGELES — The western sporting goods chain Sport Chalet Inc. reported a loss for its fiscal fourth-quarter on Monday, citing warm winter weather as a drag on sales.The sporting goods retailer

Neil Olshey leaves Clippers for GM job in Portland - Los Angeles Times

Neil Olshey will become the general manager of the Portland

Euro 2012 bound Ireland outplayed in Hungary draw

* Ireland endure goalless stalemate in wet Budapest * Trapattoni's men extend unbeaten run to 14 games * Given replaced at

Motor City Masterpiece: Phil Hughes Comes Through - NBC New York

Indiana All-Stars: Mr. Basketball runner-up Ferrell motivated - Indianapolis Star

Yogi Ferrell isn't accustomed to being No. 2.When he was in fifth grade, a national recruiting service ranked him the No. 1 player in the nation in his class. He went on to finish his high

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Sports Q&A: HBO boxing broadcaster Jim Lampley - Los Angeles Times

HBO boxing broadcaster Jim Lampley is keeping an eye both on

Yogi Ferrell puts Mr. Basketball disappointment behind him, prepares for IU - Indianapolis Star

Yogi Ferrell isn't accustomed to being No. 2.When he was in fifth grade, a national recruiting service ranked him the No. 1 player in the nation in his class. He went on to finish his high

Mexico end Brazil's 10-match unbeaten run with 2-0 win

June 3 (Reuters) - First half goals by Giovani dos Santos
and Javier Hernandez gave Mexico a 2-0 win over Brazil in

Detroit Grand Prix Brings Auto Racing Roaring Back To The Motor City - Huffington Post

DETROIT -- Fittingly and finally, auto racing is back in the Motor City.

"You feel like you're in the birthplace of the automobile here," IndyCar team owner Chip Ganassi

Tiger basketball notes: Marquette holds serve on Milwaukee prospect - Memphis Commercial Appeal

TIGERS BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK

A little more than 21/2 years ago, the University of Memphis fended off Marquette and other schools eager to raid the Tigers' backyard by signing a

Saturday, June 2, 2012

After No Hitter, Should Johan Santana Be Benched in Fantasy Leagues? Fan's Take - Yahoo! Sports

On June 1, Johan Santana pitched the first no hitter in the history of the New York Mets. After missing the entire 2011 season, it was a great comeback start to show that he still has what it

Moving On Sooner, Butler Is Scrambling - New York Times

Coach Brad Stevens is patrolling makeshift courts in the steamy Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot where nearly 300 children are attending basketball camp. Inside the historic brick building, whirring

Chile repeat prior exploits at altitude in Bolivia

LA PAZ, June 2 (Reuters) - Chile overcame the difficulties
of playing at high altitude to beat 10-man Bolivia 2-0 in a

Auto racing finally roars back to the Motor City with the 1st Detroit Grand ... - Washington Post

The Detroit Grand Prix has made its return this weekend for the first time since 2008, when the sagging automobile industry couldn’t support the expensive event. “It wouldn’t be back if not for

2 high school basketball coaches dead in Nebraska crash - USA TODAY

The accident happened along Highway 2 in rural central Nebraska just west of Ansley, a small town about 160 miles west of Lincoln.The State Patrol said the van's driver, 38-year-old Zane Harvey, and

Friday, June 1, 2012

Federer Is Next Up for a 'Lucky Loser' Who Keeps on Winning - New York Times

Goffin, a slender and reserved 21-year-old Belgian with pale blue eyes, actually lost in the final round of the qualifying tournament. But he was given a spot in the main draw as a “lucky

SEC notes: New format for basketball schedules - Atlanta Journal Constitution

By Tim Tucker

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

DESTIN, Fla. — The SEC adopted a new men’s basketball schedule format Friday that will make South Carolina the only regular twice-per-season

Italy's troubles mount with defeat to Russia

(Adds details, quotes, background, byline,) * Italy collapse in last half hour * Shirokov scores twice for Russia
By

Hyundai Motor America Reports Best-Ever May Sales - Sacramento Bee

COSTA MESA, Calif., June 1, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- HyundaiMotor America, the most fuel-efficient automaker in the U.S., today announced an all-time May sales record of 67,019

Former Cincinnati basketball great dies - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

CINCINNATI – Basketball Hall of Famer Jack Twyman, one of the NBA’s top scorers in the 1950s who became the guardian to a paralyzed teammate, died. He was 78. Twyman died

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Swag party: Baseball's rise in on-field antics annoy some - USA TODAY

Yet he watches baseball games today at the age of 66 and bemoans how the velvet ropes of flamboyance are being trampled by almost anyone wearing a uniform."If you had talent," Jackson told USA

Twyman, Basketball Hall of Famer and Caregiver, Dies - BusinessWeek

Jack Twyman, a basketball Hall of
Fame player who spent more than a decade caring for an injured
teammate, died at age 78.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame confirmed the
death of

France beat Serbia as Mvila picks up ankle injury

* Blanc says Mvila should be fit to face England * Doctor says midfielder needs further examination * Ribery and Malouda on

Toyota Motor: Prius is the world's No. 3 bestseller - BusinessWeek

Toyota Motor: Prius is the world’s No. 3 bestseller
Toyota’s (TM) Prius, a niche hybrid engine oddity when it debuted 15 years ago, became the world’s third-bestselling car line in the first

Negotiations for Indiana-Kentucky basketball game hit snag - USA TODAY

Kentucky's response: Not interested.A few weeks after it appeared the annual Indiana-Kentucky series had ended because IU wanted to play the games on campus and Kentucky preferred neutral venues,

Timber! Portland felled by amateurs in cup upset

May 31 (Reuters) - Amateur team Cal FC pulled off a major
upset in the U.S. Open Cup beating Major League

US Senior Open returns big-time golf to Motor City - Fox News

LAKE ORION, Mich. – Tiger Woods cruised to an easy victory at the Buick Open in 2009 — before a scandal in his personal life stunted his career — the last time a significant golf

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

The SEC basketball schedule will be weird (but feature Kentucky-Florida twice) - CBSSports.com (blog)

USA TODAYThe SEC basketball schedule will be weird (but feature Kentucky-Florida twice)CBSSports.com (blog)By Gary Parrish | College Basketball Insider The additions of Missouri and Texas A&M to

Return to Texas Motor Speedway will put an emotional strain on Franchitti - Bellingham Herald

Denton Record ChronicleReturn to Texas Motor Speedway will put an emotional strain on FranchittiBellingham HeraldReturning to the high-banked oval of Texas Motor Speedway for the Izod IndyCar

Women's basketball: This time, Daniel says yes to Herd - Daily Mail - Charleston

West Virginia Public BroadcastingWomen's basketball: This time, Daniel says yes to HerdDaily Mail - CharlestonMatt Daniel's first dalliance with Marshall came long before the school opened

Motor sports: Dario breaks down last lap of Indy victory - Denton Record Chronicle

Denton Record ChronicleMotor sports: Dario breaks down last lap of Indy victoryDenton Record ChronicleFranchitti was in Fort Worth on Tuesday as part of his Indy 500 victory tour and to promote the

PRO BASKETBALL: Parker leads San Antonio to 20th straight victory - San Angelo Standard Times

Bleacher ReportPRO BASKETBALL: Parker leads San Antonio to 20th straight victorySan Angelo Standard TimesBy Chris Duncan AP SAN ANGELO, Texas — SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is halfway to turning

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

PRO BASKETBALL: Celtics know they need to improve - San Angelo Standard Times

New Zealand HeraldPRO BASKETBALL: Celtics know they need to improveSan Angelo Standard TimesBy Tim Reynolds AP Yes, LeBron James dribbled behind his back. Then between his legs, five times. Then

Responsible NASCAR Fans Rewarded at Charlotte Motor Speedway - MarketWatch (press release)

SpeedwayMedia.com (press release)Responsible NASCAR Fans Rewarded at Charlotte Motor SpeedwayMarketWatch (press release)Concord, NC, May 29, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Responsible NASCAR

Basketball Wives Season Finale: Evelyn Lozada And Jenn Face Off - MTV.com

Zap2it.com (blog)Basketball Wives Season Finale: Evelyn Lozada And Jenn Face OffMTV.comBy Sowmya Krishnamurthy This season of "Basketball Wives" closed with the end of some friendships and

Mitch McGary should make Michigan basketball's offense more versatile - Detroit Free Press

The Bay City Times - MLive.comMitch McGary should make Michigan basketball's offense more versatileDetroit Free PressJeffrey D. Nicholls / Post-Tribune By Mark Snyder One of John Beilein's

'Basketball Wives' finale: Is Shaunie leaving 'Basketball Wives?' - Examiner.com

Enstarz'Basketball Wives' finale: Is Shaunie leaving 'Basketball Wives?'Examiner.comThe “Basketball Wives” finale continued Jennifer and Evelyn's Tahiti fight over tweets,

Monday, May 28, 2012

'Basketball Wives' Star Kenya Bell -- Estranged Husband Begs ... BE MY SUGAR ... - TMZ.com

Christian Post'Basketball Wives' Star Kenya Bell -- Estranged Husband Begs ... BE MY SUGAR ...TMZ.comThe estranged husband of "Basketball Wives" star Kenya Bell insists ... he

((((NBA BASKETBALL))))Watch Thunder vs Spurs Live Stream NBA Playoff game on ... - KTSM News Channel 9

Globe and Mail((((NBA BASKETBALL))))Watch Thunder vs Spurs Live Stream NBA Playoff game on ...KTSM News Channel 9Are you one of the Basketball fans Who don't have a chance to visit the stadium

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Great Britain committed to ensuring Deng's services - Chicago Tribune

More Than The GamesGreat Britain committed to ensuring Deng's servicesChicago TribuneChris Spice, performance director for British Basketball, released the following statement Saturday after The

Kansas men's basketball schedules Buffs for home-and-home - Lawrence Journal World

SB Nation Kansas CityKansas men's basketball schedules Buffs for home-and-homeLawrence Journal WorldBy Gary Bedore Kansas University's men's basketball team has scheduled a home-and-home

TEXT-S&P cuts Ford Motor Co credit facilities - Reuters

International Business TimesTEXT-S&P cuts Ford Motor Co credit facilitiesReutersMay 24 - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has lowered its issue rating on Ford Motor

Friday, May 25, 2012

Alliacense Announces Ford Motor Company Purchases MMP Portfolio(TM) License - MarketWatch (press release)

Autochannel (press release)Alliacense Announces Ford Motor Company Purchases MMP Portfolio(TM) LicenseMarketWatch (press release)CUPERTINO, Calif., May 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alliacense today

PRO BASKETBALL: Celtics, Sixers prepare for another seventh game - San Angelo Standard Times

SportigePRO BASKETBALL: Celtics, Sixers prepare for another seventh gameSan Angelo Standard TimesBy Jimmy Golen AP associated press Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) looks to pass as Philadelphia

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Kentucky going expectedly low-key with scheduling; aims to play in front of ... - CBSSports.com (blog)

Bleacher ReportKentucky going expectedly low-key with scheduling; aims to play in front of ...CBSSports.com (blog)By Matt Norlander | Senior College Basketball Blogger In my Wednesday post about the

PRO BASKETBALL: Haslem out for Game 6 over foul on Hansbrough - San Angelo Standard Times

Sports Chat PlacePRO BASKETBALL: Haslem out for Game 6 over foul on HansbroughSan Angelo Standard TimesBy Tim Reynolds AP Associated Press The Heat's Udonis Haslem reacts after being called for

Big East basketball tourney could feature play-in games starting in 2014 - Memphis Commercial Appeal

SB NationBig East basketball tourney could feature play-in games starting in 2014Memphis Commercial AppealHere this week, the Tigers learned more about what that'll actually look like for the

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

PRO BASKETBALL: Parker says Westbrook hasn't faced PG like him yet - San Angelo Standard Times

Globe and MailPRO BASKETBALL: Parker says Westbrook hasn't faced PG like him yetSan Angelo Standard TimesBy Paul J. Weber AP SAN ANTONIO — It's the main event of the Western Conference

Binghamton Expected to Hire Rider Basketball Coach - New York Times (blog)

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comBinghamton Expected to Hire Rider Basketball CoachNew York Times (blog)By PETE THAMEL The Binghamton basketball program is on the verge of hiring Rider Coach Tommy Dempsey,

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Binghamton Basketball Team to Hire Coach - New York Times

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comBinghamton Basketball Team to Hire CoachNew York TimesBinghamton is on the verge of hiring Rider Coach Tommy Dempsey, according to a person with direct knowledge of the

Williams named women's basketball coach at CSU - FOXSports.com

University of South Dakota CoyotesWilliams named women's basketball coach at CSUFOXSports.comColorado State has hired Ryun Williams as the new coach of the women's basketball team. Williams

Monday, May 21, 2012

Michigan basketball coach John Beilein's son, Patrick, hired as head coach at ... - AnnArbor.com

CBS LocalMichigan basketball coach John Beilein's son, Patrick, hired as head coach at ...AnnArbor.comStory » By Nick Baumgardner It's been a rather intense offseason for John Beilein and

Motor City Comic Con swoops in to save the day - The South End

WDIV DetroitMotor City Comic Con swoops in to save the dayThe South EndDozens of costumed heroes assembled at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi for the 23rd annual Motor City Comic Con last

Sunday, May 20, 2012

SEXY !!wATCH!! Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Live Stream NBA Basketball ... - Soompi

Sports Chat PlaceSEXY !!wATCH!! Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Live Stream NBA Basketball ...SoompiWatch Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Live Stream NBA Basketball Playoffs Game 4 May 20, 2012 at 03:30

Johnson elated after winning million-dollar Sprint All-Star race - Chicago Tribune

Auto Racing DailyJohnson elated after winning million-dollar Sprint All-Star raceChicago TribuneCONCORD, NC - In a hot night of racing Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, it was Jimmie Johnson who

Motor City Comic Con draws all kinds of characters to metro Detroit - Detroit Free Press

WDIV DetroitMotor City Comic Con draws all kinds of characters to metro DetroitDetroit Free PressDressed in ripped-to-shreds clothing and sporting a full body of green makeup, Kyle Klimbal walked

Friday, May 18, 2012

Basketball Wives star Tami Roman cast in new TV show - Examiner.com

Christian PostBasketball Wives star Tami Roman cast in new TV showExaminer.comAccording to the Basketball Wives star, the upcoming program lies behind her decision to not only delete her Twitter

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Basketball Wives' Tami Roman Deletes Twitter Account; Leaving the Show? - Christian Post

Christian PostBasketball Wives' Tami Roman Deletes Twitter Account; Leaving the Show?Christian PostBy Benge Nsenduluka , Christian Post Contributor "Basketball Wives" villain Tami

Criticism of Olympic Torch Ceremonies in Light of Greek Economy is Wrongheaded - Yahoo! Sports

Telegraph.co.ukCriticism of Olympic Torch Ceremonies in Light of Greek Economy is WrongheadedYahoo! SportsEach Olympic cycle brings new heroes to new lands, and allows not just the athletes but

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Head Impacts in Contact Sports May Reduce Learning in College Athletes - Science Daily (press release)

U.S. News & World ReportHead Impacts in Contact Sports May Reduce Learning in College AthletesScience Daily (press release)ScienceDaily (May 16, 2012) — A new study suggests that head impacts

Did 'Basketball Wives' Purse-Snatching Season Finale Go Too Far? - MTV.com

EnstarzDid 'Basketball Wives' Purse-Snatching Season Finale Go Too Far?MTV.comBy Rebecca Thomas This week, Basketball Wives went left, as VH1's Tami Roman would say. Yes, the popular

Mike Krzyzewski pulls in over $7M haul as Duke coach - USA TODAY

Insidethegames.bizMike Krzyzewski pulls in over $ 7M haul as Duke coachUSA TODAYBy Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski earned more than $ 7.2 million in

On basketball Time for Paul Pierce to step up his game - Boston Globe

Sports Chat PlaceOn basketball Time for Paul Pierce to step up his gameBoston GlobeBy Gary Washburn Paul Pierce has averaged just 10.5 points and converted only five field goals vs. the Sixers.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

BASKETBALL: Sixers getting respect from officials - The Times Herald

CBS LocalBASKETBALL: Sixers getting respect from officialsThe Times HeraldBy DENNIS DEITCH PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers have spent much of the last two seasons trying to turn their youth into an

Uni-Cub: Honda's Latest Electric Vehicle - Wall Street Journal (blog)

CBS NewsUni-Cub: Honda's Latest Electric VehicleWall Street Journal (blog)By Yoshio Takahashi Honda Motor Co. unveiled its latest electric vehicle Tuesday, but it is unlike any of the cars and

Honda Floats New Personal Electric Vehicle - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Jakarta PostHonda Floats New Personal Electric VehicleWall Street Journal (blog)By Yoshio Takahashi Honda Motor Co. unveiled its latest electric vehicle Tuesday, but it is unlike any of the cars and

On basketball Celtics support system didn't respond to call - Boston Globe

Sports Chat PlaceOn basketball Celtics support system didn't respond to callBoston GlobeBy Gary Washburn The Celtics' Brandon Bass got plenty of looks, but he shot just 5 of 15 for 12

College Basketball Capsules: Morehead State introduces Woods as head coach - Brownsville Herald

Lexington Herald LeaderCollege Basketball Capsules: Morehead State introduces Woods as head coachBrownsville Herald"I am Sean Woods, the head men's basketball coach of Morehead State

Monday, May 14, 2012

Jury convicts roommate of murder in stabbing of Middle Tennessee women's ... - Washington Post

USA TODAYJury convicts roommate of murder in stabbing of Middle Tennessee women's ...Washington PostA jury on Monday convicted the roommate of Middle Tennessee basketball player Tina Stewart of

'No Life' For Kevin Garnett, Just Basketball - CBS Local

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Jonathan Tsipis introduced as new George Washington women's basketball coach - Washington Post

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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Kansas' Basketball Coach Is the Bill Belichick of College Sports - The Atlantic

The AtlanticKansas' Basketball Coach Is the Bill Belichick of College SportsThe AtlanticNo, the Kansas basketball coach isn't going to wear a hoodie on the sidelines at the Final Four this

NCAA Final Four: Basketball royalty, but how's their football lineage? - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science MonitorNCAA Final Four: Basketball royalty, but how's their football lineage?Christian Science MonitorKentucky will play Louisville in an NCAA tournament Final Four semifinal

Video: Stephon Marbury wins the (Chinese Basketball Association) championship - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

BigPond NewsVideo: Stephon Marbury wins the (Chinese Basketball Association) championshipYahoo! Sports (blog)By Kelly Dwyer By Kelly Dwyer | Ball Don't Lie – 12 hours ago When former NBA

Ford CEO Mulally reeled in $29.5 million in 2011 - CBS News

BloombergFord CEO Mulally reeled in $ 29.5 million in 2011CBS NewsFord Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally (Credit: Ford Motor Co.) (CBS/AP) DEARBORN, Mich. — The pay package for Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford

College basketball: Ohio State-Kansas matchup gets overshadowed by Kentucky ... - San Jose Mercury News

USA TODAYCollege basketball: Ohio State-Kansas matchup gets overshadowed by Kentucky ...San Jose Mercury News"I wanted to make a statement, that not everybody is using college basketball as a

Friday, March 30, 2012

Louisville Basketball Wins! (The Money Game) - BusinessWeek

New York Daily NewsLouisville Basketball Wins! (The Money Game)BusinessWeekAccording to Sports Business Journal, Louisville basketball took in $ 40.9 million last season, besting second-place Duke

NBA basketball game results, March 30 - San Francisco Chronicle

USA TODAYNBA basketball game results, March 30San Francisco ChronicleLeBron James and Chris Bosh each finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem scored 16 apiece, and

Gerard Butler on 'Motor City' assembly line: '300' thesp in talks for lead in ... - Chicago Tribune

Collider.comGerard Butler on 'Motor City' assembly line: '300' thesp in talks for lead in ...Chicago TribuneAfter going through a revolving door of leading men, Warner Bros. and Dark

College basketball: Illinois finds its coach: Ohio's Groce - San Jose Mercury News

Kansas City StarCollege basketball: Illinois finds its coach: Ohio's GroceSan Jose Mercury News"It's a great day for three youngsters who are taking another step toward their ultimate

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Basketball: Simeon's Smith says he would consider assistant job; Illini still ... - Chicago Tribune

USA TODAY (blog)Basketball: Simeon's Smith says he would consider assistant job; Illini still ...Chicago TribuneOne way or another, Simeon boys basketball coach Robert Smith expects to hear from

Illinois introduces Ohio's John Groce as new basketball coach - USA TODAY (blog)

USA TODAY (blog)Illinois introduces Ohio's John Groce as new basketball coachUSA TODAY (blog)By Erick Smith, USA TODAY Nearly three weeks after firing Bruce Weber, Ohio's John Groce was

Column: At London Olympics, is Saudi Arabia taking small step or giant leap ... - Washington Post

The HinduColumn: At London Olympics, is Saudi Arabia taking small step or giant leap ...Washington Post“The Saudi government systematically discriminates against women in sports,” says Human

Ohio State's Final Four basketball team still playing in shadow of goal posts - Washington Post

NOLA.comOhio State's Final Four basketball team still playing in shadow of goal postsWashington PostCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Spring football practice began Wednesday as Ohio State's basketball

College Basketball Nation: 2012 Final Four game plan - ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)College Basketball Nation: 2012 Final Four game planESPN (blog)Instead, Calipari says, he is worried only that UK "plays its best basketball." This is an entirely appropriate

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

'Basketball Wives' Tami Roman Suffers Mild Heart Attack - Huffington Post

S2Smagazine.com'Basketball Wives' Tami Roman Suffers Mild Heart AttackHuffington Post"She has since been released and would like to let her fans and supporters know she is doing fine

Magic Johnson, basketball legend, is now a Dodgers owner - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science MonitorMagic Johnson, basketball legend, is now a Dodgers ownerChristian Science MonitorBy Schuyler Velasco, Correspondent / March 28, 2012 In this file photo, basketball legend

Schuerholz says Magic group, Kasten mark "wonderful day" for Dodgers - CBSSports.com (blog)

New York TimesSchuerholz says Magic group, Kasten mark "wonderful day" for DodgersCBSSports.com (blog)He's one of the most successful guys in our business and in professional sport,

Could new UAB basketball coach Jerod Haase be Roy Williams Jr.? - The Huntsville Times - al.com

The Huntsville Times - al.comCould new UAB basketball coach Jerod Haase be Roy Williams Jr.?The Huntsville Times - al.comBy Kevin Scarbinsky, Birmingham News New UAB basketball coach Jerod Haase

Maryland women's basketball is blown out of NCAA tournament by Notre Dame in ... - Washington Post

Kansas City StarMaryland women's basketball is blown out of NCAA tournament by Notre Dame in ...Washington PostRALEIGH, NC — A spirited run through the NCAA women's basketball tournament

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Illini poised to hire John Groce as new basketball coach, sources say - Chicago Sun-Times

ChicagoistIllini poised to hire John Groce as new basketball coach, sources sayChicago Sun-TimesBarring a shocking change, Ohio U. coach John Groce will be hired as Illinois' new basketball

College basketball's other Final Four gets underway Tuesday night at MSG - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Sports Chat PlaceCollege basketball's other Final Four gets underway Tuesday night at MSGYahoo! Sports (blog)By Ryan Greene By Ryan Greene | The Dagger – 3 hours ago Washington's Terrence

Women's College Basketball: Baylor tops Tennessee; is end near for Summitt? - Philadelphia Inquirer

USA TODAYWomen's College Basketball: Baylor tops Tennessee; is end near for Summitt?Philadelphia InquirerDelaware's junior standout Elena Delle Donne has been named the Eastern College

Monday, March 26, 2012

Is Illinois basketball coach search really a 'national embarrassment?' - Chicago Sun-Times

Kansas City StarIs Illinois basketball coach search really a 'national embarrassment?'Chicago Sun-TimesCoaches of all races and creeds are turning down the Illinois basketball job. After

Motor sports: Tony Stewart wins rain-shortened NASCAR race at Auto Club Speedway - San Jose Mercury News

USA TODAYMotor sports: Tony Stewart wins rain-shortened NASCAR race at Auto Club SpeedwaySan Jose Mercury NewsAP When dark clouds ominously obscured Mount Baldy north of the Auto Club Speedway early

College basketball notebook: Butler's Brad Stevens out of Illini's sights ... - Indianapolis Star

Boston.comCollege basketball notebook: Butler's Brad Stevens out of Illini's sights ...Indianapolis StarButler's coach is out of the Illinois basketball job sweepstakes, but a former

NCAA basketball: Kansas beats North Carolina in Midwest Regional - Salt Lake Tribune

Bleacher ReportNCAA basketball: Kansas beats North Carolina in Midwest RegionalSalt Lake TribuneBy NANCY ARMOUR | AP St. Louis • Back in December, Kansas was scuffling along at 7-3 and simply

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Kentucky V. Louisville: Basketball Armageddon - Huffington Post

USA TODAYKentucky V. Louisville: Basketball ArmageddonHuffington PostBecause the University of Louisville Cardinals are playing the University of Kentucky Wildcats for the first time ever in a Final

Indiana basketball future looks strong, says Kravitz - Indianapolis Star

Bleacher ReportIndiana basketball future looks strong, says KravitzIndianapolis StarRobert Scheer / The Star ATLANTA -- Friday night marked the end of an enthralling Indiana basketball season, the

College basketball roundup: Western Washington beats Montevallo for Division ... - Detroit Free Press

Bellingham HeraldCollege basketball roundup: Western Washington beats Montevallo for Division ...Detroit Free PressHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- Five players in double figures, and that didn't even

College basketball results, March 24 - San Francisco Chronicle

Globe and MailCollege basketball results, March 24San Francisco ChronicleOnce upon a time, Billy Donovan took coach Rick Pitino on an improbable ride to the Final Four. Twenty-five years later,

Saturday, March 24, 2012

College basketball roundup: Tar Heels escape scare from Ohio; Baylor advances - Detroit Free Press

Bleacher ReportCollege basketball roundup: Tar Heels escape scare from Ohio; Baylor advancesDetroit Free PressNorth Carolina's Harrison Barnes shoots over Ohio's Ivo Baltic during the first

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone reaches agreeement with majority of teams over ... - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukF1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone reaches agreeement with majority of teams over ...Telegraph.co.ukBernie Ecclestone has announced that he has reached agreement with “the majority” of

College basketball results, March 23 - San Francisco Chronicle

News & ObserverCollege basketball results, March 23San Francisco ChronicleBriefly: Nebraska hired Colorado State's Tim Miles as its basketball coach. ... The NCAA granted injured Minnesota

College basketball results, March 23 - San Francisco Chronicle

Plain DealerCollege basketball results, March 23San Francisco ChronicleBriefly: Nebraska hired Colorado State's Tim Miles as its basketball coach. ... The NCAA granted injured Minnesota forward

Friday, March 23, 2012

Sport Relief raises on-the-night record £50m - BBC News

BBC NewsSport Relief raises on-the-night record £50mBBC NewsSport Relief has raised £50m in public donations, a new on-the-night record for the charity telethon. Stars of sport and entertainment

Sam Dekker Named Gatorade Wisconsin Boys Basketball Player of the Year - MaxPreps

ESPNHS.comSam Dekker Named Gatorade Wisconsin Boys Basketball Player of the YearMaxPrepsas its 2011-12 Gatorade Wisconsin Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Dekker is the first Gatorade Wisconsin

NCAA Basketball Roundup: Syracuse, Ohio State set stage for Big clash - Annapolis Capital

Plain DealerNCAA Basketball Roundup: Syracuse, Ohio State set stage for Big clashAnnapolis Capital“At the end of the day, we didn't take care of the basketball. ... With 18 turnovers, we

College basketball: Spartans stuffed - South Bend Tribune

Toronto StarCollege basketball: Spartans stuffedSouth Bend TribuneThis sweet matchup of top programs featured two of college basketball's best short-preparation coaches. Pitino has used his

College Basketball Nation: 2012 St. Louis Regional - ESPN (blog)

Plain DealerCollege Basketball Nation: 2012 St. Louis RegionalESPN (blog)By Robbi Pickeral ST. LOUIS -- Ohio point guard DJ Cooper received so many messages after his 13 th -seeded team topped South

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Saginaw High boys basketball team gets coaching boost from Michigan State star ... - The Saginaw News - MLive.com

University of LouisvilleSaginaw High boys basketball team gets coaching boost from Michigan State star ...The Saginaw News - MLive.com(Yfat Yossifor | The Bay City Times) Draymond Green is a leader

Shaka Smart says he'll stay at VCU; search for Weber's replacement at Illinois ... - Washington Post

Austin American-StatesmanShaka Smart says he'll stay at VCU; search for Weber's replacement at Illinois ...Washington PostCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Virginia Commonwealth basketball coach Shaka

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

NFL suspensions and the need to protect integrity of sport - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesNFL suspensions and the need to protect integrity of sportLos Angeles TimesNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's punishment of New Orleans Coach Sean Payton recalls other instances

College basketball: Illinois sets sights on VCU's Shaka Smart to be its next coach - San Jose Mercury News

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comCollege basketball: Illinois sets sights on VCU's Shaka Smart to be its next coachSan Jose Mercury NewsAs Smart considers a lucrative offer that sources said Illinois

College Basketball: Wagner's Hurley takes over at R.I. - Philadelphia Inquirer

SB NationCollege Basketball: Wagner's Hurley takes over at R.I.Philadelphia InquirerHurley, who spent two years as the State Island school's basketball coach, agreed to a six-year deal. In

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Why a Rising Women's Basketball Star Left Hoops Heaven for the Home Team - ABC News (blog)

ABC News (blog)Why a Rising Women's Basketball Star Left Hoops Heaven for the Home TeamABC News (blog)Instead of joining the most dominant team in women's college basketball back in 2008,

Wagner Basketball Coach Hurley Heading to Rhode Island, CBS Says - BusinessWeek

The Providence JournalWagner Basketball Coach Hurley Heading to Rhode Island, CBS SaysBusinessWeekBy Eben Novy-Williams on March 20, 2012 Dan Hurley is leaving Wagner College to coach the University