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| Can Marcus Latimore help the 49ers? Photo credit WashingtonPost |
Football Extra Points: Marcus Lattimore: 49ers Investing in the future
Suite Sports: Why You Need the Miami Heat
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| Heat are great for sports? Photo credit Miami Heat |
George Karl Named 2012-13 NBA Coach of the Year
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| George Karl named NBA Coach of the Year. Photo credit Sports Illustrated |
Miami Heat coach Eric Spoelstra finished second in voting.
Video: Manu Ginobili Hits A Clutch 3-Pointer To Win In Double OT; Curry has 44 points
How Many MVP Awards Can Lebron James Win?
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| LeBron James wins MVP award number four. Photo Credit SI.com |
Floyd "Money" Mayweather Defeats Robert Guerrero; 44-0
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| Mayweather remains undefeated. Photo Credit NYDailyNews |
The night started with Mayweather being led to the ring by Lil Wayne performing his hit song "No Worries". Indeed, there were no worries for The Money Team.
Mayweather looked as sharp as ever and gave fans in attendance and viewing by pay-per-view a show worth admission. Guerrero has now suffered only his second loss of his career.
This was the first fight of Floyd's 30-month contract with Showtime Boxing.
Is 2013 The Asterisk Year For The NBA Championship?
Is The Road To Easy This Year? Photo Credit Miami Heat
Written by Rodney Fisher
Everyone knows that injuries happen in sports that change to future for better or worse for some teams. Never in the NBA has there been such a plethora of injuries to big stars on playoff teams that will directly influence who will be crowned 2013 NBA Champions. With that in mind, is this the year that needs an asterisk by the champion?
Football Extra Points: Why has no NBA team ever come back from a 3-0 defi...
RF Sports Radio Returns: Special Guest Tim Donaghy, NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft, Dwight Howard, Tim Tebow
Join Royce and Rodney as they take you through the enitre sports universe. Special guest Tim Donaghy, former NBA ref, will join us to talk NBA Playoffs and officiating. Plus NFL Draft talk, Dwight Howard, Tim Tebow, and your calls and comments...CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/ SET YOUR REMINDER
ESPN's Chris Broussard Issues Statement Via Twitter
Chris Broussard got himself in hot water today on ESPN's Outside The Lines program. The topic was Jason Collins coming out publicly that he is gay.
Chris, a devoted Christian, stated his personal views based on his faith.
Due to public pressure for his comments he issued the following statement via Twitter:
"Today on OTL, as part of a larger, wide-ranging discussion on today's news, I offered my personal opinion as it relates to Christianity, a point of view that I have expressed publicly before. I realize that some people disagree with my opinion and I accept and respect that. As has been the case in the past, my beliefs have not and will not impact my ability to report on the NBA. I believe Jason Collins displayed bravery with his announcement today and I have no objection to him or anyone else playing in the NBA."
More details to follow
2013 NFL Draft Grades and Recap: How Did Your Team Do?
Join host Scott King of FootballExtraPoints.com for a 90-minute NFL Draft Special to wrap it all up!
Dwight Howard: Now What?
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| Howard now enters free agency. Photo credit latimes.com |
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Written by Rodney Fisher
The Los Angeles Lakers were swept last night, 4-0 in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs. Dwight Howard was ejected during the game early in the 3rd quarter leaving #LakerNation mummified in disbelief. Now that the tumultuous season is over, the real drama can began.
Podcast: Catching Up with Bob Lobel
Join legendary Boston sportscaster Bob Lobel and host Joe Parello as they discuss the biggest sports stories of the day, and look back on some of the greatest moments in New England sports history.
This week, Lobel talks the response of Boston's sports teams to the Marathon Bombings, and the role sports play in overcoming such a tragedy.
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2013 NBA Playoffs: Can Russell Westbrook Heal As Fast As Metta World Peace?
http://thesmokingcuban.com/2013/04/26/2013-nba-playoffs-can-russell-westbrook-heal-as-fast-as-metta-world-peace/
Check out my latest article on Russell Westbrooks torn meniscus.
Check out my latest article on Russell Westbrooks torn meniscus.
HoopsHabit.com - Dallas Mavericks: 5 Key Improvements Needed To Return To Playoffs In 2013-14
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LIVE 2013 NFL Draft Coverage
Don't miss our LIVE NFL Draft coverage with Scott King and the writers of FootballExtraPoints.com. Get up to the second pick announcments and reaction from the best.
Boxing: Canelo Tops Trout in Texas to Unify Super Welterweight Belts
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| Photo credit Kendrick Johnson |
When a raucous crowd of 40,000 people are doing the wave all the way around the stadium 2 hours before a championship fight like they did this weekend at the Alamodome in San Antonio, you officially have an electric atmosphere, which was exactly the case when Saul “Canelo” Alvarez took on Austin “No Doubt” Trout.
With a star studded crowd that included everyone from Super Bowl Champ Ray Lewis, IBF Light middleweight champion Ishe Smith, and the Golden Boy himself Oscar De La Hoya, the electricity in the air could be felt from San Antonio to Dallas. Combine this with the show-stopping performance by Texas native Omar Figueroa, whose first round knockout on the front end of the main event, had the crowd in a frenzy and the stage set for major fireworks.
The pro Canelo crowd was 95 percent fully behind the Mexican born Alvarez. While there were a few but not many T-shirts in the crowd, which read something different: "Team Trout."
"We really do have a team and everybody is a part of this," said Trout, wiping the sweat from his face after a tough fight. "It takes everybody to get me ready."
Mike Brown Back In Cleveland? Are You Sure About That?
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| Mike Brown gets a 2nd chance with Cleveland. Photo Credit Sports Illustrated |
Mike Brown has an impressive win percentage of .653 in his seven year head coaching career in the NBA. His 314-167 record is due to his 5 years coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers, more importantly, coaching LeBron James. He is a familiar face for Cavs fans and is good with Dan Gilbert, so I can see why bring him back, but the circumstances around his release from the Cavs and Lakers should raise concern for Cavs Fans.
2013 NBA Playoffs: CP3 leads Clippers To A 2-0 Series Lead Over Memphis Grizzlies; "I Don't Think It's That Dramatic"
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| Chris Paul hits the game winner, take 2-0 lead. Photo credit SportingNews |
In Hollywood fashion, Chris Paul hits the game winner with 1.2 seconds left in the game, putting the Los Angeles Clippers up 2-0 in the series.
Suite Sports: Bob Lobel Joins SuiteSports
Suite Sports: Bob Lobel Joins SuiteSports: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Legendary Sports Broadcaster Bob Lobel Will Begin a Weekly Blog and Podcast with SuiteSports.com BOSTON, MA- ...
TheSmokingCuban.com - 2013 NBA Playoffs: 10 Things Learned From Game One
After a great weekend of basketball, we stop to reflect on things learned from watching Game One of the 2013 NBA Playoffs.
Darrelle Revis Traded To The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Revis is seeking a new deal, but reportedly is happy with the trade to Tampa Bay. He is currently the highest paid defensive back in history.
More details to follow...
Football Extra Points: Forte's Potential in a Trestman new Bears Offense
Football Extra Points: Forte's Potential in a Trestman new Bears Offense: Chicago Bears veterans have been called to the old "voluntary" minicamp starting Tuesday to meet the new head coach and see w...
NBA Power Rankings Google Hangout: Movement at the top?
Join me live as I debut my NBA Power Rankings for the week. Also taking your questions and discussing your lists.
Football Extra Points: Vince Young is a better statistical QB than the Cowboys Tony Romo
Football Extra Points: Vince Young is a better statistical QB than the Co...: Anyone who has been following the NFL for the last month has undoubtedly seen the potential resurfacing of Vince Young and his attempt to...
Dirk Nowitzki Becomes Elite Has Mavericks Finally get to .500
The same night New Orleans said goodbye the Hugo the Hornet, the Dallas Mavericks finally said goodbye to their hairy reminder of a sub-par season. The Mavs dominate the Hornets and win 107-89 to finally get to .500 (40-40).
One-on-One with Dallas Mavericks Point Guard Mike James
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| Mike James has always taken the toughest road to success. Photo credit MavsMoneyBall.com |
Mike James is a frequent traveler of tough roads. Before making it to the NBA in 2001 with the Miami Heat, James had thee years under his belt as a professional basketball player overseas and a few games with the Rockford Lightning of the CBA.
HoopsHabit.com - Dallas Mavericks: Is O.J. Mayo a Top-10 Shooting Guard?
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Kobe Bryant Done; Injures Achilles Tendon
The Los Angeles Lakers playoff chances to a major hit last night with Kobe Bryant going down grasping his ankle with 3:08 left to play.
The Lakers went on to win the game over the Golden State Warriors 118-116, but suffered their biggest loss of the season.
Kobe has been logging 46 minutes per night in the month of April. This had already led to placing the blame on head coach Mike D’Antoni, but injuries like this just happen.
Achilles injuries have ended the careers of Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal in recent history, but Bryant has always been a fast healer. Not fast enough to help the Lakers secure the playoff spot or even win a game if they do make the playoffs.
Kobe Bryant: “I was just hoping it wasn’t what I knew it was…I heard the pop.”
Kobe’s plan now: “MRI, surgery, and then recovery. It’s a new experience for me. Obviously, there’s been a bunch of players that have had the same injury, so, all I can do is look at them and what they’ve done and who had more success coming back quicker and healthier and see what they did and see if I can improve upon it.”
Kobe has been vocal this season about ending his career in 2014. This seems to make more sense now.
Football Extra Points: The Cowboys aren't going anywhere! It's time for ...
Football Extra Points: The Cowboys aren't going anywhere! It's time for ...: Even though I try to stay impartial when it comes to NFL teams I always seem to gravitate towards my beloved Dallas Cowboys. I cannot h...
Dallas Mavericks eliminated from all playoff hopes with loss to Phoenix Suns
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Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Preview
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HoopsHabit.com: Live NBA Blog - New Orleans Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers 9:30 CST/ 10:30 EST
Join me for a Live blog on HoopsHabit.com for tonight's matchup at Staples Center. Will the return of Metta World Peace be enough?
Style By Design (SBD): Fashion in the NBA - A Study of Court-side Charisma
Courtesy of Saba Ali
Allen should take this gem of style-advice as humble acceptance of fashion taking the NBA world by (OKC) Thunder and storm and run straight to his local tailor. There is perhaps no group more fascinating to witness using personal style as a means to display who they are than
Louisville win National Championship over Michigan - Recap and Interview with Trey Burke
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| Louisville wins NCAAB Championship. Photo credit NCAA |
NCAA Final Four National Championship Preview - Michigan vs Louisville
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| Michigan vs Louisville Preview with Taking You To School |
Joe Parello and the team at SuiteSports.com give you a full preview of the upcoming championship game in Atlanta. Michigan vs Louisville...Who you got?
NBA Power Rankings (4/8 - 4/14): Where do the Knicks rank now?
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| Knicks on a 12-game win streak move up NBA Power Rankings/ picture courtesy of NBA |
Time for this week's NBA Power Rankings report. Everyone wants to know where I have the Knicks at now...
by Rodney FisherSuite Sports: Wrestlemania for Dummies
Suite Sports: Wrestlemania for Dummies: By Joe Parello Wrestlemania, the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment, is this Sunday. For those that don't know, Wrestleman...
Kevin Durant vs Carmelo Anthony: Who will the scoring title this year?
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| Kevin Durant leads the league in scoring, 28.4ppg |
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| Carmelo Anthony is close to winning first scoring title, 28.3ppg |
Written by Rodney Fisher
With less than 9 games left in the season, it is not only the playoff hunt coming down to wire, but the race to win the 2012-13 scoring title. The resurgence of Carmelo Anthony and his Knicks now have him only behind Kevin Durant by .05 in scoring average.
HoopsHabit.com - San Antonio Spurs: Does Another Championship Make Manu Ginobili A Hall Of Fame Lock?
Since joining the NBA and San Antonio Spurs July 18, 2002, basketball fans in the USA know Manu Ginobili as a three-time NBA champion (2003, 2005, 2007) and catalyst to the Gregg Popovich system. The truth is he was a three-time MVP in both the Euroleague and Italian League in only three seasons prior to exiting any plane on American soil to play basketball. Does Manu Ginobili need another title to be lock for the hall?
Football Extra Points: Real World: NFL…Camera’s in the Patriots Locker ro...
Football Extra Points: Real World: NFL…Camera’s in the Patriots Locker ro...: The upcoming 2013 NFL season is set to be one of the most interesting seasons in recent history. There are new rules in pla...
Football Extra Points: The Raiders are not in the market for a QB now, so...
Football Extra Points: The Raiders are not in the market for a QB now, so...: The Raiders landed their QB of the future, now they can improve their roster with their top pick.
Yu Darvish One Out Away from Perfect Game in Houston; Had the Right Pitch: Pierzynski
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| Yu Darvish one out away from perfect game / picture courtesy of Zimbio |
Yu Darvish one out away from his first perfect game in season debut versus Houston Astros. Rangers win 7-0
Melo scorches Heat for 50 points
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| Carmelo Anthony scores 50 to beat the Miami Heat / picture courtesy of ESPN.com |
Carmelo Anthony hits 50 points in Knicks' win over Heat 102-90
The Race for 8th in the Western Conference
The race for the 8th and last playoff spot in the Western Conference will go down to wire for three teams: Lakers, Jazz, and Mavericks
To say that things are close in the West would be a mild understatement. The three teams in the hunt for the final playoff spot are only 2 games apart with roughly 9 games left to play. Let's take a look at all three teams chances to make it.
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