We’re now officially entering the next great era of NBA basketball. With LeBron James and Kevin Durant leading their respective teams into this year’s Finals, a thrilling championship series featuring two of the game’s most revolutionary talents is now upon us.Through the filter of time, it’s clear that Magic Johnson and Larry Bird spoiled us. When Magic jumped center in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals against the Sixers, his brilliant 42 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and three … Read More »
OKC
—Matchups favor OKC—James Harden could be the wild card for Thunder. If we call LeBron–Kd and Westbrook –Wade a push, OKC has the muscle to deal with Bosh—Perkins, Collison. But who will deal with James Harden in crunch time? Probably Shane Battier but Harden is younger, quicker, and a superior talent at this point in their careers.
—Much better shooting team down the stretch. There is no one in the NBA who is a better pure shooter in crunch … Read More »
Today it was the speed of Adam Jones, as he scored from 1st on a Matt Wieters double in the 10th inning to put the O’s in the Win column. This was the 9th straight extra inning win of the year. I was leaving the hotel where I was staying yesterday while wearing an Adam Jones #10 jersey. The parking lot attendant saw it, and made some comment about being from Philly. At this point , I started gloating that … Read More »
Maryland senior Kiani Profit was second in the heptathlon 800-meter run Friday in 2:10.71 and finished ninth overall in the two-day competition at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships hosted by Drake University.
Profit scored 5,625 points in the event to finish ninth overall in an outstanding field. Her total is expected to earn her second team All-America designation when the honors are announced by the U.S. Track & Field / Cross Country Coaches Association on Monday.
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Head Coach Billy Donovan (Layman) loved the way Jake stroked the 3 and the fact that he could play multiple defensive positions.ake Layman, 2012 Terrapin Recruit, Selected to Under 18 USA Team. Certainly Coaches Turgeon, Spinelli, Ranson, and Hill had to be ecstatic today.
In the end it was all about LeBron. He was too much for Boaton to deal with. But now it’s the 2 Titans of the game. Everything is at stake–Let’s get it on!!!!!! 1
Manny dominated the fight in every way yet lost. Do you think his squabbles with mega promoter, Bob Arum, might have influenced the decision?
