This article was originally published at NBCSports.com on 12/11/06) Watching most of the teams in the “Leastern” Conference, one cannot help but wonder two things: Which teams were the worst ones to ever play … via 20 Second Timeout
Fresh of its recent Emmy wins, NBC’s ” Saturday Night Live ” returns for its 33rd season on September 29 for three consecutive shows with a diverse and star-studded line-up. “Saturday Night Live” continues its … via Starpulse News Blog
“We’re involved with promoting reading, promoting literacy”
Sure, the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the hometown favorite Detroit Pistons in last season’s NBA playoffs, but one Cavalier has some new fans at Vandenberg Elementary School, as well as throughout the … via Hometown Life
Wal-Mart provided ABC with exclusive access to their distribution centers to see exactly how the company operates and what Americans buy. via WEWS
We finally got our hands on the anticipated demo of EA Canada ’s NBA Live 08 , an iteration of the proud basketball franchise which series fans and developers hope will turn the tides of a brand showing its … via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24
“That’s what this is all about”
Billups applauds LeBron and his team\’s winning the gold at the FIBA Piston point guard Chauncey Billups A and forward Tayshaun Prince A combined for 20 points in Team U.S.A.’s 118-81 win over Argentina, … via MVN - Recent Articles
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL KCC pulls through for victory Sometimes you win ugly, and that’s exactly what the Kankakee Community College volleyball team had to do Wednesday in its 30-20, 30-27, 30-28 victory over … via Daily Journal/Sunday Journal
Allan Houston wants back into the league at age 36, and as a former two-time All-Star and career 17+ points per game scorer it’s not ridiculous to think that someone would give him a chance. via HOOPSWORLD.com
“I wouldn’t entertain this if I didn’t think I could do it”
Have jump shot, will travel, will work cheap. Relatively speaking. Allan Houston is ready to resume his basketball career, and that’s the resume he’s putting out around the NBA. via NYNewsday.com
“We have a core of young guys and experienced guys, guys who can run the floor, guys who can pass and make plays and guys who can shoot. I’m really excited about this team.”
US National Basketball Association stars will try to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics starting here Wednesday at the 10-team FIBA Americas regional qualifier to decide two berths for China. via XtraMSN Real Estate
“I’ve been a big fan of his for a long time”
Lakers’ Bryant, Cavaliers’ James and Suns’ Stoudemire are among those who not only appreciate Krzyzewski for his command of the game but also for the kind of person he is off the court. via Los Angeles Times
“I don’t think it’s really hit me”
ELMORE — For the second year in a row, Woodmore’s Emily Pendleton spent the summer giving her passport a workout. via News-Messenger
“Hopefully, it remains a personal choice because you’d hate to have it scripted out for you. When it’s scripted, it’s just not genuine. I think people can see through that.”
The sophisticated Olympic athletes who ache to unleash their inner activists in the run-up to Beijing 2008 may find themselves overwhelmed by menu choices: I’ll take the “Free Tibet.” No, the human rights … via International Herald Tribune
“We look forward to the challenge and look forward to finding out how good we really are.”
Joba Chamberlain has a ritual before his first pitch of a game. He stands behind the mound, his back to the catcher, his glove on the grass, his hat in his hand and his head bowed. via New York Times
“What we’ve gotten away from is sticking with (our game plan). Once we get back to that, it’s going to be a big part of us getting back on track offensively.”
There were two ways to look at the Indians’ situation as the team entered Saturday night’s game with the Yankees. via The Chronicle Telegram
“He’s not fun to face. We were fortunate enough to score a few runs off him.”
‘ The series opener with the high-profile New York Yankees brought everyone out on Friday night - ‘ a sell-out crowd of 41,675 fans at Jacobs Field that included Cavaliers star LeBron James and his posse. via Medina County Gazette
The Orlando Magic’s preseason schedule will include four home games and one rather lengthy three-game road trip. via Floridatoday.com
The Trail Blazers announced Tuesday the introduction of three 10-game mini packages, which go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. today. via The Oregonian
You wouldn’t know it by the look of things, but the league hasn’t put another moratorium on free-agent signings because of this Tim Donaghy situation. via CBS SportsLine.com
BOB FELLER MUSEUM. This is Bob Feller’s America, about 20 miles from Des Moines and 90 years from a life most of us know as today’s U.S.A. There was no interstate system when Feller was born here in 1918, few … via Akron Beacon Journal
