Archive for September, 2007

Don’t burst bubble of this Butler boy

“But if they’re not broken, I’ll probably get the Xbox.”

BUTLER — Twelve-year-old Michael Tria has been practicing with two four-packs of bubble gum every day. via Daily Record

Cavs star follows MJ’s lead as ‘SNL’ host

LeBron James is treating his appearance on tonight’s ‘’Saturday Night Live'’ season premiere like a fast break. via Chicago Sun-Times

Gundy didn’t mean to get loud

“Just go out there and be original and have some fun.”

Gundy lowers his voice Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Friday he never intended to raise his voice during a postgame tirade at a newspaper columnist that’s become an Internet sensation. via Austin American Statesman

Boroff: Looking forward to action on court, not in court

I was delighted this morning to see a story on the Knicks. Let me rephrase - I was delighted to see a story about the Knicks on the court - not in court. via NY Daily News

Goodman blog: Gonzaga’s not going away

“Eloy believes that Florida was the best place for him to continue to develop as well as play good minutes early on in his career.”

Mark Few usually isn’t this upbeat going into a season. But it’s hard for the Gonzaga head man not contain his emotions when he looks down the - Zags roster this year. via Fox Sports

Celtics a Hot Ticket Again in Boston

“A lot of people think you can just show up and get to the finals”

“Winning is the best marketing,” Celtics president Rich Gotham said Wednesday. “The second-best marketing is the hope of winning.” The NBA’s most decorated franchise was 24-58 last season and has won three … via WOKV-AM Jacksonville

Bubble blower bursting at chance to meet LeBron

A talent for taking a piece of gum and blowing huge bubbles is taking an Amherst girl to New York City this weekend to meet her hero, Cleveland Cavalier star forward LeBron James. via The Morning Journal

Best of the Worst or Worst of the Best?

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

Pavlovic may bolt to Europe

It’s a threat, but not a viable one. The agent for Cavaliers swingman Sasha Pavlovic told The Sporting News that playing in Europe this year is a possibility. via The Morning Journal

‘Saturday Night Live’ Kicks Off 33rd Season With LeBron James, Kanye West

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

Kanye, LeBron to kick off ‘SNL’ season

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 Chart-topping hip-hop artist Kanye West and NBA superstar LeBron James have signed on to headline “Saturday Night Live’s” 33rd season premiere in New York. via Earth Times

Cavaliers’ new facility has it all

“I don’t think we’ve reinvented the wheel, but we really like the layout.”

‘ If the Cavaliers fail in their quest to win a championship in 2007-08, it won’t be because they lack a state-of-the-art practice facility. via Medina County Gazette

Cavaliers Show Off New Practice Court

“I’m sure LeBron is going to have clear cruising”

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio- The Cleveland Cavaliers have moved into a swanky new $25 million practice facility and the team brought along its sense of humor, for the most part. via Ohio News Network

NBA’s Newble gives big assist to hometown schools

“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

Lebron Spreads Happiness

“I could just see it in his eyes.”

Lyn Brown’s secret to running a successful charity isn’t much of a secret. She operates Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawai’i like a business, watching how each dollar is spent, ensuring everything is done by the … via CavsNews.com

Wal-Mart: Ohio Consumers Purchase Most TVs

Wal-Mart provided ABC with exclusive access to their distribution centers to see exactly how the company operates and what Americans buy. via WEWS

LeBron James Undergoes Surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James has had Lasik eye surgery and has already been cleared to resume his off-season workouts. via WEWS

LeBron James Undergoes Eye Surgery

LeBron James’ court vision might get even better. James underwent Lasik eye surgery over the weekend to improve his vision. via WOIO

LeBron James Recovering Nicely After Eye Surgery

The Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James recently received a new laser eye procedure over the weekend and is recovering nicely HOOPSWORLD has learned. via HOOPSWORLD.com

First impressions on NBA Live 08 Xbox 360 demo

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