Archive for June, 2008

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James helping kids save planet.

NBA star LeBron James has a new teammate who’s just as popular. The guy has a few holes in his game and happens to live in a pineapple under the sea.

Time to mold title running out

Maybe J. J. Hickson will work out. The freshman power forward from North Carolina State is “an uncarved block,” said Danny Ferry.

Hickson surprised with selection

‘ Quicken Loans Arena was the last place J.J. Hickson expected to be on Friday, but he couldn’t have been happier about it.

Hickson Headed to Cleveland

NC State’s J.J. Hickson is officially headed to the NBA, as the freshman was selected by Cleveland with the No.

JJ Hickson To Cleveland

Let’s check in with the faithful … The Cavs need to win now. So why did they pick a freshman project? Who knows.

NBA Draft starts with Timberwolves at No. 3

Barring a big surprise, everyone knows what’s going to happen with the top two picks in Thursday night’s NBA draft.

Kobe, LeBron lead U.S. hoops team for Games

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James were part of the U.S. team that rolled through an Olympic qualifying tournament last summer.

LeBron James, Kobe Bryant named to Team USA

CHICAGO: LeBron James will get another shot at Olympic gold, and this time, he’ll have reigning MVP Kobe Bryant.

James, Wade set to restore US basketball pride

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade cruised city streets on bicycles Saturday for charity. Soon, the NBA superstars will be touring China for gold.

James and Wade have been selected to play on the U.S. Olympic basketball team, which will be formally introduced on Monday by coach Mike Krzyzewski and USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo. The 12-man squad, which will also include NBA MVP Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd and Carmelo Anthony, will try to win a gold medal that has eluded the Americans since 1996.

The Boston Celtics are only one victory away from winning the NBA Finals

One came from the Nets, another from the Heat and a third from the Clippers. The two most important additions to the Boston Celtics came from the Super Sonics and the Timberwolves.

Akron players to wear LeBron James’ Nike shoes

LeBron James’ hometown college will bear the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar’s trademark.

LeBron James wants Clevelanders to shed pounds

Posted By: 50 mins ago CLEVELAND — LeBron James wants Cleveland to shape up. The Cavaliers star is challenging residents to lead healthier lifestyles and join “The 50 Million Pound Challenge.” James will kick …

Newble draws attention to Darfur conflict

The children drew pictures of women with babies being shot in the back by soldiers, of helicopters and planes dropping bombs.

NBA Playoffs A Ratings Slam Dunk

By R. Thomas Umstead — Multichannel News, 6/7/2008 9:11:00 AM The National Basketball Association playoffs proved to be a ratings score for Turner Network Television and ESPN.

Poof!: Wizards’ Arenas Opts Out of Contract

Washington Wizards’ Gilbert Arenas, left, smiles as his team takes the lead against the Cleveland… Washington Wizards’ Gilbert Arenas, left, smiles as his team takes the lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers …

Celtics make Cavs look good

There are a couple of things to glean from the two-games-old NBA Finals. No gleam there, men, but something to glean.

NBA notebook: June 7

Doug Collins and the Chicago Bulls won’t be reuniting. Concerned that a second tenure as the Bulls’ coach would spoil their friendship, Collins told chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to look elsewhere during a phone …

CAVALIERS: Ridiculous trade rumor squelched

Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas’ Olympic dream is fading. If the Beijing Summer Olympics started today, he would not be playing for the Lithuanian Olympic team.

Moment of truth

A year ago, maybe on this same day, Paul Pierce was home in Southern California, playing ball at UCLA, talking with another disgruntled superstar named Kobe Bryant.

Marketing Lowdown: Celebrity Endorsements

“Hey, I know that guy. That’s old ‘what’s-his-name.’ I wonder what he’s selling?” By Robert Grede A celebrity in your advertising is a great way to attract attention, create excitement for your products, and …