Archive for July, 2008

LeBron James scores 20 as U.S. basketball team overwhelms Turkey

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James scored 20 points and was a defensive force today in his exhibition debut, helping the U.S. Olympic basketball team beat Turkey, 114-82, in its first game in China.

Rich and popular head to Beijing

Some will be mucking in with their teammates at the Olympic Village although others are expected to stay in hotel suites more becoming of their status and financial clout.

NBA stars too strong for Canada in Olympic tune-up match

LAS VEGAS: Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Michael Redd scored 20 points apiece on Friday as the United States dominated Canada 120-65 in a Beijing Olympic basketball tune-up. Chris Paul handed out eight …

Confident US arrives in China; James practices

U.S. Olympic basketball team head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks to his teammate during a training session in Macau, Monday July 28, 2008.

He’s on the cover of Time magazine.

LeBron James appears on the cover of the August 4th edition of Time Magazine. The theme is the top 100 athletes to watch at the Beijing Games, and of course James is at the very top.

Fight brings back memories

Every time I watch a replay of Detroit Shock assistant Rick Mahorn pushing the Los Angeles Sparks’ Lisa Leslie to the floor - ‘ and how can you not?; ESPN shows it umpteen times a day - ‘ I find myself thinking …

McAllister bouyed by Saints fans in comeback bid

Deuce McAllister slipped into a crowded gymnasium and discreetly took a seat, hoping to support a fellow pro athlete’s cause without drawing too much attention to himself.

McAllister bouyed by Saints fans in comeback bid

Deuce McAllister slipped into a crowded gymnasium and discreetly took a seat, hoping to support a fellow pro athlete’s cause without drawing too much attention to himself.

LeBron leaves Team USA practice with ankle sprain

LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, lies down on a training bench following a USA Basketball team practice on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Valley High School in Las Vegas.

LeBron leaves Team USA practice with ankle sprain

MINNESOTA: None NY YANKEES: B.Abreu , one on in 6th TIME - 3:00; ATTENDANCE - 53406.

James likely to miss exhibition against Canada

James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage at Valley High School on Wednesday.

Tag restricts West’s market value

Cavaliers guard Delonte West has drawn some interest around the league, but his “restricted” tag has scared off any possible suitors.

Americans hoops team says big deal to questions about size

The United States says being a little small is really no big deal. Especially since Dwight Howard is feeling like Superman again.

The Akron Police Dept’s Service and Protection Now Brought to You By LeBron James

I know, I know … it’s great PR for NBA players to do things with cops. Especially when, like it or not, much of the public still perceives our nation’s pros as hedonistic outlaws.

Gibson’s deal will help West

When Beno Udrih signed a five-year, $32 million deal with Sacramento, the contract became the measuring stick for free-agent guards.

Hickson stands tall, but Cavs fall short

The Cavaliers’ J.J. Hickson posted 26 points and nine rebounds against the Knicks on Monday in Las Vegas.

LeBron James donates bikes for cops

Posted By: 3 hrs ago AKRON — Akron’s police department is getting some new wheels, courtesy of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James He’s making a donation to the force of 10 bicycles used last month in …

LeBron Donates Bicycles To Akron Police Department

The city of Akron will soon have more police officers on bicycles, thanks to Cavaliers star LeBron James.

Cavaliers: Gibson agrees to 5-year deal, says being in Cleveland ‘is a blessing’

Shooting guard Daniel “Boobie” Gibson wanted to stay with the Cavaliers, and the team was eager to keep him in the fold.

Joyce, Travis bidding to impress Cavaliers in summer-league action

Dru Joyce III and Romeo Travis know people will think that they’re on the Cavaliers’ summer league roster only because of their long friendship with LeBron James.