Archive for June, 2009

Cleveland Cavaliers and Shaq: Just Shut Up and Stop Complaining

According to the law of numbers, there are simply more people who will root against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as opposed to those who will root for LeBron James and company.

LeBron James stars in More Than a Game

LeBron James with his teammates from St. Vincent-St. Mary’s High School in Akron, OH.

Continue reading “Cleveland Cavaliers target unrestricted free agent Charlie Villanueva”

The NBA is changing by the day and, it seems, it always affects the Cavaliers. In a move that was considered shocking in corners Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks decided not to offer young free-agent power forward Charlie Villanueva a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent.

Shaquille O’Neal: A quick profile of the newest Cleveland Cavalier

VIDEO: Shaquille O’Neal at Syracuse University’s Sportscaster U. in May of this year .

LeBron, Shaquille to chase a title together with Cavaliers

LeBron James is a unique talent, a once-in-a-generation player who has lifted a franchise to unprecedented heights.

BET Awards’ call to celebration

The late singer’s influence imbues the hastily revised BET awards. Cheers greeted Janet Jackson when she appeared on the stage of the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday at the end of the BET Awards, but her face was etched with pain.

Cleveland Cavaliers’ first-round pick makes first trip to town

Christian Eyenga may not speak much English, but he certainly understands a smile.

Shaq to Wear No. 33

Shaquille O’Neal hasn’t picked out a house in Cleveland yet. He has chosen a jersey number — his old one.

LeBron James: Cavalier, Knick, or Net in Summer 2010?

There is no doubt that LeBron James , at age 24, is the best player and the biggest star in basketball today.

LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal: the ultimate timeline

One is 24 years old; the other is 37. One grew up in a tough part of Akron; the other grew up in a military family.

Clevelanders react to the news that Shaq is now a Cavalier

Sports radio, Facebook, Twitter and all through the NBA, the talk has all been about the big trade between the Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA Draft Recap: Change isn’t just talk in the NBA

The mantra of “change” swept Barack Obama into the White House. Many months later it’s now clear, it’s business as usual in Washington.

Losing ground Despite lack of trade activity, Mavericks really do know better

The movie production company that Mavericks ‘ owner Mark Cuban’s has a piece of put out a movie a few years back called The Smartest Guys in the Room.

Interactive: Michael Jackson Discography

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired veteran center Shaquille O’Neal from Phoenix in a blockbuster trade that pairs him up with current MVP LeBron James.

Shaq, Carter both traded

In blockbuster trades before last night’s NBA draft, Cleveland acquired three-time Finals MVP Shaquille O’Neal from Phoenix, and Eastern Conference champion Orlando traded for New Jersey’s eight-time All Star, Vince Carter.

Shaq Will Taint LeBron James’ Legacy

He’s been known as “the Big Diesel.” He’s been called “Superman,” “Shaq-Daddy,” and most recently “the Big Shaqtus… by Chike Erokwu 242 reads Opinion He’s been known as “the Big Diesel.” He’s been called “Superman,” “Shaq-Daddy,” and most recently “the Big Shaqtus.” Now that former Suns center Shaquille O’Neal has been officially traded to the …

Can Jimmie Johnson top Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Michael Phelps as Best Male Athlete?

Johnson, NASCAR’s 3-time defending champion, is nominated against: Kobe Bryant, who led the Los Angeles Lakers to their first title in seven years — and won his first without Shaquille O’Neal. LeBron James, who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA’s best regular season record .

Continue reading “Cavs reportedly reach deal for Shaquille O’Neal”

The Cavaliers reportedly reached a deal early Thursday morning to acquire Shaquille O’Neal. Shaquille O’Neal is going to be a Cavalier.

Could-Be Cavaliers - Josh Smith

I swear, you go to one Indians game and the Internets light up with the fact that Josh Smith could be available.

Cleveland Cavaliers 2009 Draft Preview

It’s tough when you ring up 66 wins, sport the league’s MVP and Coach of the Year, yet your season is considered a disappointment.