Archive for May, 2011

Wade, James: Pat Riley is our inspirational leader

The role is different this time for Pat Riley. Unlike during the Miami Heat’s championship run through the 2006 NBA Finals, Riley now serves solely as team president instead of coach and president.

LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan: 10 Reasons Why Scottie Pippen Was Wrong

In an interview with Scottie Pippen on ESPN radio, Scottie made this statement : “Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer to ever play the game.

Derrick Rose: 5 Things He Can Learn from LeBron James and Dwyane Wade

After the bitter end, it’s hard to remember at times how great of a season the Bulls really had.

Tennis.com: Murray standing in his own way

A A Tennis.com: Watching Andy Murray bang his sprained ankle and yell at himself during his tortured, perversely entertaining way to victory against Viktor Troicki, Steve Tignor kept thinking: It’s OK to be a counterpuncher, as long as you’re not punching yourself.

NBA High-5: Finals could boost LeBron James’ status, but will fans ever really like him again?

LeBron James’ quest for a first championship is one of the main story lines of the NBA Finals.

Tuesday Watch List: NBA Finalsmania

Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and clean the grill.

Heat’s moment inflames James

LeBron James walked through the tunnel from the Miami Heat locker room Monday, stepped onto the court and gave a yell.

NBA Finals preview: Dallas veterans get a shot at title

Hi, Carolyn: My brother-in-law constantly preaches about how important family is, how Dad needs to… Math + Girls = Persistent stereotype Barbie’s vocational choice is apparently no match for deep-seated notions about girls and math in… - 10:05 pm The terrifying force of the March 11 tsunami left only one tree standing from a forest of 70,000 …

NBA Finals keys to victory and season series

Shortly after his team’s first-round series victory against Portland, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban swore off popping off to the media, and he has maintained the cone of silence ever since.

Here’s the best reason yet to root for the Mavericks

Jennifer Floyd Engel The Anti-LeBron Manifesto: In the Age of Ego, a Reason to Root for the Mavericks.

Shawn Marion has no easy answer for LeBron James

The question kept coming at Shawn Marion as if stuck on a sound loop. How do you stop LeBron? How do you stop LeBron? How do you stop LeBron? Finally, when it was posed yet again at Monday’s media session, the Mavericks swingman responded with a question of his own: “Where you been, man?” It has been a recurring theme throughout the playoffs, …

Wade practices fully for Heat before Game 1

Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh, left, shoots as Dwyane Wade, center, and LeBron James, right, look on during a practice session Monday, May 30, 2011, in Miami.

LeBron James: Heat Star LeBron Plays Role of Villain to NBA Fans Everywhere

Is it possible to be the most hated player in the NBA without ever acting in any sort of villainous manner? “The Decision” is still fresh in everyone’s mind and fans continue to turn disgust of the one hour event into an all-out personal assault against James.

Nowitzki and James face critical opportunity

They are two teams comprised of completely different elements, led by two players with contrasting styles, yet Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James shared a common bond coming into this post-season - they were notoriously regarded as playoff underachievers.

Obama: Tornado heroes served life itself

Slow it down, buckle up and don’t drink and drive, or you’ll be sorry. Bingo Bust in Tarrant Cops seized 40 illegal gaming machines from Robinwood Bingo Hall The former Governor fighting efforts to put him on the stand New Congressional District Lin… The Republican led Alabama Senate voted Thursday to redraw boundaries of Alabama’s s… Set to …

Lakers fan C.J. Wilson rallies Rangers support for Mavericks

ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers have a variety of different shirts they wear around the clubhouse to signify their team unity.

Commentary: Former Florida teammates Udonis Haslem, Mike Miller energizing Miami Heat’s title drive

Udonis Haslem sends home a dunk in Dec. 1999 for the Florida Gators. Haslem lost 75 pounds between leaving UF and signing with the Heat.

NBA Playoffs 2011: 5 Reasons Why Lebron James Is the Best Player in the NBA

James’ level of athleticism has rarely, if ever, been seen in the NBA. Listed at 6-8, 250 lbs , he has the size of a power forward combined with the speed and quickness of a guard.

Look out, Dirk! Heat to try Bosh, LeBron, Haslem against Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki was good when the Heat beat Dallas in 2006, but Udonis Haslem, who guarded him a lot then, thinks he is even better now.

LeBron James, Danica Patrick, Maria Sharapova and Sunday’s Sports News

The Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks are two days away from playing in one of the most anticipated NBA Finals in a long time.