Archive for January, 2012

Tightest win in ING Miami Marathon history

In the closest finish in ING Miami Marathon history, Samuel Kipkosgei Malakwen of Kenya outkicked Teferi Bacha Regasa of Ethiopia to win the marathon Sunday in an unofficial time of 2 hours 16 minutes 55 seconds.

Super Bowl XLVI “Prop Bets”

There’s a story, rather apocryphal, that someone actually put $5,000 on a Super Bowl “Prop Bet” a few years ago - he wagered that the first play of the game would result in a kickoff return for a touchdown.

The Miz Says He Wants To Wrestle LeBron James At WrestleMania

The Miz Says He Wants To Wrestle LeBron James At WrestleMania Posted by Ashish on 01.28.2012 For backstabbing Cleveland… In an interview with Metro done in heel character mode, The Miz said that he wants to face LeBron James at WrestleMania this year.

Heat to meet rival Bulls on SundayTeam play for first time since conference finals

Miami Heat forward LeBron James reacts as Miami wins Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, May 26, 2011, in Chicago.

Bulls brace for rematch with Heat

Richard Hamilton, fighting a thigh bruise a sore groin, did some individual shooting and Luol Deng “did more than he has ever done,” according to coach Tom Thibodeau .

LeBron vs. Pujols? No contest;COMMENTARY

I’ve heard people try to equate the pain felt by St. Louis Cardinals fans over losing Albert Pujols to what Cleveland Cavaliers fans went through in losing LeBron James .

Knicks Are All Sound and No Fury in Loss to Heat

The New York Knicks played the Mike D’Antoni way last night, but that proved to be their downfall in a 99-89 loss to the Miami Heat. The D’Antoni way is simple - continually try to score and score.

Luol Deng Injury Update: Bulls SF Shooting, Dribbling And On Track For Sunday Return

The Chicago Bulls count on Luol Deng for their defensive identity, but have had to make do without him since he suffered a torn ligament in his left wrist.

Pro Basketball: James leads Heat to win over Knicks

LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks on Friday night.

Dwyane Wade Is Back And Delivered This Sick Alley-Oop To LeBron James

Dwyane Wade had missed the past six games with a sprained ankle. And even though the Miami Heat have been playing better without Wade , he tested the ankle before tonight’s game and decided to give it a go.

Pre-Game Reconnaissance: Knicks at Heat- 1/27/11

Lately the topics surrounding the Miami Heat have been injury related. Dwyane Wade has missed the last six games suffering from an ankle sprain, but is expected back any day.

NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Are Best Fit for Kenyon Martin

Soon to be NBA free agent Kenyon Martin would be a perfect fit on the Miami Heat for the remainder of this season, and the South Beach club are one of five teams pursuing the former Denver Nuggets forward, according to ESPN’s Chris Broussard .

Detroit Pistons host Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks just lost by 22 points on Wednesday in San Antonio. The Pistons dropped a close one Wednesday night to the Miami Heat, 101-98. It was one of the better offensive showings for the Pistons who are the only NBA team not to score 100 points in a game this season.

Melo, Wade both out for Knicks-Heat battle

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley joins “The Mike Lupica Show” on ESPN New York 1050 to discuss the struggling Knicks.

NBA Predictions: New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat

New York Knicks at Miami Heat Friday, 1/27/12, 8:00 PM EST, TV:A ESPN Opening Point Spread:A Miami -10 Current Betting Line:A Miami -11 Opening Total:A 199 Current Total:A 195.5 Odds Courtesy of Bookmaker New York has dropped seven of its last eight games and will continue a four-game road trip Friday night in Miami.A The Knicks are going to be … (more)

The Triple Double Blues

There isn’t a single phenomenon more fascinating to the typical box score scavenger than the triple double.

7 Ways to Make NBA Games More Exciting

The NBA is one of the most exciting sports leagues in the world and the pinnacle of excitement that basketball has to offer.

A ‘Big Three’ That Actually Works

The “Big Three” era of NBA basketball has produced some roaring triumphs in its early returns.

Kenny Smith talks MVP, and it’s not Kobe, LeBron or Dwight

Analyzing basketball isn’t the only talent for TNT’s Kenny Smith . He can also spot good singers like his daughter, Kayla Brianna, who recently made waves with her debut single “If You Love Me.” Smith’s daughter is signed to Interscope Records and TNT broadcast Kayla Brianna’s video to the network’s 5.3 million viewers last week during halftime of … (more)

NBA Player from Every Team That Deserves to Have Their Jersey Retired

The San Antonio Spurs recently announced they’d be retiring Bruce Bowen’s number.