Although Kobe Bryant, Fisher and Andrew Bynum originally campaigned for Brian Shaw to take the reins from Phil Jackson, the players appear to have accepted the choice by Lakers’ owner Jerry Buss.
Archive | May, 2011
Indians overachievers in MLB; who are the fails?
Posted on May 26 2011 by Brett Kettyle.
The overachieving Padres led the NL West for most of 2010. This year’s surprise team has been the Cleveland Indians. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there’s been a few fails.
Athletes supporting and slurring gays
Posted on May 25 2011 by Chris Lardieri.
An unlikely topic has emerged in the world of sports. No, not talk of lawyers, judges and appeals but talk pertaining to gays and sports.
Arrest made in Dodgers beating case
Posted on May 24 2011 by Paula Duffy.
While Bryan Stow has yet to be responsive other than minor movements and occasionally opening his eyes, L.A. celebrated when a suspect in the beating case was arrested.
Canucks girl flashes Ben Eager (VIDEO)
Posted on May 19 2011 by J. Donetelli.
With the Green Men taking a hiatus during last night’s game, a female fan wearing a Henrik Sedin jersey showed her support for “The Twins” by flashing Ben Eager as he sat in the penalty box.
McCann’s “day off” ends with walk-off HR
Posted on May 18 2011 by Brett Kettyle.
McCann’s final line on the day was 2-2 with two homers and three RBI. Not bad for a catcher who was scheduled for a “day off”.
Judges side with NFL owners
Posted on May 17 2011 by Paula Duffy.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that the injunction granted against the NFL owners’ lockout of players is stayed on a permanent basis.
The Yankees’ “Posada-gate”
Posted on May 17 2011 by Chris Lardieri.
Recently Yankees’ captain Derek Jeter weighed in on “Posada-Gate” and defended his teammate whom he said is “like a brother.”
Charles Oakley sues Vegas casino for “beat-down”
Posted on May 15 2011 by J. Donetelli.
Looks like “What happens in Vegas…..” doesn’t always stay in Vegas. A former NBA “enforcer” is suing a casino security team for a physical confrontation that occurred in May 2010.
NHL enforcer Boogey Man found dead
Posted on May 14 2011 by J. Donetelli.
New York Rangers enforcer Derek “Boogey Man” Boogaard was found dead in his apartment in Minnesota this weekend.