Nation’s Heat fans narrowly avoid becoming Spurs fans

by manutetroll 18 hours ago in Articles

MIAMI – With less than 30 seconds left in Tuesday’s NBA Finals Game 6 and San Antonio up by four, thousands of Heat fans nationwide found themselves on the brink of changing their allegiances to the Spurs. Despite it still being a two-possession game, the Heat faithful grew enormously uncomfortable at the prospect of supporting a team that was only the second best in the league, and many could be seen frantically memorizing the names of Spurs players so that they could tak[...] continue reading ›

 
 
 
 

No-headband LeBron inspires Tuukka Rask to play Game 4 without goalie mask

by jubjub 14 hours ago in Articles

BOSTON – Inspired by LeBron James’ Game 6 heroics, in which he tossed aside his trademark headband and proceeded to dominant the court, Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask has announced that he’ll play Wednesday’s Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 without his protective goalie mask. Though his current playoff performance is among the best in recent NHL history, the Finnish goaltender believes there’s still room to improve on his airtight .946 save percentage. “Up until the fourth quarter[...] continue reading ›

 
 
 
 

David Stern looking forward to tonight’s Game 7 preview

by jubjub 1 day ago in Articles

MIAMI – NBA Commissioner David Stern walked happily into American Airlines Arena early Tuesday evening, announcing to reporters that he was looking forward to what he termed “tonight’s Game 7 preview.” With disappointing television ratings for the NBA Finals thus far, it’s clearly in Stern’s best interest for the Heat to come back and nab a Game 6 win, setting up a riveting Game 7 series finale. Stern confirmed this much during a pregame press conference. “Listen, I gue[...] continue reading ›

 
 
 
 

Erik Spoelstra thanks Make-A-Wish for opportunity to coach in Finals

by jubjub 2 days ago in Articles

MIAMI – Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon, Erik Spoelstra offered his heartfelt thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for once again allowing him to coach in the NBA Finals. “I never thought I would be able to coach basketball in the NBA, but then Make-A-Wish came to my mom and dad and said that they wanted to make my dream come true,” the childlike man remarked. “I’d like to say thank you to everyone at Make-A-Wish for letting me go out on the sidelines and pretend I[...] continue reading ›

 
 
 
 

Ginobili on win: “One day I’ll tell my grandkids about this. Maybe tomorrow.”

by jubjub 3 days ago in Articles

SAN ANTONIO – After 18 rigorous years of playing professional basketball, Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili surprised fans Sunday night by throwing down an incredible 24 points and 10 assists to help boost his team to a crucial Game 5 win over the Miami Heat. The aging star hadn’t given such a dominant performance in years, and with a long and storied career to look back on, he says that this game just might be the cherry on top. “One day I’ll tell my grandkids about t[...] continue reading ›

 
 
 
 

Jets pessimistic Cromartie can finish Father’s Day celebration in time for season opener

by jubjub 3 days ago in Articles

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – With less than three months until the start of the NFL regular season, the New York Jets are uncertain that Pro Bowl cornerback Antonio Cromartie will be available for the team’s first game due to a prolonged Father’s Day celebration that could carry on well into the fall. Cromartie, who has 12 children with eight different mothers, has in the past enjoyed Father’s Day festivities that drag on for months and months on end. Compounding matters is the f[...] continue reading ›

 
 
 
 

Tim Tebow leads all players in MLB All-Star fan voting

by kslane 5 days ago in Articles

Major League Baseball reported today that New England Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow is the current leading vote-getter among all players for the 84th MLB All-Star Game, with nearly 2.5 million write-in votes at first base in the American League. Tebow's 2,493,372 appears to be big enough that he is a shoo-in starter for the July 16 game at Citi Field, easily leading Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (1,176,016 votes), Detroit Tigers slugger Prince Fielder (1,058[...] continue reading ›