Archive for May, 2010
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Sources: P.J. Carlesimo to be hired as Toronto Raptors assistant from ESPN.com – NBA
P.J. Carlesimo has an agreement in principle to join the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach under Jay Triano, according to league sources.
Ex-Whalers owner wants team in Hartford (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NHL News
Former Hartford Whalers hockey team owner Howard Baldwin is trying to get fans behind his efforts to bring an NHL team back to Hartford, Conn. Baldwin’s latest venture is an outdoor skating rink at the Rentschler Field sports and entertainment stadium in East Hartford. A news conference has been scheduled for Wednesday to detail plans for the rink and various events designed to show Hartford is…
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce excited for NBA Finals, L.A. homecoming from ESPN.com – NBA
Paul Pierce excited to return to NBA Finals, hometown.
Unable to stop Braves, Phils fall out of first from Philadelphia Phillies News
It is more of the same for the Phillies. Joe Blanton gave up six runs as the Phils lost to the Braves, 9-3, at Turner Field on Monday to drop out of first place for the first time since May 1.
Pierce excited to return to finals, LA (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NBA News
Paul Pierce is excited to return to the NBA finals and his hometown for the next round in the league’s greatest rivalry. Boston’s best player isn’t exactly thrilled that Los Angeles’ welcoming committee includes Ron Artest, a physical, tenacious defender. “He likes to bang you,” Pierce said Monday, “grab you, hold you, pull your shorts down.
2010 NBA free agents: Matt Barnes of Orlando Magic to opt out of deal, test market from ESPN.com – NBA
Forward Matt Barnes says he will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Orlando Magic to become a free agent.
Manuel tossed following overturned call from Philadelphia Phillies News
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was ejected in the third inning Monday at Turner Field for arguing with home-plate umpire Larry Vanover.
All-Time Top 10 Military Veterans in the NFL from FOXSports.com News for NFL
Roger Staubach is just one of many who were military heroes before
the NFL.
Howard may not play for US at worlds (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NBA News
Dwight Howard might not play for USA Basketball at this summer’s world championships. Orlando’s All-Star center and the NBA’s two-time defending defensive player of the year said on Monday that he hasn’t decided if he will play. It was the first time Howard has publicly wavered about playing in this summer’s world championships.
Slumping Werth sits out opener from Philadelphia Phillies News
Phillies right fielder Jayson Werth is in a funk, but not an unfamiliar one. "I've been here before," he said.
Lidge sharp in return; Figueroa designated from Philadelphia Phillies News
Nelson Figueroa hugged a few teammates Monday before he left Turner Field. The Phils designated him for assignment to make room for Brad Lidge, who tossed a scoreless inning against the Braves.
Kentucky: Bledsoe cleared by NCAA from FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE BASKETBALL
FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE BASKETBALL
School spokesman DeWayne Peevy says former Kentucky hoops star Eric
Bledsoe passed an extensive NCAA review process before joining the
Wildcats.
European basketball championships expanding to 24 teams in 2013 from ESPN.com – NBA
The European basketball championships will expand to 24 teams starting in 2013.
Halladay deflects much of credit to catcher from Philadelphia Phillies News
Carlos Ruiz was the player Roy Halladay first hugged on the field, the only one he pointed to when he walked into the clubhouse, and the one he constantly praised to the media after etching his name in baseball history.
Source: Eric Bledsoe benefits, if proven, could impact Kentucky from ESPN.com – College Basketball
Revelations and allegations in a recent New York Times article that chronicle potential academic fraud and payment during Eric Bledsoe’s high school career could have a ramifications for the University of Kentucky basketball program.
Phils' offense unable to back Moyer in finale from Philadelphia Phillies News
Jamie Moyer was nearly unhittable for six innings Sunday, but the bats couldn't back him in a 1-0 loss to the Marlins at Sun Life Stadium.
