The Orlando Magic looked like a team that was playing loose and it showed on the scoreboard. They easily beat the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 101-76. This time Orlando did not need Dwight Howard to have a monster game because he did not. He was saddled in foul trouble, and thanks to a rout got a lot of rest for Game 6 in Atlanta.
Many guys stepped up for the Magic including J.J. Redick and Jason Richardson. Richardson tossed in 17 points while Redick came off the bench to put in 14 points. This is a game the Magic had to win and now they head to Atlanta where they have struggled. Even though the Magic have struggled all season they must feel better about themselves. If they win in Atlanta it is hard to tll what could happen in a Game 7.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Many Indicted In University Of San Diego Point Shaving Scandal
This should really not come much of a surprise to people. I would venture to say at smaller universities that do not have big college basketball programs this is more common than people think. Players know many times they can get away with it and make some good money doing it. These players from Sand Diego got caught. I wonder how many get through the cracks though and are never caught.
The indictment names Brandon Johnson, the school's all-time leader in points and assists who finished his college career last year; Thaddeus Brown, an assistant coach at the school in the 2006-07 season; and Brandon Dowdy, who played at USD in the 2006-07 season and at the University of California, Riverside, from 2008 to 2010. Seven other people were also charged.
Hopefully, this is a isolated case and we will not find out about anymore. It does make you wonder if there are many more out their in college basketball. Only time will tell if anymore exist, but for now these players and individuals are the ones that got busted.
The indictment names Brandon Johnson, the school's all-time leader in points and assists who finished his college career last year; Thaddeus Brown, an assistant coach at the school in the 2006-07 season; and Brandon Dowdy, who played at USD in the 2006-07 season and at the University of California, Riverside, from 2008 to 2010. Seven other people were also charged.
Hopefully, this is a isolated case and we will not find out about anymore. It does make you wonder if there are many more out their in college basketball. Only time will tell if anymore exist, but for now these players and individuals are the ones that got busted.
Derrick Rose NBA MVP No Matter What Anyone Tells You
Many people may not want to admit to it, but Derrick Rose is this year's NBA MVP. Dwight Howard also has a case as well, but the truth is without Rose the Bulls would be lost. He does the little things that most people do not even think about. When the Bulls need a clutch basket he has been able to hit it this year. That was not the case last season. He also knows how to take over a game when he needs to as well, which was missing from his game.
Derrick Rose also knows how to keep his teammates involved in the game as well. He is an MVP player, but he is also a team player. It is never about Derrick Rose it is about the team which is something you do not hear enough anymore. He is a humble young man and deserves The NBA MVP trophy this season as he has earned it. Like it or not Derrick Rose is the league MVP no matter what others may think about it.
Derrick Rose also knows how to keep his teammates involved in the game as well. He is an MVP player, but he is also a team player. It is never about Derrick Rose it is about the team which is something you do not hear enough anymore. He is a humble young man and deserves The NBA MVP trophy this season as he has earned it. Like it or not Derrick Rose is the league MVP no matter what others may think about it.
NFL, Players Association Getting Forced Mediation
Even though the NFL and The Players Association is not happy with it Judge Susan Richard Nelson told the NFL and NFL players that she will impose forced mediation on them early this week. The problem is both sides do not care about get a quick resolve in all of this no matter what they say in public.
The real losers in all of this is the fans who have to sit through this hoping there is an NFL season this fall. I think a good idea would be for fans all to boycott the first game of the season when it gets resolved. Imagine what an embarrassment the NFL and the Players would have if in Week 1 no fans showed up for the games. It will never happen, but something to think about as a statement from the fans about what they were put through.
The real losers in all of this is the fans who have to sit through this hoping there is an NFL season this fall. I think a good idea would be for fans all to boycott the first game of the season when it gets resolved. Imagine what an embarrassment the NFL and the Players would have if in Week 1 no fans showed up for the games. It will never happen, but something to think about as a statement from the fans about what they were put through.
Easton Conference Playoff Preview
Well not to much longer and we will be talking about the NBA playoffs, so today I thought we would look at the Eastern Conference and what we can expect. Right now the Chicago Bulls have locked down the number one seed with Boston and Miami at two. Boston does hold the tie-breakers if it ends in a tie. Orlando is fourth followed by Atlanta. Let us look at how this plays out in the end.
Without a doubt the Bulls are playing the best basketball of the Top 5, but the playoffs are much different than the regular season. In reality any of the Top five teams could make it to thew NBA Finals. I still like the Celtics to make it through the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are not battle tested and Boston has been through the playoff wars before. Miami is the x-factor in all of this. They have the talent to come out of this conference as well. In the end though I think it will be Boston. Even though the Celtics seem to be struggling a little they have the Big Three that have been battled tested before.
Without a doubt the Bulls are playing the best basketball of the Top 5, but the playoffs are much different than the regular season. In reality any of the Top five teams could make it to thew NBA Finals. I still like the Celtics to make it through the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are not battle tested and Boston has been through the playoff wars before. Miami is the x-factor in all of this. They have the talent to come out of this conference as well. In the end though I think it will be Boston. Even though the Celtics seem to be struggling a little they have the Big Three that have been battled tested before.
Can Kobe Bryant And Lakers Climb That Mountain One More Time?
The Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant has had a season of highs and lows. They went into the All-Star break getting hammered by the Cleveland Cavaliers and came out of it showing people they can still make a run at an NBA Championship. Fast forward to today and you have a team that has lost five games in a row. Can they turn it on in the playoffs and take another NBA Championship?
Last year I would probably say yes, but this year is a lot different. The Lakers are older and they seem to be much more inconsistent this year than they were last season. San Antonio and Oklahoma City are playing great basketball. The Thunder picked up Kendrick Perkins and that maybe the guy that can get the Thunder past the Lakers. Everyone knows the Lakers have the talent, but another championship this year maybe out of the question.
Last year I would probably say yes, but this year is a lot different. The Lakers are older and they seem to be much more inconsistent this year than they were last season. San Antonio and Oklahoma City are playing great basketball. The Thunder picked up Kendrick Perkins and that maybe the guy that can get the Thunder past the Lakers. Everyone knows the Lakers have the talent, but another championship this year maybe out of the question.
Tiger Woods Shows Glimpses Of Old Form Finishes Fourth At Masters
Many people have wondered if we will ever see the old Tiger Woods and the answer at least glimpses of it. Woods probably played some of the best golf of the weekend and fell short as he finished fourth at the Masters. Now he was in contention for most of the weekend, so he has to feel better about where his golf game is right now.
Tiger Woods has struggled since coming back from his layoff, but The Masters showed us he can still play the game of golf. Once he gets it all put back together he may still be able to win some tournaments. I do not think we will ever see the old Tiger Woods. I think that was lost when his twisted tale of infidelity was on stage for the world to see. No matter what we still can see Tiger Woods does still have some good golf in him.
Tiger Woods has struggled since coming back from his layoff, but The Masters showed us he can still play the game of golf. Once he gets it all put back together he may still be able to win some tournaments. I do not think we will ever see the old Tiger Woods. I think that was lost when his twisted tale of infidelity was on stage for the world to see. No matter what we still can see Tiger Woods does still have some good golf in him.
Lakers, Heat Going In Opposite Directions As Playoffs Near
The Miami Heat went into Boston in a statement game and made a loud statement with a easy 100-77 route of the Boston Celtics. It was kind of surprising how easily the Heat won the game. No matter what anyone tells you the Celtics really miss Kendrick Perkins and his toughness in the middle. With Shaq still out it could be tough on the Celtics in the playoffs.
For the Los Angeles Lakers their rollercoaster season continues as they now have lost five games in a row after a 120-106 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This loss may not seem huge right now, but the Thunder gave the Lakers all they could handle in the playoffs last season. It is hard to get a read on the Lakers as one day they look great the next day they do not. I guess we will have to wait to see what they do in the playoffs.
For the Los Angeles Lakers their rollercoaster season continues as they now have lost five games in a row after a 120-106 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This loss may not seem huge right now, but the Thunder gave the Lakers all they could handle in the playoffs last season. It is hard to get a read on the Lakers as one day they look great the next day they do not. I guess we will have to wait to see what they do in the playoffs.
NHL Scores April 10, 2011
Detroit 4
Chicago 3
Final
Boston 2
New Jersey 3
Final
Edmonton 3
Colorado 4
Final OT
Pittsburgh 5
Atlanta 2
Final
Dallas 3
Minnesota 5
Final
Chicago 3
Final
Boston 2
New Jersey 3
Final
Edmonton 3
Colorado 4
Final OT
Pittsburgh 5
Atlanta 2
Final
Dallas 3
Minnesota 5
Final
MLB Schedule April 11, 2011
Texas
Detroit
1:05pm ET
Tampa Bay
Boston
7:10pm ET
Colorado
NY Mets
7:10pm ET
Chi Cubs
Houston
8:05pm ET
Oakland
Chi White Sox
8:10pm ET
St. Louis
Arizona
9:40pm ET
Cincinnati
San Diego
10:05pm ET
Cleveland
LA Angels
10:05pm ET
Toronto
Seattle
10:10pm ET
LA Dodgers
San Francisco
10:15pm ET
Detroit
1:05pm ET
Tampa Bay
Boston
7:10pm ET
Colorado
NY Mets
7:10pm ET
Chi Cubs
Houston
8:05pm ET
Oakland
Chi White Sox
8:10pm ET
St. Louis
Arizona
9:40pm ET
Cincinnati
San Diego
10:05pm ET
Cleveland
LA Angels
10:05pm ET
Toronto
Seattle
10:10pm ET
LA Dodgers
San Francisco
10:15pm ET
MLB Scores April 10, 2011
Kansas City 9
Detroit 5
Final
Washington 7
NY Mets 3
Final 11
Colorado 6
Pittsburgh 5
Final
Texas 3
Baltimore 0
Final
Philadelphia 3
Atlanta 0
Final
Florida 1
Houston 7
Final
Oakland 5
Minnesota 3
Final
Tampa Bay 1
Chi White Sox 6
Final
Chi Cubs 5
Milwaukee 6
Final
Toronto 1
LA Angels 3
Final
LA Dodgers 2
San Diego 7
Final
St. Louis 6
San Francisco 1
Final
Cincinnati 8
Arizona 10
Final
Cleveland 6
Seattle 4
Final
NY Yankees 0
Boston 4
Final
Detroit 5
Final
Washington 7
NY Mets 3
Final 11
Colorado 6
Pittsburgh 5
Final
Texas 3
Baltimore 0
Final
Philadelphia 3
Atlanta 0
Final
Florida 1
Houston 7
Final
Oakland 5
Minnesota 3
Final
Tampa Bay 1
Chi White Sox 6
Final
Chi Cubs 5
Milwaukee 6
Final
Toronto 1
LA Angels 3
Final
LA Dodgers 2
San Diego 7
Final
St. Louis 6
San Francisco 1
Final
Cincinnati 8
Arizona 10
Final
Cleveland 6
Seattle 4
Final
NY Yankees 0
Boston 4
Final
NBA Schedule April 11, 2011
Boston
Washington
7:00pm ET
Orlando
Philadelphia
7:00pm ET
Charlotte
New Jersey
7:00pm ET
Miami
Atlanta
7:00pm ET
Cleveland
Detroit
7:30pm ET
Toronto
Milwaukee
8:00pm ET
Utah
New Orleans
8:00pm ET
Dallas
Houston
8:30pm ET
Golden State
Denver
9:00pm ET
Oklahoma City
Sacramento
10:00pm ET
Minnesota
Phoenix
10:00pm ET
Washington
7:00pm ET
Orlando
Philadelphia
7:00pm ET
Charlotte
New Jersey
7:00pm ET
Miami
Atlanta
7:00pm ET
Cleveland
Detroit
7:30pm ET
Toronto
Milwaukee
8:00pm ET
Utah
New Orleans
8:00pm ET
Dallas
Houston
8:30pm ET
Golden State
Denver
9:00pm ET
Oklahoma City
Sacramento
10:00pm ET
Minnesota
Phoenix
10:00pm ET
NBA Scores April 10, 2011
Chicago 102
Orlando 99
Final
Boston 77
Miami 100
Final
New Orleans 89
Memphis 111
Final
Detroit 112
Charlotte 101
Final
New Jersey 92
Toronto 99
Final
New York 110
Indiana 109
Final
Phoenix 90
Dallas 115
Final
Sacramento 104
Golden State 103
Final
Oklahoma City 120
LA Lakers 106
Final
Orlando 99
Final
Boston 77
Miami 100
Final
New Orleans 89
Memphis 111
Final
Detroit 112
Charlotte 101
Final
New Jersey 92
Toronto 99
Final
New York 110
Indiana 109
Final
Phoenix 90
Dallas 115
Final
Sacramento 104
Golden State 103
Final
Oklahoma City 120
LA Lakers 106
Final
Sunday, April 10, 2011
MLB Scores April 10, 2011
Kansas City 9
Detroit 5
Final
Washington 7
NY Mets 3
Final 11
Colorado 6
Pittsburgh 5
Final
Texas 3
Baltimore 0
Final
Philadelphia 3
Atlanta 0
Final
Florida 1
Houston 7
Final
Oakland 5
Minnesota 3
Final
Tampa Bay 1
Chi White Sox 6
Final
Chi Cubs 5
Milwaukee 6
Final
Toronto 1
LA Angels 3
Final
LA Dodgers 2
San Diego 7
Final
St. Louis 6
San Francisco 1
Final
Cincinnati 8
Arizona 10
Final
Cleveland 6
Seattle 4
Final
Detroit 5
Final
Washington 7
NY Mets 3
Final 11
Colorado 6
Pittsburgh 5
Final
Texas 3
Baltimore 0
Final
Philadelphia 3
Atlanta 0
Final
Florida 1
Houston 7
Final
Oakland 5
Minnesota 3
Final
Tampa Bay 1
Chi White Sox 6
Final
Chi Cubs 5
Milwaukee 6
Final
Toronto 1
LA Angels 3
Final
LA Dodgers 2
San Diego 7
Final
St. Louis 6
San Francisco 1
Final
Cincinnati 8
Arizona 10
Final
Cleveland 6
Seattle 4
Final
Bulls Get 39 Points From Derrick Rose To Hold Off Magic 102-99
The Orlando Magic played without their superstar Dwight Howard and it showed especially on the defensive end of it. The Bulls shot over 60 percent and Derrick Rose led them to a 102-99 victory. Magic guard Jameer Nelson hit a shot at the buzzer, but it came to late and the Magic fell to the Bulls.
This was a very important game for the Orlando Magic as they needed to prove they could play with a team like the Bulls without their superstar. They did and came up just a little short. The problem for the Magic is when Howard is in the game they never seem to get this kind of effort from everyone. Overall, Stan Van Gundy has to be happy with this performance, but I am sure he will have some complaints like he always does.
This was a very important game for the Orlando Magic as they needed to prove they could play with a team like the Bulls without their superstar. They did and came up just a little short. The problem for the Magic is when Howard is in the game they never seem to get this kind of effort from everyone. Overall, Stan Van Gundy has to be happy with this performance, but I am sure he will have some complaints like he always does.
Manny Ramirez Enters Hall Of Shame After Announcing Retirement
Manny Ramirez was a player we cheered for and hoped better of, but we all should have known better. Manny never took the game of baseball that seriously, just ask many of the teammates through the years he has played with. He enjoyed playing the game, but it was not something that was real serious to him. I guess that was Manny being Manny.
Now that he has retired instead of facing an 100 game suspension for a failed drug test, we can now officially enter Manny Ramirez into the Hall Of Shame with a number of other players. Many hit over 500 home runs, but will never be in the Hall Of Fame. I think Many Ramirez could care less, as he never took the game that seriously, so why would he care. At least Manny got into one Hall the Hall Of Shame.
Now that he has retired instead of facing an 100 game suspension for a failed drug test, we can now officially enter Manny Ramirez into the Hall Of Shame with a number of other players. Many hit over 500 home runs, but will never be in the Hall Of Fame. I think Many Ramirez could care less, as he never took the game that seriously, so why would he care. At least Manny got into one Hall the Hall Of Shame.
Kentucky Wildcats Continue To Get Bumper Recruiting Classes
The Kentucky Wildcats and Coach John Calipari have a good thing going it seems. Doron lamb, Terrence Jones, and Brandon Knight made a big impact on Kentucky’s run into the Final Four. These three could leave for the NBA, but Wildcat fans have nothing to worry about. Calipari has one of the best recruiting classes coming in this fall.
Kentucky’s incoming freshman class includes three of the nation’s top six prospects in 6-foot-2 point guard Marquis Teague,6-7 small forward Mike Gilchrist and 6-10 forward Anthony Davis. The class also features 6-9 forward Kyle Wiltjer, the nation’s No. 25 prospect. Anthony Davis is the one player who could be the next big star. Look for most of these incoming freshman to see plenty playing time. I do not know how John Calipari does it, but he continues to bring in top recruits to his program. His newest crop has plenty of talent and will have a big impact on the Wildcats this fall.
Kentucky’s incoming freshman class includes three of the nation’s top six prospects in 6-foot-2 point guard Marquis Teague,6-7 small forward Mike Gilchrist and 6-10 forward Anthony Davis. The class also features 6-9 forward Kyle Wiltjer, the nation’s No. 25 prospect. Anthony Davis is the one player who could be the next big star. Look for most of these incoming freshman to see plenty playing time. I do not know how John Calipari does it, but he continues to bring in top recruits to his program. His newest crop has plenty of talent and will have a big impact on the Wildcats this fall.
Don't Diss Rajon Rondo Could Come Back To Bite You
The Chicago Bulls made a statement in their route of the Boston Celtics the other night. Rajon Rondo was a guy who took everything in and kept to himself. Television announcers were not kind to Rondo and how they felt Derrick Rose dominated him. In fact many people felt Rose is much quicker than Rajon Rondo. If there is one thing people should know about Rajon Rondo is is best not to diss him.
Just when you think Rajon Rondo cannot compete that is when he is the most dangerous. Rose is having an MVP year, but do not sell Rajon Rondo short. This is the same Rondo who asked to cover a bigger more powerful Lebron James in a game. One word of warning do not diss Rajon Rondo he hears what people are saying and he will have a rebuttal on the court.
Just when you think Rajon Rondo cannot compete that is when he is the most dangerous. Rose is having an MVP year, but do not sell Rajon Rondo short. This is the same Rondo who asked to cover a bigger more powerful Lebron James in a game. One word of warning do not diss Rajon Rondo he hears what people are saying and he will have a rebuttal on the court.
Matt Kenseth Ends Losing Streak At Texas Motor Speedway
Everyone was wondering if Matt Kenseth would ever win another race, well the wondering can stop as he dominated the race Saturday in Texas and took the checkered flag. It end a 76 race losing skid and even Kenseth had to be wondering when he would get back to victory lane.
Kenseth led 169 of 334 laps at the 1½-mile, high-banked track for his 19th career victory, his first since California in February 2009 when he won the first two races of that season. Matt Kenseth can drive a race car there was never no doubt, but it just goes to show you every week you never know who could find their way into victory lane.
1. Matt Kenseth, Ford
2. Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet
3. Carl Edwards, Ford
4. Greg Biffle, Ford
5. Paul Menard, Chevrolet
6. Marcos Ambrose, Ford
7. David Ragan, Ford
8. Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet
9. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet
10. Kurt Busch, Dodge
Kenseth led 169 of 334 laps at the 1½-mile, high-banked track for his 19th career victory, his first since California in February 2009 when he won the first two races of that season. Matt Kenseth can drive a race car there was never no doubt, but it just goes to show you every week you never know who could find their way into victory lane.
1. Matt Kenseth, Ford
2. Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet
3. Carl Edwards, Ford
4. Greg Biffle, Ford
5. Paul Menard, Chevrolet
6. Marcos Ambrose, Ford
7. David Ragan, Ford
8. Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet
9. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet
10. Kurt Busch, Dodge
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
NBA Schedule April 5, 2011
Milwaukee
Orlando
7:00pm ET
Charlotte
Cleveland
7:00pm ET
Detroit
Washington
7:00pm ET
Minnesota
New Jersey
7:00pm ET
San Antonio
Atlanta
7:00pm ET
Toronto
New York
7:30pm ET
Philadelphia
Boston
7:30pm ET
Phoenix
Chicago
8:00pm ET
LA Clippers
Memphis
8:00pm ET
Sacramento
Houston
8:30pm ET
Oklahoma City
Denver
9:00pm ET
Golden State
Portland
10:00pm ET
Utah
LA Lakers
10:30pm ET
Orlando
7:00pm ET
Charlotte
Cleveland
7:00pm ET
Detroit
Washington
7:00pm ET
Minnesota
New Jersey
7:00pm ET
San Antonio
Atlanta
7:00pm ET
Toronto
New York
7:30pm ET
Philadelphia
Boston
7:30pm ET
Phoenix
Chicago
8:00pm ET
LA Clippers
Memphis
8:00pm ET
Sacramento
Houston
8:30pm ET
Oklahoma City
Denver
9:00pm ET
Golden State
Portland
10:00pm ET
Utah
LA Lakers
10:30pm ET
NHL Schedule April 5, 2011
Tampa Bay
Buffalo
7:00pm ET
Washington
Toronto
7:00pm ET
New Jersey
Pittsburgh
7:30pm ET
Philadelphia
Ottawa
7:30pm ET
Chicago
Montreal
7:30pm ET
Colorado
St. Louis
8:00pm ET
Atlanta
Nashville
8:00pm ET
Columbus
Dallas
8:30pm ET
Vancouver
Edmonton
9:00pm ET
Buffalo
7:00pm ET
Washington
Toronto
7:00pm ET
New Jersey
Pittsburgh
7:30pm ET
Philadelphia
Ottawa
7:30pm ET
Chicago
Montreal
7:30pm ET
Colorado
St. Louis
8:00pm ET
Atlanta
Nashville
8:00pm ET
Columbus
Dallas
8:30pm ET
Vancouver
Edmonton
9:00pm ET
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