• Sports in Juneau Nov 4, 2009
Ordway Basketball Scorekeepers Meeting - All interested scorekeepers for the 2009-2010 season must attend this meeting at 5 p.m. in the City Hall conference room ... Juneau Parks & Rec Adult Basketball Managers Meeting - One representative must be present at 5:15 p.m. at the Assembly Chambers in order to receive a win, which will count toward final standings ... Juneau Parks & Rec is looking for basketball scorekeepers for the 2009-10 Ordway Basketball Season, which is scheduled to begin Nov. 8... (Juneau Empire)
STAPLES: Focused Florida finally delivers complete game Nov 4, 2009
On Thursday, Meyer brought Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan to speak to the football team's leaders. Donovan has stood in Meyer's shoes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Investment Strategy Damian Strohmeyer/SIPoint guard Rajon Rondo reportedly agreed on Monday to a five-year, $55 million contract to remain with Boston.Off to a simmering start, the Celtics took a big step toward making sure the good times continue by agreeing on a deal with Rajon Rondo, writes Chris Mannix in his Power Rankings. Nov 3, 2009
(3-0)A summer off from USA Basketball seems to have done Carmelo Anthony some good. Last November, Anthony had his least productive month of '08-09 when he averaged 19. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Penn State freshmen adjust to NCAA schedule Nov 3, 2009
Sports Posted on November 3, 2009 4:50 AM Women's Basketball ... More Women's Basketball News ... Greene said compared to high school basketball, playing at such a high level for six months in college is a much more serious thing, and she has been preparing herself for the change. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The Cougar Lounge - Six Charlies, Seven Horses Nov 2, 2009
Of course, we would have like to have seen airline pilots using their laptops - but that costume choice may have only been popular in Minnesota - as it was learned that the pilots who flew way past the Minneapolis airport [not, in itself, such a big crime] were not asleep but instead were to bother with flying the plane and landing it. Oh okay, that is much better than sleeping. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pitt Basketball: Taylor pays no attention to his advanced billing Nov 1, 2009
"I'm just a regular basketball player like everyone else. I'm just trying to work. I know nothing is going to be given to me.". Taylor, who turned down Kansas, Connecticut, Florida, Villanova, Georgetown and Memphis to play at Pitt, does not have the ego that usually goes along with being a highly touted recruit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Q&A: Landry Jones Nov 1, 2009
On his girlfriend, womens basketball guard s, reaction to the stacheShe kind of lets me do whatever I want with that kind of thing. It doesnt really bother her. (InsideMizzou.com)
Roy wins (38) Nov 1, 2009
He was at every football and basketball game, always the manager. He is an extraordinary person and always has been, she continued. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Bendall’s return is welcome Nov 1, 2009
That was the message Aggie men s head basketball coach Stew Morrill had for his junior forward following Friday night s 85-51 exhibition win over Northwestern Nazarene. Bendall scored the team s first two points on a pair of free throws and went on to match teammate Tai Wesley with a game-best 17 points. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Q&A: Landry Jones Nov 1, 2009
On his girlfriend, womens basketball guard s, reaction to the stacheShe kind of lets me do whatever I want with that kind of thing. It doesnt really bother her. (TheeBearsDen.com)
Q&A: Landry Jones Nov 1, 2009
On his girlfriend, womens basketball guard s, reaction to the stacheShe kind of lets me do whatever I want with that kind of thing. It doesnt really bother her. (BuffCountry.com)
Pennywise: Old socks, cat litter fix smelly athletic shoes (3) Nov 1, 2009
I'm talking football shoes, basketball shoes, baseball shoes, track shoes or running shoes - they smell bad. I don't care what kind of powder you put in them either, they still stink. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Q&A: Landry Jones Nov 1, 2009
On his girlfriend, womens basketball guard s, reaction to the stacheShe kind of lets me do whatever I want with that kind of thing. It doesnt really bother her. (OUInsider.com)
Column: Kiffin's comments reflect poorly on SEC Oct 30, 2009
"I wasn't going to let the refs lose the game for us there and some magical flag appear," he told reporters Sunday after being asked why he didn't try to get closer for the final field-goal attempt, which was blocked. "We put ourselves in a position to win. At that point, we're nine penalties to one. We're the second-least penalized team in the country going in. They're 60th in the country, and you go down there and it's very disappointing to have nine flags thrown at you and one at them. That's... (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dragons too hot for Wildcats Oct 30, 2009
"Kent said he expected both boys to be back on the field for the Fannin game.About Jack: "We're just trying to get him through these next two weeks, so, hopefully, he can have all of basketball season" to get better.Two of the younger players who have made contributions this season are freshman quarterback Clinton Scott and sophomore receiver Dillon Bleckley. The two seem to have found some chemistry down the field in the last two games.Bleckley said Scott has been a strong backup in replacing... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Knights lineman makes big impact Oct 30, 2009
England flicks his wrist with perfect form when shooting a basketball and can throw a spiral 60 yards in the air, among the farthest on the team. "He's agile and has great hand-eye coordination," coach Marty Jackson said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
There's no horseplay in this sport (3) Oct 29, 2009
Cindy wrote on May 15, 2007 4:52 PM:It was the basketball coach from CMR that told her she couldn't play basketball due to one hand. Volleyball her senior year the The female coach had a daughter as a freshman moving up and Shay got cut. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
24: Hamlin is a centerpiece Oct 29, 2009
Lone UI women's basketball senior shifts to the post. JoAnn Hamlin is the only senior on the University of Iowa women's basketball roster ... IOWA CITY, Iowa -- is the centerpiece of a University of Iowa women's basketball program as it transforms from an experience-dominated group the past two seasons to a go-getting, up-tempo clan that includes nine freshmen and sophomores. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Get a hobby, Find a date Oct 28, 2009
Love sports, football/basketball/baseball/tennis/gymnastics/ice skating ... My hobbies are going to basketball games, reading, kick boxing, working out, and cooking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
KevinArmstrongInside College Basketball One-armed hoopster Kevin Laue is making the most of college. Oct 28, 2009
INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL. Kevin Laue (right) has learned to excel in basketball with just one arm ... Laue found a way to excel in basketball and drew attention as a post-graduate student at Fork Union (Va. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Don't Be Like Mike Michael LeBrecht II/SICentral Florida freshman Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, refused to wear school-issued adidas sneakers.Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, refuses to wear anything but Nike. His college, UCF, is under an adidas contract. Ann Killion begs, please Marcus, don't be like Mike. Oct 28, 2009
It was by playing basketball. A team sport. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
New shoe range allows customers to suit their own tastes Oct 28, 2009
Customers have the choice of designing their own shoes based on categories such as football, running, tennis, basketball and Originals ... Launched in 2000, mi adidas started with football boots and running, followed later with tennis and basketball, and most recently, Originals. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
It's a man's world, except around women Oct 28, 2009
According to The Times, women's advocates and liberal bloggers are criticizing him for hosting a high-level basketball game with no female players. As if this were not horror enough, other offenses are cited, such as male White House staffers who have the habit of calling each other "dude.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bruins at Mass. General to help decorate for Halloween Oct 28, 2009
Quite a kick Kids at Lynn English High School - which is ranked No. 1 pre-season for basketball - were surprised yesterday with an afternoon rally that featured a performance by Team Flight Brothers, a dunking troupe that has become a hit on YouTube ... New Kids on the Block member Donnie Wahlberg, a huge basketball fan, was supposed to attend yesterday s impromptu pep rally but had to back out at the last minute to work on The Zookeeper. (Boston Globe)
Blue Devils, Tar Heels share preseason hoops favorite honors Oct 26, 2009
The Tar Heels and Blue Devils represented the first tie in the 41-year history of the ACC Operation Basketball preseason event. Duke earned 25 of 48 first-place votes Sunday from media members, while North Carolina earned 20 first-place votes and also had 545 points. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Dok Harris runs for mayor as his own man Oct 26, 2009
It became clear he was good at studies but not some other things that seemed his birthright -- neighborhood kids would regularly pick him last in football, basketball and soccer games. "My dad always says we learned very early that Dok wasn't going to be an athlete," Mr. Harris laughed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Wall's eligibility in question Oct 26, 2009
Clemson's Oliver Purnell looked around Sunday while the ACC's basketball coaches were meeting. Duke's defensive players offer encouraging words for quarterback Thaddeus Lewis every time he walks off the field without producing points or after a fumble like the one he had in Saturday's rain-soaked game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Young Pro Oct 26, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
It's not October without the Save Mart Shootout Oct 26, 2009
They don't matter as much as they do when troops are still overseas, and San Joaquin Valley farmers scream for water, and the unemployment rate looks like a halftime basketball score. It's amazing how much momentum matters in life, not just the fourth quarter of football games. (Fresno Bee)
Q&A with Grant Hill Oct 25, 2009
For a stretch of about six seasons, it seemed as if injuries would put an early end to Grant Hill's basketball career ... During his days at Duke, Hill took part in two of the most iconic plays in college basketball history. (AZCentral -- Sports)
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At the College Basketball Roundtable each week, we ask each member of the college basketball coverage staff for his opinion about a topic in the sport ... UCF can't sacrifice the contract with adidas, who furnishes the entire athletic program - not just men's basketball ... Of course, I certainly would hope a player wouldn't choose a school based on what shoes its basketball team wore, though I imagine it's happened many times before. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gained respect Oct 25, 2009
"He was happy for me just like I was for him. I'm real proud of Alvin. He's been a hard worker, dedicated and knows a lot of basketball. He deserves it." ... "Besides knowing basketball, he has a great outlook on life, ability to work hard and he's fun to be around," D'Antoni said ... "Besides knowing basketball, he has a great outlook on life," says D'Antoni, who brought Gentry to the Suns as an assistant in 2004. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Foot Locker and Leaders in the Sports World Join Forces for a Cause Oct 24, 2009
Celebrity guests including Actor Mickey Rourke, NBA Basketball Star Dennis Rodman, NY Giants Running Back Brandon Jacobs, Soccer Legend Cobi Jones and NY Jets Wide Receiver Braylon Edwards, were just a few who attended the evening's festivities. All guests wore traditional black-tie attire while sporting their favorite pair of athletic shoes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jordan's son has adidas issues, UCF in tough spot Oct 23, 2009
In this photo taken on Oct. 17, 2009, Central Florida freshman basketball player Marcus Jordan, center, son of legendary NBA basketball player Michael Jordan, claps his hands while being introduced with teammates during halftime of an NCAA college football game between Miami and Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
UCF caught between Jordans, $3M adidas deal Oct 23, 2009
MORE MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL HEADLINES ... INSIDE MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
MJ's son, shoe issues could cost UCF $3 million Oct 23, 2009
Michael Jordan's son could cost UCF $3 million because of shoes - NCAA Basketball - SI.com ... More College Basketball Latest College Basketball News ... College Basketball Truth & Rumors. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
L.A. Angels' season may end before team can create proper memorial Oct 22, 2009
Favorite sport: college basketball. Career: Sportswriter, (Richmond, Ind. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Walker Ready to Run the Point Oct 22, 2009
With his departure to professional basketball, the Florida Gators will now look to Erving Walker to run the point guard position. The 5-8 sophomore will be making the transition back to the position his had played his entire life up until last season when he played off the ball because Calathes ran the offense. (FightinGators.com)
'MJ2' creating a buzz at UCF Oct 21, 2009
"While Michael Jordan is expected to attend some of his son's games this season, UCF coach Kirk Speraw has some advice -- better buy a ticket to all of them, because you never know when the NBA Hall of Famer will show up.As for how good Marcus Jordan will be, well, that's up to Marcus. With practice starting just last week, and Jordan recovering from a minor knee injury, Speraw hasn't had a lot of hands-on work with the 6-foot-3, 200-pound freshman guard. But the UCF coach believes he's getting... (Florida Today)
Michael Jordans son creates a buzz at UCF Oct 21, 2009
Those are two skills that people dont look at as skills very often, but those are two skills that are very critical to any successful basketball program, Speraw said at last weeks UCF media day ... Definitely, I want to get my name out there, but I also want to get UCF basketball out there, too, Jordan said ... His skill set is what we needed for this basketball team. (Florida Today)
Trick or Treat Costumes during Preg... Oct 20, 2009
Easy to make costumes that feature the round shape include a watermelon, a basketball and a fishbowl. The only things needed are a little paint and a lot of creative imagination. (Suite101.com)
OWU runner bursts to 1st in scenic 8K Oct 20, 2009
Among the participants was former Bartlesville High and University of Tulsa basketball standout Sam Mitchell, who ran with younger brother Riley, a member of the BHS cross country team. On the women s side, Terri Cassel won decisvely with a time of 32:19, outdistancing her nearest challenger by more than three minutes. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Tigresses living out a dream Oct 20, 2009
She admits to her novelty as a tennis player, having previously tried her hand at volleyball, basketball, track, softball, soccer, dance and gymnastics. I;ve tried pretty much every sport there is,; she said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Last Minute Costume Ideas for Men Oct 19, 2009
Complete this costume idea by wearing a hooded bathrobe, one pair of basketball shorts, sneakers and boxing gloves. Men on a low budget can skip boxing gloves and wrap a portion of their hands with surgical tape. (Suite101.com)
On the move in 2007 (2) Oct 18, 2009
His pastimes these days involve the Xbox 360 game "NBA Live" and watching the local basketball league play ... " (/News-Sentinel)Background: Perry received his bachelor's degree from California State University, Hayward, now CSU East Bay, in kinesiology. He taught physical education and coached basketball in Livermore for about five years before moving into the wine industry. He began his wine career in 1981 managing retail sales for Wente Vineyards. He has also served as executive director of... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
SEC Preview: Kentucky Oct 18, 2009
Kentucky basketball is expected to return to national prominence under first-year head coach John Calipari and here is a look at the Wildcats heading into the 2009-10 campaign ... Veterans aside, the real story for Kentucky basketball this season will surround arguably the best incoming freshman class in Kentucky basketball history, highlighted by 6-10 DeMarcus Cousins and the No. 1 recruit in the nation, 6-3 guard John Wall. (TigerRag.com)
New Season Brings Fresh Enthusiasm Oct 17, 2009
The Florida Gators will kick off the new basketball season soon and will do so with a lot of the old faces in new places ... Donovan actually has a pretty veteran group of players by college basketball standards ... I told Erving that this season will be the most difficult of his career in basketball. (FightinGators.com)
Weekend Watch: Ohio teams tussle Oct 17, 2009
Voss is a 2 sport superstar and just committed to Central Michigan University this past week to play basketball. Voss is a beast off the edge and is a huge threat in the Pioneer passing game. (UNLV Sports -- Rivals.com)
Adrenaline Rush: Madness ignites season Oct 17, 2009
The John Calipari era tipped off in grand style with a Big Blue Madness production that harkened back to the glory days of UK's basketball dominance ... "We are proud to be a part of the next chapter of the storied history of Kentucky basketball," Calipari said ... "We've all seen the history, traditional and mystical quality of Kentucky basketball, where everything turns blue around you."It's about Issel, Walker, Nash, Groza, Roby, Wah Wah Jones, Macy and it's all about Mashburn, Riley, Delk... (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
• Sports in Juneau Oct 16, 2009
Juneau Parks & Rec is looking for basketball scorekeepers for the 2009-10 Ordway Basketball Season, which is scheduled to begin Nov. 8 and runs through the first week of February ... Adult Men's Basketball Division I team - Looking for players to help complete a team, the Positive Vibration, for winter season, which runs Oct. 31-Feb ... Women's Classic Basketball League - Women who enjoy basketball and want to play for fun, on an organized team, but with women who are a "little older," or new to... (Juneau Empire)
USU duo begins season injured Oct 16, 2009
Published: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:51 AM CDT When the Aggie men s basketball team begins practice tonight at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in preparation for the 2009-10 season, two athletes will not be participating. Junior Pooh Williams and sophomore Jaxon Myaer will be there along with the rest of the 13 athletes, only that due will just be watching from the sidelines. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Let The Madness Begin John Biever/SIKalin Lucas returns to lead a Michigan State squad that lost to North Carolina in the finals last season.Tom Izzo may doubt the Spartans' hype, but it's hard to put Kalin Lucas and Co. below number two in the season's first Power Rankings. So who's number one? Luke Winn has the story. Oct 16, 2009
COLLEGE BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS ... The entire Kentucky fan base is frothing over the thought of Friday night's sold-out practice, so starved are they for quality basketball ... And Kalin Lucas, one of my favorite point guards, just unveiled a right-arm tattoo that reads, "; once you put something like that on your arm, it has to be difficult to wait three weeks to do any "live" attacking. I hope, in the meantime, Lucas can appreciate the all-out informational assault that is my first 2009-10... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Bengal seniors: Now or never Oct 16, 2009
Practice begins today for the Idaho State men's basketball team, and the Bengals boast a lineup that features eight seniors, four of whom are entering their fourth year in the program. With that much experience, the Bengals won't be easily satisfied this season. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ChrisBallardOn Sports Misfortune ended her basketball career, but it also saved her life. Oct 16, 2009
Heart condition ends Cal's Tierra Rogers' basketball career - Chris Ballard - SI.com ... Tierra Rogers was one of the top high school basketball players in the nation, but a heart condition ended her collegiate career at Cal before it started ... Symbolically, the meeting with reporters was the first act in her new life, the one that must now continue without basketball. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bucknell Women's Basketball Season Preview Oct 16, 2009
Bucknell Women's Basketball Pushing for Another Patriot League Title - BUCKNELL OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE ... Bucknell Women's Basketball Pushing for Another Patriot League Title ... 2009-10 Bison Women's Basketball Season Preview. (Bucknellbison.com)
Democrats work to finalize health legislation Oct 15, 2009
ab wrote on Oct 14, 2009 9:28 AM:" I hear Obama has won the heisman trophy, next I bet he gets elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame for his interest in basketball... ". cynic954 wrote on Oct 14, 2009 11:37 AM:" This is nothing more than a GIANT PONZI scheme on the whole country. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
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Media Day 09: Transcript: Lisa Bluder Oct 15, 2009
Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder met with the press on Wednesday for the team's annual media day ... Kachine was the second highest rebounder in the Big Ten Conference at 5'9". I think Kachine is probably one of the most exciting players to watch in the Big Ten Conference. She's very much looking forward to her junior year and having that experience of a full season of Big Ten play underneath her belt. We return , our only senior. JoAnn is in her fifth year of basketball now, so she has... (HawkeyeNation.com)
Hand of nerd gets revenge on Maradona Oct 14, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Another View: Parents bear scars of grief in unwanted limelight Oct 13, 2009
When Len Bias, a University of Maryland basketball star, died of a cocaine overdose in 1986, two days after being drafted by the Boston Celtics, his mother, Lonise Bias, threw herself into a nationwide campaign against drug use. "God has given me strength," she had said, and the conviction that "Len died to save other young people from drugs.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Shooting for style: Pickup basketball fashion Oct 12, 2009
A pickup basketball court is a long way from the catwalk. I've been playing basketball an average of twice per week for 15 years ... With basketball, it's the opposite. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Immaculate Interception' Wins Game Oct 12, 2009
Basketball Season Tickets ... Get your men's and women's basketball season tickets now. (Gohuskies.com)
Best from Sunday Oct 12, 2009
Basketball was her passion; golf was a sport her dad got her to play. U.S. Rep. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jury deliberations near in murder trial Oct 11, 2009
Other witnesses included Antonious Caldwell, who was a writing coach and assistant boys basketball coach at Chastain when Banks was killed. The defense called Caldwell to try to bolster its theory that Pittman, who also was the boys basketball coach at Chastain, wasn't at Chastain or practice when Banks was killed. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Suspect in his 70s robs bank in San Diego Oct 11, 2009
Man shot after scuffle on Fresno basketball court. A 19-year-old man was shot in Fresno following a scuffle on a basketball court Friday afternoon, police said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
