Jazz 4th quarter beats Suns Nov 18, 2008
"It's the only way they could beat us - with help. The only way," said center Shaquille O'Neal, who made 3 of 11 shots and grabbed one rebound in 32 minutes. But that second quarter only made the game tight. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Jazz halt skid Nov 18, 2008
Utah ended a three-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 109-97 on Monday night, outrebounding the Suns 47-26 and holding Shaquille O'Neal to one rebound. "Where's it been? That's the question I ask," Sloan said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Shaquille O'Neal Ejected For Flagrant Foul Nov 18, 2008
PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal was ejected from Sunday's 104-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter following a flagrant foul. O'Neal was whistled for a flagrant foul with 5:19 left in the quarter as Detroit's Rodney Stuckey went up for a layup and was thrown to the court chest-first by the 7-foot-1 big man. (Click2Houston, TX)
BU drops to No. 2; BC, NU gain ground Nov 18, 2008
Phoenix center Shaquille O'Neal has been fined $25,000 for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court quickly after being ejected Sunday against Detroit. Oklahoma City forward Desmond Mason will miss about 10 days with a sprained right elbow. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Shaq gets ejected, but Suns still cruise Nov 17, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds on his 26th birthday, and the Phoenix Suns overcame the second-quarter ejection of Shaquille O'Neal Sunday night to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 104-86. Steve Nash, back from a one-game suspension for his part in a skirmish with several Houston Rockets on Wednesday, added 17 points and seven assists for the Suns. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Shaq-less Suns throttle Pistons Nov 17, 2008
Sir Isaac Newton's first law of motion came about two centuries ahead of basketball, so he had no inkling of men who would look like Shaquille O'Neal or teams that would move a sphere like the Suns ... It wasn't Shaquille O'Neal's ejection ... It would be great to say how bad of a call it was to eject Shaquille O'Neal in the second quarter for his flagrant foul, Penalty 2, on Rodney Stuckey. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Jackson should say N.O. no more Nov 16, 2008
If you want to offer the opinion that Jackson has been the fortunate beneficiary of having some of the greatest players in NBA history on rosters that he has coached -- Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant come to mind -- you'll get no argument here. But when it comes to New Orleans, Jackson should keep his mouth shut. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NBA power rankings/3-pointers Nov 16, 2008
Suns center Shaquille O'Neal says it was Lakers Coach Phil Jackson who orchestrated the "feud" between him and Kobe Bryant. In a wide-ranging interview with the Sacramento Bee, O'Neal claimed he and Bryant meshed perfectly well when they were on the court together. (Nola.com -- Sports)
In Dallas, Green grows into the job Nov 16, 2008
"Etc.Foreign policy issue Kevin Garnett and LeBron James were the top two vote-getters for last year's All-Star Game. This season, however, an unproven player from China is expected not only to cut into their vote total but also challenge them for a starting forward spot. The All-Star ballot was released last week and included New Jersey second-year forward Yi Jianlian. The 7-foot, 238-pounder was traded to the Nets in the offseason after struggling during his rookie season with Milwaukee. Yi... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Murray ousts ailing Federer in Masters Nov 15, 2008
The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrady $25,000 for their actions during the Rockets' 94-82 win in Phoenix Wednesday. Knicks officials and disgruntled star guard Stephon Marbury met Thursday to discuss a buyout, but a settlement isn't considered to be close. (Boston Globe)
Bogut and the Bucks win second straight Nov 15, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. November 15, 2008 - 6:45PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nash, Alston, Barnes suspended for fight Nov 15, 2008
The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrady $25,000 on Friday for their actions during the Rockets' 94-82 win in Phoenix on Wednesday. Barnes knocked back Alston with his shoulder late in the third quarter, and Alston charged him. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Suns, Kings square off in Sacramento Nov 15, 2008
Suns center Shaquille O'Neal immediately came in and pushed McGrady to the floor. Suns head coach Terry Porter was able to break up the fight afterwards, and no punches were thrown. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Evaluating Howard's big night Nov 15, 2008
He's the youngest player in NBA history to 3,000 rebounds (beating Shaquille O'Neal) and 4,000 rebounds (beating Wilt Chamberlain). Once a raw project offensively who knew how to do little more than dunk the basketball, Howard has emerged as Orlando's top offensive weapon. (Florida Today)
Bobcats top hobbled Jazz Nov 15, 2008
The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrady $25,000 on Friday for their actions during the Rockets' 94-82 win in Phoenix on Wednesday. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Smith: Former Bulldog Davis achieves lifelong goal Nov 15, 2008
And it's not that he is a headliner receiving widespread attention like Shaquille O'Neal or Joe Namath, who recently returned to LSU and Alabama, respectively, to earn degrees. While he is happy that others, even headliners, have made the effort to pursue a degree, the gratitude that holds sway over him is that his mission can be labeled "accomplished.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Short-handed Sunssurvive in overtime Nov 15, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal and Grant Hill have retirement plans to purchase and run their hometown's NBA team, but they did not look near that stage Friday night, when they led a shorthanded Suns team to a 97-95 victory that was bailed out in overtime by Amar Stoudemire ... Shaquille O'Neal is getting it done on the road, posting his 29-point, 11-rebound game in Milwaukee and a 29-point, 13-rebound game Friday night at Sacramento ... They could not believe that Tracy McGrady and Shaquille O'Neal did not... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns' Nash suspended and O'Neal fined Nov 15, 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- The NBA suspended Phoenix Suns Steve Nash one match and fined teammate Shaquille O'Neal and Houston's Tracy McGrady for their involvement in the shoving match on Wednesday. Phoenix player Matt Barnes was also suspended two games for his actions in a 94-82 loss to the Rockets. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shaq-Fu Da Return? O'Neal turns back the clock Nov 15, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal had 29 points and 13 rebounds against the Kings. I'm not sure how long this rebirth of Shaquille O'Neal will last, but I'm sure enjoying the ride. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NBA Southwest: Spurs need to tread water Nov 14, 2008
Suns policeman Shaquille O'Neal immediately came in and pushed McGrady to the floor. "It was just a shoving match," O'Neal said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Gordon sparks Bulls Nov 14, 2008
Tracy McGrady shot his way out of a slump, and Shaquille O'Neal shoved his way up the NBA career scoring list. And a fracas in the waning seconds of the third quarter resulted in two ejections and seven technical fouls. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2 ejections, 3 others get techs in Suns-Rockets Nov 13, 2008
Nash rushed into the mix and was pushed to the court by McGrady, who in turn was shoved down by Shaquille O'Neal. Officials huddled and decided to eject Alston and Barnes with double technicals. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tracy McGrady leads Rockets to 94-82 win over Suns Nov 13, 2008
PHOENIX - Tracy McGrady snapped out of a slump to score 22 of his 27 points in the second half Wednesday night, and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 94-82 in a game that featured a scoring landmark for Shaquille O'Neal and a skirmish that drew two ejections and seven technical fouls. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Grant WahlINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Nov 13, 2008
2% from the 19' 9" line in Division I last season. The notion of changing arcs applies to more than just the three-point line this season. The career arcs of college players are going through their own transition games. North Carolina senior forward Tyler Hansbrough is the first men's national player of the year to come back to school since Shaquille O'Neal in 1990-91, and Psycho T is only the most visible example of the latest trend. The nation's top teams are filled with well-established... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
How our teams can lend a hand Nov 13, 2008
A free bag of groceries from team sponsor Fry's Food Stores for each fan in attendance if Shaquille O'Neal makes half his free throws that night. Groceries for life for Shaq if he ever makes them all. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Skirmish erupts in Suns' loss Nov 13, 2008
McGrady shoved Nash out of the area, prompting Shaquille O'Neal to push down McGrady and give more-gentle pushes to Yao Ming and Alston as well. The dust-up carried crosscourt, with Suns coach Terry Porter trying to get between the combatants. (AZCentral -- Sports)
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(5-2)One day after sitting out a game to rest his 36-year-old body, Shaquille O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds as they won at Milwaukee on Saturday to finish 3-1 on their road trip. "He can have as many days off on back-to-backs as he wants if he plays like this," Suns coach Terry Porter said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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The Suns are giving Shaquille O'Neal plenty of rest -- even when he's healthy ... While Tim Duncan (right) will have to carry the depleted Spurs; Shaquille O'Neal is getting more and more rest with the Suns ... What do you think about Suns coach 's decision to rest Shaquille O'Neal or severely limit his minutes in certain back-to-back situations. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Nov 12, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal has become the Phoenix Suns' Big Compromise - Steve Aschburner - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wade rallies Heat past Nets Nov 11, 2008
After being on the other end of the Hack-a-Shaq for so long when Shaquille O'Neal was with Miami, the Heat went to the Hack-a-Boone and sent the Nets' notoriously bad foul-shooting Josh Boone to the line with 3:03 left, shortly after Boone airballed one from the stripe. He made one of two, and when Cook drove the lane for a layup with 2:05 left, the game was tied at 86. (Anchorage Daily News)
O'Neil: Hansbrough in no rush to grow up Nov 11, 2008
As the first Associated Press player of the year to return to college since Shaquille O'Neal did in 1991, the ACC Player of the Year, three-time All-American and first consensus preseason All-American since Duke's Jason Williams in 2001, Hansbrough really has nowhere to go but down. His statistics will be dissected every bit as much as Carolina's record, with critics desperate to make a case that he isn't as good as he was last year. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Big East dominates early power rankings Nov 11, 2008
That includes No. 1 overall player, 's , the first Associated Press national player of the year to return since Shaquille O'Neal at in 1991-92. Other ACC players at the position include 's (No. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Magic close in on historic mark Nov 10, 2008
In 2000, a 5-0 homestand was ruined when Shaquille O'Neal returned and pounded the Magic for 39 points. The 1998 loss came in triple overtime to Toronto. (Florida Today)
Raptors rally past Bobcats Nov 10, 2008
SUNS 104, BUCKS 96: Shaquille O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds for visiting Phoenix in his return from a one-game break. TRAIL BLAZERS 97, TIMBERWOLVES 93: LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 24 points and nine assists to help Portland improve to 3-0 at home. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Monday night curse Nov 10, 2008
by Bob Young - Nov. 9, 2008 05:23 PM The Arizona Republic. There's nothing cooler than having Monday Night Football in town for a game, unless of course you're the Cardinals. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hansbrough looking for rare repeat performance Nov 10, 2008
" Hansbrough begins his assault on the NCAA, ACC and UNC record books in his final season in Chapel Hill. Several marks are within his grasp. He'll pass Phil Ford as the Tar Heels' leading career scorer with his 123rd point this season, and he'll pass Duke's J.J. Redick as the ACC's leading career scorer with his 602nd point. He scored 882 points last season en route to averaging 22.6 points and 10.2 rebounds. But is there a chink in the armor? Hansbrough has been sidelined indefinitely with a... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
NBA Paul tops the Heat and Big O Nov 9, 2008
Suns 104, Bucks 96: In Milwaukee, Shaquille O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game break. O'Neal was 12-of-16 from the field a night after skipping a game in Chicago as part of a strategy to occasionally rest him during the season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Shaq returns to lead Suns past Bucks Nov 9, 2008
MILWAUKEE (AP) -If Shaquille O'Neal wants time off, it's just fine with Phoenix Suns coach Terry Porter. O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game break, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
From Beyond the Arc Nov 9, 2008
Point 3: Going into last Friday's schedule, Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal had scored fewer than 10 points in two of the first four games. Wednesday, O'Neal scored three points, against the Indiana Pacers, taking only two shots. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Suns, Shaq recover to beat Bucks Nov 9, 2008
With Shaquille O'Neal resting his 36-year-old body Friday, the Suns kept trying to put a square peg into a hoop-shaped circle and wound up scoring 83 points in a blowout loss ... Shaquille O'Neal showed what the rest can do, scoring 29 points and grabbing 11 rebounds ... Suns center Shaquille O'Neal dunks in front of the Bucks' Andrew Bogut during the first half Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Milwaukee. (AZCentral -- Sports)
High school wrestlers injured in Iowa car crash Nov 9, 2008
"I'm single at the moment, and I'm completely happy ; LONDON, U.K. -- Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears have ; Yahoo! Headlines LeBron James saw defenders come at him from all ; Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich needs surgery to repair a ; If Shaquille O'Neal wants time off, it's just fine ; More NBA: Headlines The NFL has rescinded a $7,500 fine against New ; DeAngelo Hall didn't stay unemployed for long. Less than ; Jared Allen got a double dose of bad news ; More NFL: Headlines Around the time... (Yahoo News)
What's new in basketball? Nov 8, 2008
UNC's Tyler Hansbrough is the first national player of the year to return to college since Shaquille O'Neal ... North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough is the first since LSU's Shaquille O'Neal did it in 1991-92. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Shaquille O'Neal resting Nov 8, 2008
CHICAGO - Suns center Shaquille O'Neal was held out of Friday's game at Chicago for some staff-prescribed rest ... Shaquille O'Neal looks on during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns fall flatin blowout loss to Bulls Nov 8, 2008
Missing center Shaquille O'Neal (out because the coaching staff wanted to rest him) and forward Matt Barnes (his fiancee gave birth to twins), there was no recovering for the Suns, and they fell behind by as much as 27 in a 100-83 loss ... Even without the intent to insult an opponent, the Suns might see a few teams raise their play when they feel disrespected by Phoenix's decision to hold out Shaquille O'Neal. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pistons fall to Nets in Iverson's debut Nov 8, 2008
The Suns played without Shaquille O'Neal, who got the night off as part of a plan to rest him periodically throughout the season. Amare Stoudemire paced Phoenix with 26 points. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Barack Obama vs. Mike Singletary Nov 7, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal vs. Kobe Bryant. New York Knicks vs. New York Mets. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Amar shows full arsenalin victory against Pacers Nov 7, 2008
With Shaquille O'Neal barely playing and Steve Nash quiet, Boris Diaw was a supporting star with 14 points, five rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Diaw hit 7 of 15 shots, the most he ever has taken as a reserve. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Parker scores 55 points in Spurs' first win Nov 6, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal had 53 points for Orlando in 1994. Parker was 22-of-36 from the field and added 10 assists and seven rebounds. (Anchorage Daily News)
Expert: Last chance to see Shaq's farewell tour Nov 6, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal isn't about to give up the rest of his contract by retiring, but the NBA just might give up on him ... No, the Shaquille O'Neal retirement tour is not scheduled for this season, at least not according to the contract, which provides a $21 million final year in 2009-10 ... Indeed, that well could make these coming sixth months the final meaningful minutes of Shaquille O'Neal's storied career. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stoudemire scores 49 as Suns beat Pacers 113-103 Nov 6, 2008
Notes:@ Phoenix C Shaquille O'Neal played only 12 minutes because of foul trouble and finished with three points and six rebounds. Indiana C Rasho Nesterovic (sprained right ankle) and G Mike Dunleavy (right knee) missed the game. (Albany Times Union)
Pistons meet Raptors in Toronto; Iverson unlikely to play Nov 6, 2008
Portland fell to 1-2 on Saturday when Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire and Shaquille O'Neal had their way on the blocks, finishing with a combined 39 points and 21 rebounds in the Suns' 107-96 victory over the Blazers. Brandon Roy and Rudy Fernandez led Portland with 20 points apiece, while LaMarcus Aldridge chipped in 16 points and six rebounds for the Trail Blazers, who fell to Phoenix for the 10th straight time. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Stoudemire powers Suns to win Nov 6, 2008
On a night Matt Barnes was lost to a family emergency and Shaquille O'Neal was rushed into duty, Stoudemire was nearly everything to a team playing its second road game in two nights against the rested Pacers. "I wanted to take it upon myself to give ourselves a spark with me being one of the younger players on the team," Stoudemire said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ray Allen scores 29 in Celtics' win over Rockets Nov 6, 2008
Steve Nash added 12 points and 11 assists, Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points and six rebounds and Amare Stoudemire added 14 points as the Suns won for the third time in four games. Vince Carter had 19 points and Yi Jianlian added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Nets, who lost their second straight. (FindLaw News)
Sports figures victorious on election night Nov 6, 2008
Johnson put some flash into his campaign with the backing of basketball royalty Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley. He wants to raise the profile of his hometown and bemoans his city's image beside the likes of Los Angeles and San Francisco. (FindLaw News)
Sports Stars Johnson, Shuler, Wyche Elected to Office Nov 6, 2008
Johnson put some flash into his campaign with the backing of basketball royalty Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley. He wants to raise the profile of his hometown and bemoans his city's image beside that of Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Newsmax)
Former NBA star wins Sacramento mayor race Nov 5, 2008
During the campaign, Johnson called in basketball stars such as Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson to stump for him. The Johnson campaign also out-fundraised Fargo and touts campaign contributions from billionaire investor Warren Buffett. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Rockets lose first game of season Nov 5, 2008
Shaquille O'Neal and Amare Stoudemire dominated inside. Steve Nash was Steve Nash, setting up others and scoring when needed. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Former Suns star leads in mayoral race Nov 5, 2008
Throughout the campaign, Johnson has flexed his celebrity muscle, bringing in basketball stars such as Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Magic Johnson. The Johnson campaign also out-fundraised Fargo and touts campaign contributions from billionaire investor Warren Buffett. (AZCentral -- News)
Marty BurnsNBA POWER RANKINGS Nov 4, 2008
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Miller records second straight shutout as Sabres slice Devils Nov 4, 2008
Giants Antonio Pierce and Plaxico Burress, and Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal were at the game. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hansbrough leads All-America list Nov 4, 2008
In this Feb. 6, 2008, file photo, Duke's Kyle Singler (12) watches as North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough (50) shoots over Lance Thomas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Hansbrough is the only first-team All-America to return to school, and he is the first reigning player of the year to come back since Shaquille O'Neal ... He is the first national player of the year to return to school since Shaquille O'Neal at LSU in 1991. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Paul ForresterINSIDE THE NBA Nov 4, 2008
While Kerr says both the front office and the coaching staff were unanimous in their desire to acquire more size, Shaquille O'Neal's addition before last season's trade deadline robbed Phoenix of the advantage former coach Mike D'Antoni pressed -- the ability to run past teams that weren't geared to play the Suns' style in a single-game setting ... " -- Shaquille O'Neal lets the Portland center know what he thinks of his defensive effort. Shaq scored 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting in the Suns'... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hansbrough again tops All-Americans Nov 4, 2008
North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough is the first national player of the year to return to school since Shaquille O'Neal at LSU in 1991. It's no surprise Tyler Hansbrough made The Associated Press' preseason All-America team - this is his record third straight year as its leading vote-getter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Amar continuing to adapt Nov 4, 2008
Suns center Shaquille O'Neal could join the NBA's top 10 all-time scorers this week. He is 70 points from tying John Havlicek's 26,395 for the spots but Porter has talked about the possibility of reducing his time or holding him out of a game on this four-game, five-day trip. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Basketball: Atlantic Coast Conference preview Nov 4, 2008
With the return of five starters including big man , the first AP national player of the year to stay in college since Shaquille O'Neal in 1991-92 from a team that won 36 games and reached the Final Four, UNC enters the 2008-09 season as one of the biggest national title favorites since the dominating UCLA teams of the 1960s and 1970s. The Tar Heels are the first unanimous No. 1 in the history of the coaches' preseason top 25. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
