UGA hoops: New coach debuts in win Nov 7, 2009
But during the game it s basketball. Once the ball goes up, it s just competition. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hall of Fame a little slow with this choice Nov 6, 2009
Other games basketball, billiards, tennis, football, soccer and golf to name a few would be similarly boring without a ball. Basketball, for example, instead of being a fun sport requiring intricate ball-handling skills, would more closely resemble calisthenics, with lots of tall people running pointlessly, back and forth. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Vintage toys Nov 6, 2009
dl wrote on Nov 5, 2009 12:05 PM:" pril...I remember having a Monopoly game with wooden houses too. I am sure it just got tossed to be replaced by a more "modern" version. No one back then ever considered the possible future value of such things.I have a 20 gallon plastic container of baseball and basketball cards from the late 80's/early 90's but I have no idea what exactly is in it ". pril wrote on Nov 4, 2009 3:39 PM:" I had a first edition Monopoly game when I was a kid. It was my dad's,... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Ball, Big Wheel, Game Boy Make Toy Hall Of Fame Nov 6, 2009
A selection of 25 balls of all sizes and materials were put on display, from table tennis, golf, basketball, billiard, football and bowling balls to hyper-bouncing rubber balls, wind-steered beach balls, foam-like Nerfs and an old-style leather soccer ball. Game Boy transformed the electronic games market by popularizing handheld gaming. (Click2Houston, TX)
Layaway resurgence continues for the holiday shopping season Nov 5, 2009
Layaway is available only for big-ticket items, including bicycles, battery-powered vehicles, dollhouses, outdoor play equipment, outdoor basketball goals, televisions and indoor table games. Many infant and baby items can be purchased on layaway, including furniture, car seats, strollers and bassinets. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Local Sports Announcements Nov 3, 2009
YMCA Lil' Hoopsters -- For boys and girls ages 3-5, emphasizing basic basketball skills to youngsters in a play-like environment ... Lemoore Youth Basketball - Signups Nov. 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Event Center ... The league runs on Saturdays in January and February and is open to boys and girls grades K-8 with instruction by Lemoore High basketball coaches and players. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Boot Power Ratings: Oct. 28 Oct 30, 2009
Just a heads up for Neuweasal, the college basketball season is fast approaching, so get your Calcutta strategy guide out and get to work. 61. (TheBootleg.com)
Conservative Books: New Energy in Age of Obama Oct 29, 2009
Rule #3 Gumming the Works: A regulatory scheme so invasive that it cripples the economy is the equivalent of raising the basketball hoop to 20 feet at half-time: It protects the lead of whichever team is ahead. Rule #4 The Confidence Game: Government regulation acts as a stamp of approval that encourages consumers and investors to forgo their own due diligence. (Human Events Online)
A peek into the NBA season Oct 27, 2009
North Carolina women's basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell can usually predict the preseason order of ACC conference teams with great accuracy -- give or take a few positions. This week's showdown between Harnett Central and Southeast Raleigh lost a little of its luster last week, but Middle Creek's game against Fuquay-Varina may decide the Tri-Nine 4-A title, and Wake Forest-Rolesville's game against Millbrook has picked up a bit of sparkle. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ToysforTots campaign kicks off with help from Shaq and ToysR'Us Oct 27, 2009
One is still ascending in his professional basketball career and the other is in the twilight of his ... Although you're probably not quite ready for the holiday season to begin, but there's only nine weeks left until Christmas, and ToysforTots has teamed up with Toys'R'Us and basketball Shaquille O'Neal - or "Shaq-A-Claus" - to make it a great Christmas for all kids ... "Toys are magical for kids! My life was transformed one Christmas morning when, as a boy, I received an autographed Dr. J... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
WHAT'S IN STORE: Kapsoul Oct 24, 2009
Forget about NBA 2K; Kapsoul has Mattels Electronic Basketball for $15. These are popular. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Making time together Oct 24, 2009
Until basketball season, however, I m a man without a team. . (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A-’maze’-ing good time Oct 24, 2009
Proceeds from the event will go to the high school varsity basketball program, the art department and to Toys for Tots. Working with the students on the Haunted Maze are teachers Brent Kalsto and Matt Gimbal. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Church groups plan Halloween activities (28) Oct 18, 2009
This is a parent-driven organization to support both the Lady Trojans and the Trojan basketball programs ... All parents/guardians of high school basketball players are encouraged to attend. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Wind Power The Pickens Way Oct 16, 2009
Mark Cuban On Charges Basketball billionaire, Mark Cuban, denies allegations of insider trading ... Billionaires Of Basketball Owners like Mark Cuban do everything it takes to help their team win big. (Forbes -- Business)
News from the Jewish Community Center: Oct. 15 online edition Oct 16, 2009
The rules of the games will be slightly modified to help the younger age group learn basics of basketball, soccer, T-ball, volleyball and tennis. The program is for girls and boys, age 4-6, an meets from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 21 to Dec. 16, with instructor Frank James. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
TWEENS: They're cooler than ever, but is childhood lost? Oct 13, 2009
is active in soccer, basketball, gymnastics and two cheerleading teams. "The main reason I do most of my sports is to hang out with my friends and to get exercise," she says. (USA Today -- News)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 13, 2009
Basketball hustlers team up. Wesley Snipes. (Boston Globe)
Horse toy's success amazes its distributor Oct 4, 2009
The 25- and 40-inch balls come in different colors and patterns, including soccer and basketball patterns and a smiley face, and range in price from $66 to $121. Cones, mini-balls and a ball with spikes are part of the Equi-Spirit toy lineup. (AZCentral -- Business)
It is amazing that Georgia is 3-1 Oct 1, 2009
We need a 128 team playoff just like basketball ... - m, basketball has a 65 team playoff, not a 128 team playoff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Alvord: Why cover sports? Let me count the ways Sep 30, 2009
If you choose this profession, you can expect to be assigned to at least one state basketball tournament game that tips off at 9 p.m. Of course, 9 p.m. in reality is 9:35 p.m., and when it goes overtime, you can expect it to conclude at around 11. Don t forget, your deadline is 11:10. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Training Camp Sep 24, 2009
Neither has helped very much in the dating game unless the female can handle herself on the sticks (video game) or if she s into basketball. But I was also given great male role models to learn from. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Dog park sports new area for its littlest visitors Sep 19, 2009
I also have a full length basketball court and gym, but I still like to go to public gyms to recreate. These type of ammenities are very good for the community. (Longview Daily News, WA)
PSL teen queen Sep 18, 2009
Shes come a long way from being a basketball cheerleader at Morningside Academy, attending St. Lucie West Centennial High, working at a snack bar and listening to N Sync and Britney Spears. Fox was named the hottest of the hotties in 2009 by FHM magazine. (The Palm Beach Post)
TRANSCRIPT: President Obama's address to students (130) Sep 15, 2009
I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work -- that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star ... Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Five Keys: Arkansas State Sep 14, 2009
Is it college basketball season yet. Did Doc Sadler start coaching the NU offense. (Nebraska Statepaper)
THIRD ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Celebrating What's Right with the American Teenager September 12, 2009 Sep 13, 2009
Austin Gutwein (15) - Gilbert, AZ who, at age 10, was struck by the stories of children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic in other countries and began basketball shoot-a-thons, which became known as Hoops of Hope. Since being founded, Hoops of Hope has raised more than $1 million. (PR Newswire)
Disney's Marvel Deal and the Pursuit of Boys Sep 13, 2009
a series following the children of professional basketball players. In turn, Cartoon will launch a basketball section on its Web site, already loaded with video and online games. (BusinessWeek)
Why JT's no different to that guy in accounts Sep 12, 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)
Appropriate at a kids party to have winners and losers? Sep 12, 2009
My thought on birthday party games it isn t like soccer or basketball ... Even if your kid is the the star of the football, baseball, and basketball team, you will still be the same geek you were before you had kids. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Clijsters enjoys strong run in return to Grand Slam tennis Sep 8, 2009
She promptly did both, wedding American basketball player Brian Lynch and giving birth to a daughter, Jada, 18 months ago. Balancing family and tennis has introduced logistical challenges for instance, her carry-on bags are stuffed with toys to keep Jada entertained but Clijsters says it has helped her be a "more complete person.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Game 1: Spartaaaaaa! Sep 4, 2009
com - Game 1: Spartaaaaaa. Trojan Coach Pete Carroll enters his ninth season at USC (88-15) having led the Trojans to seven consecutive Pac-10 crowns, 11-win seasons, BCS bowl appearances and top-4 national finishes, including two national championships. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Have Fun at Work Sep 1, 2009
Set up a toy basketball hoop or a dartboard in a central location so employees can take a shot as they walk by. Keep a scoreboard by the game to make things interesting. (Suite101.com)
DIA Says Thanks to Philo's Montgomery Family Aug 27, 2009
Family of Illini Fans Receives Plethora of Tickets, Gifts from UI Football and Basketball Programs ... - Women's basketball head coach and senior players and ventured to Philo, Ill ... Here is list of the items donated by the DIA to the Montgomerys, who are big Fighting Illini fans: Six tickets to the Illinois-Michigan Football game on Oct. 31, plus an invitation to be on the field with the captains for the coin toss Six tickets to the Illinois-Northwestern men's basketball game on Dec. 30 One... (Fightingillini.com)
Alec: Zander's top LB Aug 24, 2009
I d say Zander is a better basketball player, but I think I might have a slight edge in football. Then again, he s a great football player, too, and that s why I hope he gets his share of attention from colleges, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thousands enjoy the fun at Cultural Festival in Miller Park Aug 16, 2009
Dodds took his turn in the tank, along with Illinois State University basketball coach Tim Jankovich and several other community leaders. More to come. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Poll: 53% Support Women in Combat Roles Aug 16, 2009
That is why they have women golf ,basketball and other sports. They can't compete with men. (CBS News)
This day in history Aug 14, 2009
Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin Magic Johnson is 50. Singer Sarah Brightman is 49. (Boston Globe)
SEE THEM SWEAT IN NEW JERSEY... Aug 12, 2009
" we catch-up with the Godfather of boxing, Lou Duva, who candidly recalls his humble beginnings in the fight halls of Paterson, rising through the boxing ranks, and some of his fondest memories in a storied career in the "sweet-science (The Drudge Report)
Police seek vehicle linked to two killings Aug 10, 2009
His son's short plastic basketball hoop with a makeshift plywood backboard stood on his concrete porch ... Mr. Kyle, who on occasion played pick-up basketball with Antwon at Chartiers Elementary School, said he was respectful and "a pleasant young man.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sports Buzz opens for business Jul 30, 2009
The arcade and prize rooms offer kids their own private carnival of games testing their skills not only in the virtual world of video games, but in basketball shoot outs and air hockey. Accumulated tickets can be turned in for prizes such as Beanie Babies, basketballs and an array of toys ... Black and white photos of athletic icons decorate the walls, such as Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, as well as heroes from basketball, football and other sports. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Know The Coach - Sharon Perkins Jul 28, 2009
Know The Coach Swimming g head coach Golf head coach Volleyball head coach Men's Basketball head coach Women's Basketball head coach MaChelle Joseph Cross Country head coach Alan Drosky Baseball head coach Softball head coach. Upcoming Know The Coach Schedule Week 9 (August 3): Football head coach Week 10 (August 10): Men's Track head coach Week 11 (August 17): Women's Tennis head coach Week 12 (August 24): Men's Tennis head coach. (Ramblinwreck.com)
A little bit of everything at Gold Discovery Days Jul 26, 2009
1:30 p.m. -- Custer Alumni Basketball Games, Custer Middle School Armory. 2:00 p.m. -- Guns & Gold Giveaway, gun raffle drawing, sponsored by H&B Firearms of Custer, Way Park, Fourth & Mount Rushmore Road. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Q&A with Head Coach Paul Hewitt - Part III Jul 26, 2009
The Yellow Jackets' head basketball coach looks ahead to next season ... "Moving forward, we need to have another strong recruiting class in 2010, particularly in the frontcourt. We need a frontcourt player or two to come in and rebound the basketball. That and a combo guard will be very important for our upcoming class." ... 2008-09 Men's BasketballMedia Guide. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Walkers taking scenic C.F. tour Jul 23, 2009
When Mills injured his back in March and needed a break from basketball and running, he joined Buchholz for a few morning jaunts through College Square Mall. Then, spring fever set in. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
General Releases Jul 16, 2009
- MSU Student-Athletes Get Into Holiday Spirit With Teams For Toys - MSU Student-Athletes Named Academic All-Big Ten - From The Desk of Ron Mason: Big Ten Network Update - Big Ten Network: Myth vs. Fact - Spartan Sports Zone To Originate From Mackinac Bridge This Weekend - Athletes Participate in Trick or Treat - Mark Hollis Named MSU Athletics Director-Designate - Hall of Fame Weekend - A Look at the 2007 MSU Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees - A Look at the 2007 MSU Athletics Hall of Fame... (Msuspartans.com)
'Transformers' does the trick for Ramon Rodriguez Jul 13, 2009
His start in the business came from playing basketball ... "This was not something I was planning. I didn't say, 'Oh, I've wanted to become an actor since I was a kid.' No, I played sports. Basketball. That was my dream. That was my goal. "I grew up very poor with my mom and my three sisters ... " Rodriguez's estranged father was a musician who stayed in Puerto Rico. Though basketball was his passion, Rodriguez is of average build and height not destined to be the next Shaq. But he specialized... (USA Today)
Family fun for all: 10 cruise shipskids love Jul 10, 2009
All offer rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, in-line skating tracks, basketball and tennis courts, miniature golf, water parks and a totally cool surfing park ... Outdoor fun includes great pools and a sports court, where kids can play basketball or tennis, and a nine-hole miniature golf course ... Outdoor play areas offer mini-basketball hoops, jungle gyms and other playground equipment, as well as game rooms offering the latest video and arcade games. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Track & Field Jul 9, 2009
Rec League Basketball Night - wear your rec league uniform shirt and get free admission Purple Thunder performing at halftime "Suits and Sneakers" - Basketball Coaches will be wearing sneakers to support cancer research ... Basketball Alumni Day ... Recreation League Basketball Night - Wear your Rec League uniform shirt and get free admission. (Catamountsports.com)
Police: McNair's Girlfriend Bought Gun Thursday Jul 7, 2009
UW Huskies Basketball ... NCAA Basketball - March Madness. (KIRO TV, WA)
> Brainwashed into slavery Jul 7, 2009
Teenagers who don't play basketball must have R1000 basketball shoes. Preschoolers must have the toys from the latest movies. (iAfrica.com)
More Business & Money... Jul 5, 2009
An East Coast company filed suit against Nike and the Basketball Hall of Fame, claiming it has been cut out of business related to Michael Jordan's upcoming induction. Robert B. Pamplin Sr., 97, the former chairman of timber giant Georgia-Pacific Corp., has died after a long illness. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Blue Jays Take on Responsibility of Spreading Holiday Magic Jul 5, 2009
"What we make our players realize very quickly is that there are kids who look up to them as role models on and off the field. Our players aren't football players at Michigan, or basketball players at Kentucky, but in our small world, they have a responsibility to these kids who look up to them. The impact that we can have on the life of an underprivileged youngster or a child who is battling a terminal illness is something far more satisfying than anything we can accomplish on the field.... (Hopkinssports.com)
Palin A "Shooting Star Crashing To Earth"? Jul 5, 2009
Palin, Used Basketball & the Point Guard Position as a Metaphor regarding the Game of Politics was a ... Basketball Exposes Cheats, Quitters & Pretenders ... Basketball also Molds, Winners under Extreme Duress, who Rise to the Occasion, not Succumb to the Pressures of the Game, but Face their Worst Fears & Conquer their Demons. (CBS News)
2009 Tribune Softball Player of the Year: Logans Michelle Mueller lives up to family name Jun 28, 2009
Dale Sr. was happy to see Michelle take a shine to both volleyball and basketball, sports she still plays today for Logan. She was good at both, but Dale Sr. thought she could be a successful softball player. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Activity all around Celtics in East Jun 26, 2009
He still has a lot of basketball left in him. Said Rivers, It s a great trade for Cleveland. (Boston Globe)
Archive: Michael in the mirror Jun 26, 2009
"Frank Sinatra lived right above us. He'd see us playing basketball every day. And Fred Astaire lived around the bend. I would have a chance to talk to them and learn and listen. Those were golden moments. When I was 16, we were doing Las Vegas every night, and Elvis (Presley) and Sammy Davis Jr. would sit me and my brothers in a row and lecture us. 'Don't ever do drugs,' they told us. I never forgot it.". Reminded of his own painkiller habit, Jackson goes quiet. (USA Today -- Life)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Jun 25, 2009
Kyle will begin work at George County High School this fall, teaching and coaching basketball. Kera will be attending the University of South Alabama, majoring in business and entrepreneurship. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
In summer, kids need real play time Jun 25, 2009
Basketball shooting hoops: 68 calories. Badminton: 68 calories. (USA Today)
S.F. needs a stay-at-home mayor Jun 24, 2009
The smart solution is to unlock the thousands of basketball courts, soccer fields and running tracks in neighborhoods all over the country. ALICE RICKS. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year: Anna Jelmini Jun 19, 2009
The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track & field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by ESPN RISE, which works with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
With health and spirit, ‘we’ll be much improved on defense’ Jun 16, 2009
UGA Sports Blog from the AJC - Come talk UGA sports including football, baseball, basketball, gymnastics & more. Search this blog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Padres' Bell chats with fans Jun 4, 2009
Do you play Fantasy Football, Basketball. Heath_Bell: I like playing Fantasy Football. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
The Starting Point: Detainee abuse in Iraq & an abduction hoax May 29, 2009
Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West, 71. Director Irwin Winkler, 78. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
'Pixar' team gets a lift out of collaborating on 'Up' May 24, 2009
All angles and joints, Docter has the look of a basketball player: lanky, loose-limbed. In fact, he looks a little like a particular basketball player, his fellow Minnesotan Kevin McHale (it's the deep-set eyes and high forehead). (Boston Globe)
