Stevens, Messier head Hockey Hall of Fame class Nov 13, 2007
"Stevens, for all the hits he dished out, also received his share, and the one he remembers most came compliments of then-Bruin Bryan Smolinski. It was at Continental Airlines Arena, the Devils' former home at Exit 16W, and some of the details remain a little sketchy. The hit knocked Stevens cold."The next time I woke up," said Stevens, "I was in the trainer's room, on my back, and Bob Carpenter was in there in street clothes. I said, 'What are you doing wearing a suit. (Boston Globe)
THE BONUS:Gonzo about Seton Hall coach Nov 10, 2007
Yet here he was, three games later, playing in front of a scant crowd at the cavernous Continental Airlines Arena, entrenched in a battle with visiting St. Mary's. An early deficit had been erased by a Pirates run, but back came St. Mary's, charging ahead to open up a seven-point lead late in the second half. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Hawks have no time to lament distasteful loss Nov 6, 2007
But with an unforgiving schedule Tuesday night's test comes against the New Jersey Nets at Continental Airlines Arena the Hawks don't have the luxury of licking their wounds for long.. "That saying about it being just one game, well, you really have to apply that here with the teams we're facing," Hawks captain Joe Johnson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Senators sink Brodeur, Devils Oct 28, 2007
Talking to reporters later, Bettman called the Prudential Center "a truly spectacular arena" and then took a dig at the Devils' former home, Continental Airlines Arena, at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., calling it "a building with no soul that was in the middle of a parking lot.". With the new building not projected to be ready for the start of the NHL season, the Devils started the season on the road, losing six of the nine games and being shut out three times. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Officials hoping Devils' new digs spur growth Oct 22, 2007
City officials hope the arena's opening, the first in the region since Continental Airlines Arena was completed in 1981, casts Newark in a positive light in a year in which most of the news emanating from the city has been negative ... Security concerns are outweighed by convenience for Devils fans like Barbara Fisk of Middlesex Borough, who used to have to drive to Continental Airlines Arena for games due to the lack of public transportation options. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Third 'Kissology' Due In Time For Christmas Oct 18, 2007
Disc three boasts a performance from the August 1999 film premiere party for "Detroit Rock City" and a June 2000 concert at New Jersey's Continental Airlines Arena. The fourth disc eschews the chronological structure to offer a December 1973 set from New York, when Kiss performed the majority of its self-titled debut two months before its release. (Billboard.com)
Springsteen still carries a tune, and a message Oct 10, 2007
At last night's show at Continental Airlines Arena, the first of four area shows over the next eight days, Springsteen got to see how well his crowd has taken to his more recent songs, as "Lonesome Day" got just as much reaction as "No Surrender," while "The Rising" had even more fist-pumping. The songs from the new album, "Magic," were as well received as his classic, "She's the One.". (Newsday -- New York City)
New Jersey's Continental Arena to Become Izod Center (Update2) Oct 6, 2007
Oct. 4 (Bloomberg) -- New Jersey's Continental Airlines Arena will soon be renamed the Izod Center ... It was renamed Continental Airlines Arena in January 1996. (Bloomberg)
Izod wins fashionista battle to name Nets' arena Oct 5, 2007
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Clothing maker Izod was awarded naming rights to Continental Airlines Arena by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority on Thursday. The building will be called the Izod Center. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Izod gets naming rights to Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey Oct 5, 2007
The Meadowlands building has been called Continental Airlines Arena for 12 years and will now be called the Izod Center, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority said. The New Jersey Devils left the 26-year-old arena and starting this season will play in a new home in Newark. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
IZOD Center to Be New Name of Meadowlands Arena Oct 5, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: - ) announced today that it has been awarded the naming rights to the sports, concert and family entertainment facility currently known as Continental Airlines Arena. The Arena, which will be renamed "IZOD Center," is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey and is operated by the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority (NJSEA). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nets' Ratner Getting Into Naming Game Oct 4, 2007
More recently the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority asked Brett Yormark, president and chief executive of Nets Sports and Entertainment, to help line up sponsors to rename the Continental Airlines Arena. "We've sold two naming rights in the same market in the last 10 months, which has never been done before," Yormark said in an interview. (New York Post -- Business)
Night of Magic for Springsteen fans in Jersey Sep 29, 2007
A third was scheduled for Friday at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford. Asbury Park and the boardwalk where the Convention Hall is located have been featured prominently in the New Jerseyans work. (MSNBC -- Music)
Hear em Roar Sep 29, 2007
Walking with Dinosaurs runs Wednesday through Sunday at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. For tickets - 27 to 87 - call (212) 307-7171 or go to ticketmaster. com. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play 1st of 2 sold-out benefit rehearsal shows in N.J. Sep 26, 2007
They will also play Tuesday night, and a third rehearsal concert has been added for Friday at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford ... Springsteen will be back at the Continental Airlines Arena Oct. 9-10, and is scheduled to perform Oct. 17-18 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Springsteen Unveils New Songs At New Jersey Warm-Up Sep 26, 2007
Springsteen and company will play Asbury Park again tonight and have just announced a third rehearsal show for Friday at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. Tickets go on sale this morning. Here is Bruce Springsteen's set list. (MediaWeek.com)
Springsteen, E Street Band to play benefit shows Sep 25, 2007
Other dates include Oct. 9-10 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., and Oct. 17-18 at Madison Square Garden in New York. "Magic" is the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's first album with his longtime New Jersey mates since the Sept. 11-inspired "The Rising" in 2002. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Bocelli schedules small U.S. tour Sep 25, 2007
Dec. 7 at New York's Madison Square Garden; Dec. 8 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J.; Dec. 11 and 12 in Hollywood, Fla. Dec. 14 in Phoenix; and Dec. 15in Anaheim, Calif. (Variety)
Nets accepting bids for rights to arena name Sep 24, 2007
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority on Monday will learn what companies are interested in buying the naming rights to the aging Continental Airlines Arena at the Meadowlands ... The Meadowlands building has been called Continental Airlines Arena for 12 years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Disney's 'High School Musical' is coming to town - on skates Sep 23, 2007
The tour continues at Nassau Coliseum Nov. 13-18 and Continental Airlines Arena Nov. 20-25. For ticket information, visit. (New York Daily News)
Harlem Globetrotters Join Forces with Amplify Sports & Entertainment Sep 21, 2007
With 17 years in the business, Neuman has developed hundreds of dynamic sponsorship and marketing partnerships, totaling well over $100 million in placed business, and Amplify Sports & Entertainment has experience across a variety of platforms, including sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) governing bodies (NCAA, PGA, USOC) and event venues (Madison Square Garden, Continental Airlines Arena). "There is no brand more iconic in the history of sports than the Harlem Globetrotters," said Neuman. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Steve Politi-Chat Room guest on 9/13 @ 9PM Sep 13, 2007
Steve Politi has written on a number of NJ-centric issues in the past, ranging from the concerns regarding the viability of the Continental Airlines Arena to a focus on the state's higher profile basketball programs. Politi has also covered Football, including this past year's Texas Bowl Scarlet Knight victory. (RutgersInsider.com)
A budding star with a fitting nameNB teen Christian makes sweet sounds in Christian music Sep 9, 2007
From there, Christian learned about another competition for Christian singers, called American Soloist, where young Christian singers compete for the chance to perform at a Christian music concert, called Autumn Blaze at the Meadowlands, at the Continental Airlines Arena Oct. 13 ... The top three vote getters will be selected to compete outside the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford the Autumn Blaze's Tailgate Festival, prior to the big concert ... So in just a few months time, Sarah... (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
YOU BET JURASSIC! Sep 7, 2007
It's such a big show that only an arena can hold it - Continental Airlines Arena Oct. 3-6 ... - "Walking with Dinosaurs" at Continental Airlines Arena Oct. 3-6. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
WWE(R) Names Its 'Biggest Fan' Through Successful Viral Video Contest Aug 30, 2007
All of the finalists were on hand at Continental Airlines Arena Sunday night for SummerSlam. The contest buzz spread across the internet with contestants creating campaigns on MySpace and Facebook to encourage their friends, family and supporters to endorse their videos on Ziddio. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
One Millionth WWE(R) Fan Attends Continental Airlines Arena Aug 29, 2007
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The in-ring action wasn't the only source of excitement at this year's SummerSlam in East Rutherford, N.J., as World Wrestling Entertainment honored the one millionth fan to attend a WWE event at Continental Airlines Arena since 1984 ... To honor the one million fans to have come through the turnstiles at Continental Airlines Arena, a permanent banner is being hung from the ceiling rafters, alongside banners paying tribute to the New Jersey Nets, Bruce Springsteen and others... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WWE(R)'s 'Biggest Party of The Summer' Comes To New York After 20,000 Fans Invade Venice Beach Aug 23, 2007
WWE's summertime pay-per-view extravaganza, SummerSlam, airs live on Sunday, August 26, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The 20th annual SummerSlam has completely sold out New Jersey's 20,000-seat Continental Airlines Arena ... On Sunday, August 26, WWE Divas Mickey James(TM), Michelle McCool(TM), Jillian(TM) and Victoria(TM) will be on hand at Continental Airlines Arena for a special fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with former Giants defensive end George Martin for his "Journey for 9/11." For... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AirTran to offer flight from Logan to West Palm Beach Aug 22, 2007
The Meadowlands building has been called Continental Airlines Arena for 12 years, but the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority said it is seeking a new company to put its name on the arena. A spokesman for Houston-based Continental, which has a major presence at Newark Airport, said an option in its contract allows it to opt out following a major change. (Boston Globe)
Nets' New Jersey arena to get name change Aug 22, 2007
The Meadowlands building has been called Continental Airlines Arena for 12 years. A spokesman for the Houston-based airline, which has a major presence at Newark Liberty International Airport, said an option in its contract allows it to opt out following a major change. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Van Halen begins reunion tour next month Aug 14, 2007
The tour includes two New York-area dates - Nov. 3 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., and Nov. 13 at Madison Square Garden. The tour brings singer David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen back together for the first time since 1985, though original bassist Michael Anthony will be replaced by Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie's son. (Newsday -- World)
Van Halen and David Lee Roth Announce North American Tour Aug 14, 2007
29 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Oct. 01 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center Oct. 07 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre Oct. 10 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena Oct. 14 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Field House Oct. 16 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena Oct. 18 Chicago, IL United Center Oct. 22 Auburn Hills, MI Palace of Auburn Hills Oct. 24 Minneapolis, MN Target Center Oct. 26 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center Oct. 28 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center Oct. 30 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden Nov. 03 E. Rutherford, NJ... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Van Halen Reunite With David Lee Roth — Tour Kicks Off September 27 Aug 14, 2007
11/3 East Rutherford, NJ @ Continental Airlines Arena. 11/13 New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Weekend Guide Aug 10, 2007
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE:Former boy-band star plays Continental Airlines Arena at 8 p.m. Monday before bringing sexy back to Madison Square Garden 48 hours later for 5 more, bringing Wednesday. . (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Monday Night RAW(R) Delivers Highest Rating of Third Quarter Aug 10, 2007
The SummerSlam pay-per-view on Sunday, August 26, will be broadcast live from Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.. The August 6 ratings results come a week after a Nielsen equipment malfunction apparently resulted in under-reported ratings for the July 30 episode of "Monday Night RAW." This malfunction affected all USA Network ratings from 6:00 a.m. on July 30 through 1:21 p.m. on August 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Notebook: International Fight League gears up for semis Jul 20, 2007
Four teams have emerged from the dog pile to battle at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N. J. on Aug. 2: the L.A. Anacondas, Quad Cities Silverbacks, New York Pitbulls, and Tokyo Sabres. Last years champions the Silverbacks return to the playoffs to see if they can repeat and also enact revenge for losing 3-2 on Feb. 2 in the Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rosters Set as Anacondas, Silverbacks, Sabres, Pitbulls Battle in Season-Ending IFL World Championship Semifinals August 2 in New Jersey Jul 19, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Fight League (OTC.BB: - ), the world's number one team-based professional mixed martial arts league, today announced the rosters for the 2007 IFL World Championship semifinals on Thursday, August 2, at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. The top-seeded Los Angeles Anacondas (3-0) take on the defending champion Quad Cities Silverbacks (2-1), while the second-seeded New York Pitbulls (3-0) look to defend their home turf against the No. 3... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Devils hire Brent Sutter as coach Jul 15, 2007
The Devils are moving into the new Prudential Center in the state's largest city after playing at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. for the past 25 years. The new building is in its final stages of construction and the Devils scheduled a long road trip to open the season to avoid a possible problem. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Anyone for Fun 'n' games Jul 14, 2007
Something to chew on: The NBA won't have a gum problem in New Jersey next season because gum-toting NBA players will have easy access in Continental Airlines Arena. According to The Associated Press, the Nets are installing gum dispensers on both benches and the scorer's table at Continental Airlines Arena. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'Chewsy' NBA stars to stick to Wrigley's Jul 13, 2007
The Nets are installing gum dispensers on both benches and the scorer's table at Continental Airlines Arena. It's part of the team's new partnership with Wrigley, which will provide the dispensers and other promotions in the arena. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ducks, Kings to open NHL season in London Jul 12, 2007
Two nights later, the Devils will open the new Prudential Center in Newark against the Eastern Conference champion Senators, the same team that ended New Jerseys tenure at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford in the conference semifinals. The New York Islanders will not have to wait long to pay Jason Blake a visit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
McGraw, Hill concert just routine Jul 11, 2007
Monday at Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey. . (Newsday -- Entertainment)
International Fight League, Alfred Haber Distribution and Fox Sports Net Announce Television Deal with AFN, American Forces Network (R) Jun 29, 2007
The next IFL event will be held Thursday, August 2, at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., the IFL's championship semi-finals. About AFN. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obituaries in the News Jun 25, 2007
The team won the league title in the 1973-1974 and 1975-1976 seasons, and the locker room at Continental Airlines Arena - where the team now plays its home games - was later named in Massmann's honor, said Gary Sussman, a team spokesman. Guardian Unlimited. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Longtime Nets' head trainer Massmann dead at 80 Jun 25, 2007
The team won the league title in the 1973-1974 and 1975-1976 seasons, and the locker room at the Continental Airlines Arena _ where the team now plays its home games _ was later named in Massmann's honor, said Gary Sussman, a team spokesman. Former New York Knicks star Willis Reed, a member of the NBA Hall of Fame, said he got to know Massmann after joining the Nets organization. (Newsday -- State)
Reports say Julien is Bruins' choice Jun 19, 2007
Julien was fired a day after the Devils scored a 3-1 win over the Bruins at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J.. The next day, following practice at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Boston players thought they were victims of a late April Fool's joke when informed of Julien's firing. (Boston Globe)
Seton Hall Moves to Newark Arena May 26, 2007
Senate President Codey referred to the move as "a new era for Seton Hall basketball and a new era for the City of Newark." He thanked officials of Continental Airlines Arena for giving the Pirates an opportunity to play in the BIG EAST. "We all remember the glory days and they are returning," Codey added. Vanderbeek welcomed Seton Hall University and their fans to the new arena, noting it will be "an exciting place to watch BIG EAST basketball." Referring to the recent negotiations with Seton... (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bryan Graham: Porter's Comeback Turns Tragic May 25, 2007
Seton Hall's move from the Continental Airlines Arena to the sparkling new Prudential Center in downtown Newark was made official Wednesday when the school signed a five-year deal with an option to renew for another five years. The Rock, as the $370 million arena has been nicknamed, should prove a valuable recruiting tool for second-year coach Bobby Gonzalez, who led the Pirates to a 13-16 record in his first season at the helm. (Mac-Sports.com)
Seton Hall to share new arena with NHL's Devils May 24, 2007
For the past 26 years, Seton Hall played at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, about 15 miles from the school's campus in South Orange. The new arena is about four miles away and is the centerpiece of a redevelopment plan that includes office and retail space and a downtown hotel. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Pistons eliminate Bulls May 18, 2007
Instead, they were back on the practice court, gearing up for tonight's Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Continental Airlines Arena. And if that one is as ugly as Wednesday. (Newsday -- Sports)
Nets win to stay alive in series May 17, 2007
Doomed by an inability to execute down the stretch in this series, the Nets built a 22-point lead in the third quarter and then hung on for dear life to force a Game 6 tomorrow night at Continental Airlines Arena. "I wanted to let the guys know this series isn't over and we had to come out and put ourselves in a position to win," Kidd said. (Newsday -- Sports)
Cavaliers beaten on boards, fail down stretch May 13, 2007
New Jersey also made an important adjustment in returning home to the Continental Airlines Arena. Their big men didnt help out as much on defense, relying on Kidd and Vince Carter to stay close to James and Hughes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kidd you not: They're back! May 13, 2007
He wasn't that good last night, which allowed the Nets to cut the series deficit to 2-1, with Game 4 tomorrow night at Continental Airlines Arena. "We didn't view it as going down 0-3 as much as we wanted to get back in the series," Nets coach Lawrence Frank said. (Newsday -- Sports)
NBA Playoffs Roundup: Kidd does it all again in victory May 13, 2007
Kidd had his 11th postseason triple-double, breaking a tie with Larry Bird for second place on the career list, and the Nets beat Cleveland, 96-85, yesterday at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., to cut the Cavaliers' lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal best-of-seven series to 2-1. "Kidd was obviously a monster," Cleveland coach Mike Brown said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Nets must rebound vs. Cavs or fuhgeddaboudit May 12, 2007
Thats the scenario coach Lawrence Frank laid out for the Nets the past two days in preparing them for what has to be considered a must-win Game 3 on Saturday at the Continental Airlines Arena. If LeBron James and the Cavs take a 3-0 lead in the second-round series, New Jersey can fuhgeddaboudit as Nets fan James Gandolfini, aka Tony Soprano, would say. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cavaliers push Nets into an 0-2 hole May 9, 2007
James added 12 assists and Sasha Pavlovic scored a career playoff-high 17 points for the Cavaliers, who head to Continental Airlines Arena for Game 3 Saturday with a commanding lead in the best-of-seven series. This is unfamiliar territory for Cleveland, which has never been up by two games in the conference semifinals. (Newsday -- Sports)
Devils C Gomez decides to go free agency route May 9, 2007
" Staying with the Devils would let Gomez play for an organization that has a shot at winning the Cup seemingly every season. The negatives would be remaining in a system that is not as wide open as he would like, and being on a top line that rarely goes head to head with the opposition's No. 1 line. Gomez refused to talk about those drawbacks before walking out of the Continental Airlines Arena for what might be the final time. The Devils are moving to the new Prudential Center in Newark next... (ESPN -- NHL)
Elimination by Senators marks ends of an era for Devils May 7, 2007
They had spent the previous 25 years at the Continental Airlines Arena ... "We've been hitting walls, but we're going in the right direction,'' said Brodeur, who turned 35 on Sunday.Leaving the ice Saturday night after being eliminated, Brodeur could not help but look up to the rafters at the Continental Airlines Arena and see the three Stanley Cup banners, the division title banners and the retired sweaters of players like Scott Stevens and Ken Daneyko."There are not too many teams in the NHL... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Devils Eliminated From Playoffs By Senators May 6, 2007
Scott Gomez scored twice for New Jersey in what may have been the final Devils game at the Continental Airlines Arena. The three-time Stanley Cup champions are moving to a new arena in Newark next season, but they will leave the Meadowlands having not gotten past the second round in the last three postseasons. (CBS New York, NY)
Senators defeat Devils,cruise into Eastern finals May 6, 2007
It was all there on Saturday when Ottawa sent the Devils packing in what mightve been their last game at the Continental Airlines Arena. Emery, who showed no effects from a minor automobile accident in Ottawa on Friday, made 27 saves to cap a series in which he clearly outplayed Brodeur, who set an NHL record with 48 wins this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Senators' Game 5 win sends Devils packing May 6, 2007
" What the Senators did against the Devils and Penguins was play solidly in all phases. They got great goaltending from , outstanding play from their top line of Spezza, Alfredsson and , solid defense (11 goals in five games) and timely plays from their role players. It was all there on Saturday when Ottawa sent the Devils packing in what might've been their last game at the Continental Airlines Arena. Emery, who showed no effects from a minor automobile accident in Ottawa on Friday, made 27... (USA Today -- Sports)
Senators Advance Past Devils in NHL Playoffs; Red Wings Up 3-2 on Sharks May 6, 2007
At Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Dany Heatley had two assists and Spezza and Alfredsson each added one as the Senators took the series four games to one. Scott Gomez had given the Devils a 1-0 lead 6:59 into the game, but Vermette tipped a shot past New Jersey goaltender Martin Brodeur to tie it at 5:19 of the second period. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Senators give Devils the boot May 6, 2007
It was all there when Ottawa sent the Devils packing in what might've been their last game at Continental Airlines Arena. The Senators will face the Buffalo Sabres. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
'Idol' contestants hit the road May 5, 2007
The group will hit the New York metropolitan area on Aug. 24 at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island and Aug. 28 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J.. Related Articles. (Variety)
NBA Playoffs Roundup: Nets, Jefferson steal first-round series win May 5, 2007
3 seconds left, stole a pass on the next possession, and New Jersey beat the Raptors, 98-97, last night at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., to win this Eastern Conference first-round series, 4-2. After underachieving for most of the season, the Nets put it together down the stretch and head to Cleveland for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals tomorrow. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Devils won't panic facing 3-1 deficit vs. Senators May 5, 2007
But at the end of the day, especially in a situation like that, there's not much to be said. "If you're not ready for a situation like that, you shouldn't belong in the game," he added. (The Morning Star)
