Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving made eight 3-pointers and finished with a Rising Stars game high 34 points Friday night helping Team Chuck beat Team Shaq 146-133 in the NBA showcase exhibition between the league's best rookies and second year players. It's the Rookies vs. Sophomores game but now with a new brand. Yes, it's an All-Star game, where NO ONE plays any … [Read more...] about Cavs Kyrie Irving MVP of NBA Rising Stars game
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Michael Jordan suing Chinese sportswear company for copyright infringement
Michael Jordan filed a lawsuit against the Chinese sports company, Qiaodan Sports Company Ltd, for copyright infringement. Qiaodan, Jordan’s Chinese name, brings in billions of Yuans in revenue each year selling sporting goods. Although the Chinese government is often accused of ignoring foreign intellectual property, there are laws protecting individual’s names and recent … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan suing Chinese sportswear company for copyright infringement
2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (2/23/12)
The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class. Team needs HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings. Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report. Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (2/23/12)
Indiana Pacers now selling ads on media box score printouts
It's a tough economy out there. Gotta hustle for every dollar. Even those ultra-lucrative NBA beat reporter consumer dollars. The Indiana Pacers are playing well, there's a gap between them and the soft underbelly of the Central Division. There's also a gap between them and the Chicago Bulls. Winning record aside, the Pacers are hurting at the gate- just one … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers now selling ads on media box score printouts
Signed Jeremy Lin jersey brings $42,000 in auction
Last week Jeremy Lin partnered with the Garden of Dreams Foundation to put a game-worn signed jersey on the online auction block at Charitybuzz.com, along with a chance to meet him at tomorrow's game (2/22) against the Hawks, including four VIP tickets. The jersey is the same one Lin wore on Friday, February 10, 2012, when he scored 38 points against Kobe Bryant and the Los … [Read more...] about Signed Jeremy Lin jersey brings $42,000 in auction
Deron Williams schools Jeremy Lin by dropping 38 on him
Deron Williams made a statement with his game. He said "welcome to the big boy table Jeremy Lin, this is how we do it here." Or maybe "I'm getting sick of hearing about Linsanity, let's silence it." The New York Knicks lost for the second time in the Lin era falling to the rival New Jersey Nets 100-92. Williams scored a season high 38, with eight 3s and 6 assists, absolutely … [Read more...] about Deron Williams schools Jeremy Lin by dropping 38 on him
2012 NBA Draft stock report (2/20/12)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which college basketball players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2012 NBA Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft stock report (2/20/12)
Jeremy Lin Podcast: Dorf of Sports
On this edition of Dorf On Sports, Fred and Andy f talk about Jeremy Lin, the newest star in the NBA and for the New York Knicks. This is truly the best sports story I have ever seen. He has had an impact not only on his team but the entire NBA. We also talk about how weak the Pac-12 is in basketball. … [Read more...] about Jeremy Lin Podcast: Dorf of Sports
Knicks Jeremy Lin “Linsanity” inspiring interest in Harvard, Ivy League sports?
In 1869, the first college football game ever took place between Princeton and Rutgers. For most of the early century, THE GAME referred to Harvard vs. Yale instead of Michigan vs. Ohio State. However, it's been decades since the Ivy League has been relevant on the college gridiron, and today they're not even in Division-I and nowhere near even the periphery of the BCS … [Read more...] about Knicks Jeremy Lin “Linsanity” inspiring interest in Harvard, Ivy League sports?
Chinese celebrating Knicks’ Jeremy Lin as their own; spiting Taiwan
Who knew the underdog story of a star basketball player in America would parallel political strife in the Far East? And that he would become yet another point of disagreement between a world power and a fledgling separatist state? Jeremy Lin is the feel good story for the NBA and America at large. The underdog story of a Taiwanese-American and Harvard graduate who had no D-1 … [Read more...] about Chinese celebrating Knicks’ Jeremy Lin as their own; spiting Taiwan