We've all heard the news and rumors about MSU's head coach Tom Izzo: $30 million, 5 years from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Even though State's A.D. says no official offer has even been made. However, don't believe any of this hype- unless Izzo knows he has Lebron to work with. Michigan State entered this past season ranked #2 in the AP poll. They had their struggles in … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo isn’t going anywhere
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NBA Offseason Mailbag
Any chance LeBron goes to the Mavs? It seems like them and the Heat offer the best shot at a championship. Sure he could go to the Chicago Bulls but even with LeBron I think they are at least another year or two away. The New York Knicks have absolutely no talent to surround him with, and the New Jersey Nets just don't have it going on. Dallas is a big sports … [Read more...] about NBA Offseason Mailbag
LeBron’s Attorney: Mother not ‘Going West’
LeBron James' attorney has fired off a cease and desist email -- finally denying the fast-spreading, and disturbing rumor of a sex scandal involving LeBron's mom and his teammate Delonte West. From TMZ.com TMZ obtained a copy of the email sent to terezowens.com -- the sports blog that first reported on Friday that LeBron's mother Gloria was allegedly sleeping with … [Read more...] about LeBron’s Attorney: Mother not ‘Going West’
Online Grassroots movement to bring LeBron to Bulls
By Paul M. Banks It looks like Cleveland's days in the NBA Playoffs are coming to a close; and perhaps shortly thereafter King James holding court in Cleveland. So what chance do the Chicago Bulls have of landing superstar LeBron James? A new website has sprung up for the sole purpose of trying to land him. Special thanks to "Pippen Ain't Easy," one of my all-time favorite … [Read more...] about Online Grassroots movement to bring LeBron to Bulls
LeBron’s Elbow is Tweeting
By Paul M. Banks Move over creator of "Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video 2," Cleveland has a new web 2.0 sensation. It's the person behind Twitter account @LeBronsElbow. Yes, the much discussed and over-analyzed elbow of Cleveland superstar LeBron James is now Twittering, and it has over 9,000 followers as of Sunday night May 9th. Not bad for a mere body part. It also has … [Read more...] about LeBron’s Elbow is Tweeting
The Call Outs
by Peter Christian Yes, you read that headline correctly, the Call Outs are back! The triumphant return of my column could not have come at a better time. While the Call Outs were on vacation there were more than a few major injustices that will, luckily for them, go unmentioned. But the silence can go on no longer. The latest event of sports idiocy was even something we all … [Read more...] about The Call Outs
Final NBA Off-season Analysis
By Paul M. Banks, David Kay, Peter Christian In our final NBA team analysis before the offseason officially begins, we complete the set with the L.A. Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2. Trevor or Lamar? - Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom were both integral parts in the Lakers title run. However, both are unrestricted free agents and … [Read more...] about Final NBA Off-season Analysis
Why Can’t Kobe and LeBron just Play one-on-one?
By Jake Fowler Enough with the puppets. Enough with the vitamin water commercials. Enough with the endless Kobe vs. Lebron debate on the talking head shows and in magazines. I’m sick of it. Let’s settle this debate once and for all. Here’s the proposal: The Black Mamba vs. The King play one-on-one at the 2010 NBA All Star game in Dallas. First player to fifteen … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Kobe and LeBron just Play one-on-one?
Catching Up with the Cubs
by: David K. Anytime I have written anything about Carlos Zambrano, I always half-jokingly mention his craziness and habit of taking out his anger out on helpless Gatorade jugs. Now you know why. Big Z lost it Wednesday afternoon, throwing an impressive tantrum by bumping the home plate umpire then throwing HIM out of the game, whipping the ball into the outfield, … [Read more...] about Catching Up with the Cubs
NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview
By: Andy Weise There will be a new NBA champion this summer and that’s a good thing. The Kevin Garnett-less Boston Celtics finally saw the quest to repeat come to an end Sunday night and the Orlando Magic now face LeBron and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs haven’t lost a game since April 15th, a game in which LeBron James didn’t even play. The last time they lost with … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview