LeBron James, one of two flag-bearers for the United States Olympic Team in Paris this past summer, endorsed Kamala Harris for President on Thursday. Last night, he answered a reporter's question as to what the primary criteria was in making his decision. “Having a daughter, wife, mother, what VP believes in when it comes to women’s rights, I feel like that endorsement is … [Read more...] about LeBron James Says Women’s Rights Primary Criteria for Harris Endorsement
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NBA Finals: My NBA Finals Christmas List
With the NBA Finals tipping-off in a little over seven hours, I have made a list of 10 things that I am hoping to see from the Finals this year. I know making a list sounds silly and I probably won't get half of what I put on my list (happens to me every Christmas). But here is a short story: Two years ago, I made a Christmas list of 10 things, roughly, that I wanted. Some of … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: My NBA Finals Christmas List
NBA Playoffs: Predicting LeBron James’ game tonight
There is no denying the significance of tonight's Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat in Miami. After winning the first two games of the series, the Heat dropped the next two and allowed Boston to bring it back to Boston, to either close the door on the Heat's season or stave-off elimination. Tonight's game will decide the situation. But know that LeBron James … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Predicting LeBron James’ game tonight
It’s No Surprise Indiana Pacers Avoided Sweep
It just seemed right. The Indiana Pacers finally closed the deal -- albeit after blowing another double-digit lead late -- and beat the Chicago Bulls 88-84 Saturday at United, err, Conseco Fieldhouse to avoid being swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs and force Game 5 in Chicago on Tuesday. That these feisty, pesky Pacers broke through and will live to fight … [Read more...] about It’s No Surprise Indiana Pacers Avoided Sweep
Indiana Pacers on Brink of Elimination in Game 4 vs. Chicago Bulls
So here they are. After Thursday's 88-84 loss in Game 3 of the Indiana Pacers' first-round NBA playoff matchup with the Chicago Bulls, the eighth-seeded team in the Eastern Conference now stands somewhere it hasn't reached this late in the season since 2006: on the brink of elimination. Game 4 tips off at 2:30 p.m. ET today at Conseco Fieldhouse, and the top-seeded Bulls … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers on Brink of Elimination in Game 4 vs. Chicago Bulls
Can Indiana Pacers Rebound from Crushing Loss in Game 1?
The Indiana Pacers were right there. The No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, the team nobody believed could hang with the first-seeded Chicago Bulls in this first-round NBA playoff series, did just that Saturday at United Center. The Pacers just couldn't finish the deal, falling 104-99 after allowing the Bulls to go on a 16-1 run in the final 3:38. By Drew Allen … [Read more...] about Can Indiana Pacers Rebound from Crushing Loss in Game 1?
Derrick Rose MVP? ESPN Expert Panel Overwhelmingly Approves
All the "Rose should be MVP" columns have been writtten. As have all the "Rose isn't the MVP" backlash columns. That discussion is pretty much over, as the time for that award announcement draws near. The Mothership, the Evil Empire if you will, is overwhelmingly in support of the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose as the NBA MVP award recipient. Check out the ESPN basketball panel … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose MVP? ESPN Expert Panel Overwhelmingly Approves