Just a few minutes into the new season, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a fresh injury, to Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero. His head injury has him in concussion protocol, and first year manager Ange Postecoglou says the club will take it very cautious with him. In other words, don't expect to see him for the home opener against Manchester United. … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs United: Romero, Gil, Bentancur
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Thunder pass Final test, erase 18-point deficit to oust Spurs
Could there have been a more perfect way for the darling Oklahoma City Thunder—an energetic bunch of youngsters who for years were described as “waiting their turn”—to make their first trip to the NBA Finals? Since moving to Oklahoma City, the Thunder have simply climbed the Western Conference ladder step by step. After missing the playoffs in 2009, they lost to the … [Read more...] about Thunder pass Final test, erase 18-point deficit to oust Spurs
Back in the series? Spurs-Thunder will hinge on Game 4
After falling down 0-2 to San Antonio in the Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City continued its home court playoff dominance and ended the Spurs’ remarkable 20-game winning streak with a convincing 102-82 victory in Game 3. The Thunder stomped San Antonio up and down the court by playing stifling defense and scoring in the paint at will, handing the Spurs their largest … [Read more...] about Back in the series? Spurs-Thunder will hinge on Game 4
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: more fan than owner
Most NBA owners are your typical everyday-businessmen, usually very conservative with their money, but yet they sip on $5 coffees from Starbucks six days out of the week. They also sit in a luxury box during home games and occasionally will make the trip to away games. They are laid-back at games, rarely showing any emotion almost stoic, acting like they don't care whether or … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: more fan than owner
NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview
It's been wild out in the West but the playoffs are finally set and there are several great matchups. Much like the East, the first round could be very unpredictable and the best teams may not be in the Finals. The fifth seeded Denver Nuggets have looked outstanding since the Carmelo trade, yet they must play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The Thunder are the … [Read more...] about NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview
Denver Nuggets Still Looking Dangerous Post Carmelo Anthony
Just in case there were any doubters out there who didn’t think the post-trade Denver Nuggets could make some noise in the playoffs, they should be convinced now. The streaking Nuggets won their sixth consecutive game Sunday afternoon. And it was the most impressive win of the season. Heading into Los Angeles to face a Lakers team that had won nine consecutive games and were … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets Still Looking Dangerous Post Carmelo Anthony