Archive for the ‘Basketball’ category
Taurasi leads US over Australia at women’s worlds
The United States coasted through the first two rounds of the women’s basketball world championship. The stakes get a bit higher from here on. Diana Taurasi scored 24 points Wednesday to help the Americans earn the top seed in the quarterfinals with an 83-75 victory over defending champion Australia. The U.S. went 6-0 in its [...]
WNY maker of garb for NBA, Bills losing contracts to Asia
The exclusive supplier of game jerseys for the National Basketball Association is moving all of its production contracts to Asia, a decision that may idle a sports uniform factory in Perry and its 100 employees. Adidas, the global sportswear powerhouse that manufactures game jerseys for the NBA and several National Football League teams — including [...]
KU Basketball: That’s more like it!
After the Memphis game, I complained that KU didn’t shoot the trey often enough and that they didn’t press. Believe it or not, I actually saw a full court press against Central Arkansas. Ok, it was only once or twice, but that’s still infinitely more than normal. Maybe… just maybe… Self will employ it in [...]
NCAAB Picks: East Carolina vs Tennessee Basketball Odds
NCAAB Picks: East Carolina vs. Tennessee Basketball Odds – Nov 20th, 2009: Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, will be the sight for this weekend’s U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam. Today, we have a terrific Conference USA vs. Southeastern-East conference matchup, as the (1-2) East Carolina Pirates [+26½] take on [...]
Freshman carries Mountain Hawks to victory
C.J. McCollum scores 22 points to help Lehigh post 79-71 win over Quinnipiac. Unable to gain weight and realizing that playing quarterback wasn’t in his athletic future, C.J. McCollum gave up on football and concentrated more on basketball in the eighth grade. The basketball coach at Glen Oak High in Canton, Ohio, had to love [...]
SEC Basketball’s First Week Not Kind to Most Teams
While Arkansas exploded in its first game, it got brought down to reality by 20th-ranked Louisville. Several other SEC teams have lost already as well. One of those teams is 18th-ranked Mississippi State. The biggest surprise for the conference, however, was a positive one. Rotnei Clarke blew past SEC and Arkansas records on his way [...]
Featured Columnist Indiana Basketball Early Season Guide: How Will Hoosiers Fare Out of Conference?
Between now and New Year’s Eve, the fledgling Indiana Hoosiers basketball team will face 10 opponents ranging from pushovers (hello, Bryant University!) to a possible powerhouse (rival Kentucky). After opening the season with exhibition wins over Grace College and St. Joseph’s (Indiana), it’s time to find out just how good this youthful team can be. [...]
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