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  • Viewing archives 1 through 20 (of 182 found). Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 2:06PMIt was time to abandon that approach. Where will Joe go? | Sports | By: Joshua R. Smith | 06/24/08 | 812 words
  • Coach Green: Coach Prepares Kids For NBA And Life Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 11:04AMSwiveling in his desk chair, Tyrone Green is a man in constant motion dressed in high-top shoes, T-shirt and long shorts, looking 10 years younger than his 58 years.
  • Gann taking aim at professional golf Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 9:53AMPINEVILLE — Local golfer Matt Gann is pursuing a life-long dream of becoming a professional golfer.
  • Horn hoping to make music at S. Carolina Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 1:07AMDarrin Horn is the latest product of the Western Kentucky coaching pipeline
  • College Hoops: Packer's brashness will be missed Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 3:43AMBy Caulton Tudor Raleigh News & Observer Go ahead. Laugh when you read this, but college basketball fans will miss Billy Packer. They'll miss h ...
  • NOLA-grams: Your take on the week in sports Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 6:08PMDon't say we never read your comments. In this week's sports comment recap (hopefully the first of many), we see that the NOLA community has an opinion on everything from SEC projections (a strong opinion, at that!) to the return of a certain prep program to Brett Favre's anti-retirement.
  • From the start, Packer was no cheerleader Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 6:57AMGo ahead. Laugh when you read this, but college basketball fans will miss Billy Packer. They'll miss him for the same reason that the late Al McGuire once explained why Packer basically had two categories of fans – those who don't like him, and those who really don't like him. “The poor guy,” McGuire said, “is so serious about basketball that he can't have any fun with it. He's like a Catholic ...
  • Brashness set Packer apart Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 6:35AMGo ahead. Laugh when you read this, but college basketball fans will miss Billy Packer.
  • Commentary: College hoops fans will miss Packer Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 2:50AMGo ahead. Laugh when you read this, but college basketball fans will miss Billy Packer. They’ll miss him for the same reason that the late Al McGuire once explained why Packer basically had two categories of fans — those who don’t like him, and those who really don’t like him.
  • Dual agendas: Two-sport standouts juggling their options Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 12:23AMOne of the area's dual-sport standouts is facing a decision that will shape his athletic future, while another is reaping recognition after an impressive freshman campaign. Georgetown senior Kinard Gadsden-Gilliard, a wide receiver/tight end on the gridiron and a forward in basketball, may soon face the decision of whether or not he will leave Georgetown to attend a prep school, where he would ...
  • Page 2: Sports betting isn't for everybody, but it works for me Thursday, July 10, 2008 @ 11:48PMI love watching a good football or basketball game as much as the next jersey-wearing, beer-drinking weekend sports junkie, but there is something that I love even more -- betting on the action as it's going on.
  • Scoreboard Thursday, July 10, 2008 @ 5:41AM Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX. Optioned 1B-OF Jeff Bailey to Pawtucket (IL).
  • Impact player able to adapt Thursday, July 10, 2008 @ 5:31AMMore than once Abby Young thought her days of playing softball were over. The Hampshire graduate has battled injuries through many of her playing days at Aurora University.
  • Young able to adapt, make impact Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 5:22AMMore than once Abby Young thought her days of playing softball were over. The Hampshire graduate has battled injuries through many of her playing days at Aurora University. A partially torn rotator cuff in her right (throwing) shoulder could have derailed Young's days as a catcher for the Spartans.
  • Sounders to create academy to grow elite soccer players Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 4:30AMThe American sports system that develops world-class football, baseball and basketball players isn’t working as well for soccer.
  • Tough selections mark Tall Ferns squad for Beijing Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 1:01AMNew Zealand women's basketball coach Mike McHugh said the 12-strong Tall Ferns squad named for the Beijing Olympics was one of his most difficult selections ever.
  • Basketball: Tall Ferns squad for Beijing not easy choice - coach Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 12:38AMNew Zealand women's basketball coach Mike McHugh said the 12-strong Tall Ferns squad named today for the Beijing Olympics was one of his most difficult selections ever.
  • Tall Ferns announce Beijing squad Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 12:22AMThe New Zealand Olympic Committee named the New Zealand Tall Ferns women's Olympic basketball team on Tuesday for Beijing 2008.
  • Skylar William Bahrenburg Monday, July 7, 2008 @ 12:04PMSkylar William Bahrenburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the tender age of 7.
  • WNBA rookies Candace Parker of Los Angeles and Candice Wiggins of the Lynx renew their rivalry tonight Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:37AMBird and Magic. "Ice'' and "Ace." One-word names, three decades apart. "If we both continue to improve, it very much could be a Bird-Magic
  • WNBA rookies Parker and Wiggins renew rivalry tonight Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 1:37AMBird and Magic. "Ice'' and "Ace." One-word names, three decades apart. "If we both continue to improve, it very much could be a Bird-Magic
  • Hoover graduate Ashley Muffet closer to Olympic dreams Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 12:54AMWatching the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials on TV four years ago, Ashley Muffet could only dream of taking part in one of the sport's greatest meets.
  • Archives Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 11:20PMAlright, that's it. I'm boycotting covering UNC sports. Consider this my resignation letter of sorts. Move me to City Desk. I'm tired of this. The decision was made about 20 minutes after Tywon Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green made UNC the most favored team in the history of NCAA basketball.
  • AL BORTKE: A different kind of AD Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 5:28AMUniversity of Mary women's basketball coach Fred Fridley often hears Al Bortke pecking away on his keyboard.
  • Time to live the dream Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 3:06AMIt's the racing that Jos Smith enjoys.
  • Bulls go with Rose Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 12:47PMDEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Derrick Rose couldn’t help but let his mind drift to the past, back to those long days on the court at Murray Park when his mom would finally drag him home.
  • The Fool puts his foot(ball) down Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 12:48AMI'm gobbling down taco night leftovers on this hazy Sunday afternoon and I've chosen Euro 2008 as my sports entertainment over the Women's Open and Giants-A's. I quickly checked the PGA Tour's Buick Open and noted that Kenny Perry had taken the lead which...
  • Pacquiao cements his place as a legend Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 2:59AMFilipino ring idol and national treasure Manny Pacquiao cemented his place among the legends of boxing with a spectacular ninth round knockout over Mexican-American David Diaz before Pacquiao’s wildly cheering countrymen at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
  • In tough season, Riley always had Beasley Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 1:38AMMANHATTAN — Miami Heat president Pat Riley offered Michael Beasley a few words of advice when he spoke to the eventual No. 2 draft pick for the first time at the Orlando pre-draft camp.
  • Walker's pain is Celtics gai Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 2:02AMBill Burt If I had a nickel for every college coach who predicted his enigmatic superstar was going to be a bona fide NBA star, I would have retired at 40. Today's candidates are Kansas State coach Frank Martin and his freshman small forward Bill Walker, the Celtics' second round pick (they paid cash to the Washington Wizards for his rights).
  • With Rose on board, moves likely Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 1:12AMThe Chicago Bulls answered one key question when they took Derrick Rose over Michael Beasley with the first pick in the draft on Thursday. Next question: Now what?
  • Grand Island's Usher a late bloomer Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 1:51PMOMAHA — In the story of Scott Usher, the attempts to explain how a swimmer came out of central Nebraska to reach Olympic level always went back to what he didn’t have.
  • Bulls go with Rose Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 11:46AMDEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Derrick Rose couldn’t help but let his mind drift to the past, back to those long days on the court at Murray Park when his mom would finally drag him home.
  • Skylar William Bahrenburg Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 4:00AMSkylar William Bahrenburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the tender age of 7.
  • Opinion: Air Force graduate Pound rests Olympic hopes on a throw of faith Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 1:49AMHer Bible was open, which is no surprise. If Dana Pounds, a 2006 Air Force Academy graduate, isn't throwing a javelin, she's probably examining her little black book.
  • Bulls come up sweet, pick Rose with top overall draft pick - Summary Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 11:43PMLos Angeles - Derrick Rose will not only run with the Chicago Bulls next season, the highly-touted Memphis point guard is expected to lead the charge back to the top after being selected on Thursday night as the top overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft...
  • Bulls take Rose with No. 1 pick in NBA Draft Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 7:59PM Derrick Rose couldn't help but let his mind drift to the past, back to those long days on the court at Murray Park when his mom would finally drag him home.
  • 06-26-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 3:10AMTUESDAY'S OBAMANIA - FROM BET TO DOROTHY CHANDLER: Sen. gets LA love at Hollywood fundraiser and Barack-friendly BET Awards.
  • NBA mock draft: Props all the picks Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 12:57PMBasketball bettors get their final shot at getting in on the action this Thursday evening as the NBA Draft will officially close the door on an eventful NBA season. Nationally televised on ESPN, Sportsbook.com and other sportsbooks are offering ...
  • Casey can relate to Fresno State Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 1:35AMPat Casey has watched some of the College World Series on ESPN. But only just a little. "It's hard for me to sit down and watch very much of it," says Casey, whose Oregon State team served as national champions in 2006 and '07, then failed to make the NCAA Tournament this ...
  • Utility Infielder: Cubs can only hope they don't keep paralleling ACC Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 12:47AMIn 1908, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers in five games to win the World Series. In just the fifth year of Series competition, it was the Cubs' second consecutive title.
  • Racers Roll Out for Soapbox Glory Sunday, June 22, 2008 @ 11:48PMSoapbox racing in the District is not for the faint of heart.
  • Rose doesn't see any problem playing for hometown team Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 1:31AMSome people assume playing for his hometown team would be a headache for Derrick Rose.
  • Magnuson the magnificent Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 5:17AMThe challenge seems daunting. About 130 people going for two spots in the Olympics, racing each other and the clock. That's 65-1 odds, with no margin for error. However, if you're Christine Magnuson, of Tinley Park,  and the fourth-ranked person in the particular discipline, the odds are much improved.
  • An Olympic medal for the showroom? Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 4:33AMIf all goes according to form next weekend at the Olympic trials, Puyallup’s Kellen Harkness will nail the most anticipated challenge of his athletic career by landing on his head.
  • An Olympic medal for the Harkness showroom? Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 4:33AMIf all goes according to form next weekend at the Olympic trials, Puyallup’s Kellen Harkness will nail the most anticipated challenge of his athletic career by landing on his head.
  • Seattle boosters call on McDaniel to rally Sonic fans Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 2:11AM I t is impossible to forget the dunks, the passion, the glare and the shaved head. Xavier McDaniel remains a star in Seattle. In Oklahoma City? Well, it's just not the same. Legal proceedings begin Monday in the city of Seattle's lawsuit against the SuperSonics. McDaniel will speak at a "Save our Sonics" rally outside Seattle's Federal Courthouse, timed to tip off as court lets out. "He ...
  • Superlative seniors Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 12:10AMThis year’s valedictorians are smart. That much we know. But what else do we know about our top grads?
  • Miles to play at UConn; former Cowboy cleared by NCAA Saturday, June 14, 2008 @ 4:55AMThe three-year odyssey of former Libbey High School basketball standout Nate Miles appears to have culminated with a positive ending, or at least a promising new beginning.
  • Briefs | Soccer: Croatia beats Germany in Euro 2008 Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 3:28AMSoccer Croatia shocks Germany: Croatia stunned pretournament favorite Germany 2-1 Thursday at the European Championship in Klagenfurt, Austria...