Author: Mike Kurylo

[New York Times] Mercury Win 13th Straight, Clinch Playoff Berth (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 05:22:06 GMT) Diana Taurasi isn’t focused on winning streaks. She’s just trying to get the Phoenix Mercury to keep improving. [New York Times] Moore Has 48 Points in the Lynx’s 112-108 2OT Win (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 03:58:03 GMT) Maya Moore put on one of the best scoring displays in the history of the WNBA and it was barely enough to lift Minnesota. [New York Times] Executive Says Clippers Coach to Quit if Sterling Stays (Wed, 23 Jul 2014 03:16:01 GMT) The interim chief executive of …continue reading

[New York Post] Carmelo touts own venture capital firm (Tue, 22 Jul 2014 04:13:13 -0400) Carmelo Anthony is looking for places to park his loot. After signing a new five-year contract worth $125 million, the Knicks forward is touting his own venture-capital firm, M7 Tech… [New York Times] McCallum Scores 29, Kings Win Summer League Title (Tue, 22 Jul 2014 03:40:05 GMT) Ray McCallum had a few big moments toward the end of last season for the Sacramento Kings. [New York Times] LeBron James Begins Tour of China (Tue, 22 Jul 2014 03:22:01 GMT) LeBron James began his tour of …continue reading

[New York Daily News] Knicks will give Carmelo Anthony’s friend Dahntay Jones a look (Mon, 21 Jul 2014 04:20:08 GMT) Free agent Dahntay Jones is expected to work out for the Knicks this week as the shooting guard/small forward attempts to make a comeback after sitting out last season due to injury. [New York Times] Bucks Acquire Marshall (Mon, 21 Jul 2014 03:46:48 GMT) The Milwaukee Bucks were awarded the contract of Kendall Marshall, the second-year guard who was waived last week by the Los Angeles Lakers. [New York Times] Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball: Bucks Acquire Kendall Marshall (Mon, …continue reading

[New York Post] Former Knick ‘Ticky’ Burden’s rise-and-fall saga (Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:36:55 -0400) It was one of the fastest falls from grace in professional sports. Luther "Ticky” Burden was drafted by the Knicks in 1975, but by 1981 he hit rock bottom —… [New York Post] Former Knick ‘Ticky’ Burden’s rise-and-fall saga (Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:36:55 -0400) It was one of the fastest falls from grace in professional sports. Luther "Ticky” Burden was drafted by the Knicks in 1975, but by 1981 he hit rock bottom —… [New York Times] David Blatt Gets Ready to Lead LeBron …continue reading

[New York Post] Former Knick ‘Ticky’ Burden’s rise-and-fall saga (Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:36:55 -0400) It was one of the fastest falls from grace in professional sports. Luther "Ticky” Burden was drafted by the Knicks in 1975, but by 1981 he hit rock bottom —… [New York Post] Former Knick ‘Ticky’ Burden’s rise-and-fall saga (Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:36:55 -0400) It was one of the fastest falls from grace in professional sports. Luther "Ticky” Burden was drafted by the Knicks in 1975, but by 1981 he hit rock bottom —… [New York Times] David Blatt Gets Ready to Lead LeBron …continue reading

[New York Post] Knicks talking about giving ‘Peace’ a chance — again (Sat, 19 Jul 2014 04:16:39 -0400) Is anyone ready for World Peace II? The Knicks have discussed whether to extend a training-camp invitation to Metta World Peace on a mostly non-guaranteed deal. World Peace is eager… [New York Times] Sports of The Times: Rucker Park Stars Set Their N.B.A. Dreams Aside and Head Abroad (Sat, 19 Jul 2014 06:29:15 GMT) It turns out the can’t-miss star who misses the N.B.A. can make a fair living in Algiers, or in Halifax, Canada.