[New York Times] Essay: Amid a Woeful Circus, Basketball’s Lowly Strivers Carry the Knicks (Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:00:04 GMT) Lost in the historically dismal nature of the Knicks’ season has been the dedication of its makeshift core: the undrafted temp players who have remained steadfast until the bitter end. [New York Times] Curry Breaks […]
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[New York Post] James Dolan’s latest review on Phil Jackson and state of Knicks (Thu, 09 Apr 2015 05:04:43 -0400) Knicks owner James Dolan, in a long Q & A with The Hollywood Reporter on his many business ventures, gave a big vote of confidence for struggling president Phil Jackson…. [New York Post] George, Pacers […]
[New York Times] Clippers Beat Lakers 105-100 in Rematch 48 Hours Later (Wed, 08 Apr 2015 06:28:25 GMT) The Clippers have three games left until the playoffs begin. They can’t get there soon enough. [New York Times] Kings Hold Off Timberwolves Behind Casspi (Wed, 08 Apr 2015 04:46:23 GMT) Omri Casspi scored 16 of his […]
[New York Times] China’s Olympic Champion Hurdler Liu Xiang Retires (Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:52:52 GMT) China’s Olympic gold medal-winning hurdler Liu Xiang announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a run in the sport marked by records and frustrated by successive late-career injuries. [New York Times] Hall of Famer Mutombo Inspires Pride, Regret in Kinshasa […]
[New York Times] Three Years After Bolting for Brooklyn, Nets Keep One Foot in New Jersey (Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:00:02 GMT) The team still has offices and a gym in East Rutherford while it builds a complex in Brooklyn, and the impending end of an era has left business neighbors nostalgic. [New York Times] […]
[New York Times] Warriors Beat Mavs 123-110 for Home Court, 12th Straight Win (Sun, 05 Apr 2015 05:06:16 GMT) The Splash Brothers had a little help from the big guys, and the Golden State Warriors had a little present for record-setting coach Steve Kerr. [New York Times] Gerald Green Off the Bench Scores 24, Suns […]
[New York Times] Blazers Celebrate Division Title With 107-77 Win Over Lakers (Sat, 04 Apr 2015 05:51:20 GMT) The Portland Trail Blazers returned to their locker room to find black T-shirts hanging in their stalls with bold red-and-white letters reading “Northwest Claimed.” [New York Times] Pelicans Beat Kings 101-95, Gain Ground in Playoff Race (Sat, […]
[New York Times] Barnes’ Shot Lifts Warriors to 107-106 Win Over Suns (Fri, 03 Apr 2015 06:15:35 GMT) Harrison Barnes made two huge defensive mistakes in the final minute. He redeemed himself and the Golden State Warriors with one big shot. [New York Times] Bhullar Makes History After Inking Kings Contract (Fri, 03 Apr 2015 […]
[New York Daily News] Lopez layup gives Nets win over Knicks and tie for 7th seed (Thu, 02 Apr 2015 06:01:14 GMT) The Nets found themselves in a dogfight against a bad team last night, a predicament that screamed of mismanagement from Lionel Hollins. [New York Daily News] Carmelo Anthony shows face at Garden for […]
[New York Daily News] Isola: Phil Jackson’s only plan is more talk from Garden (Wed, 01 Apr 2015 03:40:41 GMT) The video sales pitch from Phil Jackson to season-ticket holders ends with the words “The Plan is in Place.” [New York Post] How Towns has turned No. 1 pick debate into a ‘coin flip’ (Wed, […]