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Are the New York Knicks making a comeback? The Knicks pulled a 105-94 win over the Hawks on Friday night making it six wins in a row. The win was No. 1000 in coach Larry Brown's career, making him the fourth coach to reach that milestone.
posted on January 14, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
NBA-powered U.S. team finally falls The basketball universe changed forever Wednesday night. Argentina pulled off a victory that until recently was considered nearly impossible, defeating the United States 87-80 in the World Championships. It was the first loss for a U.S. team in 59 games since the Americans began sending NBA players to international tournaments in 1992.
posted on September 05, 2002 - Go to the detail view for this result
Rocker Sent to Minors by Rangers "John Rocker and his troubled career are headed to the minor leagues. The left-hander was optioned to the minors early Wednesday, hours after he blew a save for the Texas Rangers in the 10th inning against the Anaheim Angels." "It's a disappointment for him," Rocker's agent, Joe Sambito, said.
posted on April 18, 2002 - Go to the detail view for this result
Tiger Woods successfully defends his title Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo have some company in their ultra-exclusive fraternity. Tiger Woods cruised to his third green jacket -- and seventh major -- today, shooting a steely 71 at Augusta National to join Nicklaus (1965-66) and Faldo (1989-90) as the only repeat winners of the Masters. Tiger has certainly positioned himself as one of the best to ever play the game.
posted on April 14, 2002 - Go to the detail view for this result
ESPN is looking to expand their viewership with the networks' first original movie. The made for TV film "A Season on the Brink" stars Brian Dennehy as the legendary and incendiary Indiana Hoosiers basketball coach Bobby Knight. With (parent company)Disney's back up, Ithink this will be a move in the right direction for the network as long as they keep the film projects original and relevant.
posted on March 07, 2002 - Go to the detail view for this result
NBA-powered U.S. team finally falls The basketball universe changed forever Wednesday night. Argentina pulled off a victory that until recently was considered nearly impossible, defeating the United States 87-80 in the World Championships. It was the first loss for a U.S. team in 59 games since the Americans began sending NBA players to international tournaments in 1992.
posted by RGarraud at 10:17 PM on September 05
Committed athlete or athlete that should be committed? Colin McRae, World Rally Championship driver for Ford, isn't letting a badly damaged finger get in the way of winning.
According to the team, McRae has told them that if the finger becomes a problem and takes away from his chances to win a championship – he would consider having the finger amputated.
posted by machaus at 06:49 PM on March 20
Reminds me of the story of Larry Alford II , a nationally-ranked junior golfer who lost his arm in an automobile accident. This only proved to be a minor setback as he has continued to strive toward competing professionally on tour.
posted at 02:43 PM on March 20
Brilliant or Ridiculous?!? A family of six from the Northern Philadelphia suburbs are dropping everything -- work, school, even selling their home -- to go on a six month rock climbing journey across the country. If only my parents had thought of this ten years ago...
posted by rosey8810 at 10:26 AM on March 19
Brilliant! sort of like a modern day tale of ordinary folks "seizing the day" and making their lives extraordinary.
posted at 10:05 PM on March 19
"Every Thang's Going To Be All White." After failed attempts to persuade a local school to change its mascot, a group of American Indian Students in Colorado decided to offer a different perspective, naming its intramural hoops team "The Fighting Whities."
posted by rosey8810 at 09:14 AM on March 13
"Fighting whities" is not at all offensive, but perhaps if they called the team the "Lynching Whities" with a picture of a guy holding a noose, then that might be a problem.
posted at 10:20 PM on March 13
Not exactly the "team ... Not exactly the "team player" the New York Yankees like to have around: Ruben Rivera cut from the team after allegedly stealing Derek (Mr. Yankee) Jeter's glove to sell on memorabilia market.
posted by msacheson at 10:23 AM on March 13
The latest report says that Rivera is actually Surprised at the decision the Yankees made to cut him. Go figure.
posted at 10:13 PM on March 13
Sir Charles Unchained. Appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a slave breaking chains he says (among other things): "Every black kid thinks the only way he can be successful is through athletics. That is a terrible thing..."
posted by owillis at 06:18 PM on March 07
I think that there's an equally large amount of very successful blacks in business, the sciences the arts etc. But since the media for the most part elevates and glorifies athletics, sports and entertainment through massive advertising and promotion, many young black kids, as a result, are instilled with the false perception that the best way to move up is through those mediums.
posted at 07:02 PM on March 07
Is this a legitimate sport? Sure, something like Fox's The Glutton Bowl is more spectacle than sport, but there are also more legitimate events, a governing body, records to be broken, rankings, a documentary, and ESPN even covers it.
posted by joehyuk at 01:23 AM on February 24
I think of this as more of a spectacle or circus.
posted at 12:20 PM on February 24
The drought's over! USA wins silver & bronze in the 4-man bobsled. Maybe NASCAR is good for something after all.
posted by PeteyStock at 01:52 AM on February 24
Job well done USA.
posted at 12:18 PM on February 24
News to me: Pole vaulting can ... News to me: Pole vaulting can kill.
posted by rcade at 11:08 PM on February 24
That's terrible. I've never heard of that happening before.
posted at 12:17 PM on February 24
Where are the new sports? ... Where are the new sports? With the X-Games a full on corporate event, snowboarding an Olympic sport, and Hollywood using the "extreme" lifestyle as a movie device - are there any underground sports about to break through? Extreme Frisbee? Hacky sack? My money's on Xtreme Basketball.
posted by owillis at 06:27 PM on February 21
Sure, Extreme sports seems to be the new wave as evident by the coverage presented on Extreme sports.com and, yep, you guessed it The first ever Extreme sports channel .
posted at 09:59 PM on February 21
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ... Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Exclusive
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue hits the news stands today with Yamila Diaz-Rahi as the cover girl. The great annual debate now commences. Does this content belong in a sports magazine? My view: If curling is a sport, so is this.
posted by RGarraud at 06:25 PM on February 20
Danostuporstar, You're reading too much into the post. This is a legitimate debate that has been going on for years and I feel that it is worthy of inquiry. And since it relates to one of the great sports magazines, I feel that it is appropriate to discuss. For those that are wondering "what debate" Here are just a few of the links where the debate or those with opposing view points concerning the subject can be found. HERE .... HERE ... HERE ... HERE . Those that oppose feel that it is women's athletic achievements that should be glorified rather than reducing women to body parts. You can either agree or disagree, everyone is entitled to an opinion. But think first before you put your foot in your mouth.
posted at 11:07 PM on February 20
The debate as to where and ... The debate as to where and when the Tyson-lewis fight will happen continues. Even politicians are sluggging it out concerning the issue. Governor Roy Barnes of Georgia says he doesn't want a "sexual predator" boxing here, but some Atlanta lawmakers and others say the Mike Tyson-Lennox Lewis heavyweight bout would be a good opportunity to generate sales tax revenue. Has this become a battle between doing what's right or doing the "right thing"? Which side are you on? Meanwhile, Lewis' camp is saying that the fight will happen as early as june
posted by RGarraud at 12:38 PM on February 17
jbou: good point, I agree, they should stop the squabbling and let the fight happen.
posted at 08:23 PM on February 17
Jayaram Khadka, a Nepalese cross-country skiier, raised by an eccentric English computer millionaire, finished 82nd in the 10km classical race. Isaac Menyoli, who came in 83rd and last is from Cameroon, via Milwaukee.
posted by liam at 02:44 PM on February 14
Fascinating story.
posted at 04:29 PM on February 14
Kobe is now the MAN. The torch was passed last night in LA. Kobe Bryant is the next Jordan. I have my doubts, what about you?
posted by jbou at 02:11 PM on February 13
Only time will tell, Even if the torch is passed, he has a long way to go. He will have to maintain his level of play and leadership for years to come in order to live up to the MJ legacy.
posted at 02:40 PM on February 13
The role of subjectivity in sport Simon Barnes, in The Times, discusses the Canadian ice skating incident, and more interestingly, the role of subjectivity in sports.
posted by salmacis at 04:21 AM on February 13
Unfortunately, even if the judges are found to be in collusion after a review of the incident, the Russians will not be stripped of their gold medal. The worst that can happen is that the judges will be suspended.
posted at 01:28 PM on February 13
oops, didn't realize this was old news.