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Bismack Biyombo and Kemba Walker Highlights & Analysis from Jimmer's Exhibition Game
I was unable to catch the game, but a fine fellow sent me the links to these videos, one short highlight reel for each player from Jimmer Fredette's rookie exhibition game from a couple weeks back. First up is Biyombo's: Bismack Biyombo Highlights from Jimmer's All-Star Game (via...
Game Recap: Isles Get Streit Back At It in 6-2 Win Over Devils
Mark Streit was simply outstanding in his first real game in 17 months. He quarterbacked a potent powerplay(3 for 6) and was everywhere defensively finishing with a goal, two assists, and a team high 23:44 of ice time in the Islanders 6-2 drubbing of the Devils "B" (ish) squad. The Isles newly...
Saturday Rockpile: As Injuries Mount, Rockies' Rookies Getting a Shot
Rockies add infield reinforcement with Gomez | Inside the Colorado RockiesIn a somewhat-surprising move, the Rockies recalled Hector Gomez from AA Tulsa yesterday, presumably to help with the middle infield depth while Troy Tulowitzki and Jonathan Herrera are on the shelf with injuries. Gomez, who...
Denver Broncos Training Camp Notes: The Overlooked
So the number one story this training camp has been the quarterbacks, and it has been close. Each time a new report from Kaptain Kirk or the Denver Post, fans start scanning for any news about Orton, Tebow and Quinn. It makes sense, but a lot has gone unnoticed, and I was hoping to share some...
Sharks (rookies) beat Ducks (rookies)
Behind a relentless brand of physical play, sparked by a two goal effort for Brandon Mashinter and a pair of multi point games from blue chip prospects Nick Petrecki and Benn Ferriero, the Sharks cruised to a 4-1 victory against Pacific Division rival Anaheim in the opening night of the 2010...
Sylvia Fowles: The Next Generation of WNBA Post Play
If Candace Parker is supposed to take over Lisa Leslie’s role as leader of the L.A. Sparks and face of the WNBA, Sylvia Fowles is in line to take over Leslie’s role as the league’s premier post player.In Fowles’ first home game against the Monarchs, Sky play-by-play announcer Eric Collins said,...
The WNBA Will Need More Than Parker's Spark
Candace Parker received so much hype before even playing a WNBA game that her debut against the Mercury was almost like a formality for her entry into superstardom."I liken Candace Parker to when the Lakers acquired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and then in 1979 we acquired Magic Johnson and then in 1983-84...
Candice Wiggins: On the Positive Side of "Combo Guard"
Candice Wiggins is already one of the best "combo guards" in the league.And that’s not a bad thing.After 12 games off the bench this season and putting up some amazing rookie stats, it’s hard not to get excited about Wiggins’ star potential. She’s exciting to watch because she plays with so much...
L.A. Gets A Spark From Bobbit As Starting Point Guard
While the Sparks’ high-low zone offense was the probably the most tangible adjustment in their 91-80 victory over the Mercury, the Sparks’ energy on both ends of the floor was probably the biggest key to ending their three game losing streak.Of course, it's hard to dig too deeply into the Sparks’...
Some Of Those "Other" Rookies Making a Strong Impression in Detroit
While Candace Parker, Sylvia Fowles, and Candice Wiggins grabbed the headlines for the 2008 WNBA rookie class, three rookies in Detroit are making quite an impression.What strikes me most about the Shock’s trio of rookies -- Alexis Hornbuckle, Tasha Humphrey, and Olayinka Sanni – is that they all...
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