US PGA Tour offers fewer tournaments in the autumn
Friday, December 26th, 2008 Posted in Golf news | No Comments »The US PGA Tour has lost at least one tournament from its Fall Series because of the economy, and the final part of its 2009 schedule released on Tuesday had another tournament still up in the air. The tour announced five ...
Mondays National Basketball Association Capsules
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »TORONTO 97, LA CLIPPERS 75 LOS ANGELES The Toronto Raptors snapped a five-game losing streak, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, 97-75. Chris Bosh led three players in double figures for the Raptors, pouring in 31 points. Jermaine ONeal had 23 and Anthony ...
Spurs sign Hairston from D-League team in Austin
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The San Antonio Spurs signed guard-forward Malik Hairston from their NBA Development League team Monday. Hairston has played 11 games with the Austin Toros, averaging 19.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. The former Oregon player was cut at the ...
Doctor recommends knee surgery for Lakers G Farmar
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »A doctor recommended surgery for Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar, who hurt his left knee last week against the Miami Heat. Team doctor Steve Lombardo examined Farmar on Monday in Los Angeles and confirmed the guard has a torn lateral ...
Dirk Nowitzki says he’d take a pay cut to help Dallas Mavericks in 2010 free-agent market
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Dirk Nowitzki is keeping all his options open for his future, including the possibility of taking less money in 2010 to facilitate the Mavericks acquiring a marquee player or players in that summer's bountiful free-agent market. While adamant that he will ...
Sunday’s NBA Boxes
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »At Atlanta DETROIT (78) Hamilton 7-16 2-2 16, Prince 1-8 0-0 2, Wallace 9-18 0-0 20, Stuckey 9-12 1-3 20, Iverson 4-11 2-2 10, Bynum 0-2 0-0 0, A.Johnson 1-1 0-0 2, Afflalo 1-1 0-0 2, McDyess 3-6 0-0 6. Totals 35-75 ...
Celtics’ Davis hurt in auto accident
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis was injured in an automobile accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike Sunday as he drove to the TD Banknorth Garden for the game against the New York Knicks. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said the accident happened at ...
Yi has an age-old problem
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Whether or not there is a problem with Yi Jianlian's age, the Nets don't seem to care. A report in China that surfaced on the Internet yesterday claimed to have documentation that Yi is 24, and not 21 as he and ...
Sundays National Basketball Association Capsules
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »BOSTON 124, NEW YORK 105 BOSTON Rajon Rondo scored 26 points to lead a balanced attack as the Boston Celtics tied a franchise record with their 18th consecutive win, a 124-105 victory over the New York Knicks. Six others scored in double ...
Broncos-Chargers game moved to prime time
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 Posted in NFL football news | No Comments »The Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers will play for the AFC West title in prime time. The game next Sunday between the rivals in San Diego has been moved from 4:15 p.m. EST to 8:15 p.m. and will be televised ...
