Donaghy may become NBA's worst nightmare (Canada.com)
After Game 5 of the 2006 NBA Finals, a Miami Herald columnist reported -- erroneously, as it turned out -- that after a controversial finish, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban turned towards the seats of NBA commissioner David Stern, and screamed, "F---you! F---you! Your league is rigged!"...more...Ex-Bears coach won't neglect old-timers (Northwest Indiana Times)
GARY | Mike Ditka stepped out of a black stretch limo at the entrance to Majestic Star Casino on Saturday night and the world seemed to stop as stunned spectators froze in their tracks....more... Sports debutants' ball (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
By TOBIAS XAVIER LOPEZ David Beckham's first match with the Los Angeles Galaxy is the latest in a line of highly publicized and anticipated sports debuts. Here are some other memorable moments: Hockey: Wayne Gretzky Perhaps the most similar to the English-born Beckham's situation, Gretzky was an established star in another country (Canada) in a niche sports league. The "Great One" also ......more... Main Line Mom A Poker Queen (CBS 3 Philadelphia)
A Main Line mom has hit it big at playing poker and she is looking for more. Pat Ciarrocchi Reports More Local News ... Get CBS 3 On The Go ...more... Wednesday's Local Roundup (Pocono Record)
Youth baseball SWIFTWATER ? Mike Ferarra had a big game as Pocono Mountain East defeated Tobyhanna 13-1 in four innings in District 29 9-10 Little League All-Stars action on Wednesday....more... Page 2: Mike Finger ? Rugby player embodies what new imports lack (San Antonio Express-News)
In a summer in which the U.S. has experienced another wave of international superstar invasions, we've had no shortage of big names. We've seen Daisuke Matsuzaka's gyroball and Yi Jianlian's jumper and David Beckham's paparazzi-dodging entourage, and all have received their share of fanfare....more... Regular Features (Arkansas News Bureau)
Giving a hoot in Fort Smith By John Brummett An e-mail from Fort Smith implores me to write about the issue by which Hooters, the restaurant showcasing youthful female anatomy, is coming to that famously conservative, family-values town....more... COMING UP (The Buffalo News)
CARLY?S CLUB BENEFIT: The 20th annual Keith?s Classic for Carly?s Club Golf Tournament will tee off at 1 p.m. today at Legends on the Niagara, 9233 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ont. An awards ceremony will follow. For more information, call 845-2300 or go to www.Carlys-Club.org....more... Dice-K rolls into Pittsfield (Berkshire Eagle)
PITTSFIELD ? It was supposed to be a secret. But when the Boston Red Sox's multimillion-dollar pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka is in town, word tends to get around....more... |