Category Archives: sports figures

Some “Hoops” news!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by admin

The twelve game winning streak the OKC Thunder were enjoying came to a halt with a 99 – 93 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Miami Heat appear back on track with a 110 – 95 thumping of the Mavs. … Continue reading →

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Bill O’Brien receives award

Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin

Bill O’Brien of Penn State has received the 2012 Maxwell Coach of the Year Award.  He finished second to Brian Kelly of Notre Dame in the voting for AP Coach of the Year.  Congrats to Coach O’Brien.  He did a … Continue reading →

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CFB news and updates…

Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin

Bad news for the Tigers and LSU.  Talented punter Brad Wing has been suspended for the Chick-fil-A Bowl match up with Clemson on New Year’s Eve.  The reason given, “violation of team rules”.  Isn’t it always! Out on the west … Continue reading →

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Cannot deny it, we all love Peyton Manning

Posted on December 20, 2012 by susan

Peyton Manning, who has come back from multiple neck surgeries to lead the Denver Broncos to the AFC West title leads the pack in votes for this year’s Pro Bowl.  Is anyone surprised?  We all love us some Peyton Manning!! … Continue reading →

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Thursday NBA news…

Posted on December 20, 2012 by susan

Speaking of winning streaks, while the Lakers are now the proud owner of three in a row, that other team out in LA, the Clippers have now won eleven (11) in a row.  Hard to deny the awe of the … Continue reading →

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Thursday NBA news…

Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin

Speaking of winning streaks, while the Lakers are now the proud owner of three in a row, that other team out in LA, the Clippers have now won eleven (11) in a row.  Hard to deny the awe of the … Continue reading →

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AP Athlete of the Year is…

Posted on December 20, 2012 by admin

Perhaps the greatest swimmer of all time, Michael Phelps, has been named the AP Athlete of the Year!  Way to go Michael!  He beat LeBron James by three (3) votes to claim the honor. Share PostTwitterFacebookGoogle +1Email

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Roger Federer news…and other tennis!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by susan

Roger Federer news.  It is like the gift that keeps on giving.   The “Federer Tour” has come to an end.  Very unusual to see Roger playing tennis this time of year, especially doing an exhibition tour.  But how can … Continue reading →

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Wednesday mixed bag of sports news…

Posted on December 19, 2012 by susan

NBA news: Stoudemire returns to action tonight as the Knicks face off against the Nets tonight at 7:00 pm EST.  Most likely, the Knicks will bring him in off the bench.  Stay tuned… NFL news: Mega Tron, the artist known … Continue reading →

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A little Basketball news…

Posted on December 19, 2012 by admin

The  L A Lakers welcomed back Pau Gasol to the starting lineup last night and barely survived the Charlotte Bobcats with a 101-100 come from behind victory.  This makes it three in a row, but over less than stellar competition.  … Continue reading →

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