The difference between college and pro basketball is already apparent for Pistons rookie Austin Daye.
Fri Nov 6th | Detroit News
For those of you who think NBA teams piece together and establish their identity through the summer, training camp and the preseason . . .
Fri Nov 6th | Philadelphia Inquirer
O.J. Mayo and Zach Randolph are both averaging more than 20 points a game for the Grizzlies while Allen Iverson complains about sitting on the bench.
Fri Nov 6th | L.A. Times
Both teams have only one victory this season.
Fri Nov 6th | Los Angeles Times
It is the conventional wisdom that if LeBron James leaves Cleveland, it will be to chase fame and fortune. But that might be a misguided pursuit.
Fri Nov 6th | NY Times
Derrick Rose scored 10 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter and drilled a decisive jumper with 1:44 remaining to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 86-85 on Thursday.
Fri Nov 6th | NY Times
Before the game Thursday night against the Cavaliers, Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro was unsure whether heÂ’d play Tyrus Thomas, who arrived at the team hotel less than four hours before tipoff. "I want to see how he warms up before the game," Del Negro said.
Fri Nov 6th | Chicago Sun-Times
The recession is taking a toll on teams in all professional sports leagues, including the NBA. Here are some of the ways the downturn has affected the Orlando Magic and the Detroit Pistons, who play tonight at Amway Arena.
Fri Nov 6th | Orlando Sentinel
When was the last time the Bucks had a player with this much natural ability and personality in one package? Probably Ray Allen, and you saw what he did for the organization. If there was ever a right player at the right time for a franchise starving for success and attention, Brandon Jennings just might be it.
Thu Nov 5th | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Nobody said the Milwaukee Bucks would be an offensive juggernaut this season. But a few of the early numbers are raising alarm bells for Bucks coach Scott Skiles, even though the team is just three games into its season.
Thu Nov 5th | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"With the fourth pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, the Giants select Philip Rivers, quarterback, North Carolina State." Those words never triggered a rush of excitement from Rivers and never prompted the Giants to envision Rivers wearing their uniform. ...
Fri Nov 6th | NY Post
So what has gone wrong for the Giants during their three-game slide? How about everything, says Sirius host and Giants' play-by-play man Bob Papa."The thing that sticks out at me is they are breaking down in all phases," Papa said.
Fri Nov 6th | NY Post
New Orleans invests invest in $2,000 mouthguards, credited with better performance by putting the jaw in the best position to align the body.
Fri Nov 6th | L.A. Times
IRVING, Texas - Roy Williams has not had good experiences on the field against the Eagles, and he says his family was not treated well by fans because they were wearing Cowboys gear during their visit.
Fri Nov 6th | Philadelphia Inquirer
The Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys for the 100th time when they meet Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Some facts about the series:
Fri Nov 6th | Philadelphia Inquirer
Quick, who leads the Broncos in 20-yard-plus receptions? Brandon Marshall? Nope. Eddie Royal? Uh-uh. Tony Scheffler? Not close.
Fri Nov 6th | Denver Post
Brandon Pettigrew concedes he hasn't lived up to the expectations that come with being the 20th selection in the draft -- not yet.
Fri Nov 6th | Detroit News
T he first indication of a change came in the summer, when Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis agreed to allow his Bengals on "Hard Knocks," a cable TV production that shows the rigors of training camp but also the comic side.
Fri Nov 6th | Baltimore Sun
1. Shut down running back Cedric Benson. With his power style, Benson became the first running back in 40 games to rush for 100 yards against the Ravens. Cincinnati is 3-0 this season when he gains 100 yards. The Ravens are 0-2 when they allow a back to reach 100.
Fri Nov 6th | Baltimore Sun
Lions running back Kevin Smith returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with a shoulder injury. He was listed as limited, and coach Jim Schwartz left some doubt about his status for Sunday's game at Seattle.
Fri Nov 6th | Detroit Free Press
Ales Kotalik had a power-play goal and two assists, and Marian Gaborik added a power-play goal and an assist as the Rangers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 4-2, Thursday night. The Rangers travel to Calgary (8-4-1) tomorrow night to end their western Canadian trip.
Fri Nov 6th | NY Daily News
Scoring drought ends, but Phaneuf scoresOT winner.
Fri Nov 6th | St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Veteran defenseman has added depth and experience.
Fri Nov 6th | St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Against an offensively toothless Nashville Predators squad, a victory Thursday was the completely reasonable, expected result for the Ducks.
Fri Nov 6th | L.A. Daily News
Tomas Holmstrom is very motivated to get off to a strong start with the Detroit Red Wings.
Fri Nov 6th | The Toronto Star
Their expectations are so high that a loss like this one will really stick. That is the reality of life for the Penguins.
Fri Nov 6th | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
In the team’s second visit to Rexall Place since 2002, Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists and the Rangers stopped a four-game road-losing streak.
Fri Nov 6th | NY Times
After a pair of inspired victories, the team stumbled against its division rival, and tried to recover when it was too late.
Fri Nov 6th | Minneapolis Star
Peter Chiarelli may not have been able to keep a recalcitrant Phil Kessel in the fold once the speedy forward got to restricted free agency last summer, but he made sure yesterday...
Fri Nov 6th | Boston Herald
The Bruins were just 52 seconds away from hitting a pretty ignominous milestone last night. Not since February 1929 had they been shut out in three straight games. But,...
Fri Nov 6th | Boston Herald
Without actually hearing or seeing it, you can be sure Roy (Doc) Halladay was going at least a little crazy the past couple of weeks.
Fri Nov 6th | The Toronto Star
A handful of Dodgers filed for free agency, including infielders Ronnie Belliard , Orlando Hudson and Doug Mientkiewicz and pitchers Randy Wolf , Jon Garland and Eric Milton .
Fri Nov 6th | L.A. Times
Bobby Abreu had no interest in spending another winter - or even another week - without an employer. The Angels were only too happy to oblige the slugger who transformed their lineup this year. The veteran outfielder agreed Thursday to a $19 million, two-year contract to stay with the Angels rather than test the free-agent market again.
Fri Nov 6th | L.A. Daily News
AS THE PHILLIES reached the top of an escalator in 30th Street Station yesterday, they were faced with the statue of an angel holding up the limp body of a fallen man.
Fri Nov 6th | Philly Daily News
Several Rockies players watched the World Series with a keen eye. It is, in many ways, a signal of how everything has changed in Colorado.
Fri Nov 6th | Denver Post
Like anyone planning a move, the Twins are getting rid of some things before they go.
Fri Nov 6th | Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Hideki Matsui is front-page news, and not just here. He is the big story in Japan, adorning the front pages of many papers there Thursday. "Win or lose, he is front-page material," said Tadashi Watanabe, who writes for the Japanese equivalent of the Associated Press.
Fri Nov 6th | NY Daily News
The Yankees will return to a familiar place Friday to celebrate their 27th world championship. After dispatching the defending champion Phillies in six games, the Yankees will parade up the Canyon of Heroes for the first time since 2000.
Fri Nov 6th | NY Daily News
Andy Pettitte is one of seven Yankees eligible to file for free agency in the next two weeks, though he, Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon will draw the most attention, especially after their impressive performances in the World Series.
Fri Nov 6th | NY Daily News
The Astros have added two players, bringing the team to the limit of the 40-man roster, general manager Ed Wade said Thursday.
Fri Nov 6th | Houston Chronicle
