Posts Tagged ‘NBA’
Required Reading
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An excerpt from Clay Travis’s book On Rocky Top. This is a must read. [Fanhouse]
Hook out in front on Butler/ Brown. [Go Vols Xtra]
Calkins is all over Calipari. [Commercial Appeal]
Jay Williams Ballin’ in China
Former Duke star Jay Williams is trying to continue his playing career in China. Williams had his NBA career cut short after a horrible motorcycle accident. He is now trying to make a team in the Chinese Basketball Association. The former Duke star was one of our favorite college basketall players to watch and the [...]
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Amber Grey wants to play hoops again. [Go Vols Xtra]
5 things we know about the Titans. [Tennessean]
Robert Dozier’s gonna skip the NBA to play in Europe. [Commercial Appeal]
Knox and Bonds: The HKS Market Watch
1) Rashard Lewis tested for elevated levels of testosterone because of an over-the-counter-supplement.
Jamey: Sell. I have reached a point where I don’t believe any athlete’s excuse for taking PEDs. I give him credit for taking it like a man and talking about it right away, but the NBA and NFL get a free pass [...]
Rashard Lewis Suspended for Steroids
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis will be suspended for the first 10 games of next season after he tested positive for a testosterone-producing steroid. Lewis was taking nutritional suppliments towards the end of last season that contained a substance (DHEA) that is banned by the NBA. [Orlando Sentinel] Is this a sign of things to [...]
NBA Schedule Released
The NBA schedule was released today and the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics open the season with the debut of Shaq in Cleveland. The second part of the doubeheader consists of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant receiving their championship rings against Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers. The Orlando Magic travel to Atlanta [...]
Required Reading
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5 things to watch as Fall Camp begins for UT. [Go Vols Xtra]
Pennington breaks down current SEC football commitments. Freaking Informative. [Mr. SEC]
Regional:
Russell Wilson’s the best QB no one’s talking about. [Charlotte Observer]
Who’s hot and who’s not in New Orleans? [Times-Picayune]
Ever wonder, “What in the heck’s Craig Biggio into these days”? [NW Arkansas Times]
The Grizzlies [...]
Required Reading
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Only septuagenarians care about UT/ Vandy. [Tennessean]
We like Wes Rucker. His dad’s a good dude too. [Chattanooga Times-Free Press]
Griff on shoe companies and hoops recruiting. [Go Vols Xtra]
Happy Birthday!!!!
In honor of the girlfriend’s birthday on Tuesday (we’re giving a stripper pole in our bedroom, it’s the gift that keeps on giving), we thought that we’d present a gift buying guide for professional athletes and their significant others:
Plaxico Burress: With the DA’s recent statements, we’re going to begin with the Jay Leno like obvious [...]
What to Watch Tonight
WWE Monday Night Raw 9:00 PM New: I hate that I am even mentioning this show as a favoite to watch. Why am I doing this? Shaq is guest-hosting WWE Monday Night Raw. Expect Him to be hilarious. Jeremy Piven( Ari Gold from Entourage) is expected to host next week.
The T.O. Show 10:00PM New: Expect Terrell [...]