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The Phoenix Suns led by their bench defeated The Los Angeles Lakers 115-106 before a sold out crowd of 18,422 at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns bench outscored their counterparts 54-20 to secure the Sun second consecutive win at home. Channing Frey and Leandro Barbosa chipped in with 14 points a piece from the bench to secure the win.
" The bench played fantastic," Suns guard Steve Nash said at the post game press conference. " They were by far easily the difference tonight." " We believe in those guys and they really believe in themselves," Suns head coach Alvin Gentry said at his post game conference.
" The bench played fantastic," Suns guard Steve Nash said at the post game press conference. " They were by far easily the difference tonight." " We believe in those guys and they really believe in themselves," Suns head coach Alvin Gentry said at his post game conference.
Mystics guard Lindsey Harding (#10) scored 21 points. In this photo, she drives past former teammate Taj McWilliams headed towards the basket. Photo by John E De FreitasLast Friday night’s home season opener got off to a rough start for the Washington Mystics as they struggled to create offense. But, the bad start ended on a high note as they held the New York Liberty scoreless for the final 6 minutes 21 seconds on their way to a 77-61 win. The Mystics remain undefeated at 3-0.
Lindsey Harding led all players with 21 points, Monique Currie added 18 and Crystal Langhorne and Nakia Sanford each had 10 points.
Brad Berkwitt and Boxing Promoter Cassandra White. Courtesy Photo.
Who do area boxing fans turn to for information on the sport? The local boxing analyst and aficionado to know is “Bad” Brad Berkwitt.,CEO and Publisher of RingsideReport.com. As a result of his years around the ring, Berkwitt is the inside man for coverage of boxing news; including interviews, previews of upcoming fights, post-fight analysis and helping fans understand nuances of the sport.
Berkwitt calls RingsideReport.com “the fastest growing online boxing site on the net.” The boxing site is known as “The Heart of Boxing”. At its “heart” - boxing is unique from other sports in that its combatants must stand alone inside the ring. Students of the game, like Berkwitt, help fans understand its “ins and outs”. “Bad” Brad says "styles make fights" and can give insights such as breaking down boxing styles and whether an in-fighter has an advantage over an out-fighter, an out-fighter has an advantage over a puncher, and if a puncher has an advantage over an in-fighter.
The Orlando Magic remain alive in their best of seven series against the Boston Celtics with their 113-97 win Wednesday night at the Amway Arena in Orlando. The Magic led at the half 57-49 and continued to put the pressure on the Celtics the second half, especially the fourth quarter when they outscored the Celtics 57-49.
" I don't know if you can say you have momentum when you're down 3-2 going into their place," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said at his post game press conference. " I still look at it like we're climbing a mountain here. But we are playing better."
The Boston Celtics solidified their spot in the 2010 NBA Championship with a 96-84 win over the Orlando Magic Friday night before crowd of 18,624 at the TD Garden in Boston.
" The first thing we said when we got into the locker room is this is where we thought we would be," Celtic Coach Doc Rivers said at the post game press conference. " So don't be surprised. This is what we talked about before the season started. That stretch the last month, we formed a plan, and I thought it was the right plan," Rivers said.
" The first thing we said when we got into the locker room is this is where we thought we would be," Celtic Coach Doc Rivers said at the post game press conference. " So don't be surprised. This is what we talked about before the season started. That stretch the last month, we formed a plan, and I thought it was the right plan," Rivers said.
NCAA approves slate for more bowl games
The NCAA has approved 35 bowl games for the next four years, including two new ones: the Dallas Football Classic and the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York.
The NCAA said Friday that the bowls were licensed on a four-year cycle for the first time, though they will be reviewed each year. The move puts the licensing schedule -- from 2010-11 through 2013-14 -- in line with the length of bowl conference agreements.
The first Pinstripe Bowl will be played at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Dec. 30. It will include the No. 3 team in the Big East and the No. 6 school in the Big 12, excluding Bowl Championship Series participants.
The first Dallas Football Classic at the Cotton Bowl is planned for New Year’s Day 2011, involving the seventh-ranked team from the Big 12 against the sixth-ranked team from the Big Ten. Future games will include Conference USA.
Bowl applications were denied for the Cure Bowl in Orlando, Fla., and the Christmas Bowl in Los Angeles.
The NCAA has approved 35 bowl games for the next four years, including two new ones: the Dallas Football Classic and the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York.
The NCAA said Friday that the bowls were licensed on a four-year cycle for the first time, though they will be reviewed each year. The move puts the licensing schedule -- from 2010-11 through 2013-14 -- in line with the length of bowl conference agreements.
The first Pinstripe Bowl will be played at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Dec. 30. It will include the No. 3 team in the Big East and the No. 6 school in the Big 12, excluding Bowl Championship Series participants.
The first Dallas Football Classic at the Cotton Bowl is planned for New Year’s Day 2011, involving the seventh-ranked team from the Big 12 against the sixth-ranked team from the Big Ten. Future games will include Conference USA.
Bowl applications were denied for the Cure Bowl in Orlando, Fla., and the Christmas Bowl in Los Angeles.
BASN's 2010 Goal Brothers All-Star Team
This year's BASN Goal Brothers All-Star team features players who helped lead their teams to the playoffs and beyond. Here's our 2010 standouts.
FORWARDS
Jarome Iginla, Right Wing, Calgary Flames
The first Black player drafted in the first round (11th overall) by the Dallas Stars in 1995 Entry Draft. Iginla was the first Black non goalie to play in the Stanley Cup Finals, and was the second Black captain of an NHL team (Chicago's Dirk Graham was the first). He has won many awards while playing for the Flames. This year Iggy scored 32 goals with 37 assists as the heart and soul of the Calgary Flames. This year was disappointing for the Flames, but Iginla still helped his team race toward the Stanley Cup playoffs. Calgary missed the playoffs by a single point.
Dustin Byfuglien, Right Wing, Chicago Blackhawks
This was the breakout year for "Big Buff". He saved his best for the Western Conference Finals against the San Jose Sharks, scoring three game-winning goals in three consecutive games. Chicago drafted him in the 8th round in 2003 as a defenseman. However he was moved from defense to wing after he kept showing scoring skills.
This year's BASN Goal Brothers All-Star team features players who helped lead their teams to the playoffs and beyond. Here's our 2010 standouts.
FORWARDS
Jarome Iginla, Right Wing, Calgary Flames
The first Black player drafted in the first round (11th overall) by the Dallas Stars in 1995 Entry Draft. Iginla was the first Black non goalie to play in the Stanley Cup Finals, and was the second Black captain of an NHL team (Chicago's Dirk Graham was the first). He has won many awards while playing for the Flames. This year Iggy scored 32 goals with 37 assists as the heart and soul of the Calgary Flames. This year was disappointing for the Flames, but Iginla still helped his team race toward the Stanley Cup playoffs. Calgary missed the playoffs by a single point.
Dustin Byfuglien, Right Wing, Chicago Blackhawks
This was the breakout year for "Big Buff". He saved his best for the Western Conference Finals against the San Jose Sharks, scoring three game-winning goals in three consecutive games. Chicago drafted him in the 8th round in 2003 as a defenseman. However he was moved from defense to wing after he kept showing scoring skills.
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Written by Gary Norris Gray, BASN Staff Reporter - courtesy of Black Athlete Sports Network
Written by Gary Norris Gray, BASN Staff Reporter - courtesy of Black Athlete Sports Network
The defending NBA Champions the Los Angeles Lakers will hosts the Boston Celtics for the 2010 NBA Championship Thursday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in a best of seven series with the first two in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 111-103 Saturday night to set up the 12th meeting between these two historic franchises.
Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 37 points and 6 rebounds as the defending champs proved to be road warriors in closing out the series 4-2.Ron Artest chipped in with 25 points and 4 rebounds after his game six heroics. Lamar Odom contributed 12 rebounds and Derek Fisher dropped in 11 points with his savvy veteran play.
Tina Charles led the Sun with 13 points.
The Washington Mystics lost all of their games on the road but came back to the Verizon Center on Sunday to defeat the visiting Sun 69-65 and continue their winning record at home. Playing without veteran Katie Smith, who sat out with a lower back strain, the team was determined to revenge the 80-65 loss on May 23.
"When we found out that Katie was not playing, we all understood that we'd have to pick every part of our play up," said forward Crystal Langhorne." The fans were alarmed when Lindsey Harding who let the Mystics attack all season fell hard while trying to make a layup. "I think we are a better team than Connecticut. We didn't show it the first time and for us to play the way we did today with-out Katie is especially encouraging for us," Monique Currie said. "Even when Lindsey went down, I have faith in the next person who will come in. If we execute, we can beat anyone, short-handed or not."
Crystal Langhorne scored 17 points and tied a career high with 16 rebounds
Monique Currie scored 18 points and also recorded her 1,500th career point
Nationals Offer Exclusive Season Ticket Holder Opportunity to Purchase Tickets For Strasburg’s Debut
The Washington Nationals will offer Season Ticket Holders the exclusive opportunity to purchase up to four additional tickets to the June 8 contest vs. the Pirates – the expected debut of Nationals Pitcher Stephen Strasburg*. One of many exclusive offers for Season Ticket Holders throughout the season, this opportunity will begin at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 2. Tickets will be sold through Thursday, June 3 while supplies last.
Earlier this week the Nationals also announced the addition of the New Era Flex Plans, which gives fans the opportunity to purchase tickets to four games for the price of three. Plans start as low as $45 per seat in the Lower RF Terrace, based on availability for selected games, and include options for all remaining Nationals home games.
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