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Top 10 Reasons Why Kenny Smith is Dead Wrong

The Dude — Thu, 06 May 2010 05:52:02 +0000

–Picture Courtest of Getty Images – Kenny Smith thinks the Spurs are going to win the Western Conference Semi-finals in a dramatic, seven-game fashion. I call BS (borderline stupidity). Here are TEN reason’s why: 10. With the stunt that the Suns pulled on Wednesday

Yankees offer minor-league contract, major-league deal, but Chien-Ming Wang parts ways with Bombers

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:27:50 +0000

Say goodbye to Chien-Ming Wang . On arbitration tendering day, the Yankees Saturday severed ties with the two-time 19-game winner whose future is uncertain after he missed most of last season with shoulder surgery. Wang, 29, who earned $5 million last year, would have

Jefferson Helps Spurs End 3-Game Skid, Crown Kings 118-106

slamdunkcentral — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:17:58 +0000

One would think that with the Sacramento Kings’ weird schedule to start the month of December (home for 2 games, at Phoenix, home against Miami, on the road against New Orleans), they would be a bit tired prior to their game against the

Florida Marlins close to sending Matt Lindstrom to the Astros?

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:55:52 +0000

Hard-throwing reliever Matt Lindstrom might be the first arbitration Marlin to be traded at the winter meetings, and the destination could be Houston. Although the Marlins haven’t had any success trading 2B Dan Uggla, a source with one National League team

Allen gets defensive

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:31:00 +0000

Kevin Garnett was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for his sparkling three-game performance at Charlotte, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City. He converted 24 of 34 shots (70.6 percent), averaged 19.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in the three victories. Carlos Boozer

Doc Rivers happy with C’s unhappiness

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:58:00 +0000

Via the Boston Herald : Doc Rivers was pleased when several players - most notably Kendrick Perkins - expressed dissatisfaction after Thursday night’s win in San Antonio. Perkins appeared to be more bothered by the fact that the Spurs grabbed 20 offensive rebounds

Celtics Winning With Defense and Trust

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:59:22 +0000

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YouTube: Blair Tips It In Own Net Celtics Dec.3.09 (video)

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:26:39 +0000

Dejuan Blair forgets which team he is playing for and tips in a rebound in the wrng basket. Spurs vs. Celtics December 3, 2009Larry Brown Sports found this 9 hours ago on youtube.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA,

Big Ticket Leads Celtics To Sixth Straight Victory; Spank Spurs 90-83

slamdunkcentral — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:02:45 +0000

Kevin Garnett scored a game high 20 points Thursday night as the Boston Celtics won their sixth consecutive game defeating the San Antonio Spurs 90-83. The Spurs looked dazed and confused in the first period and the Celtics took full advantage of that leading to

Spurs Cooking Challenge [Video]

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:41:24 +0000

Hilarious. Timmy D in dreads? Go Manu!daddycane posted 19 hours ago from thehoopdoctors.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NBA, San Antonio

Claude Giroux vs Marek Svatos Nov 23, 2009 (video)

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:10:03 +0000

Claude Giroux vs Marek Svatos from the Philadelphia Flyers at Colorado Avalanche game on Nov 23, 2009.via http://www.hockeyfights.comBroad Street Hockey found this 9 hours ago on youtube.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NHL, Claude Giroux, Marek Svatos, Philadelphia Flyers,

Terrible Week For The Flames

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:28:54 +0000

Well it has been nothing short of a disappointing week for the Flames. The game against the Avalanche I thought they played decent… but come on guys decent doesn’t cut it in the NHL! Especially when you are battling for #1 in the Northwest

Spurs’ Ginobili to miss 7 to 10 days

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:35:02 +0000

An MRI exam confirmed that Ginobili suffered a mild left groin strain during Wednesday's game against the Mavericks in Dallas.

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A Few Players in Dog House, But None More Than Tom Gilbert

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:54:49 +0000

Tom Gilbert was having a rough season as is. Wednesdays game against the Colorado Avalanche didn't help his cause.

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Ginobili out, Parker doubtful for Jazz

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:06:08 +0000

Tony Parker is doubtful and Manu Ginobili is out for Thursday’s home game against the Utah Jazz. Slideshow: Spurs-Jazz preview Pounding The Rock found this 7 hours ago on mysanantonio.com Find more top sports news, videos,

Duchene Turning Up the Heat

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:58:11 +0000

I can’t believe the timing. Here I am, typing up an article about how rookie Matt Duchene needs to start pulling his weight. Don’t get me wrong, Duchene is a phenomenal player. To be playing in the best league in the world at 18

Ducks Make Roster Moves

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:24:09 +0000

The Ducks announced Wednesday that they have placed Saku Koivu and Ryan Carter on injured reserve, while recalling MacGregor Sharp from Bakersfield of the ECHL. Koivu and Carter can still be activated to play if needed, but the Ducks needed to make these moves

Colorado Avalanche – The Avs and the Avs-Nots?

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:46:26 +0000

Two key questions for the Colorado Avalanche--Where are the fans? As well, how is a team predicted to finish 14th in the Western Conference off to such a great start?HockeyNoob posted 10 hours ago from lowonoil.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs

Game 17: Oilers vs. Avalanche, November 8, 2009

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:37:08 +0000

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Sprained Ankle To Shelve Spurs’ Parker For Week

slamdunkcentral — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:21:23 +0000

The Spurs took a sustantial hit of sorts when guard Tony Parker sprained his ankle in the team’s loss to Portland Friday night; the injury, according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, will sideline Parker approximately a week – which has

San Antonio Spurs 84, Portland Trailblazers 96

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:43:04 +0000

Another disappointing loss on the road. Before the game I said I’d be happier if the Spurs lost a defensive-minded battle than if we won an open-ended, high scoring game. By no means does last night’s game leave me content; the Blazers had

Spurs’ Parker expects to be out a week

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:16:50 +0000

Tony Parker says the sprained ankle that knocked him from Friday night’s 96-84 loss against the Trail Blazers isn’t as severe as others he’s suffered. Complete Spurs coverage Pounding The Rock found this 9 hours ago on mysanantonio.com Find more top sports

Friday’s Three Stars: Monster goalie efforts; Avs top Hawks

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:55:33 +0000

No. 1 Star: Jonas Gustavsson (notes) , Toronto Maple Leafs Congratulations to the Leafs, who are now clearly the 29th-best team in the NHL after defeating fellow cellar-dweller the Carolina Hurricanes , 3-2, with a three-goal rally (video).

Boozer’s Double-Double Leads Utah’s Drubbing Of Spurs 113-99

slamdunkcentral — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:36:36 +0000

The Utah Jazz shot a torrid 53% (44-83) from the floor Thursday night taking a big lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the first quarter and never allowing their opponents to get back in the game as they would beat up the

Kings Remain Winless, Crushed By Spurs 113-94

slamdunkcentral — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:57:58 +0000

I think it is safe to say that the Sacramento Kings are a team which can be described as a work in progress. up to this juncture, they have had their moments, flashing bits of promise, yet no real positive results as of

Bat Delay : During Kings vs Spurs Game! 10/31/2009 (video)

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:25:51 +0000

Manu Ginobili slaps down a poor Bat and kills it!

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Just a Bit More Perspective on Winning and Losing Streaks

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:20:27 +0000

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Swine flu fells Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:33:10 +0000

EDMONTON After the Avalanche morning skate today at Rexall Place, Colorado coach Joe Sacco confirmed that backup goalie Peter Budaj, who missed his scheduled first start of the season last Friday because of illness, has been diagnosed with swine flu, or the H1N1

Report: Houston Astros to name Boston Red Sox’s Brad Mills skipper

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:14:00 +0000

Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills will be hired as the Houston Astros' next manager, KRIV-TV in Houston is reporting.

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Twitter / Alyson Footer: The Astros have hired Red …

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:56 +0000

Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! The Astros have hired Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills as their new manager. about 2 hours ago from web alysonfooter Alyson Footer Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact Blog Status Goodies API Business Help Jobs Terms PrivacyThe

Clippers update: Blake Griffin has stress fracture of knee

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:36:46 +0000

Clippers rookie forward Blake Griffin, the No. 1 overall draft choice in the NBA draft in June, has a stress fracture of the left patella, or kneecap, and could miss as much as six weeks. Tests on Monday revealed the...The Baseline found this 25

Astros have a very bad day, and that’s being kind

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:45:00 +0000

Sounds like Drayton just wants a manager for transitional purposes til the team is ready to compete. This team will not be competitive for another 2-3 yrs minimum. By that time the manager Drayton is wanting to hire now will be a manager without

Astros’ search goes on without Acta

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Now that Manny Acta has been hired by the Cleveland Indians after rebuffing the Astros, the club's search for a manager continues.

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Acta turns down offer, accepts Indians job

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:27:40 +0000

Less than two weeks since declaring a potential return to the Astros as too good to be true, Manny Acta ended talks with the club after intense flirtations Saturday. Instead, he chose the Cleveland Indians. According to a person with knowledge of the negotiations,

Cleveland Indians select Manny Acta as new manager with 3-year contract

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:14:58 +0000

New Indians boss turns down an offer to lead the Astros, beats out Bobby Valentine, Torey Lovullo to replace Eric Wedge.Circling The Bases found this 22 hours ago on cleveland.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Manny Acta, Cleveland

On Goal Analysis’ PQC Update For 24 October

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:16:17 +0000

That's right - OGA's Playoff Qualifying Curve is hitting its first mile marker along the road to the Playoffs. Last night, calls of Chasing Stanley - IN the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs - were made for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche. That's right, with 72 games to go, our PQC says ...

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Ruutu handed three-game suspension for hit on Tucker

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:45:00 +0000

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Tucker out of hospital; Willsie recalled

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:45:00 +0000

Adrian Dater Adrian Dater Avalanche Beat Writer Dater has covered the Colorado Avalanche before they were even called the Avalanche, starting with the team's move from Quebec to Denver in 1995. He has been at The Denver Post overall since Dec. 1991, when earlier in the year he decided to get a ...

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Video: Scary moments for Darcy Tucker after Ruutu cheap shot

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:56:00 +0000

The terms "stretcher" and "Darcy Tucker" probably aren't mutually exclusive in the minds of most hockey fans; only this time it was the Colorado Avalanche winger who was the victim of a cheap shot that left him immobile on the ice in a scary incident Friday night. At ...

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Tucker getting boarded by Ruutu (10/23/2009) (video)

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:33:37 +0000

Colorado Avalanche left wing Darcy Tucker has been hospitalized for further evaluation after taking a hit from the Carolina Hurricanes Tuomo Ruutu at 5:26 of...Crash the Crease found this 23 hours ago on youtube.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype:

Patience Is A Virtue

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

It's no secret that the Spurs tend to start slow and then bring things together with their famed second half surge during and after the Rodeo Road Trip. Yet each year it seems that fans start jumping overboard as soon as the Spurs get off to a slow start. Just remember, be patient. Patience ...

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Peas in a Pod: Sam Runion and Tim Murphy

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:09:46 +0000

Let me start off by saying that I was fully aware that RHP-Sam Runion had a “bad” season. Until this morning, however, I wasn’t fully aware of how bad it was in relation to his peers. After reading Baseball America’s Final Minor League

Dallas Cowboys receiver Patrick Crayton calls out coaches

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:06:00 +0000

WR Crayton calls out Cowboys coaches for not talking to him about demotion.Uwe Blog found this 15 hours ago on sports.espn.go.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: NFL, Dallas Cowboys, Patrick

Cubs hire Jaramillo to be hitting coach

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:06:13 +0000

By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com 10/21/09 2:34 PM ET CHICAGO -- The Cubs hired former Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo on Wednesday to be the newest member of manager Lou Piniella's staff. "Rudy Jaramillo is widely regarded as the premiere hitting instructor in the game," Cubs general manager Jim ...

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Chicago Cubs hire former Texas Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:44:22 +0000

Former Rangers coach will sign 3-year, $2.42 million dealBleacher Nation | Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and ... found this 5 hours ago on sports.espn.go.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Rudy

Mavericks’ Cuban makes case for steroid use

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:16:26 +0000

Never one to shy away from giving his opinion on controversial subjects, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said steroids could be used to help athletes recover from injuries as long as they areDallasBasketball.com Dallas Mavericks News and Links - Main ... found this 23

Report: Cubs Sign Rudy Jaramillo To 3-Year Deal To Be Hitting Coach

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:44:43 +0000

The Chicago Cubs have apparently signed former Texas Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo to a three-year deal. thefriendlyblogfines posted 4 hours ago from thefriendlyblogfines.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Chicago Cubs, Rudy Jaramillo, Texas Rangers, Alfonso Soriano, Milton

Chicago Cubs hire former Texas Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo – ESPN Chicago

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:30:00 +0000

The Cubs will announce Wednesday that former Texas Rangers hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo has signed a three-year, $2.42 million contract to become Chicago's next hitting coach, player sources told ESPNChicago.com on Tuesday. Jaramillo spent the last 15 years with Texas and has had 17 players ...

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Murray sends message to young Kings by sitting star winger Frolov

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:35:05 +0000

Alexander Frolov A healthy Alexander Frolov was scratched from the King's lineup against Dallas on Monday by Coach Terry Murray. ( Alex Gallardo / Los Angeles Times )

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The Biggest “Balloon Boys” In College Football

BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:38:01 +0000

The awesome hoax last week perpetrated by two very loving, not insane in any way, fame-at-all-costs parents got me thinking about college football. Not that it takes major news events for me to ponder collegiate football, but I’m trying