Archive for July, 2011

Report: Shawn Marion turns down offer to compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki raises his MVP trophy followed by teammates Jason Terry and Tyson Chandler as they exit the charter with owner Mark Cuban carrying the Larry O’Brien trophy after the team’s arrival at Love Field in Dallas, Monday, June 13, 2011.

Top 10 MVP Candidates for the 2011-2012 Season

Two years ago, it seemed as if LeBron James had a pigeon hold on the MVP award. It wasn’t crazy to think he’d claim three or four in a row, but his move down to South Beach did not come without scrutiny and did not come without criticism.

Agent: Mavericks seek long-term deal for Butler

Tim MacMahon explains why the Mavericks could be bringing back more talent next season and talks about their chance to repeat Tags: dallas mavericks , tim mcmahon The Dallas Mavericks ‘ intentions are to sign unrestricted free agent Caron Butler to a long-term contract, agent Raymond Brothers said Wednesday.

Baldry: Stanford clings to belief in her destiny

Angela Stanford felt the tears well in her eyes on the first hole of Sunday’s final round.

No One Knows

Attendance in NBA arenas is a strange and fickle thing, and though it can be rationalized, I’m not sure it can ever be fully understood.A You can draw logical lines from star players to spins of the turnstiles.

Kaman to join Dirk on German team

Dirk Nowitzki says he will play for Germany at the upcoming European Championship when Olympic berths will be at stake.

The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates: Triumph or Tragedy?

Let me start out by saying that I have not had the opportunity to watch a Pittsburgh Pirates game on TV, so I am in no way an expert of the team.

Jet takes his talents to the Ballpark

Jason Terry isn’t leaving his day job anytime soon.The Dallas Mavericks guard threw out the first pitch before the Texas Rangers game on Friday, and fired high and inside to second baseman Ian Kinsler.’I talked with coach [Ron] Washington before and after,’ Terry said, smiling, ‘and I won’t be a Ranger anytime soon.’Terry also got an autographed …

Kaman to Play for Germany in EuroBasket 2011

The German basketball federation announced today that NBA Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki and Clippers center Chris Kaman would be playing for die Mannschaft at the European Championships in Lithuanian next month.

Nowitzki to play for Germany at the Europeans

Dirk Nowitzki says he will play for Germany at the upcoming European Championship when Olympic berths will be at stake.

Nowitzki to play for Germany at the Europeans

Dirk Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA championship over the Miami Heat and was named the series MVP.

Could NBA Player Migration Overseas Help Get A Deal Sooner?

Deron Williams will be playing overseas. Which NBA superstar will be next? What do Steve Nash , Kobe Bryant , Deron Williams and Dwight Howard all have in common? All are NBA superstars and ll of them are at or near the top at their position, but that is not it.

Plaxico Burress Nearly Stands Up a Bunch of Fort Lauderdale Kids

Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was supposed to show up to a Fort Lauderdale school today — a month and a half out of prison — to teach some youngsters about his life experiences and how to make good choices.

Jason Terry is Pitching a Reality Show

Posted on July 20th, 2011 3:46pm by Zac Crain Filed under Ranking Stuff , Sports , Television Via the always great Ball Don’t Lie comes word that JET is looking for a home for what he’s calling Homecourt Advantage: Set in the glitzy world of NBA basketball star Jason Terry, this is a comical, never before-seen look at his off-court life with high …

Mavs, Bulls to Open 2011 Season

JUNE 16: Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks talks after the Dallas Mavericks Victory Parade at American Airlines Center on June 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas.