Author Archives: Stephen D. Riley

With the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in a 3-0 hole, maybe it’s time to start considering the next heir apparent to the Western Conference’s throne. Why not the Memphis Grizzlies? With each passing playoff game the Grizzlies continue to surprise. For their latest trick, Memphis overcame a 16-point deficit to upend the Oklahoma City […]

This is what the Miami Heat envisioned when their Big Three decided to join forces last summer. A trio of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh were sure to post playoff success against any opponent—and the plan is working to perfection. James scored 35 points and Wade added 28 as the Heat took a […]

The Washington Redskins wrapped up the 2011 NFL Draft with their annual draft day party at FedEx Field on April 30. To the delight of many in attendance, fans were treated to performances from the Redskins marching band and cheerleaders as well as a tour of the locker room and a meet-and-greet with a selection […]

After averaging a season-low 13 points against the Boston Celtics in four games during the regular season, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade tried a different approach to open the playoff series between the fast-becoming rivals: attack. Wade piled up 23 points in the first half and 38 points total to pace Miami to a 99-90 […]

On the first day of the NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins dealt for an extra second-round pick for Day Two. But facing a need for more picks, and more players, the Redskins traded three more times during the second and third rounds on April 29 to net them a total of 10 picks in this […]

Meet Ryan Kerrigan, the newest Washington Redskin. After trading down from the 10th overall pick, the Redskins selected the Purdue University defensive end with the 16th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft on April 28. Kerrigan is expected to transition to linebacker for the Redskins. At 6-foot, 4 inches and 263 pounds, Kerrigan used explosion, […]

Only a year removed from the franchise’s first playoff appearance, the Oklahoma City Thunder performed like seasoned champions April 23. The Thunder took a commanding 3-0 series lead in their best-of-seven matchup with the Denver Nuggets with an impressive 97-94 road win at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Maryland native and Oklahoma City superstar forward […]

The fact that the Washington, D.C. area is home to some of boxing’s top fighters has never been called into question. From William Joppy to Winky Wright to Sharmba Mitchell, the District is home to some talented fighters. Local residents got an opportunity to find that out for themselves and catch a glimpse of the […]

Although they’re only one game away from closing out their series with the Philadelphia 76ers, the new-look Miami Heat can’t breathe easy just yet. Down 3-0 in their best-of-seven series with the Heat, Philadelphia point guards Lou Williams and Jrue Holiday connected on back-to-back three pointers in the final minute to push the Sixers to […]

After a disappointing showing in the opening game of their first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Hornets, the Los Angeles Lakers have been anything but disappointing in the last two games. Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and four other Lakers scored in double figures to claim a 100-86 win over the Hornets on April […]