It may have been LeBron James’ last game as a Cleveland Cavalier, but for the Boston Celtics, Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals was business as usual. Boston has preached “team” all season and it paid off in a 94-85 victory on Thursday, May 13 which clinched the series over Cleveland, 4-2. Kevin Garnett […]
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Lakers Sweep Jazz in Series
The Los Angeles Lakers danced to a familiar tune against the Utah Jazz. Their 111-96 win over Utah in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals swept the Jazz out the playoffs and sent Los Angeles to their third straight Western Conference finals. Pao Gasol led Los Angeles with 33 points, 14 rebounds and two […]
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Celtics Clobber Cavs, 120-88
The expression on LeBron James’ face pretty much summed up the evening for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. As James was sitting on the bench during the closing minutes of the team’s 120-88 home loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup, the blank and disillusioned stares James was giving was […]
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Busted: Adult Arrested for Posing as High School Basketball Player
A 22-year-old man was arrested May 11 for lying about his age in order to play high school basketball at Texas’ Permian High School. Guerdwich Montimere, a naturalized citizen from Haiti, was charged with false identification to a peace officer after enrolling in the school in 2009 and posing as Jerry Joseph, according to the […]
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When Legends Fall
By the time Lawrence Taylor was wrapping up his NFL Hall of Fame career with the New York Giants, I was still coloring wildly in the confinements of my elementary school class. By the time of his second arrest for buying crack cocaine in 1998, I was firmly entrenched in the halls of my high […]
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Maryland Orthopedic Surgeon Set to Operate Overseas
There aren’t too many health initiatives that provide free surgery, so Maryland orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rinelda Horton is trying something new. Horton’s group, Women Orthopedist Global Outreach (WOGO), is a not-for-profit volunteer medical service organization and the newest member of Operation Walk. Operation Walk is the 16-year-old non-profit volunteer medical service group that provides free […]
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Rondo’s Triple-Double Helps Even Celtics-Cavs Series, 2-2
Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has often taken the backseat in years past to Boston’s star trio. But that was then and this is now. Rondo has emerged as a superstar in his own right this season, and his 29 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists paved the way for Boston’s 97-87 win over the […]
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Magic Move Closer to Sweep, Blast Atlanta, 105-75
The Orlando Magic continued their rush through the postseason, blasting the Atlanta Hawks, 105-75, in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup at Atlanta’s Phillips Arena on Saturday, May 8. Orlando now holds a 3-0 series lead. Orlando led 52-33 at halftime as Atlanta’s home fans booed the team mercilessly. Atlanta has lost each […]
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James, Cavs Rout Celtics in Game 3, 124-95
LeBron James started his night early, testing his injured elbow and shooting abilities prior to his Cleveland Cavaliers facing the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series Friday evening. The warm-up may have been just what James needed as he exploded for 38 points, including 21 in the first quarter, […]
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Pack Your Bags: Raiders Release Russell
After three disappointing seasons, the Oakland Raiders bid adieu to 2007’s No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Thursday. Russell started 25 games over the past three years as the Raiders quarterback, compiling a 7-18 record as a starter along with loads of harsh criticism. Russell was frequently glorified as an impassionate worker as his […]
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Former NFL Star Lawrence Taylor Accused of Raping Minor
Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested on Thursday after being accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at the Holiday Inn Holidome in Suffern, N.Y. according to MSNBC. The teenager was also beaten during the rape according to reports. Taylor was arrested by Ramapo, N.Y. police and reportedly will be charged with third-degree […]
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Celtics Dump Cavs 104-86, Even Series as LeBron’s Elbow Lingers
LeBron James continues to insist that his much talked about elbow isn’t injured, but a flat performance against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals may suggest otherwise. The Celtics came out firing against James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning, 104-86, on May 3 to even the series, 1-1. James, 24 […]