Friday, 2 March 2012

Greatness bested Talent

2012 All Star Game - Kobe Bryant scored 27 points putting him into first place in all-time All Star Game scoring. He has now 271 points, passing Michael Jordan's 262.
Lebron James scored 36 points leading the East to a furious comeback, but his last minute mistake causes him to stay in his shadow of fizzling-out in dying seconds of the game. He opted again to pass the ball instead of taking the last shot that could have given them the win.

Wilt's 100 turns 50

Fifty years to the day after Wilt Chamberlain’s epic 100-point game, the basketball world has gathered to celebrate the Hall of Famer and one of sports’ greatest records. (click here for the full story)

Friday, 24 February 2012

Hot Streaking Heat


Miami Heat brings with them an 8 game winning streak and the best winning record tied with the Oklahoma Thunder, as the NBA goes for an All Star break this weekend (24-26 February 2012).








Sunday, 19 February 2012

ESPN Fires Lin Headline Writer

ESPN hasn't always been quick to admit and rectify its mistakes. But in the 36 hours after the racially insensitive headline "Chink in the armor" appeared on its mobile website about Jeremy Lin, the Worldwide Leader issued a strongly-worded apology and now has handed out punishments.
In a "Follow-up statement and action" released Sunday morning, ESPN announced the following:
At ESPN we are aware of three offensive and inappropriate comments made on ESPN outlets during our coverage of Jeremy Lin.
Saturday we apologized for two references. We have since learned of a similar reference Friday on ESPN Radio New York. The incidents were separate and different. We have engaged in a thorough review of all three and have taken the following action:
• The ESPN employee responsible for our Mobile headline has been dismissed.
Continue reading click here:ESPN Fires Lin Headline Writer

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Linsanity Continues...


TORONTO – Jeremy Lin scored a game-high 27 points and a career-high 11 assists as the New York Knicks extended their win streak by rallying in the fourth quarter to beat Toronto 90-87 on Tuesday.
Lin scored the game-winning three-pointer with 0.5 seconds left in the fourth for the Knicks who have won six consecutive games.




Saturday, 11 February 2012

NBA Cinderella Story: "The Jeremy Lin Show"

Last season he was a nobody, but this week he is making his name in the NBA, and that is Jeremy Lin. No Amare Stoudamire, No Carmelo Anthony, No problem for the New York Knicks because they have Jeremy Lin enough for them to beat the LA Lakers 92-85. And more importantly giving the Knicks a four game winning streak, their longest in the season.
Jeremy Lin scored his career high 38 points against the LA Lakers. The LA Lakers is one of the team that offered to sign Lin but he opted to sign with the Golden State Warriors on July 21, 2010. Coincidence as it may seem, Lin score his first basket against LA Lakers last year and also recorded three assist and four steals.
"I think it's a great story", Bryant Said. " I think it's a testament to perseverance and hard work. Good example for kids everywhere."