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Miami Heat: Will Tragic Death of Masseuse Affect Chris Bosh?
June 5th, 2012
A tragic event occurred Monday night when Chris Bosh's masseuse died after collapsing at Bosh's residence in South Florida.It wasn't reported whether Bosh was at home during the time of the collapse, but even if he wasn't, it has to be a major distraction for the All-Star. An unfortunate event ...
Los Angeles Lakers: Where Are They Now? Catching Up with Mark Madsen
June 2nd, 2012
There hasn't been an athlete in the history of sports that's more famous for what he did during a championship parade than on the playing field.That is, except if your name is Mark Madsen, of course.Mad Dog Madsen was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2000 NBA draft ...
Los Angeles Lakers: Why Blowing Up the Team Won’t Make the Team Any Better
May 22nd, 2012
Fans and media who believe that the Los Angeles Lakers should blow up their team and start all over are becoming prisoners of the moment. While it's easy to blame everybody on the court and talk about how the Lakers should trade everyone, it simply isn't that easy or even ideal ...
Jordan Staal Speculation: Would Penguins Be Wise to Trade Him for No. 1 Pick?
May 1st, 2012
After an unceremonious exit in the first round of the playoffs to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Pittsburgh Penguins now look ahead to the offseason. With an expiring Collective Bargaining Agreement looming, there is uncertainty in terms of how the Penguins will be able to retain Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan ...
Derrick Rose Injury: How Long Will Chicago Bulls Last in NBA Playoffs?
April 28th, 2012
The Chicago Bulls' playoff hopes were dashed away on Saturday afternoon when Derrick Rose tore his ACL and was deemed out for the rest of the season.Without Rose, the Bulls don't have a shot to win the NBA title or even get past the Miami Heat. Last season in the ...
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012: Power Ranking Every NHL Playoff Team
April 7th, 2012
The playoff field is set and the NHL's best teams are ready to duke it out for two months in order to win one of the most coveted trophies in sports.Will the Boston Bruins repeat? Will Roberto Luongo get some redemption?Or can the Pittsburgh Penguins take it all now that they're ...
NBA Free Agency 2012: Should the Los Angeles Lakers Pursue Jeremy Lin?
April 3rd, 2012
Knee surgery has abruptly ended Jeremy Lin's season, and one has to wonder if he's played his final game in a New York Knicks uniform. It seems as though the organization doesn't want to make him the focal point of the offense because of Carmelo Anthony. And one wonders if Anthony was ...
Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Improvements Sidney Crosby Brings to the Team
March 17th, 2012
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won their 11th consecutive game and are 2-0 with Sidney Crosby in the lineup. Their last two victories have looked a lot different than their previous nine, though. They are absolutely annihilating opponents. They've outscored the Rangers and the Devils on the road, 10-4, and they outshot New ...
Kobe Bryant Legendary as Los Angeles Lakers Pass Major Road Test in Memphis
March 13th, 2012
Kobe Bryant only missed five minutes in this game.He got up and failed to hit a potential game-winning shot as time expired in overtime.Forty-seven minutes, but there was no quitting. He's been hearing all year about how he's peaked and finished. He's also been hurting all season long physically.The Los ...
NHL Power Rankings: Surging St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins Take Top Spots
March 10th, 2012
Playing well in March is important for every team in the NHL.For the bottom-feeders, it's about respectability.For the middle of the pack, it's about trying to make the playoffs.And for the cream of the crop, it's all about positioning yourself well in the playoffs with the highest possible seeding. 1. St. ...