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Picking Up the Pieces: Celtics-Magic East Finals Game Five Preview
Posted: 25th May 2010 by Gabriel Taylor in NBA
Fueled by desperation and powered by exemplary performance from Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic turned the power switch on and staved off elimination against the Boston Celtics with a 96-92 overtime victory in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Magic finally woke up and they aren’t going to lie down and let Boston capture another conference title unopposed.
Orlando’s renewed energy narrowed the Boston’s series lead to 3-1 and reminded ...
Magic-Lakers: Carter, Barnes Step Up As Los Angeles Falls Down
Posted: 7th March 2010 by Gabriel Taylor in NBA
Bolstered by this year’s two new starters, the Orlando Magic revealed a new-found toughness and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-94 in the last regular season battle between 2009’s NBA finalists.
Vince Carter magnificently played his role as a scoring threat who can create his own shot from anywhere on the floor—the Magic’s response to the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, the star of the 2009 NBA Finals.
Matt Barnes was Orlando’s enforcer, exchanging ...
How the Top 10 NBA Teams Fared at the Trade Deadline
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Gabriel Taylor in NBA
The top 10 teams in the NBA have been busy since the 2008-09 season ended.
With their eyes locked on the Lakers and what it takes to win a NBA championship, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers made a major move at the trade deadline, trading for Washington Wizards star forward Antawn Jamison.
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are well-prepared to defend their title and the Boston Celtics, the 2008 ...
How The New York Yankees Finally Reclaimed Championship Glory
Posted: 5th November 2009 by Gabriel Taylor in MLB
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The pain of giving up two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning in game seven of a gut-wrenching 2001 World Series defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks has finally been alleviated.
The shame of falling to an overmatched Florida Marlins team in six games in the 2003 World Series is now an afterthought.
The sheer humiliation and infamy of allowing the Boston Red Sox to erase a 0-3 deficit and win ...
Angels’ John Lackey Thwarted in Game Five…Will He Stay in Los Angeles?
Posted: 23rd October 2009 by Gabriel Taylor in MLB
Los Angeles Angels pitcher John Lackey could be the most sought free agent in MLBÆs upcoming offseason and up 4-0 with two outs in the top of the seventh inning in Game Five of the American League Championship Series, Lackey was fired up about being taken out of the game.
Although the Yankees staged a furious rally after LackeyÆs exit, the Angels used a determined seventh-inning comeback to slip away with ...
Los Angeles Angels-New York Yankees: Game Four Managerial Matchup Mania
Posted: 20th October 2009 by Gabriel Taylor in MLB
Leave it to Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia and the Angels to usher in the return of enthusiasm and drama after their remarkable 5-4, 11-inning comeback victory over the Yankees in Game Three of the American League Championship Series.
Four runs wasnÆt enough to beat the Los Angeles Angels this time. Following the sting of losing two games in New York, the Angels are receiving plenty of positive buzz for their ...
Phillies’ Cliff Lee, Jayson Werth, Ryan Howard Have a Blast in NLCS Game Three
Posted: 19th October 2009 by Gabriel Taylor in MLB
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee continued to enjoy his maiden voyage in the National League and the Phillies' bats provided him ample run support in leading the defending World Series champions to an 11-0 Game Three victory and a 2-1 edge over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.
Lee pitched eight scoreless innings and was aided by Jayson WerthÆs two-run homer and a three-run blast from Shane Victorino. Six Phillies ...
Classic Jeter, Atypical Rodriguez Give New York Yankees Two-Game Lead
Posted: 18th October 2009 by Gabriel Taylor in MLB
New York Yankees superstars have come out to play in baseballÆs postseason led by predictable, indomitable shortstop Derek Jeter and redeeming performances from third baseman Alex Rodriguez.
Despite cold, rainy conditions, these superstars are shining and the Yankees are up 2-0 in the American League Championship Series after New YorkÆs highly-paid duo paved the way to a 4-3, 13-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels in Game Two.
JeterÆs third inning home ...
Cardinals-Dodgers: Don’t Blame Closer Ryan Franklin for Game Two Loss
Posted: 8th October 2009 by Gabriel Taylor in MLB
Congratulate Los Angeles pinch hitter Mark Loretta for his game-winning hit with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning that propelled the Dodgers to a 3-2 win in Game Two of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Thank Dodgers manager Joe Torre for his perfect timing in inserting utility infielder Loretta in the ninth inning, despite his horrible 0-for-15 history against Cardinals All-Star closer Ryan Franklin.
Applaud Torre for ...
Cleveland Browns Give New York Jets Another Gift, WR Braylon Edwards
Posted: 7th October 2009 by Gabriel Taylor in NFL
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ItÆs only natural that beleaguered, yet highly-talented wide receiver Braylon Edwards should join rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez on the New York Jets' roster. Both players came to New York courtesy of the Cleveland Browns and their undying quest to build a competitive franchiseùin New York.
The Jets acquired the oft-troubled, former Pro Bowl receiver from the Browns in exchange for wide receiver Chansi Stuckey, linebacker Jason Trusnik, and draft picks.
Edwards, the ...