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Weekend entertainment … and a personal note …
To my loyal and dedicated readers: This blog will be shutting its doors soon. I am moving on to a new challenge. The decision was not an easy one because the Akron Beacon Journal has been a good place to … Continue reading
Posted in McManamon, Musical entertainment, What the heck?
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Just wondering what we call a guy who takes a lot of shots …
Alan brings up a good point about this reaction to the Lebron James-Kobe Bryant Nike ad. And it makes me think. Let's ponder for a moment … What was Pete Maravich's nickname? Pistol Pete. What do folks call a guy … Continue reading
Cavs dominate Pacers, and LeBron addresses new Nike ad
LeBron James had another unbelievable game Friday night, with nine assists in the first quarter. Shaquille O'Neal had his way with the Indiana Pacers inside and dominated defensively — including a block of Roy Hibbert in the second half that … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Kobe Bryant, McManamon, NBA, Shaq
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal
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Remembering …
"Take most people, they're crazy about cars. They worry if they get a little scratch on them, and they're always talking about how many miles they get to a gallon, and if they get a brand-new car already they start … Continue reading
Posted in McManamon, What the heck?
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Spring training approaches
Well .. the bad news here is that Baseball Prospectus projects the Indians to win just 77 games … the good news is they'll only be five games back.
McGwire needs to truly come clean
Ken Rosenthal of FOX has it so right: Mark McGwire's admissions and apologies were a joke. Though fairness prompts me to point out Rosenthal did not actually use the word "joke." I did. Because it applies.
Yahoo: The Arenas saga reveals NBA enablers
Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski on the Gilbert Arenas suspension: "All these lousy owners under (commissioner David) Stern, all these soft franchises, enable and encourage a league in which the stars have always been able to do whatever they want, however they … Continue reading
Interesting take on Shaq, Cavs
Interesting story from SI.com here on Shaq, who isn't playing huge minutes but is contributing in big ways to the Cavs recent successful run. The good thing about the roster is that in the regular season Shaq does not need to … Continue reading
Does someone dare imply the refs protect LeBron?
Sportsbybrooks.com found this intriguing post from a site called emptythebench.com. It analyzes the occasions when LeBron James is whistled for a foul (he complains just about every time, too). It comes up with some pretty amazing statistics to show that James' … Continue reading
Might this be the year?
Traveling to Indianapolis today to cover tomorrow night's Cavs game, but prior to leaving I thought it worthwhile to leave you this thought from Shaun Powell of NBA.com, a though I agree with: "LeBron (James) seems determined to settle all … Continue reading
The visual evidence …
… that this was quite a game … highlights in case you missed it:
Posted in Cavs, Dwayne Wade, LeBron, McManamon
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LeBron James closes out a way-exciting game in Miami
Early in the second quarter of the Cavs game against Miami Monday night, I looked at fellow scribes Brian Windhorst and Bob Finnan and said: "Is this an NBA game?" The level of play to that point had not been … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Dwayne Wade, LeBron, McManamon, NBA
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James
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Stoudemire rumors as Cavs prepare to play Heat
I'm in Miami for the Cavs-Heat game tonight (HEY … someone had to come … ), and soon it's off to shootaround. That's where players practice shooting and writers stand around and try make it seem like they're doing something … Continue reading
For your Saturday entertainment … II
ScottL brought up a great song in a comment on the previous post … It warrants this addition. Neil young – sugar Mountain : Rust never sleeps. by pouidg
Posted in McManamon, Musical entertainment
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For your Saturday entertainment …
It had to include Neil Young … simply had to … Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young by Heygary Neil Young Crosby, Stills Nash – Ohio by catetom And … because he's Neil Young … a bonus … Neil Young – … Continue reading
Posted in McManamon, Musical entertainment
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Ashley Judd … LeBron … LeBron … Ashley Judd
I'd pay more for Ashley Judd too. No brainer, no?
Anyone remember Pete Best?
Another article on the Jets post-Eric Mangini, this one with comments from the Browns coach.
Why I love Australians
One of many reasons, actually … they just have the right attitude, as evidence by this photo from the Australian Open. I'm guessing this doesn't happen at Wimbledon.
James' strong finish trumps Kobe's fast start
Kobe Bryant started fast for the Lakers Thursday night, but LeBron James finished stronger, which was the difference in the Cavs victory in a January game with a June feeling. James dominated the final minutes — scoring seven consecutive points, … Continue reading
Posted in Cavs, Kobe Bryant, Lakers, LeBron, McManamon, Mike Brown, Mo Williams
Tagged Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Mike Brown, Phil Jackson
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A New York guy looks at the Jets and their former coach
Probably the definitive Jets/Eric Mangini story is in the Newark Star-Ledger. It tries to be balanced, and includes the following nuggets: “… the success (Rex) Ryan has had in galvanizing this team is so dramatic in large part because of … Continue reading
Posted in Browns, Eric Mangini, McManamon
Tagged Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, New York Jets, Rex Ryan
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LeBron's personal coach
Interesting Q and A on the Cleveland Scene's site with Cavs assistant coach Chris Jent, the shot guru for LeBron James.
Interesting take from Dwayne Wade
Believe it or not, Dwayne Wade actually threw some “cool” water on the notion that he, LeBron James and Chris Bosh might take pay cuts and non-max contracts to play on the same team when the three become free agents … Continue reading
Posted in Dwayne Wade, LeBron, McManamon, NBA
Tagged Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James
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I love Jack Clark … and Carlton Fisk
Add Carlton Fisk to the list of ex-baseball players who should be admired for calling the steroid group what they are: A bunch of hypocrites. Ex-players who know their statistics can never match the ones of those who cheated might just be voices … Continue reading
Posted in McManamon, MLB, Steroids
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A LeBron fact
From Elias via ESPN: “LeBron James led the Cavaliers in points (28), rebounds (9), assists (11), steals (3) and blocks (3) in their win over the Raptors on Tuesday.” It’s only happened one other time this season.
Pushing the Braylon envelope
If you can stand it, another story on how happy Braylon Edwards is in New York, this one from the New York Times.
Posted in Braylon Edwards, McManamon
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