The Ten Stories That DON’T (and Do) Matter as NBA Season Nears
David previews a half-dozen stories being overblown — and four that WILL matter —
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Shaq Announces Retirement on Twitter
Shaquille O’Neal, also know as The Diesel, Big Daddy, Superman, Shaq Fu, The Big Aristotle, The Big Shaqtus, The Big Shamrock, Dr. Shaq, etc, announced is retirement from the NBA earlier today on Twitter. Shaq posted a video on his twitter page that said the following directed toward his fans: “We did it. 19 years [...]
With all hatred aside, the legacy of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant has been the most revered player in the league for a long time. Inspired by his MVP performance in the All-Star game, it’s time we take a look back at the magnificent career of one Kobe Bryant.
NBA Pick One – Post 1: October 26, 2010
The day has come. It is October 26th and the fist day of basketball in the NBA. Along with the first day of NBA basketball comes the first day of NBA Pick One and my NBA Pick One Posts here on Sportsnickel. I highlighted the rules of NBA Pick One in this post. It is [...]
NBA Season Preview: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics Season Preview 2009-10 Roundup 50-32, First in Atlantic, Fourth Overall in East Won Round 1 over Miami in 5 games Won Conference Semifinals over Cleveland in 6 games Won Conference Finals over Orlando in 6 games Lost NBA Finals to LA Lakers in 7 games
NBA Season Preview:Cleveland Cavaliers
2009-2010 Roundup 61-21, 1st in Central Division, 1st in Eastern Conference Won first round over Chicago Lost Second round to Boston in 6 games Additions Ramon Sessions – T – Minnesota Ryan Hollins – T – Minnesota Joey Graham – FA – Denver Subtractions LeBron James – T – Miami Delonte West – T – [...]
MMA Quick Hits 8/30/10: Shaquille O’Neal in MMA, Wanderlei Silva’s return
1. Huerta vs. Alvarez is official: Roger Huerta vs. Eddie Alvarez has been officially announced by Bellator Fighting Championships officials, and will headline Bellator 33 in Philadelphia, PA. “The Alvarez-Huerta fight should be one of the most electrifying bouts in the history of Bellator Fighting Championships, and to be able to host it in one [...]
Top 5 Athletes You’d Like To See In MMA
With the UFC showcasing a “boxer vs. MMA fighter” bout on August 28 between James Toney and Randy Couture, and the impending signing of former WWE superstar Dave Bautista by Strikeforce, I thought it would be cool to put together a Top 5 (yeah, 5, because of the Nickel) list of athletes I’d like to [...]