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On the Magic’s Amazing Comeback Against the Heat as LeBron and Wade Can’t Close

A 24 point lead mid-third quarter wasn’t enough for the Miami Heat to beat the Orlando Magic. A 50-23 run, led by Dwight Howard and Jason Richardson, gave Orlando a 99-96 despite LeBron James (29) and Dwyane Wade’s (28) fantastic night.

March 4, 2011
Raul and the Only Thing Missing From His Trophy Room

At 33, past his prime but still with that famous scoring and winning touch, Raul might get a chance with Schalke to win the one trophy he missed out on with Real Madrid.

March 3, 2011
On Dwight Howard and the Magic Beating the Knicks, Lakers’ Fifth Straight and Spurs Lose at Memphis

The Orlando Magic got Dwight Howard (30 points) to carry them on his back one more time as the beat the Knicks, the Los Angeles Lakers cruised in Minneapolis against the Wolves for their fifth straight while the Tony Parker-Less San Antonio Spurs lost for the 11th time this season, 109-93 at Memphis.

March 2, 2011
On Chelsea – Manchester United Tonight and a bit of Wayne Rooney

A few thoughts on the Chelsea – Manchester United clash this evening at Stamford Bridge and just a bit on Wayne Rooney getting away with his on field violence.

March 1, 2011
On the Lakers’ Win in Oklahoma and the Knicks’ Statement in Miami

The Lakers win their fourth straight against the always welcoming Thunder (against LA at least) with a crucial Kobe Bryant jumper while the Knicks make an early playoff statement, beating the Heat in Miami as Amare denies LeBron James in the final seconds.

February 28, 2011
Jose Mourinho – The Excuses and Life In the Barcelona Shadow

As Real Madrid drop two more points in the La Liga title race while Barcelona win another one and the gap now 7 points between the arch rivals, Jose Mourinho dug deep into the bag of his usual excuses.

February 27, 2011
On Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony and Hurting Elbows

On Kobe Bryant (won) and Carmelo Anthony (lost), on tweaked elbows, on players faking injuries for no reason at all and returning quite quickly to play like nothing happened.

February 26, 2011
NBA Trade Deadline 2011 – All the Deals

Trade deadline is over, with the biggest moves being the Carmelo Anthony + Chauncey Billups arrival in the Big Apple while the Knicks shipped half their team to Colorado and Deron Williams leaving Utah and the Jerry Sloan mess behind him, giving New Jersey an A-Lister. Still, there were plenty of other moves the last few days, including some at the very end, and we’re here to recap for you.

February 25, 2011
Derrick Rose and Bulls too Much for LeBron and Wade

34 Points from Dwyane Wade and a Triple Double from LeBron James weren’t enough for the Miami Heat to come up with a win in Chicago, as Derrick Rose (26 points) led the Bulls to a 93-89 win.

February 25, 2011
Champions League First Legs – Who We Remember the Most From Each Match

Seven player who stood out, for better or for worse in the eight matches of the first legs in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 this week.

February 24, 2011