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Los Angeles Lakers – Kobe Bryant Can’t Do it Without Dwight Howard
So the Los Angeles Lakers lost, on the road. Nothing new. Kobe Bryant tried to win the game on his own in the clutch, and failed. Nothing new here as well. Dwight Howard aggravating his shoulder injury? Not fresh, but certainly the most worrying sign for the Lakers.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Getting Better, So Does Team
Some things happen to be a coincidence, but the effect of belief and morale improvement on athletes despite no change in the personnel means one thing: The news of Derrick Rose getting closer to his return, taking full contact in Chicago Bulls practices, has actually made his teammates better.
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Miami Heat – LeBron James Lets His Game do the Talking
It’s not often LeBron James gets involved in some trash-talking battle with other players, but still, despite being a three-time MVP and NBA Champion (not to mention Finals’ MVP), it seems like the star of the Miami Heat needs to prove something to someone different each single night.
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Boston Celtics – Paul Pierce Needs to be This Good Every Game
Basketball is a team sport, but it usually hinges on a few more important pieces. Without Rajon Rondo, it’s hard to see who is going to run the Boston Celtics in his absence, unless Paul Pierce plays at an All-Star level every single moment he’s on the floor.
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NFL Rumors – Ed Reed Wants to Play for New England Patriots
Maybe it’s just a negotiation tactic before the Baltimore Ravens offer Ed Reed what might be his final NFL contract, but there seems to be genuine interest from the All-Pro safety to play for another team before he retires, stating the New England Patriots as a very possible option.
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NFL Rumors – Dallas Cowboys Waiting For Henry Melton
There are obviously going to be changes with the Chicago Bears now that they have a new head coach, and the Dallas Cowboys are hoping that these might cause pro-bowl defensive tackle Henry Melton to choose free agency, and eventually playing for them.
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MLB Rumors – New York Yankees Considering Signing Travis Hafner
The abysmal ending to last season against the Detroit Tigers, not to mention more recent problems with high paid players, calls for quite a few changes in the New York Yankees lineup. Still, they’re not looking for youth at the moment, as Travis Hafner, 35, is lineup up to be the team’s next DH.
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Rafael Nadal – Don’t Expect Too Much of Him
A bad stomach doesn’t leave you out of a Grand Slam tournament; a problem with your already troubling knees does. Rafael Nadal wasn’t in best shape, so he skipped the Australian Open and other “official” returns in 2013. Don’t expect too much of him once he actually makes his tennis comeback.
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Manchester United – Wayne Rooney Stars in Comeback for Once
This is Manchester United this season, and most of the time as well: A team that doesn’t need a great match or even to get more chances at home to mount yet another comeback victory and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. The hero this time wasn’t Robin van Persie, but Wayne Rooney with a quick first half double.
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Chelsea FC – Juan Mata Isn’t Enough With Terrible Defense
An easy match and suddenly, another disappointing result. Juan Mata continues to be the only stable thing in the Chelsea strutcture, as their defense, without the leadership of John Terry, continues to give away goals and points while Rafa Benitez is off to a worse start for the Blues than Roberto Di Matteo had through his first 12 matches.