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Dirk Nowitzki Can’t be Stopped in Incredible Mavs Comeback
Is it still a surprise? Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points last night for the Dallas Mavericks, his second 40+ night in the series and his 7th post season 40 night in his career. He led a crazy comeback by the Mavs, turning a 15 point deficit with five minutes to go into a 112-105 overtime win, a 3-1 series lead and one win away from their first NBA finals since 2006, the year of the great collapse.
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On Chris Bosh’s Big Night in the Heat’s Game 3 Win
Just a week ago, Chris Bosh had 30 points and nine rebounds in Game 1. The Heat were crushed by 21 points in Chicago. What a difference a week makes, as Bosh’s 34 points last night meant a completely different outcome, leading the Miami Heat to a 96-85 win over the Chicago Bulls, grabbing a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Even on an Off Night, Dirk Nowitzki Still Gets Job Done for Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki and Shawn Marion both scored 18 as the Dallas Mavericks rebounded from their home loss, winning back home advantage with a 93-87 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder which wasn’t close as the score might suggest.
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On Bernard Hopkins Becoming the Oldest Boxing Champion Ever
At 46 years, 4 months and six days old, Bernard Hopkins became the oldest boxing champion ever, beating Jean Pascal in a highly anticipated rematch for the WBC, IBO and The Ring Light Heavyweight titles.
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Saying Goodbye to Macho Man
Some thoughts on the death of Randy Savage, aka Macho Man.
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Waiting for the Djokovic vs Nadal Final
The 2011 French Open begins tomorrow in Paris and everyone is waiting for one single match – The expected final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
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Imaginary Girlfriend of the Week – Anne Vyalitsyna
The only thing she has to with sports is being in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for seven years in a row now, but being scorching hot means Anne Vyalitsyna, or Anne V, can make an appearance here any day. She actually has in the past. Now if only she could dump that boyfriend of hers, Adam Levine, and she’d be perfect.
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Jorge Troiteiro Channels His Inner Messi With an Amazing Goal
Burgos’ Jorge Troiteiro with some rare skills and a wonderful goal you don’t get to see every day.
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Kevin Durant and James Harden Rise in Dallas
Kevin Durant (24) and Dirk Nowitzki (29) stayed relatively “cool” while the Thunder’s bench, led by James Harden with 23 points, did most of the work in their 106-100 win over the Mavs, making it 1-1 in the Western Conference Finals.