Monthly Archives: January 2011

Celtics beat Lakers in NBA Finals rematch

The Boston Celtics this time around, looked like the reigning NBA Champions, beating the actual NBA Champs, the Los Angeles Lakers, by a score of 109-96. Paul Pierce had 32 points, Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and … Continue reading

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Shaun White wins SuperPipe

For the first time in X Games history, somebody has won 4 straight Men’s SuperPipe gold medals. That honor goes to Olympic great Shaun White. In his other event, the SlopeStyle, White surprisingly failed to reach the finals. But there … Continue reading

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Full strength Miami beats OKC in marquee matchup

The Miami Heat had their three best players back at the same time. But it was a key reserve that won the game for them. Eddie House drained a 3-pointer with less than half a minute remaining and the Heat … Continue reading

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Citi Field possibly to receive 2013 All-Star Game

Citi Field reportedly will receive the 2013 All-Star Game. The New York Mets moved in to Citi Field before the 2009 season. The 2011 All-Star Game will be in Arizona’s Chase Field, and 2012’s edition will be in Kansas City’s … Continue reading

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Indiana Pacers fire coach

The Indiana Pacers have fired Jim O’Brien Sunday after team president Larry Bird decided that a change was necessary. The Pacers sit only 2 games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but their record sits at … Continue reading

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Reminder: NHL All-Star Game and Pro Bowl today

The NHL All-Star Game will be today along with the Pro Bowl. The Pro Bowl is on FOX at 7 o’clock Eastern Time. The NHL All-Star Game is at 4 PM ET on Versus from Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Novak Djokovic wins his second Australian Open title

#3 seed Novak Djokovic has defeated #5 seed and British hope Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-3. The Serbian continued his impressive run and won his second Australian Open title, the first coming in 2008, previously his only … Continue reading

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NHL Superskills competition goes to Team Staal

Winning 5 out of the possible 6 Superskills events, Team Staal defeated Team Lidstrom 33-22. Friday, captains Nicklas Lidstrom and Eric Staal chose the teams in a NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft. Zdeno Chara broke his own record for the hardest … Continue reading

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Kim Clijsters wins 2011 Australian Open

#3 seed and tournament favorite Kim Clijsters defeated China’s Li Na for the 2011 Australian Open title 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. Li would have made history for the first Asian and first Chinese woman to win a Grand Slam. Once considered … Continue reading

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Miami survives a close call

The Miami Heat beat the far less talented Detroit Pistons 88-87 Friday in Miami. LeBron James led all scorers with 39 points, but a lob that was blocked by James Jones sealed the win. Both Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade … Continue reading

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