May23

Video: LeBron James Game Winner In OT

by jb_sportscipher on May 23rd, 2013 at 8:24 am
Posted In: Basketball, NBA, video

LeBron James Game Winner In OT To Win Game 1

With 2.2 seconds remaining LeBron James saved the Miami Heat’s home court advantage. After some heroic moments from the Pacer’s Paul George, it seemed the Heat will lose on their home floor for the second time this post season. However for all of George’s brillant play late in the game, LeBron took advantage in a lapse of judgment from George on defense. Paul George overplayed the right side and LeBron was able to go left for the game winning layup.

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May14

Andrew Wiggins Chooses Kansas Jayhawks

by Adrienne Brown on May 14th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Posted In: Adrienne Brown, Basketball, NCAAB

Andrew Wiggins, ESPN Top Recruit, Becomes a Jayhawk

Alright, I’m bias when it comes to the Kansas Jayhawks and Big 12 Basketball. However, when the top ranked high school player in the country picks your team you get a little hype.

Andrew Wiggins, 18, is a 6-foot-8 small forward from Huntington Prep School in West Virginia. I haven’t seen him play but I do know this McDonald’s All-American was one of the most sought after players in the country. He has the ability to play multiple positions just to demonstrate how versatile he is. What position would we compare him to today….food for thought.

Before finally choosing to be coached by Bill Self, men’s basketball head coach, Wiggins had options. He passed over Kentucky, North Carolina and Florida State as some of his options. Kentucky is losing their playmaker, Nerlens Noel, to the NBA draft and desperately need to bounce back from a very uncharacteristic year from John Calipari. Admittedly, North Carolina blue would look good on Wiggins however, Jayhawk red and blue suit him.

High School Coach Rob Fulford on ESPN.com

“I think he’s going to be a great college player but I think he’ll be a better pro because of the way the defenses are. You can’t guard him in space.”

Check out Wiggins in action:

Photo Credit:

http://wagesofwins.com/2013/04/05/should-andrew-wiggins-skip-the-ncaa/

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Apr26

Packers Make Aaron Rodgers Highest Paid Player In NFL History

by jb_sportscipher on April 26th, 2013 at 5:58 pm
Posted In: Football, NFL

Packers Make Aaron Rodgers Highest Paid Player In NFL History W/ 110 Million Extension

The Green Bay Packers announced a deal struck that will make their franchise QB, Aaron Rodgers the highest paid player in NFL history.

The deal is a 5-year contract extension worth $110 million. Rodgers new deal has him inked with the Packers through 2019.

Rodgers deal comes a few months after reigning Super Bowl Champ Joe Flacco signed a deal with the Ravens which made him then the highest paid player in NFL history.

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Apr26

Russell Westbrook Will Undergo Surgery For Meniscus Tear

by jb_sportscipher on April 26th, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Posted In: Basketball, NBA, Sports

Russel Westbrook Will Undergo Surgery For Meniscus Tear

Russell Westbrook will undergo surgery for a right meniscus tear the Oklahoma City Thunder announced Friday.

Statement From The Thunder:

“Our players’ health is our first and foremost concern. The Thunder’s medical team and several specialists we consulted with determined that Russell undergo a procedure to address the issue,” said Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti in a release. “We have thoroughly discussed this with Russell. Despite being the competitor and teammate that he is, he respects and understands the decision and is committed to come back even stronger. Certainly Russell is a leader and core player for this team, but we are in the midst of the playoffs and I know other players are determined to step up and contribute. We have a resilient group of players who have always taken pride in playing as a team and that approach will continue.”

The OKC All-Star guard, Westbrook, will miss his first game in NBA career. There is no announcement of a probable timetable for Westbrook to make a return.

This is a huge set back for the Thunder’s title contention. They were favorites along with the Miami Heat to return to the NBA Finals.

According to CBS Sports:
The injury happened in the second quarter of Game 2 against the Rockets, presumably when Patrick Beverley tried to steal the ball from Westbrook after he had signaled for a timeout.

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Apr25

Video: The Pacer’s Had Two Huge Dunks Against the Hawks Last Night

by jb_sportscipher on April 25th, 2013 at 11:20 am
Posted In: Basketball, NBA, video

The Pacer’s Had Two Huge Dunks Against the Hawks In Game 2

Roy Hibbert’s Monster And-1 Dunk

Roy Hibbert destroyed Ivan Johnson with a huge and-1 slam dunk.

Gerald Green’s Dunk Over Josh Smith

The commentary on this dunk is just as good as the dunk itself. As Gerald Green rises over Josh Smith the commentator screams “Gerald Green! Thats a ‘Man Jam’”.

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