26. Januar 2011
The 76ers played on the road for the second consecutive night. For the second time in a row, they dropped a close game. The Charlotte Bobcats got away with a 100-97 win, avenging a loss to Philadelphia on Monday. Gerald Henderson(notes) proved to be the star for Charlotte, hitting a series of clutch shots. The loss dropped the 76ers to ninth place in the Eastern Conference. That puts them out of playoff position. The latest loss continues an ongoing problem for the 76ers with close games.Air Jordan Wool Boots Unlike previous games, the 76ers didn’t blow a lead in this game. They trailed by 6 points at halftime and only took small periodic leads. However, they were in the game at the end. They rallied late to take the lead, but failed to close it out. Andre Iguodala(notes) missed late free throw and jump shot that kept Charlotte in the game. The woes in the final minute erased what might have been Iguodala’s best game in a while. He shot 7 of 11 from the floor, scoring 19 points. Thaddeus Young(notes) continued his strong play off the bench, scoring 21 points. The rest of the team didn’t really contribute much. Iguodala only took 11 shots. That hurt the team down the stretch.Air Jordan Flight 9 Free throw shooting was an issue for Philadelphia. Iguodala was the only starter to make it to the line. He went 5 of 9, a lower percentage than he shot from the floor. Some reserves made it to the free throw line, but the 76ers never had enough opportunities. It exposed the latest problem for Doug Collins. Part of taking control of a game is drawing fouls. This team has demonstrated an inability to do that. Until the 76ers learn to get to the line and make their shots, games like this will continue to be the norm.Griffey Air Max It’s not a crisis loss, but it is a game the 76ers should have won. They are a better team than Charlotte. Winning on the road when playing on consecutive nights is tough, but the 76ers were in position. They lost both road games by a total of 4 points. They really needed a split with that kind of effort. Losses like these could cause them to stay out of the playoffs. The 76ers are 5-18 on the road as well. If this team wants to be taken seriously, they need to learn to win games away from the Wells Fargo Center.
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26. Januar 2011
The 76ers played on the road for the second consecutive night. For the second time in a row, they dropped a close game. The Charlotte Bobcats got away with a 100-97 win, avenging a loss to Philadelphia on Monday. Gerald Henderson(notes) proved to be the star for Charlotte, hitting a series of clutch shots. The loss dropped the 76ers to ninth place in the Eastern Conference. That puts them out of playoff position. The latest loss continues an ongoing problem for the 76ers with close games.Air Jordan Wool Boots Unlike previous games, the 76ers didn’t blow a lead in this game. They trailed by 6 points at halftime and only took small periodic leads. However, they were in the game at the end. They rallied late to take the lead, but failed to close it out. Andre Iguodala(notes) missed late free throw and jump shot that kept Charlotte in the game. The woes in the final minute erased what might have been Iguodala’s best game in a while. He shot 7 of 11 from the floor, scoring 19 points. Thaddeus Young(notes) continued his strong play off the bench, scoring 21 points. The rest of the team didn’t really contribute much. Iguodala only took 11 shots. That hurt the team down the stretch.Air Jordan Flight 9 Free throw shooting was an issue for Philadelphia. Iguodala was the only starter to make it to the line. He went 5 of 9, a lower percentage than he shot from the floor. Some reserves made it to the free throw line, but the 76ers never had enough opportunities. It exposed the latest problem for Doug Collins. Part of taking control of a game is drawing fouls. This team has demonstrated an inability to do that. Until the 76ers learn to get to the line and make their shots, games like this will continue to be the norm.Griffey Air Max It’s not a crisis loss, but it is a game the 76ers should have won. They are a better team than Charlotte. Winning on the road when playing on consecutive nights is tough, but the 76ers were in position. They lost both road games by a total of 4 points. They really needed a split with that kind of effort. Losses like these could cause them to stay out of the playoffs. The 76ers are 5-18 on the road as well. If this team wants to be taken seriously, they need to learn to win games away from the Wells Fargo Center.
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26. Januar 2011
It may not have been pretty, as Derrick Rose told Associated Press, but a win is a win. The Chicago Bulls rebounded from a disappointing loss to the Charlotte Bobcats with an 82-77 win over the Dallas Mavericks Thursday night in a game dictated by stellar defense.Women Air Yeezy Sweeping the season series with Dallas - which hadn’t happened since the Jordan-Pippen era - was a big accomplishment for the Bulls, especially given that Carlos Boozer(notes) and Joakim Noah(notes) were sidelined. And while a win is a win, the game provided evidence of lingering concerns for the Bulls. But first, the positives. Father Time, aka Kurt Thomas(notes), came up huge with nine points on 4-of-5 field goal shooting and 11 rebounds, including five of the Bulls’ 17 - that’s no typo, 17 - offensive rebounds. He also played great defense in the paint.Men Air Yeezy Ronnie Brewer(notes) once again came off the bench to provide a spark of energy. He made two great defensive plays that were instrumental in the Bulls’ 12-2 run to close out the first half and give the Bulls a 9-point lead. Hampered by leg injuries earlier in the season, Brewer is playing better and becoming a fan favorite. Omer Asik(notes) - whom I like a lot - played well despite losing the ball a couple of times under the bucket. He grabbed seven rebounds and impressed me with his willingness to dive for loose balls, something you don’t often see 7-footers doing. Now about those lingering concerns. First off, and most frustrating, is that the Bulls once again took a quarter off, getting outscored 25-12 in the third frame. I’m not sure how to fix such a problem, but it’s something coach Tom Thibedeau needs to address. The Bulls have now taken quarters off in six of the team’s 14 losses; take those six losses and put ‘em in the win column, and the Bulls would be contending for the NBA’s best overall record. Air Yeezy I also don’t like seeing Rose have to shoot the ball 28 times, but understand it will happen as long as no one else is scoring. I’d personally like to see C.J. Watson(notes) on the floor with Rose and Luol Deng(notes); I believe it would give the Bulls three slashers who can score from anywhere. So yes, Mr. Rose, a win is a win no matter how ugly, and a season sweep of the Mavs is even sweeter. The Bulls continue their six-game home stand Saturday night against Cleveland.
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26. Januar 2011
CARSON, Calif. – Bob Bradley begins 2011 with a major headache looming large, and that’s just fine with him. With no World Cup, World Cup qualifying or even a Confederations Cup on the agenda for the next 12 months, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this would be a time of reflection for the United States’ head coach before the madness cranks up again the closer we get to Brazil 2014. Kids Jordan Still, there are issues to be addressed and matches to play. Saturday’s friendly with Chile at the Home Depot Center just outside Los Angeles will feature a side primarily made up of home-based players, with most of the squad’s core players remaining with their respective clubs in Europe. The form of one of those players, Bolton Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden, is the headache in question – albeit a resoundingly positive one. With the center of the field being the one area where the United States is blessed with an abundance of talent, Holden’s emergence as a genuinely positive performer in the tough English Premier League only adds to the embarrassment of riches. Moving forward, it is likely to give Bradley a selection dilemma for which there will be no easy solution. “Stuart has found the club that values what he is all about,” Bradley said. “They show confidence in him, they’ve had a good run and he has been an important part of that.Air Max 90 Women “They have used him in a good way. His role is simple; he has some freedom to move around. He has great mobility, regardless of where he plays. There are so many factors to playing in England, you have to earn your spot day in, day out, and he has responded to that very well.” Holden had his leg broken by a crude tackle from Nigel de Jong in Team USA’s friendly defeat in the Netherlands in April 2010. Though he recovered in time for the World Cup in South Africa, he played only four minutes there – all as a substitute. This season, though, Holden has blossomed spectacularly at central midfield under the leadership of new Bolton head coach Owen Coyle. At Christmastime, Holden was voted the EPL player of the season so far by readers of the Guardian newspaper. The U.S. coaching staff had primarily envisaged Holden as a right-sided midfielder. They may have to revisit that assumption, given his EPL form, despite the presence of Michael Bradley, Maurice Edu, Jermaine Jones and Ricardo Clark in the pecking order. Michael Bradley has emerged as a stalwart of the midfield unit, but Edu has performed strongly in both the Scottish Premier League and the Champions League for Glasgow Rangers. This week, Jones completed a move to EPL side Blackburn Rovers, while Clark may have fallen out of favor. Air Max 95 Women The battle for those midfield positions will continue to rumble on, but if Holden continues to impress in arguably the toughest league of all, he could be in prime position to secure a permanent role as the heartbeat of the U.S. side. Other pressing U.S. issues to look out for over the coming year … ? The kids: Saturday’s friendly against Chile will be a good showcase for Team USA’s peripheral members, especially those of tender years. Juan Agudelo and Teal Bunbury are strikers with a future, while Mikkel Diskerud and Brek Shea figure to become a part of the midfield in years to come. ? The Gold Cup: This summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup figures to be somewhat more interesting than the last one, in 2009, which saw a depleted U.S. squad crushed 5-0 by Mexico in the final. A stronger American team will hope to reclaim the trophy at the Rose Bowl on June 25. This event is, in many ways, the objective of the year for Bradley. ? The veterans: The expected spate of national team retirements did not materialize following the World Cup, yet there are still question marks over the future of several key players. Goalkeeper Tim Howard and defenders Carlos Bocanegra, Jay DeMerit and Steve Cherundolo are all in their 30s, and it would be no great surprise if any of them called time on their impressive international careers.Women Air Max ? The outcast: Jozy Altidore’s struggles in Europe continue to be a concern for the U.S. program. Altidore is the figurehead of the attack but did not score during the World Cup and scarcely figures for Spanish side Villareal this campaign. A loan move to Hull City of the EPL last season did not produce great success but provided valuable learning experience, and a similar move is hopefully imminent. ? Public interest: The whirlwind of interest which surrounded soccer last summer has naturally died down, and Bradley’s team faces a fight to keep itself relevant in the public eye. Much will depend on the events of the Gold Cup during the summer – a victory (preferably over Mexico in the final) would keep the positive buzz about Bradley and his squad ticking along nicely.
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26. Januar 2011
After watching New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott’s over-the-top interview on the field after the Jets’ upset of the New England Patriots Sunday, sports fans everywhere become aware of what we in Baltimore have known for years: Scott may wear a helmet and pads, he has the personality of a pro wrestler but.Women Nike Shox “The Mad Backer” thrives on laying the smack down on the mic as well as the field. During his time with the Ravens (2002-2008), Scott - who said in a 2007 interview with The Baltimore Sun that his favorite off-day activities were “to shop and watch professional wrestling” - what the go-to guy in the locker room when a reporter ever needed a juicy quote. His pro wrestling-style promo when talking to ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio on Sunday caught the attention of Hulk Hogan.Nike Kobe Bryant Shoes “He had the cadence down, his eyes were real wide, and he was not looking at the interviewer, but right down the barrel of that camera,” Hogan said in an interview with ESPNNewYork.com. “It was like one of my mid-’80s promos, and all that was missing were a few ‘What are you gonna dos?” And some lightning bolts in there. It was right on the money. “I think it’s cool that [Scott] is stepping up and showboating it a bit, because it’s about personality and entertaining people, too. When his career’s over and he wants to make some real money, tell him to give me a call and we’ll break him in the right way. “Cheap Jordans I have an even better idea. If the Jets go on to the Super Bowl - Which would raise Scott’s profile even further - WWE and TNA should both try to get Scott to come in and do an angle. He’s not a household name like Terrell Owens and Tom Brady, but he does play in the largest market in the country, and that Guarantees that his exploits in the ring would get coverage SportsCenter.
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10. Januar 2011
MILAN (AP) — Initial tests have indicated that a 17-year-old Italian female ski jumper found lifeless in her hotel room likely died of a rapid case of meningitis. Air Jordan True Flight cheap jordans Simona Senoner, who finished 10th in the 2008 junior worlds, died Friday in Schonach, Germany, where she was competing in a Continental Cup meet. In a statement Sunday detailing the possible cause, the Italian Winter Sports Federation also said an autopsy on Senoner’s body is scheduled for Monday in Germany. longchamp bags Meningitis is an infection of the fluid surrounding the spinal cord and brain that can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. It can be spread by coughing, sneezing and kissing, and most cases occur in previously healthy children and young adults.Basketball Shoes Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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