Magic defeat Cavaliers 90-86 in China
October 17, 2007
The NBA took another step toward expanding its presence in China on Wednesday, with the Orlando Magic defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 90-86 in an exhibition game behind Dwight Howard’s 31 points and 14 rebounds. The game, featuring LeBron James and attended by NBA commissioner David Stern, was played at Qizhong Arena on the outskirts of Shanghai.
NBA in talks with China to establish league
October 17, 2007
AFP - NBA commissioner David Stern said Wednesday he is in talks with sporting authorities in China to establish a world-class basketball league.
3 Budgets: Palm Beach
October 17, 2007
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October 17, 2007
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Biron posts shutout win over Thrashers
October 17, 2007
AP - Martin Biron established himself as Philadelphia’s No. 1 goalie the day he was acquired last season in a trade with Buffalo.
Osborne returns as Nebraska interim AD
October 17, 2007
Tom Osborne’s return to Nebraska as interim athletic director was hailed by Cornhuskers fans everywhere. However, he cautions that his presence alone won’t cure what ails the football team. “I don’t come here with a whole lot of answers,” Osborne said Tuesday after accepting the appointment. “I don’t want people to think because I’m going to serve in this capacity that everything is fixed.” The…
Harrington in the lead at Grand Slam
October 17, 2007
AP - Padraig Harrington twice stopped to crouch on the green, studying the grain of the grass and the subtle breaks. He was the model of concentration, grinding so hard that his tongue tucked out of the side of his mouth, his upper teeth biting down on his lower lip.
Osborne promises no quick fix
October 17, 2007
AP - Tom Osborne’s return to Nebraska as interim athletic director was hailed by Cornhuskers fans everywhere. However, he cautions that his presence alone won’t cure what ails the football team.
Kings beat Wild 4-3 in shootout
October 17, 2007
AP - Anze Kopitar scored a short-handed goal in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings connected on all three shots in the shootout to beat Minnesota 4-3 on Tuesday night, the Wild’s first loss of the season.
Colorado beats Calgary 5-4 in shootout
October 17, 2007
AP - Ryan Smyth had a goal and an assist, then scored the decisive goal in the shootout as the Colorado Avalanche rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Tuesday night.
