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- Dwight Howard’s Offense Critical To Magic’s Success; Orlando Looks To Knot Series
- Star Forward Henry To Play For MLS’ Red Bulls After World Cup
- German Soccer Captain Ballack To Miss World Cup; Ankle Injury
- Calipari-LeBron Package Reportedly Being Shopped To NBA Teams
- Report: Ailing Tiger To Play In British Open
- Blackhawks Exec Tallon To Take Over As Panthers General Manager
- Bryant Drops 40 As Lakers Torch Suns In West Finals Opener
- IIHF Men’s Hockey World: Face off Between Usa and Tbd
- “Love” Leads UVA Lacrosse Teams To Victories
- Brewers Pitcher Davis On DL With Inflammation On Chest
| Dwight Howard’s Offense Critical To Magic’s Success; Orlando Looks To Knot Series Posted: 17 May 2010 11:00 PM PDT AHN Sports Staff Orlando, FL, United States (AHN) – Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard looks to rebound from a shaky Game 1 performance as the Magic try to equalize their Eastern Conference finals series with the Boston Celtics Tuesday.
After dominating the Hawks in four games, Howard found himself guarded by the Celtics veteran frontline led by Rasheed Wallace. Wallace, who struggled to mesh with the Celtics in the regular season, has suddenly become the Celts defensive instigator in the postseason. Howard was obviously bothered by Wallace's pesky defense in committing seven turnovers – including two successive fumbles in the first half. Howard, who still collected 12 boards and 5 blocks, said he plans to play better basketball on the offensive end in Game 2. Three-point shooting also betrayed the Magic as Orlando shot 5-for-22 (.22 percent) from behind the arc. NBA followers believe Howard must find his way to the basket for the Magic to solve the Celts' solid perimeter defense. Magic guard Vince Carter said the loss served as a "wake-up call" for the team to learn and move on for the next game. Copyright © 2003 – 2010 AHN – All rights reserved. |
| Star Forward Henry To Play For MLS’ Red Bulls After World Cup Posted: 17 May 2010 10:59 PM PDT Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor New York, NY, United States (AHN) – French international striker Thierry Henry, whose season with Barcelona ended Sunday, will reportedly play for his native France at the World Cup next month before joining the MLS's New York Red Bulls.
A report by SI.com indicated that Henry, who still has a year left on his contract with the Spanish La Liga club, and his camp had agreed on a deal in principle with the Red Bulls as long as three weeks ago. Despite his questionable playing status with Barca, no agreement to any sale has been made by the club, according to SI.com. In the event of deal, compensation would be demanded for the remainder of Henry's contract as well as agreement on contingencies in the event of an injury at the World Cup. Henry, who played a key role in Barcelona's all-dominating campaign in 2008-09, has ended with a disappointing season with the Spanish club as a result of injuries and inconsistent play. Signs indicating that the French star's days with Barcelona are numbered manifested earlier this year. Henry has made only 14 appearances for the defending UEFA Champions League champs. In this year's semifinals against Inter Milan, the club preferred to rely on two other players instead of tapping into Henry's experience off the bench. Henry, who has long indicated his desire to live in New York, could provide a boost to the rebuilding Red Bulls, who despite of their impressive mark this season are perceived to be lacking championship material. Meanwhile, the Barcelona striker has denied reports that an agreement with the Red Bulls franchise has been made. In a Goal.com report, Henry has denied reports linking him to a transfer to the MLS side Red Bulls. Henry added that his future plans are limited to the upcoming World Cup in South Africa. The MLS transfer window is slated to open July 15. Copyright © 2003 – 2010 AHN – All rights reserved. |
| German Soccer Captain Ballack To Miss World Cup; Ankle Injury Posted: 17 May 2010 10:57 PM PDT Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor London, England, United Kingdom (AHN) – Germany's World Cup bid sustained a major blow after it was revealed Monday that captain and Chelsea star Michael Ballack has been ruled out at this summer's event in South Africa due to an ankle injury.
The reckless tackle of Boateng, who is in Ghana's team for the summer showpiece in South Africa, occurred in the 35th minute of Chelsea's Cup final victory at Wembley, forcing Ballack to leave the pitch limping. A statement from the German FA indicated that the 33-year-old Chelsea midfielder sustained damages to the medial collateral ligament of his right ankle as revealed by an MRI scan in Munich Monday. The injury forces Ballack out of action for two months. He will wear a cast for the next two weeks before he can start his recovery process. Ballack was preparing to feature in his third World Cup for Germany prior to the injury. He has scored 42 goals in 98 appearances for his country. Meanwhile, Boateng, a former Tottenham player, was born in Germany but later chose to play for Ghana, his father's country of birth He also previously represented German youth teams. In South Africa, Boateng could be part of the Ghana team that will collide against Germany in Group D at the finals in the World Cup. Ironically, Kevin Prince could face his brother, Jerome Boateng, who is likely to make Germany's 23-man team. Germany opens its Cup bid against Australia on June 13 before meeting Serbia and then Ghana. Copyright © 2003 – 2010 AHN – All rights reserved. |
| Calipari-LeBron Package Reportedly Being Shopped To NBA Teams Posted: 17 May 2010 10:56 PM PDT Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor Cleveland, OH, United States (AHN) – A package deal involving renowned coach John Calipari and Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James is reportedly being shopped in the NBA.
A report in the Chicago Tribune indicated that basketball power broker William Wesley is trying to sell the Calipari-James package deal to NBA teams that have coaching vacancies and salary cap space. Chicago, one of the reported teams targeted for the package deal, has indicated that it has necessary players to complement the two-time NBA MVP in the event he decides to choose the Bulls. According to various reports, there has been no talks of bringing in Kentucky coach Calipari with James as part of the package. Calipari, 51, who completed his first season with the Wildcats this year, was a fixture on the sidelines during playoff games in Chicago and Cleveland, leading to speculation he might leave Kentucky for the NBA. In his coaching career, Calipari has one NBA stop as a head coach with the New Jersey Nets from 1996-99. He led the Nets to the playoffs in 1997-98. After being shown the door during the 1998-99 campaign, he joined the Philadelphia Sixers as an assistant before going to Memphis in 2000. Apart from the Cavaliers, other teams expected to participate in the James lottery are the New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks. Copyright © 2003 – 2010 AHN – All rights reserved. |
| Report: Ailing Tiger To Play In British Open Posted: 17 May 2010 10:54 PM PDT Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor Orlando, FL, United States (AHN) – Tiger Woods, sidelined by a neck injury, is showing no signs of slowing down by reportedly adding the British Open to his 2010 schedule.
It will mark the third tournament the 34-year-old golfer is scheduled to play this summer.The owner of 14 pro golf championships has already committed to the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (June 17-20) and the AT&T National at Aronimink (June 29-July 4), where he is the defending champion. The Open Championship is slated July 15-18 at St. Andrews in Scotland, where Woods hoisted the prized claret jug in 2000 and 2005. Woods has also been planning to defend his crown at the Memorial (June 3-6), but it will depend on his recovery from an inflamed facet joint. The injury, which reportedly has been bothering him for some time, forced Woods to withdraw from the final round of the Players Championship on May 9 Meanwhile, the next tournament will mark the first time Woods will be without swing coach Hank Haney, who has been the golfer's instructor since 2004. The two parted ways last week. Copyright © 2003 – 2010 AHN – All rights reserved. |
| Blackhawks Exec Tallon To Take Over As Panthers General Manager Posted: 17 May 2010 10:53 PM PDT Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor Sunrise, FL, United States (AHN) – Dale Tallon, credited for rebuilding the Chicago Blackhawks into a strong contender, has been hired as the general manager of the Florida Panthers.
Tallon will take over the post vacated by Randy Sexton after only one season as the Panthers GM. He spent 33 years with the Hawks organization as a player, broadcaster and front office executive. He became the Blackhawks GM in June 2005, before being reassigned from his post last summer following a mixup in the Hawks’ restricted free agents. Under Tallon, the Blackhawks advanced to the Western Conference finals the past two seasons. Tallon was the architect of the Blackhawks rebuilding program, playing a key role in the drafting of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, among others. Under his watch, the Blackhawks also acquired the likes of Marian Hossa, Kris Versteeg, Patrick Sharp, John Madden and Brian Campbell. The Blackhawks currently lead the Western Conference finals 1-0 after edging the San Jose Sharks 2-1 Sunday. The Panthers have failed to advance to the playoffs in an NHL record-tying nine consecutive seasons. Copyright © 2003 – 2010 AHN – All rights reserved. |
| Bryant Drops 40 As Lakers Torch Suns In West Finals Opener Posted: 17 May 2010 10:51 PM PDT Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – Kobe Bryant dispelled concerns about his health Monday by unloading 21 of his 40 points in the third quarter, as the Los Angeles Lakers thrashed the Phoenix Suns 128-107 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center.
The Lakers also dominated the battle of the boards 42-34, and outscored Phoenix in the paint, 56-36. Bryant, who has dealt with a balky ankle and arthritic finger for most of the season, also grabbed five rebounds and dished out five assists. A report in the Los Angeles Times indicated the former league MVP recently had a "significant" amount of fluid drained from his knee. The reported procedure caused the 12-time All-Star to miss practice after the Lakers swept the Utah Jazz last Monday. The Suns, coming off a second-round sweep of long-time nemesis San Antonio Spurs, were paced by Amare Stoudemire, who finished with 23 points. Steve Nash dished out a game-high 13 assists to go along with 13 points, while Jason Richardson had 15 points in the Suns' first setback since a Game 4 loss against Portland in the first round. Game 2 is slated Wednesday at Staples Center. Copyright © 2003 – 2010 AHN – All rights reserved. |
| IIHF Men’s Hockey World: Face off Between Usa and Tbd Posted: 17 May 2010 12:12 PM PDT IIHF Men's Hockey World Championship is getting all heated up . With the final team as USA AND TBD, the match will surely be a hit amongst the followers. IIHF Men's Hockey World Championship has been scheduled at 5:30 to 8pm As far as the predicaments go, none of the teams has been declared powerful over another as both are quite strong teams. Even if a player holds a stronger position in a team, but at the end of the day the performance of the whole team matters. Germany is gearing up with all the preparations for the D-day. Last time we witnessed an exciting match between USA and France where USA won by 4-0, but till no nobody has given any sort of boreboding abt the winning team. As TBD is also a strong nut to crack as their passing technique is way too good. They could be considered as the best passers amongst all the other teams. So, get ready to follow the IHF Men's Hockey World Championship and some thrilling nerve wracking moments. Highlights would be available at YouTube. |
| “Love” Leads UVA Lacrosse Teams To Victories Posted: 17 May 2010 11:34 AM PDT Hansen Sinclair – AHN News Reporter Charlottesville, NC, United States (AHN) – "One Team; One Heart; One Love," read the warm-up T-shirts of the women of the University of Virginia lacrosse team Sunday at Klockner Stadium.
Fans in the stand waved "No. 1 Yeardley in our hearts" signs as the team defeated Towson University 14-12 in the first round of playoffs. At the end of the game, Cher's "Believe"–with the lyrics "Do you believe in life after love– was pumped over the loudspeaker across the field as the team held up No. 1 signs. Love, 22, a senior and member of the women's lacrosse team, was found dead in her off-campus apartment May 3. George Huguely, a former boyfriend and member of the men's lacrosse team, has been charged with first-degree murder in her death. Sunday's first-round NCAA championship game was the first time the team has played since Love's death. The Virginia team wore black patches on their jerseys bearing the word "Love." The Towson team, taking part in the tribute, wore orange armbands stitched with the initials Y.L. Sharon and Lexie Love, Yeardley's mother and sister, attended the game. Head coach Julie Myers stated the team was exhausted and drained, but had never been so proud to win a single game, according to reports. After the victory celebration midfield, the team held up No. 1 signs, Yeardley's jersey number. It was a final tribute to the memory of a lost teammate. The men's team also won their match over the weekend. The women's team moves on to the second round to face North Carolina. Copyright © 2003 – 2010 AHN – All rights reserved. |
| Brewers Pitcher Davis On DL With Inflammation On Chest Posted: 17 May 2010 10:40 AM PDT Corine Gatti – AHN Sports Contributor Milwaukee, WI, United States (AHN) – Milwaukee Brewers lefty Doug Davis was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday vs. Philadelphia, being placed on the 15-day disabled list with pericarditis, an acute inflammation of the lining around the heart.
Davis underwent an EKG scan and was seen by Dr. Jim Kleczka, according to MLB.com. The condition can lead to a serious heart problem if left untreated. It is expected by doctors that Davis will not remain on the DL past the initial 15 days. Davis was worried that he was suffering a heart attack. “A lot of people have colds and don’t end up with this," Kleczka said. "It's very intense when you get it. It makes you want to sit up, and you can’t breathe. Fortunately, it is very easily treated.” Davis has a 1-4 record with a 7.56 ERA this season for the Brewers. He inked a one-year deal for $5.25 million in January. Copyright © 2003 – 2010 AHN – All rights reserved. |
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