After a turbulent summer in which Bryant ripped management and demanded a trade, team convenes for training camp without having made major personnel upgrades. First, the good news for the Lakers. Kobe Bryant is expected to answer the roll call when the squad gathers for the first time Monday to begin the 2007-08 season with [...]
If you caught Wednesday’s column about Sonny “The Godfather of Basketball” Vaccaro, you might have gotten the impression that Vaccaro is a man who is not afraid to express his opinions. And you would be right. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure [...]
This is part of a series on the growing influence of China in bilateral relations as well as Chinese communities in Japan. Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district has no colorful arches or lanterns like the ones that adorn the established Chinatowns in Yokohama, Kobe and Nagasaki. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark [...]
SAITAMA–Just when it looked like the J.League title race was back on again, Robson Ponte made sure it wasn’t. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
Asics Corp. founder Kihachiro Onitsuka died of heart failure at a hospital in Kobe on Saturday, his family said. He was 89. Read more … Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
Forget the fire and flame. Tartare is hot. And we’re not talking temperatures. The raw beef dish that became a fancy feast staple is popular again. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Chrisjon of Indonesia was scheduled to meet first seeded contender Roinet Caballero of Panama in a mandatory fight in December, 2007. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
Where Kobe Bryant goes, drama is sure to follow. Back in 2003, the Los Angeles Lakers star’s legal issues drew a media throng to Hawaii for the team’s training camp. Two years ago, Bryant’s reunion with coach Phil Jackson was the hot topic. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: [...]
Bryant has had himself another offseason to remember, but with training camp just days away he has time to send more mixed signals. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
Do you remember Super Bowl XXXVI? Can you recall that improbable Sunday in February 2002, when the New England Patriots stunned the football world by knocking off the high-flying St. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
The insatiable business advice genre makes plenty of money convincing junior executives that superstars of the playing field can help them get ahead in the boardroom. Don Shula made it to the Super Bowl, so he’s sure to get you in that corner office… Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark [...]
Lawrence Frank’s training camp-opening speech Monday likely will include how everyone is picking the improved Celtics to win the Atlantic Division and how the Nets aren’t being mentioned as East contenders. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS [...]
It’s his turn for batting practice, and 8-year-old Kobe Brown is popping fly balls and grounders to teammates all over the field outside New Oxford Middle School. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
Four months ago, when the Cleveland Cavaliers surprised nearly everyone by winning four straight games to advance to the NBA Finals, one sentiment seemed to pulse through all of Pistons fandom: Big changes were needed — and now. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, [...]
Four months ago, when the Cleveland Cavaliers surprised nearly everyone by winning four straight games to advance to the NBA Finals, one sentiment seemed to pulse through all of Pistons fandom: Big changes were needed — and now. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, [...]
The answers, at this point, are vague. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!
As soon as Jason Varitek flied to right field to make the final out on Opening Day, a 7-1 Red Sox loss at Kansas City, colleague Bob Ryan found an e-mail in his inbox. The gist of the missive: It’s over. The Red Sox have no chance. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by [...]
Maurice Cheeks said he’s excited about the start of the 76ers training camp Tuesday in Durham, N.C. Preparing for his third season as the head coach, he said it in a TV interview the other day, said it again yesterday during lunch with reporters at the Wachovia Center. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software [...]
IWATA, Shizuoka Pref. (Kyodo) Jubilo Iwata dealt Yokohama FC’s survival hopes another savage blow after romping to a 3-0 win over the first-division whipping boys in the J. League on Saturday. Original post by nobody@flickr.com (sbmgar) and software by Elliott Back Bookmark to: If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS [...]
The voice on the other end of the phone still lacked bass — the voice of the 19-year-old kid that Andrew Bynum is. The laugh, the way he answered questions, the fact he still doesn’t shave — all signs of how much more growing Bynum has to do, while playing in this man’s world of [...]
