February 2011

Mandel’s Musings: New Era Could Become Gigantic Soap Opera For Knicks

Published on: 23rd February, 2011

Mandel's Musings: New Era Could Become Gigantic Soap Opera For Knicks

New York newest basketball Knicks Carmelo Anthony smiles during an introductory news conference before an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Original Filename: Knicks Anthony Basketball.JPEG-0cdc9.jpg  | read this item

New York – Massive changes with far-reaching ramifications took place today in New York Knicks land, if not in the entire National Basketball Association. One could even go so far as to say the world’s sports landscape was also turned on its ear this afternoon. And why, you ask. It’s simple, really. One of the [...]

Knicks May Be Losing Their Grip On Playoffs As Clippers Beat Them At Home

Published on: 10th February, 2011

Knicks May Be Losing Their Grip On Playoffs As Clippers Beat Them At Home  | read this item

New York – What started out for the Knicks and their fans as a season of very high hopes and reasonably high expectations for a winning season and a playoff berth has suddenly turned tense and unsure of either of those hopes being met. In a continuing pattern over most of the past three weeks [...]

Lombardi Trophy Goes Home To Green Bay

Published on: 7th February, 2011

Lombardi Trophy Goes Home To Green Bay  | read this item

When the Green Bay Packers watched Aaron Rodgers sit in the green room as he plummeted down the first round of the 2005 draft, they noted his poise at dealing with his agonizing plight.   Greg Jennings caught a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.   Mike Wallace ran for a 25-yard touchdown after he [...]

D’Antoni Sums It Up After Knicks Loss: “Dirk’s Dirk”

Published on: 3rd February, 2011

D'Antoni Sums It Up After Knicks Loss: "Dirk's Dirk"  | read this item

NEW YORK — Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks seized control in the third quarter before beating the New York Knicks 113-97 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. However, it was Nowitzki, an offensive force since entering the NBA in 1998 who passed the 22,000 career points [...]