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Baby With Pants Down Video Bombs NBA Postgame Show

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:59:59 +0000

The NBA playoffs is no time for child’s play. Or is it? A baby with his pants down stole the spotlight while analysts discussed the Houston Rockets win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. It’s a short clip and the kid doesn’t even speak while he strolled across the court and into the [...]

Blind 16-Year-Old Marlana VanHoose Sings Beautiful Rendition of 'the Star-Spangled Banner' [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:00:27 +0000

This has to be one of the most beautiful renditions of the Star Spangled Banner I have ever heard! Sixteen-year-old Marlana VanHoose, sang to an awestruck crowd at a UK vs Ole Miss women's basketball game. This talented young lady is blind and is disabled because of a virus she was born with, but she was also born with a God-given gift!

Amazing Half-Court Buzzer Beater Helps Team Win New York High School Title Game

Joe Student — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:50:49 +0000

New Rochelle (N.Y.) High School was trailing Mt. Vernon by 10 points with 3 minutes left in the New York Section 1 Class AA championship game on Sunday afternoon. The Huguenots rallied to within two points with 2.9 seconds remaining, and they had the ball under their own basket for a last-ditch attempt. What happened [...]

Sixth-Grader's Unbelievable Half-Court Buzzer Beater Gives Team Championship Victory

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:35:38 +0000

The excitement of March Madness has petered down to the middle school ranks. The sixth grade championship in the Central Loudoun Basketball League in Virginia will go down in history, thanks to the astonishing efforts of one player, identified only as Alex. Alex intercepted an inbounds pass before letting it fly from half court as [...]

High School Student Gets Time in the Spotlight Despite Disability [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:15:09 +0000

A bastketball team in El Paso is making national headlines after a story about their team ran on the local news. No, it wasn't a story about how far they've gone in the playoffs or a crazy three point shot. It's a story about a team, and the opposing team, showing support to a member of their team with a disability.

Christmas Carol Performed by Basketball Players [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:15:30 +0000

We are all being flooded with every rendition of every Christmas carol ever written. Some will be sentimental. Some will be fun. Some even sexy, but none other is like this version of a Christmas favorite. Basketball players show us at every game their talents, but this is the first I have seen of talents [...]

How Embarrassing — Crazy Good Basketball Skills [VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:46:11 +0000

Joe Johnson makes the Celtics look like fools. This video shows some of the best basketball skills seen so far in this season. Looks like there is no match to a little street skills in the NBA. Last night Joe Johnson brought Paul Pierce to his knees, literally, with his mad basketball skills. Watch until [...]

Emotional Brotherly Reunion — A Surprise Return Home from War [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:52:47 +0000

Bailey and Myers Leonard are brothers. They’ve been through a lot, the loss of their father, the hard times making ends meet, and the separation when Bailey went to Afghanistan. They haven’t seen in each other in a while. But that’s all about to change in this emotional reunion. Meyers plays for the University of [...]

Learn Skills in the Longview Lady Lobos Basketball Camp

Amy Austin — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:36:01 +0000

Lady Lobos Basketball has a stellar reputation. And if you have young girl interested in playing basketball and will be starting 4th grade to 9th grade next year , the team would love for them to be apart of the 2012 Lady Lobos Basketball camp.

Will Smith and Wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Among New Owners of NBA's Philadelphia 76ers

Joe Student — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:00:28 +0000

“West Philadelphia-born and raised” actor Will Smith and his wife, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, are among a collective group announced as new owners of the Philadelphia 76ers at an introductory press conference in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The group will be led by New York billionaire Joshua Harris, who will act as managing owner, and suburban Philadelphia-native [...]

Yao Ming Retires After Injury-Plagued Career

KNUE — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:00:57 +0000

Oft-injured Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has informed the NBA he has retired after eight seasons in the league. Yahoo! Sports first reported the news.

The top pick in the 2002 draft was an eight-time all-star, despite averaging just 48 games in each of the last five seasons. Yao appeared in only five games during the 2010-11 season after suffering a stress fracture in his left leg Nov. 10.

Shaquille O'Neal Announces Retirement [VIDEO]

KNUE — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:46 +0000

Shaquille O'Neal, one of the most dominating and entertaining centers in NBA history, has announced his retirement. Never one to shy from the limelight, the star broke the news in a short video he made.

Will Phil Jackson Coach the Knicks in 2012?

KNUE — Wed, 11 May 2011 22:00:47 +0000

On Sunday, coach Phil Jackson made it clear he had every intention of retiring following the Lakers' devastating playoff defeat to the Dallas Mavericks.

"In all my hopes and aspirations," he said, "this is the final game that I'll coach."

Of course, Jackson has cried wolf before, so it should come as no surprise that he's considering taking over the New York Knicks in 2012.

Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly Kiss at L.A. Lakers Game [PHOTO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 04 May 2011 12:30:58 +0000

Funnyman Will Ferrell surprised Lakers fans -- not to mention friend John C. Reilly -- when he planted a kiss on his 'Step Brothers' co-star during last night's semi-final game against the Dallas Mavericks.

What prompted the man-on-man kiss? The Kiss Cam, of course.

Check out a larger photo of the lip-locked duo after the jump.

Jeff Green's Dunk Blocked by His Own Head [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:05:05 +0000

The Boston Celtic faithful were none too pleased when the team traded for forward Jeff Green earlier this season. This wasn’t so much of a reflection on Green; he’s a perfectly adequate NBA role player. Instead, Celtic nation was bummed that the price for acquiring Green included popular center Kendrick Perkins. The Celtics have struggled [...]

LeBron James' Mom Arrested in Miami

Marcie Pink — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:52:05 +0000

Gloria James, the mother of Basketball star LeBron James, was arrested early Thursday morning and cited with “misdemeanor simple battery” following a scuffle at the Miami Beach Hotel, RadarOnline is exclusively reporting. James was arrested and taken into custody around 4:57AM after she “got into an altercation with one of the car parking valets who [...]

How 'Bout Those Lady Ags?! – National Champions!!

Danny Merrell — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:37:32 +0000

What a great game last night as the Texas A&M Lady Aggies brought home their first ever national championship with a 76-70 victory over Notre Dame.

What made the victory even more special for folks around here was the post-game, nationally televised interview with head coach Gary Blair.

Jacob Tucker Wins NCAA Slam Dunk Tournament

KNUE — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 13:13:41 +0000

Last month, a video of a Jacob Tucker pulling off a series of spectacular slam dunks became a viral hit. What made the video so striking is that Tucker, a guard for Division III school Illinois College, is white and under six-feet tall -- both traits that aren't typically associated with the dunk.

The purpose of the video was to convince the public to vote Turner into the NCAA's annual slam dunk contest. The public obliged, and on Thursday night, he justified their decision by winning it.

See How the Amazing NBA Time Travel Promos Were Made [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:58:59 +0000

If you’ve been watching pro basketball lately, you’ve probably seen one of the NBA “Encouragement” promos, in which fans go back in time and tell younger versions of players like Steve Nash, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant all about their subsequent basketball careers. In this two-minute video, the technology behind the Steve Nash spot is [...]

NCAA Basketball Tournament – Week One Highlights

Marcie Pink — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:01:42 +0000

The first week of the NCAA Basketball Tournament has been put to rest. Here are the highlights: 1. Kyrie’s back Before freshman sensation Kyrie Irving injured his toe in December, defending national champions Duke hadn’t lost a game, and there was talk of an undefeated season. While it was assumed Irving would be out for [...]