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[ 2009-11-18 ]
The LA Lakers couldn’t control the Houston Rockets and lost in a second consecutive game Sunday night at the Staples Center 101-91. First Denver beat the Lakes 105-79 two nights ago; then in the second game the LA team was booed by its own supports after playing some very poor basketball against the Rockets. by Ally White
[ 2009-11-11 ]
After a thorough loss against the Los Angeles Lakes 104-88 the night before at the Staple Center, the New Orleans Hornets bounced right back to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-84 this Monday in the same arena. The Hornets needed the win to end their losing streak, which left them on the short end in four of the last five games. In the process, they halted the Clippers’ three-game victory run and placed themselves at 11th in the Western Conference. by Sallingo lingo
[ 2009-11-02 ]
Do you enjoy watching sports on your television? Do you like to discuss about the sports with your friends? Well, it means you have the zeal of watching and discussing about your favorite sports. What do you think - if your intense interests of keeping information about the sports bring money for you? by Ally White
[ 2009-10-06 ]
They won Game 2. They’ve become more disciplined and harmonized. And now, after beating the Phoenix Mercury 86-85 in Game 3 of the finals series, the Indiana Fever are closer than ever to achieving their first WNBA title. The Fever are now up 2-1 in the series and may be able to close the match on Wednesday at the Conseco Field House. by Ally White
[ 2009-09-29 ]
The Los Angeles Sparks may have made an incredible comeback in game 2 of the Western Conference, but their expectations for another WNBA final were shattered this Saturday. by Sallingo lingo
[ 2009-09-26 ]
Free sports picks are the way to go. Now you don’t have to worry about having losing seasons. There are expert handicappers present who have spent their entire lives on sports handicapping. It doesn’t matter which sports you are interested in. by Ally White
[ 2009-09-23 ]
The Indiana Fever added yet another victory to their six wins against the Washington Mystics this season. Sunday’s match marked a second difficult game in the series playoffs, with Indiana winning 81-74 in overtime. With the victory, the Fever advance to the Eastern Conference finals while the Mystics are done for the season. by Ally White
[ 2009-09-23 ]
The Indiana Fever added yet another victory to their six wins against the Washington Mystics this season. Sunday’s match marked a second difficult game in the series playoffs, with Indiana winning 81-74 in overtime. With the victory, the Fever advance to the Eastern Conference finals while the Mystics are done for the season. by Sallingo lingo
[ 2009-09-08 ]
Your love for sports that started in your childhood had not diminished with the passage of time. In fact with time it has only grown in size and depth. Now you are able to understand the little nuances that are involved in that favorite sport of yours. There is also another way in which you can celebrate your love for the sport that till now you had always been watching as a spectator. by Ally White
[ 2009-09-02 ]
The Los Angeles Sparks have become almost unstoppable in the conference, winning seven of their last eight games and rising in Western Conference standings to third place. by Richard Bean
[ 2009-08-28 ]
Muay Thai is one of the ancient forms of fighting of Thailand and is the national sport of the country. With the sport going on from several years, it has now become an integral part of their civilization. Now, there are several gyms and camps for the kickboxing sport. These camps not only have yoga teachers who eradicate all the creepy habits within you but also have personal trainers who make sure that you learn each and every tactic of the sport. by Ally White
[ 2009-08-25 ]
After a streak of close games – even losing a few in the final minutes – the Seattle Storm finally won comfortably, beating the WNBA team leader, the Indiana Fever, 74-60 this Saturday. by Ally White
[ 2009-07-23 ]
At first place in the Eastern Conference, the Phoenix Mercury attained victory against the Detroit Shock despite the absence of their super star, Diana Taurasi. by Ally White
[ 2009-07-14 ]
The current second place of the Western Conference, the Minnesota Lynx, beat the San Antonio Silver Stars after shooting in a great way this past Sunday with a score of 83-76. During that game, the great performance of Charde Houston and Roneeka Hodges, who scored 26 and 21 points respectively, gave the Lynx an amazing win. by Sallingo lingo
[ 2009-07-11 ]
Sports have become one of the highest forms of entertainment in the present times. The manner in which they rule the minds and hearts of the people is unprecedented in the entire history of the humanity. Another aspect of sports that has evolved along with the popularity is that of sports handicapping. It hardly matters for which sports your heart beats faster. by Sallingo lingo
[ 2009-07-09 ]
Handicapping in sports is one of the recent phenomenons that have enabled the fans worldwide in making some financial gains from their favorite recreational sporting activities. Sports in the present times occupy one of the most enchanting as well as memorable places in the psyche of human beings by Alice shown
[ 2009-06-27 ]
Backyards are usually one of the neglected spots in a house. Some affluent people may have swimming pools in their backyard and some others may do casual gardening there. by Ally White
[ 2009-06-26 ]
The current 5th place of the Eastern Conference, the Connecticut Sun, achieved its third victory of the season by beating the San Antonio Silver Stars 71-58 this past Sunday. by Gardner Wilkinson
[ 2009-06-13 ]
If you have a lot of spare space in your backyard, you can utilize it for creating your very own basketball court right at home. Even some years back, this would be a time consuming and laborious process. by Cindy Ferguson
[ 2009-06-11 ]
Game 3 proved a dramatic turnaround for the Orlando Magic in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Magic finally earned their nickname for the first time in the series, breaking NBA Finals records right and left in their 108-104 victory over Los Angeles. They may even have a shot at evening up the series. by Cindy Ferguson
[ 2009-06-09 ]
The Lakers managed to take a victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but their performance brought more relief to Lakers fans than it elicited rejoicing. Their 25-point Game 1 rout of their opponents, the Orlando Magic, was a distant feat; the favored team barely maintained its advantage in the series with a 5 point lead in overtime, finishing the game 101-96. by Cindy Ferguson
[ 2009-05-28 ]
The series drama continues as the Denver Nuggets were able to seize a 103-97 in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The win evens the series to 2-2, and reveals the depth and skill that permeates Denver’s reserves. by Cindy Ferguson
[ 2009-05-26 ]
Game 3 of the Lakers-Nuggets series saw the Denver team collapse after its strong Game 2 performance. The Lakers snagged the game, and with it, the series. They defeated the Nuggets 103-91 and took a 2-1 lead in the series. by Cindy Ferguson
[ 2009-05-25 ]
Jerry West’s seemingly prophetic words rang hollow on Tuesday. Kobe Bryan proved to his mentor- and to the world – that he has not yet dropped out of the race for the NBA’s best player. In Game 1 of the Lakers series against the Nuggets, Bryant gave a classic Kobe performance. by Ally White
[ 2009-05-22 ]
The third place of the Eastern Conference in the regular season, the Orlando Magic, dethroned the current NBA champions the Boston Celtics by winning the seventh game of the series 101- 82 this past Sunday. by Cindy Ferguson
[ 2009-05-22 ]
The Denver Nuggets were not destroyed in Game 1. The team made a remarkable comeback during Thursday’s game, overcoming a 14 point lead to defeat the LA Lakers 106-103 in the final seconds of the fourth. by Ally White
[ 2009-05-05 ]
The Orlando Magic, who finished at third place in the Eastern Conference for the regular season, defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the sixth game of the first round, wrapping up the series 4-2 with a score of 114-89. by Cindy Ferguson
[ 2009-05-05 ]
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers was chosen as the NBA’s MVP on May 4th at 4 p.m. The season saw a race for the title between James and Kobe Bryant of the L.A. Lakers, who claimed the title for the first time last year. But James’ phenomenal efforts paid off this season; he outperformed Bryant in both offense and defense and at the same time led the Cavs to the top seed. by Ally White
[ 2009-04-17 ]
The shooting guard of Miami of 27 years-old, Dwayne Wade, scored a career high of 55 points to help his team to beat the Knicks 122-105 this past Sunday. Wade was close to surpass the record in the franchise history set up by Glen Rice during 1995, when he scored a career-high of 56-points. by Spencer Wood
[ 2009-03-30 ]
Great coaches and players understand the importance of mental toughness all too well. Indeed, in the midst of collegiate national championship, WNBA and NBA championship euphoria, sports writers and anchors across America collectively want to ask each of the winning coaches a myriad of different questions. But among these questions, one common question always seems to emerge: “Tell us about what got you here coach?” And as each coach gushes with admiration for their team, the most consistently mentioned attribute is that special character trait known as mental toughness. by Ally White
[ 2009-03-24 ]
The current first place of the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, got their ninth consecutive victory and at the same time tied the record of most wins in the franchise history with their 57th victory this past Sunday. by Spencer Wood
[ 2009-03-20 ]
The ‘traditional’ view is that an athlete who does not possess great natural speed, agility and quickness can never become a great athlete. Two of the main goals of any explosive speed, agility, quickness, and vertical leap training program should be to rapidly improve sports performance and reduce the risk of injury. What are the dominant planes of motion and muscle actions used by the sport and position of the athlete? by Brayan Peter
[ 2009-03-20 ]
There are two extremes of approaching the game of basket ball the basket gear can be as simple as ball and it can be as complex as the wide range of items, including the specialized basketball shoes and the various types of the basketball goals. In majority of the cases the major expense is incurred on the basket and even on the backboard apparatus. by Spencer Wood
[ 2009-03-12 ]
Integrity begins with the coaching staff. Athletes work harder and play harder for the coaches and programs they truly respect. Athletes with great personal integrity are a joy to coach. They help turn good teams into great teams and are the backbone of great team culture. Many coaches have great knowledge, and many of these coaches may also be great teachers who produce highly skilled athletes, but this does not necessarily make these coaches great leaders. by ronni cohen
[ 2009-03-12 ]
Physical fitness and good control over the ball do not make basketball players outstanding athletes. Excellent performance in games depends on training the brain and improving cognitive skills.
By: Ronni Cohen
by Ally White
[ 2009-03-11 ]
The one-time NBA champions, the Miami Heat got a great victory in hands of Dwyane Wade, who made a three pointer at the buzzer in the second overtime with 3 seconds left. Wade stole the ball from John Salmon in a great defense play and shot the ball to enhance the miracle for the Heat and achieve the victory for his team. This triumph was the six win of the last ten games for Miami and the 19th straight game in where Wade has scored at least 20 points. by Ally White
[ 2009-03-04 ]
The current junior point guard of Davidson, 20-year-old Stephen Curry, surpassed the team’s scoring record set by John Gerdy in 1979 in the game against Georgia Southern last Saturday. by Anna Radie
[ 2009-02-27 ]
Basketball as a sport is quite popular as it can be played both indoor and outdoor and not much equipment is required. This is a sport which can be played by anyone and if you wish you can have a basketball system installed right in your home. This article tells about the things that you need to know before buying a basketball hoop. Read on to know more about it………….
by Ally White
[ 2009-02-26 ]
The 14-times champion of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers got their 46th victory of the season by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 111-108. The Lakers struggled during different parts of the game, especially when their intensity and defense were not at its best. by Anne Harvester
[ 2009-02-22 ]
Everybody enjoys attending professional entertainment events. You might enjoy sports, and so a college football game might be in order or a basketball game by your favorite pro teams. by Anne Harvester
[ 2009-02-22 ]
After missing out on far too many games because I couldn't find tickets, I discovered a few other options for finding sporting event tickets like college football tickets which have been successful for me. by Ally White
[ 2009-02-18 ]
The 30-year-old Shawn Marion and the guard Marcus Banks from Miami Heat were traded to the Toronto Raptors for Jermaine O’Neal and forward Jamario Moon; given that for different aspects each team is looking for a refreshing change. by Cindy Ferguson
[ 2009-02-13 ]
The current No. 2 ranking team of the NCAA Division I, the Oklahoma Sooners had their 16th consecutive win by beating the Oklahoma State Cowgirls 93-75. The Sooners are now 20-2 overall and 8-0 in the Big 12 Conference games. Moreover, it has to be mentioned that their superstar Courtney Paris set historical records in the NCAA Division I in rebounds, field goals and points. Paris is now a senior and has been an extremely important player for the Sooners this past 4 years. Despite some people has criticized her weight, Courtney Paris has demonstrated everyone that she is a great athlete and an amazing basketball player on and off the court; she has currently a record of 112 double-doubles in her career with the Sooners.
by Spencer Wood
[ 2009-02-12 ]
Many coaches are much more interested in discussing the need to commit the necessary practice intensity, time, blood, sweat and tears in individual and team practice sessions to give them the right to play for a championship, but as we will discuss, this is not nearly as important or difficult as truly committing to a championship run emotionally. by Spencer Wood
[ 2009-02-10 ]
The following 3 steps outline a strong, fundamental yet simple approach to teaching pressure performance. 1. Develop a Great Clutch Attitude - The athlete should use their own innervoice to reinforce the following beliefs, I WANT to take this shot, and LOVE being in these situations, I have worked HARD to be in this situation and DESERVE it, I KNOW I have the ability to make the play. 2. Know your optimal arousal level - Some athletes perform extremely well when they are on an emotional high, while others are at their best with relatively low emotions. 3. Practice and Prepare - Coaches and athletes should develop strong practice habits with steps 1 and 2, and also develop a practice schedule that allows for some special ‘pressure’ situations in practice. by Spencer Wood
[ 2009-02-06 ]
Part 2 of this series on pressure is more than just understanding how pressure is a common denominator in sports, it is about understanding how pressure can affect an athlete’s ability to relax, destroying good shot selection, negatively impacting assist to turnover ratios, lowering shooting percentages, and negatively affecting overall clutch performance. This discussion will also focus on a highly practical first step to excelling in pressure situations, namely a team’s ability to manage their mistakes. by Andrew Smith
[ 2009-02-05 ]
You love to play basketball game. So why not buy your own basketball equipment? It is a good solution as basketball equipment can be found easily and at affordable price. What you need to do is know exactly you are looking for in your own basketball system. This article talks about different things about a basketball system that a buyer must know. by Spencer Wood
[ 2009-02-04 ]
The purpose is to provide a strong reminder of the critical link between tight games, clutch situations and pressure, a concept and a link that is not so well understood. by Ally White
[ 2009-02-04 ]
The current Central Division leaders and second place of the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, got their 37th victory of the season by beating the Detroit Pistons 90-80 on Sunday. In their previous meeting against the Pistons, the Cavs had some troubles and lost against them as visitors. by Spencer Wood
[ 2009-01-29 ]
Coaches and athletes alike are well aware of the individual differences that exist in skill levels on any given team. Nowhere is this lack of attention to mental trait differences more apparent than in the coaches’ pre-game speech and in each athlete’s own pre-game preparation.
Part 1 of this two part series on pre-game preparation will focus on the pre-game speech, while part 2 (to be published in the next WBCA Journal) will discuss how to maximize an athlete’s own pre-game preparation. |
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