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Thursday, 16 August 2012

Michael vs. LeBron? It's a match made for video

The Hot Hot Hoops writers gathered to look back on LeBron James and his Olympics performance these past couple of weeks in London, as well as write about how he will ultimately be viewed among the other greats who

Krzyzewski ready to 'pass the baton' for USA Basketball. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is "really sure" Team USA's 107-100 win over Spain in Sunday's gold-medal game was his final one as the head coach of the national team. "This is a huge commitment.

HANG TIME NEW JERSEY – From 2006 through the London Olympics, the U.S. Men's Senior National Team went 43-1 (62-1 if you count exhibitions) under coach Mike Krzyzewski. And Sunday's gold-medal-game victory

In the end, the United States men's basketball team wouldn't be denied the gold medal. But Pau Gasol and Spain's national team made sure that the traveling troupe of NBA All-Stars with USA emblazoned across its jerseys

Team USA is back on top in another Olympic cycle. But what will the team look like in 2014 and 2016? The Hook assesses who might be leaving, who might be coming back and who is rising up.


Michael vs. LeBron? It's a match made for video

The Hot Hot Hoops writers gathered to look back on LeBron James and his Olympics performance these past couple of weeks in London, as well as write about how he will ultimately be viewed among the other greats who

Krzyzewski ready to 'pass the baton' for USA Basketball. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is "really sure" Team USA's 107-100 win over Spain in Sunday's gold-medal game was his final one as the head coach of the national team. "This is a huge commitment.

HANG TIME NEW JERSEY – From 2006 through the London Olympics, the U.S. Men's Senior National Team went 43-1 (62-1 if you count exhibitions) under coach Mike Krzyzewski. And Sunday's gold-medal-game victory

In the end, the United States men's basketball team wouldn't be denied the gold medal. But Pau Gasol and Spain's national team made sure that the traveling troupe of NBA All-Stars with USA emblazoned across its jerseys

Team USA is back on top in another Olympic cycle. But what will the team look like in 2014 and 2016? The Hook assesses who might be leaving, who might be coming back and who is rising up.


Michael vs. LeBron? It's a match made for video

The Hot Hot Hoops writers gathered to look back on LeBron James and his Olympics performance these past couple of weeks in London, as well as write about how he will ultimately be viewed among the other greats who

Krzyzewski ready to 'pass the baton' for USA Basketball. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is "really sure" Team USA's 107-100 win over Spain in Sunday's gold-medal game was his final one as the head coach of the national team. "This is a huge commitment.

HANG TIME NEW JERSEY – From 2006 through the London Olympics, the U.S. Men's Senior National Team went 43-1 (62-1 if you count exhibitions) under coach Mike Krzyzewski. And Sunday's gold-medal-game victory

In the end, the United States men's basketball team wouldn't be denied the gold medal. But Pau Gasol and Spain's national team made sure that the traveling troupe of NBA All-Stars with USA emblazoned across its jerseys

Team USA is back on top in another Olympic cycle. But what will the team look like in 2014 and 2016? The Hook assesses who might be leaving, who might be coming back and who is rising up.


Monday, 30 July 2012

Alex Morgan leads US women's soccer team into match against Colombia

Alex Morgan, 23, is a forward for the United States women's soccer team. She was the youngest player added to the team's World Cup roster last year and is currently competing at the London Olympics, where she scored two goals in the opening game.

Midfielder Megan Rapinoe, left, celebrates with forward Alex Morgan, who scored twice in the USA's 4-2 victory against France. / By Matt Kryger, USA TODAY Sports. USA Today. By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY. USA Today. By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY

Alex Morgan scored twice, Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd had a goal apiece and the U.S. women's soccer team rallied from an early deficit Wednesday to open its Olympics with a 4-2 win over France.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 28: Carli Lloyd (R) of USA celebrates with team-mates Megan Rapinoe (C) and Alex Morgan after scoring their third goal during the Women's Football first round Group G match between United States and Colombia on Day 1

Okay, it is fair to say that Alex is enjoying her time in London so far for the 2012 Olympics. Morgan, who scored two goals in the 4-2 win over France in the team's Olympic opener, has kept a pretty low profile on Twitter since hitting London. Most of


Alex Morgan leads US women's soccer team into match against Colombia

Alex Morgan, 23, is a forward for the United States women's soccer team. She was the youngest player added to the team's World Cup roster last year and is currently competing at the London Olympics, where she scored two goals in the opening game.

Midfielder Megan Rapinoe, left, celebrates with forward Alex Morgan, who scored twice in the USA's 4-2 victory against France. / By Matt Kryger, USA TODAY Sports. USA Today. By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY. USA Today. By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY

Alex Morgan scored twice, Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd had a goal apiece and the U.S. women's soccer team rallied from an early deficit Wednesday to open its Olympics with a 4-2 win over France.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 28: Carli Lloyd (R) of USA celebrates with team-mates Megan Rapinoe (C) and Alex Morgan after scoring their third goal during the Women's Football first round Group G match between United States and Colombia on Day 1

Okay, it is fair to say that Alex is enjoying her time in London so far for the 2012 Olympics. Morgan, who scored two goals in the 4-2 win over France in the team's Olympic opener, has kept a pretty low profile on Twitter since hitting London. Most of


Saturday, 28 July 2012

US women's soccer: Alex Morgan leads team into Saturday's Olympic match …

There is a good chance Sundhage will look to trot out her strongest possible lineup, with the hope of establishing an early lead before sitting some key players, like Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan, ahead of Tuesday's match against North Korea. The US

Alex Morgan wasn't even a starter last year when the U.S. women's soccer team made its run through the World Cup. But Morgan's star rose quickly after.

Most athletes at the 2012 Olympics are awaiting the opening ceremonies on Friday, but not today's Olympic Babe Of The Day, Alex Morgan. Morgan score two goals for the U.S. women's soccer team on Wednesday in a

Alex Morgan is quickly becoming the face of U.S. Women's Soccer. She has electric performances on the field and a charismatic persona off it. That being said, the American striker would be advised to stick to scoring goals

Despite falling behind to France early, the US Women's Soccer Team bounced back to win 4-2 on the strength of Alex Morgan's two goals.


US women's soccer: Alex Morgan leads team into Saturday's Olympic match …

There is a good chance Sundhage will look to trot out her strongest possible lineup, with the hope of establishing an early lead before sitting some key players, like Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan, ahead of Tuesday's match against North Korea. The US

Alex Morgan wasn't even a starter last year when the U.S. women's soccer team made its run through the World Cup. But Morgan's star rose quickly after.

Most athletes at the 2012 Olympics are awaiting the opening ceremonies on Friday, but not today's Olympic Babe Of The Day, Alex Morgan. Morgan score two goals for the U.S. women's soccer team on Wednesday in a

Alex Morgan is quickly becoming the face of U.S. Women's Soccer. She has electric performances on the field and a charismatic persona off it. That being said, the American striker would be advised to stick to scoring goals

Despite falling behind to France early, the US Women's Soccer Team bounced back to win 4-2 on the strength of Alex Morgan's two goals.


Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Report: Knicks won't match offer, Jeremy Lin headed to Rockets

Jeremy Lin is headed to Texas. You know what that means: fire up the pun headline generator!

As the deadline approaches for the New York Knicks to decide if they keep Jeremy Lin, social media is alive with opinion.

For all the debate over whether the New York Knicks should match Jeremy Lin's offer sheet from the Houston Rockets and keep him in Manhattan, the idea that the Knicks seem to consider Felton a suitable replacement is just as unbelievable. Felton, who

First, the luxury tax is now progressive. Each additional $5 million a team is over the luxury tax will progressively cost them more. The near $15 million that Jeremy Lin would make would cost an additional $37.5 million dollars.

Esto hubiese sido tan fácil en febrero. Jeremy Lin le tuteaba a Kobe Bryant tanto en la cancha como en la venta de camisetas.