Archive for May, 2009

Shaq’s Shots, Mesa’s Murders, and Boyle’s Eruption

A young girl in Pima County died from the swine flu yesterday . The girl was the fourth person in Arizona to die from the virus.

Athletes keep in touch by Twittering

Danica Patrick got her hair done and had some yummy quinoa and shrimp for dinner on Tuesday.

Suns, 76ers to tip off in Mexico

Steve Nash and the Suns will play the 76ers in a pre-season game in Mexico on Oct.

Bickley: Fans not as hot for Suns

Robert Sarver has beachfront property for sale. In basketball terms, that would be front-row tickets to watch his Suns.

Shaquille O’Neal at Syracuse University’s Sportscaster U

The Post-Standard’s Mike Waters talks today with Shaquille O’Neal, of the Phoenix Suns, during a break at Syracuse University’s Sportscaster U. This is the second year of the mini-broadcasting camp started by ESPN play-by-play announcer Dave Ryan and Syracuse radio play-by-play announcer Matt Park, both of whom are adjunct professors at SU.

Video: Shaquille O’Neal and Ron Jeremy at the Valet

Shaquille O’Neal and the Phoenix Suns didn’t make the playoffs giving Shaq tons of free time to be the “Big” everything.

Big Help:@ Luczo Dragon Racing, which will field a car for rookie Ra

BIG HELP:@ Luczo Dragon Racing, which will field a car for rookie Raphael Matos in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, is partnering with champion athletes to raise money for several charities.

Suns battle lengthy odds to land No. 1 pick

If today’s NBA draft lottery selection has Suns fans nervous, a glimpse into the past might offer an explanation.

Shaq takes crash course in broadcast at Syracuse U

NBA star Shaquille O’Neal is back in university, taking a crash course designed to teach athletes about the broadcasting industry.

Will lottery luck pay off for Kings?

The Kings have a 25 percent chance of landing the first pick in the 2009 NBA draft.

Just Saying, Is All… | Shaquille O’Neal’s Last Stand

Old age isn’t hell - it’s purgatory. Shaquille O’Neal has seen better days. He also has some Diesel left in the tank… Just Saying, Is All… Shaquille O’Neal’s Last Stand by Ryan Alberti 9 193 reads Opinion Old age isn’t hell - it’s purgatory.

NBA Commentary: Shaquille O’Neal’s 2008 Trade to the Phoenix Suns

This article is based on the 2007-2008 Phoenix Suns and their trade of Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks for Shaquille O’ Neil.

Howard, Van Gundy Smooth Things Over

ORLANDO, May 13 — As of Wednesday morning, the latest item posted on Shaquille O’Neal’s Twitter account, THE_REAL_SHAQ, was a link to a video of the Phoenix Suns center dancing down a hallway and in front of a mirror. There was no mention of the Boston Celtics’ dramatic, 92-88 comeback Tuesday night against his former team (the Orlando Magic), which features his former coach (Stan Van Gundy) and the league’s best young big man (Dwight Howard), who has hijacked one of his many nicknames (Superman).

No need for Suns to ‘grind’ out ‘09

Photos from Tuesday’s press conference The enthusiasm was palpable. The words hopeful.

Video: Shaquille O’Neal with 7-Foot 4-Inch 12-Year-Old

Shaquille O’Neal has a lot of time on his hands since the Phoenix Suns didn’t make the playoffs, and the Houston Rockets have ruined his plans for “Kobe, How’s My A$$ Taste? Part II”. Instead of spending the time teaching kids how to Google Jessica Simpson , Shaq is hanging with 7-foot-4-inch 12-year-old Brenden Adams.