Archive for October, 2009

Sheriff Shaq? Former Suns Big Man Applies to Be Deputized in Cleveland

Shaquille O’Neal, the “Big Shaquisition” as he is now being called by Cavs fans, is hoping to become a deputized police officer in Ohio as he was in Florida, Virginia, and, of course, Arizona.

Nash rallies Suns to 109-107 win over Clippers

Steve Nash scored 15 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, when he rallied the Phoenix Suns to a 109-107 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Five Questions: Suns At Clippers Oct. 28th, 2009

Can we finally put the Terry Porter, Shaquille O’Neal talk to rest? It’s been a long off season of discussing Shaq and Terry Porter’s affect on the Phoenix Suns franchise.

National Basketball Association Game Capsules

Paul Pierce scored 23 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, pacing Boston to a 95-89 win over the Cavaliers and spoiling the regular season debut for the Cleveland tandem of LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal. James, the reigning MVP, poured in 38 points and had eight assists.

Lack of rebounding could kill Suns

Certain phrases in sports have double meanings. “We’re going to use both quarterbacks.” Neither of our guys can play a lick, so we’ll see if one of them can complete a couple of passes in a row.

Chris Bosh doesn’t care about Shaquille O’Neal’s comments

AP Shaquille O’Neal attempts to block Chris Bosh during a game five years ago. O’Neal described Bosh as “the RuPaul of big men” and O’Neal added that he was going to make Bosh quit the next time they play each other.

Scaling a wall lets you turn the clock back

Vail Athletic Club, 352 East Meadow Drive, Vail Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat.

James, O’Neal make dynamic, dominant duo

In this Oct. 3, 2009, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James, left, and Shaquille O’Neal, right, hold up Mo Williams during a photo shoot at NBA basketball media day in Independence, Ohio.

Nash happy with Suns’ return to running roots

Nash happy with Suns’ return to running roots Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns shoots against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game on March 15, 2009 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.

Phoenix Suns: Improvement Will Come with Return to Running Style

The Phoenix Suns missed the playoffs for the first time in what seems an eternity.

Frye and Stoudemire lead Suns past Kings

Channing Frye scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire had 26, and the fast-moving Phoenix Suns overcame the losses of Steve Nash and Grant Hill to beat the Sacramento Kings 143-127 on Tuesday night in their final home preseason game.

Shaquille O’Neal to be Toys for Tots Santa

Shaq is playing St. Nick for this year’s Marine Corps’ national Toys for Tots campaign.

5 reasons for OKC fans to keep an eye on Suns

Oklahoma City opens its preseason home schedule tonight against the one opposing team Thunder fans should track the most in 2009-10 - the Phoenix Suns .

Shaq deal can either bring Suns title or burn them

The most amusing question about the Phoenix Suns’ trade for Shaquille O’Neal is, who really favoured this move and whether there really is a significant rift between coach Mike D’Antoni and owner Robert Sarver’s version of Garth Snow, rookie general manager Steve Kerr? Whatever the truth, this move will either give Steve Nash, who turns 34 today, a …

Stein: Suns expect huge year from Stoudemire

It’s high-tech goggles at all times on the floor and liberal use of some stately black frames to help stay covered up off the court.