Archive for March, 2010

Shaquille O’Neal’s mother promoting determination, self-improvement in new book

Lucille O’Neal, here keeping watch on her grandson, Shareef, during the 2002 playoffs, is encouraging everyone to accept challenges and improve their life with her book, “Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go: From Mental Welfare to Mental Wealth.” MOM ON A MISSION Lucille O’Neal will sign copies of her new book, “Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go: …

NBA roundup: Sundaya s action on the boards

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James holds up three fingers after making a three-point basket in the third quarter.

Cavaliers welcome back Big Z with victory over Kings

LeBron James scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half, Antawn Jamison added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed back adored center Zydrunas Ilgauskas with a 97-90 victory over the ailing and aching Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Is Embarrassment of Riches a Minefield for Mike Brown’s Cleveland Cavaliers?

Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Shaquille O’Neal soon will be as well.

Shaq, Ilgauskas return to super-size Cavaliers for playoffs

Shaquille O’Neal is far from 100%, and the same goes for Zydrunas Ilgauskas . But the outlook for the Cleveland Cavaliers to make a run at their first NBA title couldn’t be better.

Shaquille O’Neal is eager to return to action with Cleveland Cavaliers before NBA playoffs start

Shaquille O’Neal, who hopes to win his fifth NBA crown this season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, is in the last year of his contract.

We crave a Kobe-LeBron playoff clash

Kalani Simpson is an award-winning journalist who has earned national recognition as a sports columnist at the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and editor at Nebraska Sports America magazine.

In selling tickets, future is king

March is a big month for many bank accounts around the NBA. It is the month that many teams ask for, and receive, financial commitments from current and future season ticket holders for next season.

Cavaliers 104, Pistons 79: Cavs sweep for first time in 30 years

Cleveland — The Central Division championship banner was hung in an empty arena Sunday morning with no announcement and no celebration.

Lucille O’Neal, Shaq’s mom, pens memoir

Lucille O’Neal, Shaquille O’Neal’s mother, poses with a large poster of the cover of her new book, ‘Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go.’ She will be signing copies at 7 p.m. March 26 at Books-A-Million in Sanford.

Believe it or not, aging Celtics are slip-sliding away: Bud Shaw’s Sunday Sports Spin

Putting the Celtics, Kerry Wood’s latest injury and more through the Spin cycle.

LeBron youngest to 15,000 points

LeBron youngest to 15,000 points Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James wipes his face during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Friday, March 19, 2010.

West active for Cavaliers

Cleveland’s Delonte West is available for the Cavaliers’ game Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers.

Cavs have a shot at becoming just the second NBA team with back-to-back 65-win seasons

The Cleveland Cavaliers, with Delonte West , LeBron James and Mo Williams, have a chance to become just the second NBA team to win at least 65 games in back-to-back seasons.

Better isn’t best

We have only seen glimpses of this type of game from the Sixers — when they’re running and scoring and showing their potential in this lost season.