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BYU’s Jimmer Fredette has become a bona fide b-ball star — which means photos of cheerleader-girlfriend Whitney Wonnacott have started popping up on sites such as Frathouse Sports and The Big Lead. Find photo examples below. But what these posts don’t mention is that Wonnacott is a local girl, having…
Reports that Amare Stoudemire’s toe injury had upped pressure on the Knicks to trade for Carmelo Anthony, coupled with restlessness in Lakers Nation, suggested that a deal might favor the Nugs. But the winds have shifted, with insiders now saying the Nugs’ sense that Melo might stay in Denver if…
Reports that Amare Stoudemire’s toe injury had ratcheted up pressure on the Knicks to make a Carmelo Anthony trade happen apparently weren’t enough to get a Melo deal done yesterday. Meanwhile, the Lakers’ alleged interest in Melo has been denigrated as a non-story — but after the Lake Show’s humiliation…
Major League pitchers and catchers report to spring training today — Valentine’s Day. Which is appropriate considering how little most of the guys will see their loved ones over the next seven or eight months. But the brand spanking new Spring Training facility for the Colorado Rockies, Salt River Fields…
Maybe Peter Forsberg quickly realized his body couldn’t handle NHL game action anymore, or maybe he just wanted to get away from the suck that is the Avalanche right now. Either way, Forsberg will reportedly announce his retirement from the NHL at a Pepsi Center press conference moments from now…
Just ten days until the NBA trade deadline, and the pressure is increasing on the New York Knicks to complete a Carmelo Anthony trade. New reports suggest that the Nuggets’ patience could pay off, with an injury to Knicks’ star Amare Stoudemire potentially factoring in when it comes to improving…
One clue that Carmelo Anthony might actually stay in Denver: He hasn’t reduced the price of the house he’s selling. But heis lightening his load, by selling a cherry ’71 Chevelle on eBay to benefit his charity, just as bride LaLa Vazquez did last year with a pink SUV. Look…
Yesterday, Carmelo Anthony told the Denver Post he would take a “hard look” at signing a Nuggets contract extension if he’s not dealt to the Knicks, the Lakers or someone else by the February 24 trade deadline. But is there really a scenario that could keep Melo a Nug? The…
Yesterday in Carmelo, all hell broke loose. Amid reports about a three-way Knicks, Nuggets and Timberwolves trade and direct talks between Knicks’ owner James Dolan and Nugs boss Stan Kroenke, ESPN’s Chris Broussard talked up a potential L.A. Lakers swap, with Andrew Bynum as the main piece. But is Broussard…
The prospect that Carmelo Anthony will be dealt before the February 24 trade deadline just got better. Following hot on the sneakers of reports about a possible three-team deal involving the Knicks, Nuggets and Timberwolves comes word that New York owner James Dolan is talking directly with Nugs counterpart Stan…
A new partner has emerged in the New York Knicks continuing quest to obtain the services of Carmelo Anthony: the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reports are circulating about a three-way deal that could happen as early as mid-week — although there are a lot of gaps that would have to be filled…
John Elway became a Super Bowl hero, but he didn’t always look like a football god among men in the big game, as Yahoo! Sports’ Darren Pare points out. In anticipation of this weekend’s Packers-Steelers tilt, Pare chose the five worst Super Bowl performances of all time — and Elway’s…
Tension over a possible Carmelo Anthony trade keeps increasing. Denials from team sources that the L.A. Lakers are discussing a Melo swap have been followed by the sort of organizational silence that tends to fuel speculation. Meanwhile, suggestions that the Knicks are balking at an Anthony deal have been countered…
A popular way for colleges to hype big games is to ask fans to dress in one of the school’s colors — and the most passionate attendees often paint their face and body that color, too. But when one of those colors is black, are white supporters who take brush…
The Carmelo Anthony trade has turned into a puzzle that’s taking an annoyingly long time to complete. It’s mostly finished, yet everyone is looking for the one piece the dog ate. But is it really that bad of an idea for the Nuggets to hold on to Melo through the…
Given that Jon Embree was hired as CU Buffs’ head football coach in December, most fans were willing to grade his first recruiting class on the curve. But that may not be necessary, even though he and his staff only had thirteen days to get their players in a row…
When Carmelo Anthony is traded to the New York Knicks, your Carmelo Anthony bobblehead will be left behind — to cheer for the home team! Each Carmelo Anthony Bobblehead Conversion Kit® comes with a replacement head, relevant paraphernalia and decals to turn a traitor trader back into a local sports…
The National Hockey League is trying to entice young fans to the ice — and what better way than with superheroes. That’s the theory behind the Guardian Project, a Stan Lee creation that assigns a powerful character to each NHL team. Meet Avalanche!…
The New York Knicks’ expected hiring of Mark Warkentien, formerly the Nuggets’ general manager, to a consultancy gig has most NBA observers convinced that Carmelo Anthony is headed to his dream city of New York. But now, with the Los Angeles Lakers publicly talking about a trade to improve their…
No, the Broncos aren’t in the Super Bowl — but a memory from the time when they were has just surfaced. It’s an ad taken out in a Green Bay newspaper to taunt the Packers, who Denver would go on to defeat in the 1998 Super Bowl. When seen in…
As predicted in our post about Carmelo Anthony’s awful play versus the 76ers, Melo went off last night against the New Jersey Nets, who pulled the plug on a deal when he balked at signing a contract extension — yet the Nugs still lost handily. Not that it matters, since…
