Improvement Needed Denver,Co – The Denver Nuggets won convincingly their last time out, but eight losses in their last 12 games is hardly the type of play that’s going to put them over the top in a tight Northwest Division race.
Author: Mark
Road Blues Phoenix,Arz – The Nashville Predators hope to snap a three-game slide and get back into playoff position when they begin a four-game road trip.
Team First Sunrise,Arz – During a hunting trip in Nebraska this winter, far from the spotlight of last season’s Midsummer Classic, Josh Hamilton finally had a chance to contemplate all that had happened.
Change At Top Eugene,Ore – Mike Bellotti is stepping down as Oregon’s football coach to become the school’s athletic director, and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly will be promoted to head coach.
Shootout Problems Edmonton,Alb – An inability to force shootouts may be costing the Edmonton Oilers some much-needed points. Most teams, though, are finding tiebreakers with the Colorado Avalanche to be futile.
Tough Task Ahead Miami,Fla – After having their longest winning streak in 12 years come to an end, the Utah Jazz face a daunting task in trying to get back on track.
Record Breaker Montreal,Que – The New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens will square off in a key Eastern Conference battle on Saturday night, but that won’t be what’s on the minds of most of the Bell Centre crowd.
Cleaning House St. Louis,Mo – The St. Louis Rams have released wide receiver Torry Holt, a key member of the team’s “Greatest Show on Turf” days.
Top Spot In Sight Phoenix,Arz – The Cleveland Cavaliers are eyeing the NBA’s best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Same Old Thing Oklahoma City,Okl – One thing has stayed the same for Kansas the last three seasons, as the Jayhawks have been the team holding the trophy at the end of the Big 12 tournament each time.