Back On Track Boston,Ma – A statement win in their most recent game gave the Boston Celtics the NBA’s longest active winning streak, and the defending champions appear to have regained some consistency.
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On A Roll Minneapolis,Mn – The Minnesota Timberwolves began their recent run with wins over some struggling opponents, but have since knocked off two of the NBA’s better teams.
Improving Slowly Indianopolis,In – Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown has sounded increasingly confident as his team has made gradual improvements over the last five weeks.
Best In Class Los Angeles,Ca – Andrew Bynum has had no trouble overpowering two of the worst teams in the NBA this week. He’ll now try to continue his recent dominance against one of the league’s best.
Bounce Back Time Clemson,S.C. – After nearly tying its best start in school history, Clemson has started a familiar slide. A visit from the Atlantic Coast Conference’s only winless team could help break the skid.
Change Coming Soon Montreal,Qu – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman returned to the site where the NHL was founded and where he took over 16 years ago, and showed no sign that the league’s board of governors were ready to change hockey by eliminating fighting.
Almost Ready Philadelphia,Pa – Chase Utley says his rehab from hip surgery is on schedule, and the Philadelphia Phillies second baseman expects to be ready by opening day.
Local Hero Mobile,Al – Local hero Pat White passed for 95 yards and a touchdown and directed two scoring drives to lead the South to a 35-18 win over the North in the Senior Bowl Saturday night.
And The Coach Is? Memphis,Tn – The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to introduce Lionel Hollins as their new coach at a news conference Sunday.
Staying The Course Pittsburgh,Pa – When Dan Rooney gave his welcome to training camp speech to the Pittsburgh Steelers last summer, the message was different from any he or his late father Art previously delivered in the club’s 76-year history.