On A Roll Dallas,Tx – Few obstacles have slowed the Detroit Red Wings recent momentum. Another matchup with the Dallas Stars doesn’t figure to be one.
Author: Mark
Home Cooking Pittsburgh,Pa – There is a home-field advantage in the NFL playoffs after all, and it belongs to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Back Again East Rutherford, N.J. – Donovan McNabb will get another chance to chase that elusive Super Bowl title. Eli Manning threw away his opportunity to defend it.
Offense Versus Defense Los Angeles,Ca – On one side, there is a player that can seemingly score at will in Kobe Bryant. On the other, the league’s top scorer in Dwyane Wade.
Impressive Play San Antonio,Tx – The Orlando Magic dominated their last opponent to extend their longest home winning streak in nearly three years. Their play away from home has been just as impressive.
Unfriendly Visitors Los Angeles,Ca – The Los Angeles Clippers don’t need to be reminded that the Phoenix Suns are not the team they want to face while trying to end their longest losing streak of the season.
Bad New Year Atlanta,Ga – At the end of December, the Atlanta Hawks looked like they were well on their way to becoming serious contenders in the Eastern Conference.
One Step Back Edmonton,Al – Just when it seemed like the Edmonton Oilers were establishing some consistency, they’ve taken another step back.
Crosstown Rivals Los Angeles,Ca – O.J. Mayo and Kevin Love, freshmen stars a year ago, are gone to the NBA.
Practice Makes Perfect Winston Salem,N.C. – The Wake Forest scout-teamer wearing Tyler Hansbrough’s jersey number went up strong with the ball during practice, only to have Ty Walker forcefully swat it away.