Streak Stopper Storrs,Cn – With a big test looming after this weekend, No. 2 Connecticut looks to start 11-0 for the third time in four seasons Friday night as it tries to end Fairfield’s seven-game winning streak.
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Division Rivals East Rutherford,NJ – For two teams coming off 2-0 losses – and separated by only one point in the Atlantic Division standings – it’s hard for the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins to feel differently about themselves.
Yankees Sign Another NEW YORK (AP) -Even in the midst of a recession, the New York Yankees’ hoard of cash – and players – appears to have no limit.
Up And Coming Portland,or – Last Christmas, the Portland Trail Blazers were in the midst of a 13-game winning streak, but they eventually faded and failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight season.
Perfect Start Cleveland,Oh – With the second-best record in the league and a significant lead atop the Central Division, this season could not have started much better for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Storied Rivalry Los Angeles,Ca – It turns out the NBA’s most storied rivalry didn’t die – it was just dormant for the better part of two decades.
Early Demise Phoenix,Az – The San Antonio Spurs are showing the early season discussion of their demise was premature. Beating them in front of a nationally televised audience might help the Phoenix Suns ward off similar talk about their team.
Up and Coming Orlando,Fl – In the past week, the Orlando Magic have beat some of the top teams from the Western Conference. They’ll look to add to that list when they host the Southwest Division-leading New Orleans Hornets.
Up And Coming Denver,Co – On a team loaded with young talent, Brandon Roy doesn’t get the attention that some of the NBA’s other elite players garner.
Road Woes Memphis,Tn – The Los Angeles Lakers are 0-2 on their four-game road trip, but they’re not worried heading into Monday’s contest against the slumping Memphis Grizzlies.