Villanova’s Fisher’s legend growing NEW YORK, NY – Corey Stokes first heard about it from a kid on a Philadelphia playground, who asked whether he was the guy who scored 105 points in a summer-league game.
Author: Nate
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings Preview DETROIT, MI – Columbus Blue Jackets coach Scott Arniel felt like his team skated right with Detroit in the opener of this home-and-home set, but the Red Wings proved to be too much.
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Preview WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alexander Semin snapped his longest goal drought of the season with another hat trick, and a visit from the Carolina Hurricanes isn’t likely to slow him down.
Bruins vs. Thrashers Preview ATLANTA, GA – Consistent scoring and solid goaltending have keyed the Atlanta Thrashers’ most successful stretch of the season. They’ll likely need that combination to continue in order to end their recent struggles against the Boston Bruins.
Morneau aims for spring return MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau says there is no doubt in his mind he will be ready for spring training.
Heat vs. Mavericks Preview DALLAS, TX – Dwyane Wade hasn’t been on the winning end of too many games versus the Dallas Mavericks in the regular season over his career. With LeBron James in town, though, things could turn out differently.
Magic vs. Wizards Preview WASHINGTON D.C. – The Orlando Magic have had their way with the Washington Wizards over the past few seasons, especially in the nation’s capital.
Hawks vs. Knicks Preview NEW YORK, NY – The New York Knicks haven’t defeated a team with a winning record during their current run. They get a chance to change that when they face an Atlanta Hawks club that hasn’t beaten an opponent over .500 this season.
Louisville playing unselfish LOUISVILLE, KY – Louisville coach Rick Pitino said before the season he had no idea who would lead the Cardinals in scoring. Three games in, and Pitino still has no clue. Not that he’s complaining. The Cardinals are off to a perfect 3-0 start behind the kind of unselfish play he says Louisville will need if it wants to compete in the Big East. Louisville has had a different leading scorer in each of its three games and had at least four players score in double figures in each contest, including seven in a 106-65 rout of…
Blackhawks vs. Kings Preview LOS ANGELES, CA – For the second year in a row, the Chicago Blackhawks could have a goalie controversy on their hands.