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Former player Nate Jackson calls for NFL to allow marijuana

YoopyaMar 5, 2015July 9, 20230

DENVER (AP) — Former Broncos tight end Nate Jackson says he believes the NFL will have no choice but to remove marijuana from its lists

Joanne Boyle: Coach’s adopted toddler builds a life with hoops team

YoopyaMar 5, 2015July 9, 20230

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Joanne Boyle offered a quick prayer before clicking the photo link of a days-old girl in a Senegalese orphanage. Maybe, after

David Blatt’s devotion to Matthew Dellavedova not paying off for Cleveland Cavaliers — Chris Haynes analysis

YoopyaMar 2, 2015July 3, 20230

HOUSTON — Sunday’s duel between LeBron James and James Harden should go down as an instant classic. Those two put on a magnificent show that

Deep Sympathy for Derrick Rose, the Bulls’ Star-Crossed Star

YoopyaFeb 26, 2015July 3, 20230

The cloud of uncertainty that had engulfed Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls since 2012 was beginning to recede. Then came the news late Tuesday

Derrick Rose’s knee injury casts further uncertainty on Bulls future

YoopyaFeb 25, 2015July 8, 20230

Derrick Rose was so close to reaching the most important goal he set last October: finishing a season. Yes, knee soreness has plagued Rose throughout

Making the Best of the NBA’s Worst Contract

YoopyaFeb 18, 2015July 3, 20230

Sixty NBA players are earning at least $10 million during the 2014-15 season. Boston Celtics small forward Gerald Wallace has played the fewest minutes among

Dikembe Mutombo headlines finalists for 2015 Basketball Hall of Fame class

YoopyaFeb 16, 2015July 9, 20230

The other finalists are Leta Andrews, Dick Bavetta, John Calipari, Bill Fitch, Tim Hardaway, former Knick Spencer Haywood, Robert Hughes, Kevin Johnson, Lisa Leslie, Bo

No. 18 Rutgers falls to No. 5 Maryland 80-69

YoopyaFeb 11, 2015July 3, 20230

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Despite losing twice to Maryland this season, Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer would cherish the opportunity to get another crack

Lawson powers Nuggets to 106-96 win over Lakers, ending skid

YoopyaFeb 11, 2015July 3, 20230

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Denver Nuggets are heading into the All-Star break feeling a bit better about themselves. Ty Lawson tied his season-highs with

Russell Westbrook Scores 48 vs. Pelicans: Highlights and Twitter Reaction

YoopyaFeb 7, 2015July 3, 20230

Anthony Davis’ buzzer-beating three-pointer put an end to a thrilling 116-113 victory for New Orleans in Oklahoma City, but it was Russell Westbrook who stole the show