Basketball

Dallas Mavericks owner all set to bid for Texas Rangers

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks basketball teams proprietor and super rich business person Mark Cuban who last year revealed his intention and interest in owning the American Baseball team called Chicago cubs is this year probably amongst the top bidders for the Texas Rangers baseball club, which has been put up for a bidding proposal.

July 23, 2010 | Posted in Basketball,NBA | Read More »

Suns Stock Up With Trades For Childress, Turkoglu

Phoenix, AZ, United States – In an attempt to make up for the departure of free agent Amare Stoudemire, the Phoenix Suns recently put together separate trades to acquire Hedo Turkoglu from Toronto and Josh Childress from Atlanta.

July 13, 2010 | Posted in Basketball,Featured,NBA | Read More »

South Florida Extends Basketball Coach Heath’s Contract

Tampa, FL, United States (AHN) – South Florida appears upbeat for more promising basketball seasons with the re-signing of head coach Stan Heath, the school announced Tuesday.

South Florida rewarded Heath with a five-year extension deal after the Bulls carded a solid 20-13 overall record in a highly competitive Big East last season.

July 8, 2010 | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Georgia Names Crumley Interim AD

Athens, GA, United States (AHN) – The University of Georgia named an interim athletic director Tuesday, appointing former executive associate AD for finance and administration Frank Crumley to the post.

Michael Adams, the president of University of Georgia, assigned Crumley as the school’s interim athletic director.

July 8, 2010 | Posted in Basketball,Football | Read More »

Reports: Wade Stays With Heat, Bosh To Join Him

Miami, FL, United States (AHN) – The Miami Heat were the big winners of free agency Wednesday, as not only has guard Dwyane Wade reportedly decided to return to the team, but forward Chris Bosh will join him in South Florida.

July 8, 2010 | Posted in Basketball,NBA | Read More »

Clippers Settle On Del Negro For Coach Post

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – The Los Angeles Clippers finally placed perhaps the last piece of their puzzle for the coming season Tuesday, hiring Vinny Del Negro as the team’s next head coach.

July 8, 2010 | Posted in Basketball,NBA | Read More »

Nowitzki Re-Signs With Mavericks On Four-Year Deal

Dallas, TX, United States (AHN) – The Dallas Mavericks spent no wasted time in re-acquiring their most coveted player, signing forward Dirk Nowitzki on a four-year deal Saturday.

Nowitzki adviser Holger Geschwindner confirmed Saturday that the 2007 former NBA MVP agreed on a four-year deal, worth $80 million according to espn.com.

July 5, 2010 | Posted in Basketball | Read More »

Georgia, VA. Tech Team With StubHub To Sell Game Tickets

Georgia

San Francisco, CA, United States – Online second-hand ticket marketplace Stub Hub, in association with ISP Sports, added the University of Georgia and Virginia Tech athletic programs to its roster for the 2010-2011 seasons.

July 1, 2010 | Posted in Basketball,Football | Read More »

Reports: Byron Scott Accepts Cavs Coaching Job

Cleveland, OH, United States – The Cleveland Cavaliers finally landed their next head coach Thursday after reportedly reaching an agreement with veteran bench tactician Byron Scott.

Brian McInerney, who represented Scott in the negotiation, confirmed Thursday that the former NBA coach of the year has agreed to terms with the Cavaliers.

July 1, 2010 | Posted in Basketball,NBA | Read More »

Nets Purchase Massive Billboard Near MSG To Lure Knicks Fans

New York, NY, United States (AHN) – The New Jersey Nets are planning to put a massive 225-by-95-foot mural featuring Russian primary owner Mikhail Prokhorov and part owner Jay-Z in the direct eye site of Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks.