(Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Western Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. NORTHWEST DIVISION DENVER NUGGETS Founded: 1967 NBA titles: None Head coach: George Karl 2011-12 record: 38-28; Finished second in division, lost to Los Angeles Lakers in first round of playoffs. The Nuggets are still missing a superstar but have enough athleticism to make the playoffs again. The acquisition of versatile swingman Andre Iguodala should be a big help. Playmaker Ty Lawson is the top returning scorer but the Nuggets need shooters. …
Five players to watch during 2012-13 NBA season
(Reuters) – Five players to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on October 30. – - – - STEVE NASH (LOS ANGELES LAKERS) The two-time NBA most valuable player’s offseason arrival in Los Angeles adds another star to an already glittering Lakers lineup that includes Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard. A gifted playmaker and magician with the ball, Nash ranks fifth on the NBA’s all-time assists list. …
Formula One boss rebuffs $400 mln BayernLB claim
MUNICH/GREATER NOIDA, INDIA Oct 25 (Reuters) – German Landesbank BayernLB is seeking $400 million in damages from Bernie Ecclestone, a move the Formula One motor racing chief said he would fight in court if need be. BayernLB said on Thursday it had approached Ecclestone’s lawyers about seeking damages over a deal in 2005 to sell its stake in Formula One. Information from the trial this summer of BayernLB’s former chief risk officer Gerhard Gribkowsky has subsequently led the Munich-based lender to conclude it had sold its Formula One stake on the cheap, a financial source said on Thursday. …
Woods 3 back, Matteson leads in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — It was hot, humid and his putts were lipping out. Tiger Woods felt like he'd been run over halfway through his first round in Malaysia since winning the 1999 World Cup on the same course. Brief profiles of Eastern Conference teams
(Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Eastern Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Founded: 1946 NBA titles: 17 (2008, 1986, 1984, 1981, 1976, 1974, 1969, 1968, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1957) Head coach: Doc Rivers 2011-12 record: 39-27; Beat Atlanta in first round of playoffs and Philadelphia in second round before losing to Miami in Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics’ Big Three became the Big Two when key free agent Ray Allen left for rival Miami. …
Five teams to watch in the 2012-13 NBA season
(Reuters) – Five teams to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on October 30. – - – - LOS ANGELES LAKERS Offseason acquisitions of Dwight Howard, a six-time All-Star and three-time defensive player of the year, and former two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Steve Nash make the Lakers an instant contender for a record-tying 17th NBA championship following two consecutive early playoff exits since winning the title in 2010. …
England World Cup winner John Connelly dies at 74
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LeBron's quest for second title among many juicy plotlines
(Reuters) – LeBron chasing the ghost of Michael, Superman taking his talents westward, and a soft-spoken teenager ready to revitali ze Big Easy basketball are just three of the provocative plotlines ready to play out in the upcoming NBA season. Throw in a new team in Brooklyn, Steve Nash wearing purple and gold, and a new setting for Linsanity, and you have the most anticipated NBA campaign in years. The eight-month grind to coronate a new champion begins on October 30 when LeBron James and the Miami Heat face the Boston Celtics in South Beach. … Lakers target extraordinary season with Howard and Nash
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – With 16 NBA Championship banners hanging proudly from the rafters at their Staples Cent er home, Los Angeles Lakers players and their fans have become well accustomed to glittering success and lofty expectations. Going into their 2012-13 campaign, however, there is a much greater sense of excitement and anticipation than usual given the offseason acquisitions of six-time All-Star Dwight Howard and twice former Most Valuable Player Steve Nash. … Champions Heat believe they are stronger than ever
MIAMI (Reuters) – When LeBron James was first introduced to Miami Heat fans, after his 2010 free agency move from Cleveland, he made a promise that was latc hed upon as being typical of the brash, bragging coming from South Florida. Talking about winning multiple championships, James famously said: "Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven," while Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, his partners in the 'Big Three' smiled with approval. … Real Madrid kh?ng ho?ng nhân s?
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PREVIEW-NBA-LeBron's quest for second title among many juicy plotlines
Oct 25 (Reuters) – LeBron chasing the ghost of Michael, Superman taking his talents westward, and a soft-spoken teenager ready to revitalize Big Easy basketball are just three of the provocative plotlines ready to play out in the upcoming NBA season. Throw in a new team in Brooklyn, Steve Nash wearing purple and gold, and a new setting for Linsanity, and you have the most anticipated NBA campaign in years. The eight-month grind to coronate a new champion begins on Oct. 30 when LeBron James and the Miami Heat face the Boston Celtics in South Beach. …
NBA-Lakers target extraordinary season with Howard and Nash
LOS ANGELES, Oct 25 (Reuters) – With 16 NBA Championship banners hanging proudly from the rafters at their Staples Center home, Los Angeles Lakers players and their fans have become well accustomed to glittering success and lofty expectations. Going into their 2012-13 campaign, however, there is a much greater sense of excitement and anticipation than usual given the offseason acquisitions of six-time All-Star Dwight Howard and twice former Most Valuable Player Steve Nash. …
NBA-Champions Heat believe they are stronger than ever
MIAMI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – When LeBron James was first introduced to Miami Heat fans, after his 2010 free agency move from Cleveland, he made a promise that was latched upon as being typical of the brash, bragging coming from South Florida. Talking about winning multiple championships, James famously said: “Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven,” while Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, his partners in the ‘Big Three’ smiled with approval. …
NBA-Five players to watch during 2012-13 NBA season
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Five players to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on Oct. 30. – - – - STEVE NASH (LOS ANGELES LAKERS) The two-time NBA most valuable player’s offseason arrival in Los Angeles adds another star to an already glittering Lakers lineup that includes Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard. A gifted playmaker and magician with the ball, Nash ranks fifth on the NBA’s all-time assists list. …
NBA-Five teams to watch in the 2012-13 NBA season
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Five teams to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on Oct. 30. – - – - LOS ANGELES LAKERS Offseason acquisitions of Dwight Howard, a six-time All-Star and three-time defensive player of the year, and former two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Steve Nash make the Lakers an instant contender for a record-tying 17th NBA championship following two consecutive early playoff exits since winning the title in 2010. …
NBA-Brief profiles of Western Conference teams
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Western Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. NORTHWEST DIVISION DENVER NUGGETS Founded: 1967 NBA titles: None Head coach: George Karl 2011-12 record: 38-28; Finished second in division, lost to Los Angeles Lakers in first round of playoffs. The Nuggets are still missing a superstar but have enough athleticism to make the playoffs again. The acquisition of versatile swingman Andre Iguodala should be a big help. …
NBA-Brief profiles of Eastern Conference teams
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Eastern Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Founded: 1946 NBA titles: 17 (2008, 1986, 1984, 1981, 1976, 1974, 1969, 1968, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1957) Head coach: Doc Rivers 2011-12 record: 39-27; Beat Atlanta in first round of playoffs and Philadelphia in second round before losing to Miami in Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics’ Big Three became the Big Two when key free agent Ray Allen left for rival Miami. …
NBA-Key dates for the 2012-13 NBA season
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Key dates for the upcoming 2012-12 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. Oct. 30 – Season opens with three games, including the defending NBA champion Miami Heat versus Boston Celtics. Dec. 25 – Rematch of 2012 NBA Finals between the Heat and visiting Oklahoma City Thunder headlines five-game Christmas Day schedule. Jan. 10 – All contracts guaranteed for rest of season. Feb. 17 – All-Star Game played in Houston. Feb. 21 – NBA trade deadline. April 17 – Last day of regular season. April 20 – Playoffs begin. June 6 – Start of NBA finals (possible move-up to June 4). …
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