Metta World Peace

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Poll: Armstrong, Te’o, A-Rod Among Most Disliked Athletes

It’s been a rough stretch for Manti Te’o. And now he’s right behind disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong on Forbes’ list of “America’s Most Disliked Athletes.”

2013/02/07

TTYM: Nash Commits A Foul On The Sidelines And Aggies Fans Hijack A Liveshot

by: @TaraLipinsky Darnell Dockett makes a move via Twitter on Miss Alabama, sauced Aggie fans hijack a reporter’s liveshot and Steve Nash commits a foul on the sidelines. Those stories and video of possibly the […]

2013/01/11

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Lakers Get Revenge On Knicks In Christmas Showdown

The Lakers avenged an embarrassing loss at MSG by beating the Knicks at Staples Center on Christmas Day.

2012/12/25

The Knicks' J.R. Smith, right, shoots over two Lakers defenders during New York's win at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2012. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Limp To The Finish Line, But Still Dominate D’Antoni, Lakers

Carmelo Anthony scored 22 of his 30 points in the first period, and the Knicks held on after he departed with a sprained left ankle to beat the Lakers 116-107 in coach Mike D’Antoni’s return to Madison Square Garden.

2012/12/13

Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Reggie Evans #30 of the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Hang Tough With Lakers, But Ultimately Fall Short In D’Antoni’s Debut

Kobe Bryant scored six of his 25 points in the final two minutes, and the Lakers hung on for a 95-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night in Mike D’Antoni’s sideline debut.

2012/11/21

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Schmeelk: D’Antoni Is The Right Choice For Lakers

The benefits gained from the Lakers hiring Mike D’Antoni are endless.

2012/11/13

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Hartnett: D’Antoni Hire Makes Little Sense For Lakers

Now that the dust has settled, the Lakers’ decision to hire Mike D’Antoni over proven winner Phil Jackson isn’t any less shocking.

2012/11/13

Lakers Pass On Phil Jackson, Hire Ex-Knicks Coach Mike D’Antoni

D’Antoni’s reputation as an innovative coach wasn’t helped by his tenure in New York. Now he has a chance to rebound in Los Angeles.

2012/11/12

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Hartnett: Lakers Are Ready-Made For Phil Jackson

The Lakers handed Mike Brown the pink slip after 5 games and will undoubtedly turn to Phil Jackson as their first choice replacement.

2012/11/09

Lakers Season Comes To An End After Game 5 Loss

Russell Westbrook scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 106-90 to eliminate the Lakers in five games.

2012/05/22

Thunder Comeback Again To Take 3-1 Lead Against Lakers

Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 on Saturday night.

2012/05/21

Durant Misses 3-Pointer In Final Seconds As Lakers Take Game 3

Kobe Bryant didn’t miss on 18 free throws and scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late for a 99-96 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 3 on Friday night, cutting the Thunder’s second-round series lead to 2-1.

2012/05/21

Lakers Collapse In Final Minutes To Hand Thunder 2-0 Series Lead

Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.

2012/05/17

Liguori: Time For Another Name Change For Metta World Peace

I don’t care how “competitive” you are, how “passionate” you are or “what bad timing” it was. Nice try, but blaming that elbow on “two powerhouses colliding” is a lame excuse.

2012/04/26