The Sports Page http://blog.lib.umn.edu/borc0075/TheSportsPage/ Current events in both the NBA & NFL en-us 2004-12-14T10:57:47-06:00 LeBron James http://blog.lib.umn.edu/borc0075/TheSportsPage/012581.html At the age of 19, LeBron James seems to be one of the hottest young players to in the NBA. After graduating from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Ohio, he decided to enter the NBA draft. The 6’8” 240... borc0075 2004-12-14T10:57:47-06:00 Kobe Bryant http://blog.lib.umn.edu/borc0075/TheSportsPage/012308.html Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal obviously had their differences. The question is, was Bryant or O'Neal the problem in L.A.? Whoever it was the controversy between the two lead to the dismissal of O'Neal in the off season. It seems... borc0075 2004-12-09T15:11:14-06:00 Latrell Sprewell http://blog.lib.umn.edu/borc0075/TheSportsPage/012147.html Saturday, the Minnesota Timberwolves battled to an overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. During this victory Latrell Sprewell supposedly made a "sexually vulgar" (ESPN.com) comment to a female fan. The comment is being reviewed by the NBA and the... borc0075 2004-12-07T15:12:24-06:00 Julius Jones http://blog.lib.umn.edu/borc0075/TheSportsPage/012136.html Julius Jones, at the age of 23, was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie did not see much playing time; he was the 2nd string running back to veteran Eddie... borc0075 2004-12-07T14:50:10-06:00 Ricky Williams http://blog.lib.umn.edu/borc0075/TheSportsPage/011769.html Ricky Williams, age 27, stunned the football world earlier this season. Williams at age 27 was at the top of his game. In the 2002 season Williams leaded the league in rushing with 1,853 yards. He had accumulated 3,225... borc0075 2004-12-02T15:20:25-06:00 Penalties Regarding The Scandal http://blog.lib.umn.edu/borc0075/TheSportsPage/011671.html ”The NBA issued some of the harshest penalties in its history by banning nine players for more than 140 games” (ESPN.com). Some individuals feel that these penalties are too harsh, I beg to differ. I believe these penalties are... borc0075 2004-12-01T13:39:49-06:00 The Indiana Pacers http://blog.lib.umn.edu/borc0075/TheSportsPage/011669.html Wow, what a tragedy. The recent scandal between the Indiana Pacers players and Detroit fans has created several questions/concerns. Without Ron Artest, Jermain O’Neil, and Steven Jackson, which are serving suspension, do the Pacers have any chance at an... borc0075 2004-12-01T13:31:19-06:00 Purpose Statement http://blog.lib.umn.edu/borc0075/TheSportsPage/011535.html The purpose of this blog is to educate individuals on current events happening throughout the NBA as well as the NFL. The blog should also require individuals to create their own reactions as well as interpretations on these or other... borc0075 2004-11-30T14:55:42-06:00