Loose Balls: February 3

Last tuesday i got on a plane headed for California. I had to attend a photo for all Adidas representatives. It was my second time visting LA so i was familiar with all the fun things to do down there. We ended up staying out in Santa Monica which was really nice because we were right next to the beach :-). On thursday we had to do different photo shoots from 10am til like 4 pm...

This past friday I went to Cleveland, to do an appearance for Topps. I did something that I have never done before, go to a card convention. It was called The National. There were alot of people there for trading cards and other sports memorabilia. It was really cool. Most of the time i was with ERIC from Topps, he is a cool dude. They made everything harmless and I had fun....

On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss the Jermaine O’Neal-to-Miami trade rumors, the Magic’s impressive weekend, and the best post-shot celebrations. We also announce a prize giveaway, model our new shirt and take a question from an actual NBA player. (Fo’ real.)Subscribe to the video ...

This week, ESPN's Sportscenter will start revealing each state's Mount Rushmore of sports. SeaTown Sports will reveal our four sports figures for Washington's Mount Rushmore of sports. Gary Payton completes our series, here are links to the other three: Don James, Ken Griffey Jr, Steve LargentTalented. Pure. Athletic. Competitive. These are all words people use to describe Gary Payton...

Not really, but he did play NBA Live '09. Nelson cheers in this AP photo after scoring a basket against challenger Steffon Dunlap during the finals of the EA Sports Championships held in Orlando. That's NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin looking on. (See, racing fans, I gave you some love!)(Photo ...

Bill Simmons' dream of H-O-R-S-E being added to the NBA All-Star Game are finally coming true! But wait....there's a catch. The event won't be featured with the Dunk and 3-Point contests, but rather during an episode of Inside the NBA, two hours before TNT's Saturday night. Via TNT PR....The game will take place on a 45' X 50’ court alongside the network...

Athens, GA (Feb 4, 2009) - The condemnation of Michael Phelps in the mainstream media and in the blogophere has been fast, furious, and not unexpected. Hey, let's go for a hike. Columnists are wondering if he should or will lose his endorsement deals People who have put him on a pedestal after ...

Adonal Foyle Putting His NBA Skills to Good As I continue to snoop around the private lives of celebrities and athletes, I?m finding quite a few mighty-mighty good men who are sorely lacking in the publicity department. Case in point: Adonal Foyle. In 2006, he started the Kerosene Lamp ...

On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss the discrepancy between the Celtics and the Magic, the Barkley-LeBron kerfuffle and which NBA All-Star will get a free pass because of his past. We also announce a new t-shirt contest and hear from our international correspondent.Subscribe to the audio ...

The "Associated Press" has reported that Orlando Magic All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson may be out for the rest of the season after  suffering a torn labrum in his right shoulder Monday night. The injury occurred in the third quarter of the contest that the Magic lost to the Dallas Mavericks 105-95. Nelson was fouled by Dallas center Erick Dampier, fell to the ground, and when...

Monday night brought bad news to two of the NBA's top contenders, as Orlando's All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson dislocated his right shoulder and New Orleans' All-Star point guard Chris Paul strained his groin. Both players will undergo MRIs to determine the full extent of their injuries but early indications are that Nelson will be out for weeks. The Magic currently...

After a game like yesterday where Chris Bosh looked pretty useless against the Orlando Magic, you had to know that today would bring a lot of wild trade ideas in the forums. Especially when you add it with the reports that CB4 has told BC he won?t resign in 2010. So whether you want to [...]

The Ohio State Buckeyes aren't quite the same team that won 9 straight to begin the season. The loss of starting junior forward David Lighty to a foot inquiry has hurt the team on defense and the loss of backup freshman point guard Anthony Crater to transfer has hurt them at times of the offensive side of the ball. Today in Minneapolis it was the loss of Lighty and the...

On today’s show, Tas and I discuss the competitive Magic-Spurs match-up, a better Beasley, loud arenas and Charles’ TNT replacement. We also get in to some “sneaker-head” talk and announce our horrific new “Book-Off / Pay-Off” bet.Note: If you’re in the mood, here’s how to leave us ...

Ohio State's David Lighty drives to the rim againstCleveland State's Cedric Jackson at The "Q" in Cleveland, Tuesday night.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak) by Matt Barker December 19, 2007 In one of their better outings of the season, the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 80-63 at Quick...