I got an email recently from the coach of a youth baseball team, the Imani Sluggers. It seems that the Sluggers – both boys and girls – had completed a season to remember. In 16 games they did not record a single win.
We are witnessing a sure difference in Kobe Bryant. He’s no longer that euphoric kid with an afro who made his first NBA Finals appearance in 2000, or the Kobe that clashed with his coach and teammates in 2004.
A clock not likely to ring for at least six weeks is ticking after the NCAA met with University of Memphis officials (June 6) to discuss major violations that could affect the school’s 38 wins during the 2007-08 season.
The Memphis Grizzlies ended the 2008-09 NBA season on a high note by defeating the Playoff bound Atlanta Hawks 98-90 at the FedExForum. The Hawks rested most of their starters in the second half, but who cares. The victory was sweet.