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SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry will miss the NBA showdown against Cleveland on December 25 because of a nagging right ankle sprain, the defending champion Golden State Warriors said Tuesday. Curry has helped spark the Warriors to titles over Cleveland in two of the past three NBA Finals and lost a third to the Cavaliers last year in seven games. Averaging 26.3 points, 6.6 assists, 5.1 rebounds […]
By Kenneth Cruz EBC Sports International, Los Angeles Bureau LOS ANGELES (Eagle News) – For 20 years, Kobe Bean Bryant entertained, inspired, and motivated millions upon millions of basketball fans all over the world. For all 20 of those years, Bryant suited up with only one team’s jersey: the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Bryant represented two different jersey numbers: 8 and 24. Bryant won three championships wearing #8, and two championships as an elder […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) — A sold out Madison Square Garden crowd warmly welcomed Carmelo Anthony back during the pregame introductions as the New York Knicks franchise paid tribute to their former All-Star. Then it was back to business. Michael Beasley scored a career best 30 points as the Knicks won their fourth straight game, a 111-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday night. Fans cheered and […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will retire both of Kobe Bryant’s jersey numbers in a lavish halftime ceremony Monday when the Lakers host the defending champion Golden State Warriors at Staples Center arena. “As a kid growing up in Italy, I always dreamed of my jersey hanging in the Lakers’ rafters, but I certainly never imagined two of them,” Bryant said. “The Lakers have bestowed a huge honor on me […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James posted his fourth triple-double in five games with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists as the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards 106-99 on Sunday. Kevin Love scored a team-high 25 points, while Jeff Green had 15 points for the Cavaliers who have won 18 of 19, including the past five NBA games. The Eastern Conference giants engaged in a hard-fought battle as the teams […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The resurgent Detroit Pistons equaled a franchise record with 17 three-pointers en route to 114-110 win over the shorthanded Orlando Magic on Sunday. Forward Reggie Bullock scored a career-high 20 points for the Pistons who made 50 percent of their attempts from beyond the arc and won their third consecutive game after losing seven straight. Playing the Magic seems to bring out the best in 26-year-old American Bullock. His […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor, touted as a potential opponent for Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, has indicated he wants his next bout to be a return to the octagon rather than the ring. Caught on video by the celebrity news site while out and about in New York, McGregor was asked about Pacquiao’s announcement last week that he had opened talks to fight McGregor. “I think a […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Russell Westbrook tallied 27 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dramatic 119-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, capping a heart-pounding three overtime NBA contest. Westbrook, an American, posted his 10th triple-double of the season and the 89th of his career on Friday night in front of 20,600 at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center arena. “This is what we live for,” said Westbrook. “On the […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Cleveland star LeBron James tied Larry Bird for sixth all time in NBA triple-doubles Thursday as the Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-112. “King” James scored 25 points with 12 rebounds and 12 assists for the 59th triple-double of his 15-season career. Cleveland’s Kevin Love led all scorers with 28 points, while Jose Calderon added a season high 17. Lonzo Ball, the Lakers rookie playing against James for […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The New York Knicks lost star forward Kristaps Porzingis to a left knee injury in the second half, but held on for a 111-104 NBA victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Courtney Lee scored a season-high 27 points for the Knicks, who notched a third straight win. Porzingis scored 13 points before departing with 9:25 to play in the third quarter. With their Latvian star off the floor, […]
Written By: Alex Tejada, EBC Sports International, Las Vegas Bureau Photos By: Nico Poblete, Eagle News Service, Las Vegas Bureau LAS VEGAS (Eagle News) – The visiting Pittsburgh Penguins arrived at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas Nevada to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights. Since the moment the puck dropped on center ice, both teams moved quick for position. The 18,029 fans in attendance contributed to the game’s tempo, but it will be […]
By Tennie Sumague EBC Sports International New York Bureau NEWARK, New Jersey (Eagle News) — Four of the nation’s elite college basketball programs participated in the second annual Never Forget Tribute Classic at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on December 9th. In the first matchup, No. 19 Seton Hall Pirates displayed unselfish teamwork as all starting five players scored in double digits to cruise past the Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) Rams 90-67. Desi Rodriguez […]
