ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Gordon's 23 points, Wallace's 16 boards get Pistons rollingPhiladelphia 76ers guard Andre Iguodala (9) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Iguodala led the 76ers with 24 points in an 88-81 loss to the Pistons. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)PHILADELPHIADETROIT818834-78 (.436)36-81...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Last updated November 8, 2009 12:37 p.m. PTGordon, Wallace help Pistons beat 76ers 88-81THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDetroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey (3) tries going to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Jason Smith in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday Nov. 8, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Ben Gordon scored 23 points...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Browse more photos » Early Trends Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus takes a look at the increase scoring in the 2009-2010 NBA season and tries to investigate what is causing an uptick in the numbers. A must-read. ESPN.com's Marc Stein first noticed an early increase in scoring, tying the uptick to the NBA changing rim manufacturers...
Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP about 1 month ago: Former Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell walks onto the field at Comerica Park during a tribute in his honor in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Detroit. The 91-year-old recently announced he has inoperable cancer. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)...
Bless You Boys (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Placido Polanco was one of five Detroit Tigers to file for free agency on Thursday, the first day eligible players could do so. Browse more photos » With the conclusion of the World Series, players can now file for free agency. Placido Polanco , Adam Everett , Fernando Rodney , Aubrey Huff , and Jarrod Washburn did so Thursday. The only...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... the 2010-11 season in Frisco, a suburb about a half-hour north of downtown Dallas. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File) Duane Burleson / AP
Bluebird Banter (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - ASSOCIATED PRESS Vernon is having surgery on the wrist of his glove hand. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Browse more photos » Vernon Wells is going to have surgery to repair cartilage in his left wrist, the wrist he broke back in May of 2008. Vernon never mentioned wrist pain to alibi his performance this season but I can't imagine...
Ridiculous Upside (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Former player and coach Nancy Lieberman has been named the head coach of Frisco's D-League team. Browse more photos » So this is a thing. In the midst of the frenzied draft preparation, Frisco owners Evan Wyly and Donnie Nelson announced that former player, broadcaster and WNBA coach Nancy Lieberman will be the next (first') coach of the...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Browse more photos » focus (n.) - the concentration of attention or energy on something
Examiner (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)In this Aug. 23, 1999 file photo, Detroit Shock coach Nancy Lieberman-Cline, center, gives some instructions to the team in Auburn Hills, Mich. Lieberman-Cline is regarded as one of the most skilled players ever in women's basketball history. Lieberman is set to become the first female head coach of a NBA Development League team. A news conference is scheduled...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... play during the 2010-11 season in Frisco, a suburb about a half-hour north of downtown Dallas. Duane Burleson, File / AP Photo
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... the 2010-11 season in Frisco, a suburb about a half-hour north of downtown Dallas. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File) DALLAS -- The first woman to play pro basketball with guys is also the first hired to coach them.Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman was introduced Thursday as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks' affiliate in the NBA Development League, which will tip off next November.The...
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, shoots over Detroit Pistons center Kwame Brown in an NBA basketball game Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) (Duane Burleson - AP)
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Browse more photos » The Orlando Magic had yet another night to forget against the Detroit Pistons, as they suffered their first loss since Game 5 of last season's NBA Finals, 85-80, thanks to sloppy and uninspired play. The Pistons' combination of 3 diminuitive scoring guards--Ben Gordon, Rodney Stuckey, and reserve Will Bynum--combined...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Thanks Adam, couldn't have done it without you. Go away Marc. Browse more photos » Don't look now, but it appears that the Rams offensive line (wait for it, wait for it) is actually playing quite well. Sure, it's taken a little time for them to find their mojo, but as everyone has been saying, the line appears to be gelling quite well,...
