Pounding The Rock (Free subscription) | 12/06/2009
by BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI - AP The ball can not escape the Beast's grasp. (AP Photo/ Bahram Mark Sobhani) View full size photo » The Spurs have been playing excellent defense lately, despite some momentary lapses. You know what hasn't gone so well? The offense. Tim has been incredible, and Tony has still been very good, even if he seems to lack his usual explosiveness....
Pounding The Rock (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
More photos » by BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI - AP Pilus unites us, but the orange sphere sets us asunder. Browse more photos » Some of you may have noticed the lack of a recap for this Spurs win. It certainly was an important win for us - every win is important when you're struggling to get back to .500. We should've recapped it. The problem is, it was my turn... And I forgot. Or...
Brew Hoop (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
More photos » by BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI - AP No one said it was easy in San Antone. Browse more photos » Box Score Isn't this what the Spurs should have been doing the whole time against the Bucks ? Punishing inside, threes from outside, and far too much Tim Duncan all in between, San Antonio handled Milwaukee just like they have not during so many recent matchups. And it all...
Pounding The Rock (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
More photos » by Bahram Mark Sobhani - AP Good to have you back, Frenchie. (AP Photo/ Bahram Mark Sobhani) Browse more photos » Feels good to win, doesn't it? Let's make no mistake, Washington is a team that seems to be in total disarray right now. But it's hard not to feel good about this win. It was the most complete effort the Spurs have put together this...
Bullets Forever (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
More photos » by Bahram Mark Sobhani - AP Just a flesh wound! Browse more photos » What's the difference between a team that trusts its offensive system and a team that doesn't? 22 points, 20 assists, and just over 13 percentage points better when shooting from the field. Other than that, not a whole lot.
Bullets Forever (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
More photos » by Bahram Mark Sobhani - AP Browse more photos » I missed most of this one live and don't really want to watch it on delay, considering the score. But like the OKC game, it's not that the Wizards lost, it's how they lose. There is losing, and then there is being blown out. The latter is not a good sign for future success. Four Factors (Bold=very good | Italics=very...
Bullets Forever (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
More photos » by Bahram Mark Sobhani - AP Browse more photos » So apparently Mike Miller now has a calf injury in addition to the shoulder problem that clearly hasn't fully healed. Mike Jones tweeted last night that he will be evaluated tomorrow, but if his calf muscle "popped," as Flip Saunders said, he could miss up to 4-5 weeks. If so, that's really bad. Really,...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood, left, shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/ Bahram Mark Sobhani)
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker of France, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Bahram Mark Sobhani) (Bahram Mark Sobhani - AP)
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
Durant (25 points) and Thunder hand Spurs first home loss of seasonAlso SeeSan Antonio Spurs center Antonio McDyess scrambles for a loose ball against Oklahoma City's Nick Collison during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/ Bahram Mark Sobhani)OKLAHOMA CITYSAN ANTONIO1019836-77 (.468)37-79 (.468)2-12 (.167)3-18...
Bruins Nation (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
More photos » by BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI - AP ATV and co. will need to look out for Jared Karstetter (84), who is having a great season for the Cougars Browse more photos » We have some news on the running back front. Looks like the coaches are sending some clear message re. fumble issues we have experienced in recent weeks. Per the LA Times this am, Derrick Coleman is going to...
Arrowhead Pride (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
More photos » by BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI - AP 3 days ago: Notre Dame receiver Golden Tate (23) tries to elude Washington State's Myron Beck (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Bahram Mark Sobhani) Browse more photos » I've got a friend that's one of those freakishly obsessed Notre Dame fans....
Buffalo Rumblings (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
More photos » by BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI - AP Browse more photos » In light of recent discussions we've been having around these parts - namely, the future of the Buffalo Bills ' quarterback position - we thought it'd be an opportune week to provide a slight tweak to our regular Thursday scouting piece. Rather than simply talking about the week in college football, talking up...
Rakes Of Mallow (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
More photos » by BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI - AP about 12 hours ago: Notre Dame player Sergio Brown celebrates with a back flip after defeating Washington State, 40-14 in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Bahram Mark Sobhani) Browse more photos » Some Irish fans - we'll call them the lunatic fringe - have been...
USA Today (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
By Mark Sobhani for USA TODAYAmputee Brett Wolf is helped by Julie Mogenis after hunting at the Record Buck Ranch in Utopia, Texas. Mogenis, host of Huntin' with the Judge, taped the Iraq veteran's excursion for her show.By Emily Bazar, USA TODAYArmy Spc. Brett Wolf is one of those sportsmen who says hunting is about relaxing and hanging with other hunters, not just bagging a prize.Still,...
