Pistons guard Chauncey Billups comes up with the block and strip, leading to an fastbreak basket vs. Denver for the Haier Play of the Day Oct. 14, 2007.
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Haier Play of the Day: Andrei Kirilenko
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko throws the behind-the-back assist for the Haier Play of the Day for October 10, 2007.
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Haier Play of the Day: Troy Hudson
Troy Hudson hits the game-winner in the Warriors’ 111-110 victory of the Lakers on October 9, 2007.
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Haier Play of the Day: T.J. Ford
Watch T.J. Ford’s lightning-quick crossover dribble in the open court, followed by his dish to Chris Bosh for the lay-in.
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Haier Play of the Day: Kevin Garnett
Watch as Kevin Garnett pulls down a rebound and drops Kendrick Perkins a no-look pass for the dunk.
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Haier Play of the Day: Shannon Brown
Watch as the Cavaliers’ Shannon Brown takes flight for this wicked one-handed slam on Thursday.
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Haier Play of the Day: DJ Strawberry
Watch as Phoenix Suns’ guard DJ Strawberry makes a sick pass to a teammate.
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Torre done with Yankees, rejects pay cut
Joe Torre took a morning flight to Tampa, Fla., walked into George Steinbrenner’s office at Legends Field and listened to the offer. He said he couldn’t accept it, shook hands and left the ballpark, the New York Yankees’ manager no more. After all he had accomplished — four World Series titles, 12 straight years in the playoffs, almost certain entry into the Hall of Fame — and after all the…
Laser surgery helping Indians’ Peralta
Jhonny Peralta is seeing the ball better when he’s hitting and fielding. All it took was offseason laser eye surgery. While his clear vision has helped his entire game, the Cleveland Indians’ shortstop said it’s really made a difference when he’s trying to pick up breaking balls at the plate. “I didn’t see the breaking ball pitch too well,” Peralta said.
Tribe’s Sabathia bested by Beckett again
C.C. Sabathia was better, but the Cleveland Indians still didn’t get his best. Sabathia’s second loss in the AL championship series forced the Indians to return to Boston where they’ll have to get a win in front of Fenway Park’s 37,000-plus screaming fans to reach their first World Series in 10 years.
Miller to become NBA announcer on TNT
Reggie Miller won’t be chasing the NBA championship that eluded him during his 18-year career. He decided against a comeback bid at 42 years old with the Boston Celtics. Instead, the former Indiana Pacers star might announce some of their games. He is teaming exclusively with Hall-of-Famer Marv Albert this season to form one of Turner Network Television’s top basketball announcing teams.
Ellis’ 1st NHL goal propels Red Wings
While the Red Wings already have made strides since last season’s playoffs, the San Jose Sharks keep falling into the same ruts that bogged them down against Detroit last spring. Matt Ellis put the Red Wings ahead with his first NHL goal on a no-look backhand with 12:26 to play, and Detroit rallied for a 4-2 victory Thursday night in a telling postseason rematch.