Washington Wizards point guard John Wall does “The Dougie”, an amazing pre-game dance before the home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: Continue reading Washington Wizards John Wall Does “The Dougie” Dance Pre-Game
Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton won’t be playing in the NBA any time soon — they’ve officially been suspended for the season for bringing guns to the locker room. NBA Commissioner Daniel Stern announced today that the two Washington Wizards players have been suspended for the remainder of the season without pay. Stern released a statement on his decision, claiming “The issue here is not about the legal ownership and possession of guns, either in one’s home or elsewhere. It is about possession of guns in the NBA workplace, which will not be tolerated.” Stern noted, “It is not disputed … Continue reading NBA Suspends Arenas & Crittenton for Season
Lawyers for suspended Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas are reportedly talking with prosecutors to negotiate a plea bargain in which the NBA star would cop to misdemeanor gun charges. Quoting law enforcement sources, TMZ.com says the filing of charges would coincide with the plea. Arenas is under investigation for felony gun charges after he brought four firearms into the locker room at the Verizon Center. As for what a plea would do to Arenas’ status as a member of the Wizards, TMZ says G.M. Ernie Grunfeld and Arenas were text messaging each other shortly after the incident. In one of … Continue reading Gilbert Arenas Negotiating a Plea Deal
VIDEO CLIP: NBA commissioner David Stern has indefinitely suspended Gilbert Arenas, saying the Washington Wizards guard is “not currently fit to take the court” for a game. A day after the former All-Star was photographed before a game in Philadelphia pointing his index fingers, as if they were guns, at his teammates, Stern warned in a statement on Wednesday that Arenas’ conduct will “ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse.” Because Arenas violated NBA rules by bringing guns into Washington’s locker room, Stern decided to punish Arenas now. He said the suspension begins immediately. “Although it is clear … Continue reading Gilbert Arenas Has Been Suspended Indefinitely By The NBA
By Neil Best Up next in ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary series: Kirk Fraser’s “Without Bias“ at 8 p.m. Tuesday – a World Series off day! – in which he looks back at the death of Len Bias in June of 1986. As Michael Wilbon correctly points out in the film, it is difficult for anyone over 70 or under 25 to understand the magnitude of the story at the time. But for those of us in and around Bias’ generation, few sports deaths have been as shocking and sobering. The publicity for the film suggests important new ground in … Continue reading ‘Without Bias’ To Air on ESPN ’30 For 30′ Tuesday November 3
NCAA Basketball Fanhouse Reports — By David Steele A long-awaited documentary about the life and death of Maryland basketball star Len Bias was shown for the first time Wednesday afternoon, some six weeks before its official release. Bias’s mother, Lonise, attended the screening of Without Bias at a downtown theater, and afterward spoke to the roughly 75 attendees. “We are firm believers, my family firmly believes, that Len did more for this nation in death than he ever did in life,” said Bias, who has been a public speaker and lecturer on drug use and other dangers to youth since … Continue reading Len Bias’ Legacy, Family’s Struggles Captured in Documentary
One day after the Chicago Bulls visited the White House, The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama receives a standing ovation as he enters the arena to watch one of his favorite hometown teams, the Chicago Bulls take on the Washington Wizards courtside at the Verizon Cente. Take notice as Barry Farm’s Goodman League Commissioner, Miles Rawls (wearing black shirt) throws up peace signs to the camera and gives dap to the Prez. Continue reading President Obama & Miles Rawls (of The Goodman League) @ the Wizards/Bulls Game
President Barack Obama took a break from politics Friday to sit courtside at a basketball game between his hometown team Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards. Continue reading Obama Attends Wizards-Bulls Game