Memorable sports moment of the week – The Los Angeles Lakers win the 2000 NBA Finals

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the underdog Indiana Pacers 116-111 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to capture the title 13 years ago this Wednesday on June 19, 2000. Concluding the regular season with a mark of 67-15, Lakers superstars Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant dominated throughout the 1999-2000 campaign. Backed by solid ballplayers Derek Fisher, Rick Fox, Robert Horry, Brian Shaw and Ron Harper, a 28-year-old O’Neal and 21-year-old Bryant led the Lakers to their first crown since 1988. With legendary head coach Phil Jackson directing the unit, Los Angeles managed to win 19 consecutive contests and finished … Continue reading
Accepting his suspension, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy needs to refocus

In a somewhat surprising move, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy dropped the appeal of his 10-game suspension and will return on June 29 to face the Braves in Atlanta. The 28-year-old Kennedy (3-4, 5.21 ERA) was banned for throwing a heater at Zack Greinke’s noggin and inciting an ugly brawl with the Los Angeles Dodgers last Tuesday. With a couple of days to rest over the upcoming week, this is the ideal time for the former Trojan to accept his punishment. Losers of three in a row, the Diamondbacks (37-32) still sit one game ahead of the Colorado Rockies in … Continue reading
Upstanding Indiana Hoosiers shooting guard Victor Oladipo snubs the Washington Wizards

Acting like a diva, the Washington Post reports that former Indiana Hoosiers shooting guard Victor Oladipo declined an invitation to workout for the Wizards. Impressing scouts with his blanket defense and brilliant athleticism, the 21-year-old Oladipo apparently won’t travel to tryout for Washington. Selecting third overall in the draft, the Wizards likely wouldn’t choose the 6-foot-5, 215 pound Oladipo anyway. Nevertheless, Oladipo should be flattered by Washington’s courtship and have interest in teaming with star John Wall and solid ballplayers Bradley Beal, Nene, Martell Webster and Emeka Okafor. Concluding the season 29-53 and ranked 28th in total offense, the first-team … Continue reading
























