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Last Update on November 07, 2009 1:30 AM
LeBron gets 33 in only MSG visit, Cavs beat Knicks NEW YORK LeBron James scored 33 points in his only visit to Madison Square Garden this season, leading Cleveland to a 100-91 victory over the Knicks last night. One night after managing just 42 second-half points in an ugly home loss to Chicago, the Cavaliers rang up 40 in the first quarter, leaving New York fans with little left to do besides cheer for the Yankees in attendance and enjoy another mesmerizing performance by James. He added nine assists and eight rebounds, but fell just shy of passing Kobe Bryant as the active scoring leader at the Garden. James improved his average to 30.4 points, with Bryant averaging 30.5 in 11 visits.
LeBron: No timetable for free agency decision NEW YORK LeBron James thinks his present is too good to spend time worrying about his future. James says he has no timetable for deciding what he will do next summer. The NBA's MVP says it will be his first time getting to be an unrestricted free agent, so he's not going to rush any decision. The Cleveland All-Star can opt for free agency on July 1, but said Friday before playing the Knicks he isn't concerned with that now because he believes the Cavaliers have a chance to contend for the championship this season. The Knicks are one of the teams who will have money to make him an offer. James enjoys playing in New York and says he is disappointed the Cavs only visit once this season.
Pryor expects 'electric' crowd at Penn State STATE COLLEGE, Pa. No. 15 Ohio State and its talented dual-threat quarterback Terrelle Pryor visit No. 11 Penn State in a high-stakes Big Ten game Saturday. For Pryor, it will be his first game at Beaver Stadium since the western Pennsylvania native spurned Penn State last year to end one of the most publicized recruiting races in recent memory. Nittany Lions fans haven't forgotten, and Pryor knows it. He expects a "crazy atmosphere." As if the annual grudge match between the 7-2 Buckeyes and the 8-1 Nittany Lions needed any subplots. Both teams are 4-1 in the Big Ten and could use a signature win to solidify their credentials for a BCS bowl berth. The game also will break their tie for second place in the conference, putting the victor in better position for at least a share of the Big Ten crown should unbeaten Iowa falter down the stretch.
No. 4 Cincinnati tries to match best start CINCINNATI Cincinnati went to Connecticut last season with a perfect league mark and high expectations. Instead, Cincinnati played perhaps its worst game under coach Brian Kelly, turning the ball over six times in a 40-16 drubbing. Cincinnati still went on to win its first Big East title. Its only loss in the league was that ugly one in Connecticut. Safety Drew Frey says memories of that game will motivate his team in the rematch on Saturday night at home. Once again, the fourth-ranked Bearcats have a perfect league record -- and once again quarterback Tony Pike is recovering from an injury. Sophomore Zach Collaros has been sensational as Pike's replacement for the last 2 1/2 games. Connecticut has turned into a team that can't finish games off. The Huskies' four losses have come by a combined 13 points. They've led in the fourth quarter of all those games, only to give up big plays.
Bengals can take control of AFC North CINCINNATI The Bengals' victory over the Baltimore Ravens on October 11th was the third of three straight last-minute wins over division opponents. With the 4-3 Ravens this week and the Steelers ahead next week, the 5-2 Bengals have a window of opportunity to take control of the AFC North. Receiver Chad Ochocinco says he sees it as a two-game season. He says winning both games would set up the Bengals for a playoff berth. Baltimore knows it can't let that happen if it wants to reach the playoffs again. The Bengals are rested, coming off their bye. But the Ravens have their swagger back, coming off a 30-7 win over previously unbeaten Denver.
Indians hires Belcher as pitching coach CLEVELAND Former Indians special assistant Tim Belcher is the team's new pitching coach, the first member of manager Manny Acta's staff. Belcher has spent the past eight years evaluating players in Cleveland's system and scouted other teams. The 48-year-old went 146-140 with a 4.16 ERA in a 14-year career. Belcher pitched for seven major league teams. Acta is expected to fill out the remainder of coaching staff over the next few days. He was hired as Cleveland's manager on Oct. 25. Former pitching coach Carl Willis was fired along with manager Eric Wedge. Willis spent seven seasons with the Indians.
Reds minor leaguer suspended for banned substance NEW YORK A minor league pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds' organization has been suspended for 50 games for using and possessing a performance-enhancing substance. Jose Marmolejo played for the Reds' team in the Dominican Summer League. He was penalized Friday. The Reds suspended Marmolejo for 10 games late last season while his case was being reviewed. He will sit out 40 games at the start of the 2010 season. |
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