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Bondy: This bunch can't defend itself
If ever you required proof that Charles Oakley no longer roamed this locker room, that Patrick Ewing's scowl had faded into a Cheshire cat's smile, then here it was. The Knicks seemed quite pleased with their 110-100 loss to Boston Friday.
Knicks lose to Celtics to go 0-3 against NBA's best
Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett combined for 63 points as the Celtics rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Knicks, 110-100, Friday night. The loss was the Knicks' third straight to an elite team - Lakers, Cavs and Celtics.
'MVP' chants fill Madison Square Garden once again
The Garden crowd gushed over an opposing superstar for the third time in as many games, chanting "MVP! MVP!" as Paul Pierce stepped to the foul line in the final minute of Boston's 110-100 victory.
NBA: Stat's all for LeBron feat
The NBA announced Friday that after reviewing the game film from Cleveland's 107-102 victory, it was determined that LeBron James had been credited with a rebound that should have been given to teammate Ben Wallace.
Joba Chamberlain tells News: I'm ready to start
Back in November, Joba Chamberlain was in New York for a charity appearance and visited GM Brian Cashman at Cashman's office. The GM told the phenom to prepare over the winter to be in the Yankee rotation.
To Cashman, 'A-Fraud' no real worry for A-Rod
The Alex Rodriguez circus won't officially get underway until position players report to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on Feb. 17, but as far as Brian Cashman is concerned, the sideshow will be much overblown.
Left turn: Mets, lefty reliever Feliciano agree
Lefthander Pedro Feliciano avoided an arbitration hearing with the Mets by agreeing to a one-year, $1.61 million contract Friday. The agreement leaves the Mets with no arbitration cases.
Ice-cold Rangers get burned for 10 goals
The Rangers turned in an absent, yielding and flat-out inexcusable performance Friday night, and were punished with their worst loss of the season - 10-2 - at the hands of the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center.
Avery may return to Rangers
Exiled Sean Avery is preparing to take the first steps toward a return to the NHL, and the buzz around the Rangers Friday was about whether the Grate One's new path will lead back to Broadway.
Talk of the Town
The great Big Apple broadcaster debate
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This Week's Featured Stories
Lupica: 40 years later, Namath's still Super
For one Sunday at the Orange Bowl 40 years ago, Joe Namath was Ali and Babe Ruth combined. Nobody ever proved that Ruth actually called his shot in that World Series against the Cubs. Namath called his.
Steelers' Ward is the face of change
It wasn't always glamorous for Hines Ward, who is half-Korean, half-African American, and grew up in Georgia, hiding in his car as his Korean mother dropped him off at school so that his classmates wouldn't taunt him.
Edge a real-life super man
The James family pilgrimage to Tampa will include about 200 relatives and friends, where Edgerrin James' Cards will meet the Steelers. Only a few have tickets, but they want to be there for the man who has been there for them.
The End Zone: Making a name for himself
Dan Hurley has constructed his own hardwood identity, no small feat when your father is an iconic coach who works six miles away, and your big brother is one of the great point guards in the annals of college basketball.
The Score: Manny, can you spare a dime?
He's made more than $160 million in the big leagues, but not a dime of slugger Manny Ramirez's money has gone back to the New York City diamonds where he learned the tools of his trade.
Where are they now? Teresa Weatherspoon
Nearly 10 years later, "The Shot" holds its permanent place in the Liberty's lore, but Teresa Weatherspoon still can't seem to bring herself to the point of actually watching it. In fact, people have to almost trick her into it.
News' Weekly Power Rankings
Lawrence: LeBron and Cavs are kings again
The Cavaliers are back on top, but not all is well. Going into Thursday night's game in Orlando, the NBA's top-ranked defense has sprung some leaks, allowing 103 ppg on 47% shooting in its last five games.
Obernauer: Devils stick around top 3
Their eight-game win streak was halted by the Capitals on Tuesday, but Jamie Langenbrunner's torrid play continues: the captain had seven goals in the last four games entering Friday night, including a pair of OT winners.
History of the Super Bowl
The Game Recaps: I thru XLII
From Green Bay's "World Championship" win to Eli Manning and the Giants slaying of the undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, the News goes game-by-game to track the history of sports' grandest event.
Ten worst Super Bowl teams
As the Cardinals, the unlikeliest of Super Bowl qualifiers, make their first appearance in the big game against the Steelers, it got us thinking about some of the worst teams to ever make it this far.
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