June 20, 2013

UFC / MMA: UFC unveils list of Strikeforce fighters joining UFC

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Daniel Comier (black shorts) will make his UFC debut against Frank Mir as part of the mass exodus of Strikeforce fighters joining the UFC.(Photo: Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Daniel Cormier, Gilbert Melendez headline the long list of fighters With Ryan Couture joining, he and Randy will become the first father-son fighters [...]

UFC / MMA: Strikeforce’s finale a UFC audition for most fighters

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Daniel Cormier defeated Josh Barnett during the heavyweight tournament final of the Strikeforce World Grand Prix in May. Cormier is likely to be folded into the UFC after Strikeforce’s final bout Saturday.(Photo: Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights With a win, Strikeforce welterweight champion Nate Marquardt will likely be taken back into UFC Daniel [...]

NBA Roundup: Lakers handed their 6 straight loss by Thunder 116-101

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Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks at Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers December 7, 2012 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (December 6, 2012 – Source: Brett Deering/Getty Images North America) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 42 points, Russell Westbrook had 27 points and 10 [...]

NBA Roundup: Thunder keeps winning, beat Pacers 104-93

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Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks at Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers December 7, 2012 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Oklahoma City defeated Los Angeles 114-108. (December 6, 2012 – Source: Brett Deering/Getty Images North America) OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 27 points, Kevin [...]

The NBA Finals 2012: Heat survive Thunder rally for 100-96 win

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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat goes up for a shot between Serge Ibaka #9 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half in Game Two of the 2012 NBA Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 14, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (June 13, 2012 – Source: Pool/Getty [...]

The NBA Finals 2012: The NBA spotlight is there for Durant, if he wants it

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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat posts up Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter in Game One of the 2012 NBA Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 12, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (June 11, 2012 – Source: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images North America) OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — [...]

The NBA Finals 2012: Durant powers Thunder past LeBron’s Heat 105-94

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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat posts up Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter in Game One of the 2012 NBA Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 12, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (June 11, 2012 – Source: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images North America) OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — [...]

NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals – Thunder headed to NBA finals, beat Spurs 107-99

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Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a play against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 6, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (June 5, 2012 – Source: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images North America) OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) [...]

NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals – Durant powers Thunder past Spurs 109-103

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James Harden #13 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder give each other a five in the first quarter while taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on June 2, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (June 1, [...]

NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals – Thunder wallop Spurs 102-82, pull within 2-1

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Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts in the first quarter while taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on May 31, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (May 30, 2012 – Source: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images North America) [...]