D’Antoni Accepts Offer to Become Knicks Coach

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The Knicks released a statement Saturday night saying they had agreed in principle with D'Antoni and that a press conference would be held once the contract had been completed. The offer is reportedly for $24 million over four years, making him one of the NBA's highest-paid coaches. The Chicago Bulls also interviewed D'Antoni for their coaching job.Messages were left for D'Antoni and his agent... Submitted by: invisible | Visited 7 times | Comments 0

♦ Tait swaps Scotland for Falcons

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Coach Alan Tait is to leave Scottish Rugby for Newcastle Falcons after next month's tour of Argentina. Tait has signed a three-year contract to become the assistant coach of the Falcons from July 1. "This has not been an easy decision but if I'm to be the head coach of Scotland one day I need to get much more coaching experience," said Tait. Capped 27 times by Scotland and a former British Lion... Submitted by: gurzilla - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 2008 Rocky Mountain Revue - Iranian Olympic Basketball Team Invited to Train in Utah

1 vote	NEW YORK, July 15, 2008 The Basketball Federation of I.R. Iran and its FIBA Asia Champion mens national basketball team have been invited by the NBA, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, to compete against NBA teams and the NBA Development League Ambassadors over the next six days in Utah. As part of its trip... Submitted by: zeuxxx - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Coach Tait retained for June tour

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Alan Tait has been retained as defence coach for Scotland's two test tour of Argentina in June. Tait was told in April that he and George Graham would be moved on to make way for Sean Lineen and Andy Robinson in the national coaching set-up. Now he is one of three specialist trainers on the summer tour along with kicking coach Duncan Hodge and strength and conditioning coach Mark Bitcon. Submitted by: chibiz5 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Newcastle 'to sign' league player

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The news follows comments on the Falcons official website from new assistant coach Alan Tait, himself a former dual-code player. "I'll make no secret about the fact we are actively looking to recruit from rugby league," said Tait. Falcons have already signed Adam Balding, Spencer Davey and Tane Tu'ipulotu this summer following the departures of Toby Flood, Mathew Tait and Ben Woods... Submitted by: scottspfd82 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Flood and Tait to leave Newcastle

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Falcons chairman Dave Thompson announced the news on Saturday, while he also confirmed the departure of flanker Ben Woods. All three players had a year remaining on their contracts, and Thompson revealed Newcastle will receive transfer fees for Flood and Tait. It is not yet known where Flood and Tait will play next season. Their exits rounds off a dismal season for the Falcons... Submitted by: iatbm - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Mavericks Say Carlisle was "Top Choice"

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Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks' president of basketball operations, said in a statement that Carlisle was "our top choice from the onset.''"His integrity, exceptional basketball IQ and balanced approach are exactly what we were looking for,'' Nelson said. "Rick's playoff experience and success make him a great fit for our team and its future.''A news conference is expected Wednesday... Submitted by: ThrashGraphics - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Claire: 'Sir Alan chose a quiet life'

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The losing finalist said that she would have "shaken up" Sugar's business rather than try to please everybody like McQueen. "If Sir Alan said to him 'Lee, you're gonna be a cleaner for the next year', Lee would be like, 'Fantastic, because I'm doing it for Sir Alan'," she told Heat. Young, 28, added: "I'm much tougher and probably more well-rounded. Lee's fantastic at sales... Submitted by: CYBERAY - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Alan Cumming Blasts The Media For Gay Scaremongering.

1 vote	Alan Cumming Blasts The Media For Gay Scaremongering.... Scottish actor Alan Cumming has blamed the media for making gay actors too scared to come out. The X-Men star insists the press' portrayal of homosexuality as a controversial lifestyle is making many performers hide their sexual orientation but insists the public don't care. Submitted by: NwS - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Alan Carr's ITV deal?

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Alan Carr has reportedly been offered £2 million to swap from Channel 4 to ITV. The bespectacled comedian who currently hosts 'The Sunday Night Project' alongside Justin Lee Collins and also found fame with his quiz show 'Alan Carr's Celebrity Ding Dong' is being charmed by bosses at ITV, who are keen for him to sign with them, it has been claimed. Submitted by: CollyMellon - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Tucker hopes third Summer League appearance is a charm

1 vote	Getting released by the Toronto Raptors, playing on three different Summer League teams and spending last season playing professional basketball in Israel is not how former University of Texas standout P.J. Tucker envisioned his NBA career. But for the former Longhorn star... Submitted by: shaggy411 - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Knicks Sign Free Agent Anthony Roberson

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NEW YORK, July 24, 2008 The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that free agent guard Anthony Roberson has been signed to a contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed. Roberson, 6-2, 195-pounds, has career averages of 4.1 points and 8.8 minutes in 36 career games with Memphis and Golden State. Submitted by: karan265 - Visited 17 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sefolosha and Allstate unveil new court at local boys and girls club

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Sefolosha was joined by several Allstate volunteers at the court refurbishment ceremony. April 17, 2008 – Bulls’ guard Thabo Sefolosha was on hand as Allstate Insurance Company unveiled a fully renovated basketball court at the Martin Luther King Boys & Girls Club on Thursday afternoon. Beginning at 1 p.m., Sefolosha and more than 40 volunteers from Allstate debuted a $50... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Ben Gordon Called Up to British Basketball Squad

1 vote	Gordon, who turns 25 on April 4, moved to the United States shortly after he was born in London.The former Connecticut star was drafted by the Bulls in the first round in 2004. He was one of two Bulls players to appear in all 82 games last season... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Alan Sugar's Lee backing

1 vote	Sir Alan Sugar has backed Lee McQueen to win 'The Apprentice'. The business mogul thinks 30-year-old Lee has what it takes to become his latest employee, saying he is a "very good salesman". Submitted by: tehcaveman - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 'Apprentice' aides approached for 'Strictly'

1 vote	Apprentice aides Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford have been approached to star in Strictly Come Dancing. The pair, who advise Sir Alan Sugar on the BBC show, have reportedly been offered £25,000 each to appear in the dance contest's next series. Submitted by: gurzilla - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bernard Berrian in the Building

1 vote	The Minnesota Vikings made a key offseason signing in acquiring former Bears deep threat Bernard Berrian, a wide receiver entering his fourth year in the NFL. Berrian, a big basketball fan, was in Minneapolis to root on the Timberwolves last Sunday as Al Jefferson and company took on the Memphis Grizzlies. MT: Hey Bernard... Submitted by: LeopardAt1 - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nuggets Assign Green to 14ers

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Denver, April 5 --The Denver Nuggets have assigned Taurean Green to the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced on Saturday. Green, a 6-foot, 177-lbs. guard from the University of Florida, has averaged 1.6 ppg in 17 games with the Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers this season. Submitted by: Joomla Dude - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ McKinney Heading to Milwaukee

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After four seasons as the Wolves' radio analyst, Billy McKinney is heading to Milwaukee to become the Bucks' Director of Scouting. We fondly reflected upon McKinney's time in Minnesota with his partner last season, play-by-play man Alan Horton. Having just completed his first year in the NBA, Horton particularly appreciated working with someone that possessed so much knowledge of the NBA. Submitted by: cientificoloco - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Warriors Sign Rookie Forward Richard Hendrix

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Hendrix signed his contract prior to the Warriors summer league game on July 24. (warriors. The Golden State Warriors have signed forward Richard Hendrix, whom the club selected with the 49th overall selection in last months NBA Draft, to a contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Hendrix, 21... Submitted by: webguy123 - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nets Hire Doug Overton as Assistant Coach

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Overton spent the past two seasons as an assistant on Phil Martelli's staff at Saint Joseph's. The Philadelphia native spent the previous season as director of player development for the Philadelphia 76ers, where he assisted the coaching and scouting staffs and worked with the team's community outreach.Overton joins Brian Hill and Tom Barrise on Frank's staff. Submitted by: virgin - Visited 22 - Comments 0 - Write first comment