By Paul Casey Gotham Adam Curynski finished his collegiate career in familiar fashion allowing just two runs in his last sixteen innings of work for the Southern Illinois Salukis. On May first, the Webster native hurled eight shutout frames versus Missouri Valley Conference rival, Bradley. Curynski took a no-decision as the Braves scored a run in the ninth for the … [Read more...] about Curynski Closes College Career With A Pair Of Gems
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Chauncey Billups: The Significance Of One Play
By Paul Casey Gotham It started as a simple baseline out-of-bounds play. With just a few seconds remaining in the first half of game two of the NBA's Western Conference Final, Denver's Nuggets had the ball under the basket of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets had put together a 12-2 run to close within three of the Lakers. Chauncey Billups took the … [Read more...] about Chauncey Billups: The Significance Of One Play
Kobe – Phone’s For You. It’s 9-1-1!
By Paul Gotham Hello. Yeah, this is Kobe Bryant. Who's this? Huh? You are callin' me? Isn't it supposed to be the other way around? I know I gotta game tomorrow. Last time I checked. Yeah, it's a game 7. Don't worry I'll have my game face on. Enough with the Battier talk already. He's not the first guy in the league to defend the shot by putting a hand in the face. You … [Read more...] about Kobe – Phone’s For You. It’s 9-1-1!
UConn: Cradle of NBA Shooting Guards
By Paul Casey Gotham Survey question: Who are the three best shooting guards currently playing in the NBA? Take your time in answering - there is nor rush. While you are thinking it over, here are a couple of ideas to consider. There are guys who can hit shots, and there are shooters. Guys like Brad Miller can knock down shots from time to time - one cannot … [Read more...] about UConn: Cradle of NBA Shooting Guards
Chicken Little’s Wisdom & The World Of Sports
By Paul Casey Gotham Spring Break provided the opportunity to enjoy PNC Park for the first time. Ah, the sights and sounds of downtown Pittsburgh. Monday signalled a return to work. Construction workers greeted us as we walked through the parking lot. Utility fencing enclosed pallets of 100 gallon drums, roofing materials covered in shrink wrap, and a crane to … [Read more...] about Chicken Little’s Wisdom & The World Of Sports