http://www.localnews8.com/-/308798/14412878/-/fylns0z/-/index.html en-US © 2011 Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Home Home en-US © 2011 Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. http://www.localnews8.com/sports/phil-jackson-russell-over-jordan/-/308186/20291778/-/12p2v1ez/-/index.html Phil Jackson told Time magazine this week that if he were starting a team, his first pick would be Bill Russell, not Michael Jordan. Sat, 25 May 2013 04:28:13 GMT 20291778 2013-05-25T04:28:13Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/pacers-even-series-against-heat/-/308186/20300564/-/51eaykz/-/index.html The Indiana Pacers recovered from a heartbreaking loss in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals, forcing two last-minute turnovers from LeBron James to defeat the Miami Heat 97-93 on Friday night. The win evened their series at 1-1. Sat, 25 May 2013 04:26:38 GMT 20300564 2013-05-25T04:26:38Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Mavericks-plan-to-pursue-Howard/-/308186/20290980/-/13pu3oq/-/index.html The Dallas Mavericks believe they have a better shot of landing center Dwight Howard in free agency this summer than point guard Chris Paul, according to the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. Fri, 24 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT 20290980 2013-05-24T21:00:00Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/ray-lewis-to-climb-mt-kilimanjaro/-/308186/20295680/-/8u90msz/-/index.html Retired Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis announced that he plans to climb Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro. Fri, 24 May 2013 20:46:34 GMT 20295680 2013-05-24T20:46:34Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Weis-outearned-Kelly-at-Notre-Dame-in-11/-/308186/20290084/-/13241pr/-/index.html Charlie Weis made more money from Notre Dame in 2011 than Brian Kelly, even though Kelly was the one coaching the team. Fri, 24 May 2013 20:44:37 GMT 20290084 2013-05-24T20:44:37Z http://www.localnews8.com/news/UI-says-Akey-got-everything-he-s-owed-from-school/-/308662/20290746/-/anldfi/-/index.html The University of Idaho says fired football coach Robb Akey doesn't deserve more money than he's already gotten from the Moscow school. Fri, 24 May 2013 17:13:43 GMT 20290746 2013-05-24T17:13:43Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Dodgers-management-backing-Mattingly-for-now/-/308186/20284440/-/c8g1gaz/-/index.html Fingers have been pointed at Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly for weeks now, aimed at him as the likely fall guy for the team's disappointing season so far. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:56:50 GMT 20284440 2013-05-24T14:56:50Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Happ-targets-mid-June-return/-/308186/20283742/-/h9jn1cz/-/index.html Toronto Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ is hoping to return by mid-June from injuries suffered when he was hit by a line drive earlier this month. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:55:21 GMT 20283742 2013-05-24T14:55:21Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Report-Celtics-won-t-let-Nets-talk-to-Rivers/-/308186/20286334/-/uiyr6pz/-/index.html A week after the Boston Celtics announced that Doc Rivers would return as their coach next season, they refused to change their mind despite a request from a division rival. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:53:49 GMT 20286334 2013-05-24T14:53:49Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/cowboys-brent-may-have-violated-bond/-/308186/20290106/-/eclbu8/-/index.html Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent is scheduled for a court appearance on Friday morning to address a possible violation of his bond after a monitoring device detected alcohol. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:49:02 GMT 20290106 2013-05-24T14:49:02Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Hamlin-wins-pole-at-Charlotte-with-record-lap/-/308186/20284438/-/nij0d2z/-/index.html For Denny Hamlin, Thursday night's qualifying session at Charlotte Motor Speedway felt like a victory -- and it came from pushing his car to the absolute limit. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:45:05 GMT 20284438 2013-05-24T07:45:05Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Kopitar-first-goal-of-series-put-Kings-in-command/-/308186/20286460/-/ggitx0z/-/index.html Anze Kopitar sent a crucial goal past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi that set the Los Angeles Kings on their way to a 3-0 victory Thursday in Game 5 at Staples Center. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:44:35 GMT 20286460 2013-05-24T06:44:35Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Wings-third-win-in-row-pushes-Blackhawks-to-brink/-/308186/20285930/-/15ejtgfz/-/index.html Jimmy Howard made 28 saves for his second career playoff shutout, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 at Joe Louis Arena on Thursday night to take a 3-1 series lead over the heavily favored Blackhawks in the Western Conference semifinals. Fri, 24 May 2013 04:14:50 GMT 20285930 2013-05-24T04:14:50Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/rangers-stay-alive-with-ot-win/-/308186/20284664/-/yhxfr8/-/index.html Chris Kreider's goal 7:03 into overtime gave the New York Rangers a 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:14:20 GMT 20284664 2013-05-24T02:14:20Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Canseco-refutes-sexual-assault-allegation/-/308186/20284218/-/7cu2rw/-/index.html Jose Canseco, never one to hold his tongue, vigorously denied sexual-assault allegations against him on Thursday. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:14:55 GMT 20284218 2013-05-24T01:14:55Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/tebow-backed-by-chuck-norris/-/308186/20272302/-/1081832z/-/index.html Walker, Texas Ranger is a Tim Tebow fan. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:22 GMT 20272302 2013-05-23T23:00:22Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/On-the-mend-RG3-s-knee-relationship-with-coach/-/308186/20279972/-/6mvmhs/-/index.html Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III's right knee and his relationship with coach Mike Shanahan, each of which was damaged to an extent during the wild card playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks, are coming along well according to player himself. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:52:02 GMT 20279972 2013-05-23T22:52:02Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Avs-officially-name-Roy-as-coach/-/308186/20281214/-/nxsfa5z/-/index.html The Colorado Avalanche confirmed rumors on Thursday that Patrick Roy is the team's next head coach. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:48:59 GMT 20281214 2013-05-23T22:48:59Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/Garcia-s-sponsorship-deal-under-review/-/308186/20275736/-/knpoqhz/-/index.html Sergio Garcia could lose a lucrative sponsorship deal after his "fried chicken" jibe directed at golf's World No.1 Tiger Woods. Garcia apologized Wednesday for his off the cuff remarks at an official dinner, but the Spaniard's equipment and clothing s... Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:00 GMT 20275736 2013-05-23T21:02:00Z http://www.localnews8.com/sports/lebron-james-heads-allnba-team/-/308186/20277346/-/15ujfmv/-/index.html Miami Heat superstar LeBron James recorded 119 votes to lead first team all-NBA team, which was announced Thursday. James was the only player to receive that many votes. Thu, 23 May 2013 18:14:29 GMT 20277346 2013-05-23T18:14:29Z