Archive for October, 2010

Last stop Turkey; Iverson and Istanbul

When I think back to the 2000-01 NBA Finals, I remember a defiant Allen Iverson stepping over Tyronn Lue after burying a jumper from deep in the right corner during a memorable 48-point performance as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the series.

Man charged with phony Relay fundraising

A Southbridge man has been charged with using the American Cancer Society Relay For Life’s reputation to steal money.

Coach of Turkish team Besiktas Cola Turka hopes former NBA star Allen Iverson agrees to deal

The coach of Turkish basketball team Besiktas Cola Turka hopes to finalize negotiations with former NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson soon.

Lives back on course

Fifteen years ago, Dana Arsenault was gripped by depression, feeling down about his divorce.

Allen Iverson in serious talks with Turkish team Besiktas, his business manager says

Allen Iverson is poised for a revival — in the Middle East. Iverson, after short-lived stints with the Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers last season, is closing in on a contract to play with the Turkish team Besiktas, according to his business manager.

NOTES, LINKS & TWEETS

We know this picture at left is nearly a week old, but we’ve been wondering all week, ‘ What is it aboutA 76erA basketball legends that causes them to break our hearts like this?’ A First it was Allen Iverson rocking a Dallas Cowboys ski cap , now Charles in a Redskins jersey.A To be honest we have come to expect that kind of stuff from Allen.A But …

Iverson’s hoop future may be in China

In this file photo, Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks to pass against DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors.

Keeping a running count adds up to spirited competition

One thing Doc Rivers learned quickly about these Celtics is that to motivate them, all he has to do is turn on the scoreboard.