Cavs and Heat Target Greg Oden

After playing just 82 games total in 3 seasons Oden had no choice except sit out this season. Now he plans on coming back for next season and the Cavs and the Heat are the major teams looking to pick him up. The 7 foot center has big potential as long as he can stay healthy for the rest of his career. Although this is a huge risk in trying to take him it might be a steal. Because Cleveland is rebuilding right now it wouldn't be bad to take that chance. Miami has to worry about there budget holding the big 3.

A-Rod Done?

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     The New York Yankees are looking to void the contract of A-Rod because of the recent allegations that involved him using PEDs. This isn't that much of a surprise to me as his performance was really bad last year, (after some pretty good performance before that) he got benched in the playoffs! I would think that if he does get released by the Yankees it wouldn't surprise me if he retires because he has got a bad hip that he may not be able to return for this season+he is in his mid-thirties. Hopefully A-Rods career wasn't just a flunk just like Barry Bonds.

All Star Players

As we all know the All Star game is right around the corner taking place on February 17. This will be a great game as the top players in the league battle out to see which conference is better. These are the lineups for the 2013 All  Star game.

East
Rajon Rondo Celtics (Hurt)
Dwayne Wade Heat
Carmelo Anthony Knicks
Lebron James Heat
Kevin Garnett Celtics

Reserves
Jrue Holiday 76ers
Kyrie Irving Cavaliers
Chris Bosh Heat 
Joakim Noah Bulls
Luol Deng Bulls
Paul George Pacers
Tyson Chandler Knicks

West
Chris Paul Clippers
Kobe Byrant Lakers
Kevin Durant Thunder
Blake Griffin Clippers
Dwight Howard Lakers

Reserves
Tony Parker Spurs
Russell Westbrook Thunder
Tim Duncan Spurs
Zach Randolph Grizzlies
LaMarcus Aldridge Trail Blazers
James Harden Rockets
David Lee Warriors

Allen Iverson declines D-League offer

     Allen Iverson was offered a D-League contract from the Dallas Mavericks team (Texas Legends), but he declined respectively stating "I thank Donnie (the Mavericks president of basketball operations) and Dallas for the consideration, and while I think that the D-League is a great opportunity, it is not the route for me."...
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San Antonio rolling

     The San Antonio Spurs have won 8 straight games. Last night the Spurs defeated the Suns 108-99. As for Greg Popovich he did not allow Timmy D to even make the short flight to Phoenix. Tony Parker on the other hand was definitely at the game, he finished with 31 points and 7 assists. The Spurs do not play tonight (Tuesday) so Pop will probably allow them to get some rest.

Chicago Blackhawks On A Great Winning Streak

     This team was not supposed to do very well in the regular season but everyone out there was wrong! This team has turned everything around with a great 6-0 start with 12 points. They are 1st in the entire NHL right now. If this team keeps it up they will win the Stanley Cup for sure!

Lionel Messi becomes youngest to score 200

In a stunning 4 goal performance by Lionel Messi he became the youngest player to score 200 goals in the Spanish League. Barcelona won 5-1 over Osasuna.

Super Early Pre-Season NCAA football ranks

Even though this was posted on January 7th here are the projected top 

25 teams for next year

2013 College Football
Top 25 Preview (updated Jan. 7)Click on each team for breakdown

1. Alabama
2. Stanford
3. Oregon
4. Georgia
5. Texas A&M
6. Notre Dame
7. Ohio State
8. Louisville
9. South Carolina
10. Florida
11. Clemson
12. Louisiana State
13. Texas
14. Florida State
15. Oklahoma
16. Oregon State
17. Boise State
18. Northwestern
19. Wisconsin
20. Nebraska
21. Southern California
22. TCU
23. Michigan State
24. Kansas State
25. Ole Miss

Rondo Out

Boston Celtics all star point guard Rajon Rondo tore his ACL and will be out for the remainder of the season. He walked out for warm-ups before Sunday's double overtime game against the Miami Heat, but then was taken to the hospital to get a MRI on his right knee. The date of the surgery has not been scheduled. Celtics coach Doc Rivers gave comments about the news after the game: "Obviously the Rondo news is tough. I knew before the game, but I didn't tell anyone. Obviously it was pretty emotional." Tough break for all Celtic fans, as their team is already two games under .500.

Upsets All Day Long

Today in college basketball there were many major upsets. First in the Big East two top five teams lost. Syracuse who now is 18-2, lost a huge game for them today. Villanova who earlier in this week beat the number 1 team Louisville, beat Syracuse in overtime 75-71.  Ryan Arcidiacono of Villanova hit a game tieing three to go to overtime.

Other Notable Upsets:

5 Louisville Loses to Georgetown 53-51

11 Kansas State Loses to Iowa State 73-67

12 Minnesota Loses to Wisconsin 45-44 

15 New Mexico Loses to SDSU 55-34

I suspect Wisconsin will be a top 25 team next week.

Also 19 VCU is losing La Salle

23 Ole Miss is Losing to Auburn