Arenas cleared to practice but fearful - Wizards Insider

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The Best News That You’ll Hear All Day
Published 3/3/2008 by JakeTheSnake at Gilbertology
Gilbert Arenas has been cleared to practice. No timetable has been set for his return yet, but it’s clear that he’s getting closer.

Our long, local nightmare is nearing its end
Published 3/4/2008 by JakeTheSnake <info@bulletsforever.com> at Bullets Forever: Front Page Posts
... Wizards Insider has more coverage of the news that's worth a read as always. Obviously, this news doesn't mean he's going to be back tomorrow or anything, but it's a huuuuge step in the right direction.  Considering that it's been 11 months since a healthy Agent Zero has taken the court, you may have forgotten what he brings to the team.  Here's a little refresher (you've been warned):

The Roundup: Athletes Are Good People, Too!
Published 3/4/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... the house because going in pubic is bad for your life expectancy … Where do you people find these photos? … surely it’s only a handful of you who pay attention to these little intros, but how is this dollar/oil situation not worrying anyone? Or perhaps you’re just not expressing it here … Warrick Dunn, one of the NFL’s good guys, is on the market. (Falcoholic) Gilbert Arenas, finally cleared to practice. (Wizards Insider) Real nice piece here on how athletes’ good deeds often go overlooked. ...

Arenas Cleared to Practice
Published 3/4/2008 by Dime Magazine at NBA Rumors - Trades - Free Agents - Basketball Olympics - Dime Magazine
You may have seen the reports last night or early this morning that Gilbert Arenas has been cleared by doctors to start practicing with the Wizards. The Washington Post’s “Wizards Insider” blog quoted Gil on his impending return: The team confirmed that Arenas has been cleared to practice but said no date has been set for his return to game action. Arenas said he will practice at full speed for the first time tomorrow.“I’ve been cleared to practice and play,” said Arenas. “Right now, it’s just getting in shape. It’s more mental. I’m actually scared to play right now. I ...

Morning Constitutional: Allison Stokke Is Back!
Published 3/4/2008 at The Sporting Blog
... , anything else pales in comparison. But this catch by someone I've never heard of on the Phillies is aiight. > Arenas Cleared to Practice but Fearful | Wizards Insider Agent Zero may be returning soon, if he'd stop being so skurred. > ...

The 10-man rotation, starring Baron Davis' beard growin' contest
Published 3/4/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
... (Best line of the day.) SG: X's and O's. Next to my Raps and G-State, the Jazz are my favorite team to watch go on O. PG: MAJOR. Keepin' the Dee Brown Reebok Pumps alive. 6th: The Sporting Blog. Don't count Chris Paul out of the 'MVP/league best' discussion just yet. 7th: Sports Biz. A Lakers-Celtics Finals could mean a huge loss for Vegas. 8th: Wizards Insider. Fire up the hibachi: Gilbert Arenas has been cleared to practice. ...

Tuesday Bullets
Published 3/4/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... Ivan Carter of the Washington Post quotes Gilbert Arenas: "I've been cleared to practice and play. Right now, it's just getting in shape. It's more mental. I'm actually scared to play right now. I think that's where we're at right now so I'm looking at it game by game. I think I'm scared to go out there right now. I just need to go through these practices and get my rhythm back. I'm still going to try and take it slow." ...

Topping off Tuesday with BLINKs
Published 3/4/2008 at Fan Voice: Recent Topics in The Court Reporters: The NBA.com Blog
The 76ers are right to be thinking playoffs . Gilbert Arenas is back at practice , but playing it cautious. Reasons KD blogs so well: Dude watches more games than you think are on the schedule. Brian Schmitz decides to fall on his sword and makes the case for Dwight Howard as MVP -- over LeBron . Say it with me now: Sam I Am a Celtic . The Blazers are gaining valuable experience down the stretch. Breathe easy, Toronto fans: Jose Calderon is simply slumping . The Lakers ' offense is ...

Perception is Everything, or Something Like That
Published 3/10/2008 by JakeTheSnake at Gilbertology
... You got to have a little drama with it. You can’t just say, “I can’t wait to be back at practice.” You have to bring a little drama with the story or it wouldn’t be a story. ...