Shaq: I am the Black Michael Phelps (video)
thesportsculture.com 10/7/2008 — TSC EXCLUSIVE VIDEO : At the Phoenix Suns training camp last week, Shaquille O’Neal calls himself the “Black Michael Phelps” after a University of Arizona swimmer challenged him to a race in the pool.

The San Antonio Spurs are getting into yoga
sports.yahoo.com 10/7/2008 — Taking a page from Emeka Okafor 's popular 2005 "Every Bobcat's Key to a Lifetime of Health and Well-Being" fitness book , the San Antonio Spurs have decided to give yoga a try this off-season. Jeff McDonald at the SA Express-News ( via SLAM ) reports: "Concentrating on ...

Know Your Enemy: The Phoenix Suns
forumblueandgold.com 10/7/2008 — This is the latest in a series here at FB&G that will run through the start of the season, focusing on some of the top teams in the West and maybe a couple from the East. Today we talk about recent rivals — the Suns. — Reed Last ...

Tony Parker says Spurs aren't boring
sports.espn.go.com 10/7/2008 — Interview with Parker on espn.com where he talks about the spurs, how if they played in new york everyone would love them and how Duncan would be bigger than Ewing.

Sun Yue one half of celebrity couple - Lakers blog - OCRegister.com
lakers.freedomblogging.com 10/7/2008 — Sun Yue has been compared to Magic Johnson when in fact, he should be compared to Spurs guard Tony Parker. Both possess speed and agility on the court. The also have something else in common — their significant others. Parker is married to actress ...

Three Titles in Six Years Equals WNBA Dynasty in Detroit — NBA.com: News 10/7/2008
It's been an ongoing story all season long, but one that had remained largely unspoken until WNBA President Donna Orender's press conference prior to Game 1 of the Finals in San Antonio: "We have to talk about Detroit," she said. "I think it's fair to ...

Shaq feels good as Suns look to improve defense — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 10/8/2008
Shaquille O'Neal said he weighs about the same (330-335 pounds) as he did in his first NBA championship season.

Cleveland Cavaliers: How They Fare Against the West — Bleacher Report - NBA 10/8/2008
Much like the National League does in baseball, the Eastern Conference in basketball isn't given as much credit until it squares off with its bigger, badder, more talented counterpart. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, it isn't any different. And it ...

TNT to Televise Landmark Outdoor NBA Preseason Game — NBA.com: News 10/8/2008
TNT announced today that Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller and Marv Albert, will serve as game-side announcers for the "AutoTrader.com Open"outdoor preseason game on Sat., Oct. 11 featuring the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets from the Indian Wells.

Hawks spoil Porter's debut with Suns (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 10/9/2008
Marvin Williams scored 19 points, Josh Smith had 18 and the Atlanta Hawks spoiled Terry Porter's debut as Phoenix coach, rallying to beat the Suns 100-96 Wednesday night. It was the second victory in two exhibition games for the Hawks, who also ...