Thursday, April 7, 2011
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Canadiens fan defends Turco
The Canadian businessman who was thrust into the spotlight Tuesday night after he reportedly made an in-game bet with Blackhawks goalie Marty Turco is now coming out in support of the Hawks' net-minder. He says that Turco did not give him "wads" of cash as has been reported.
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"I think it's gotten a little out of hand with people saying things online or the radio about me and what happened that just aren't true,'' said Robert Walter, the man with whom Turco made the bet. "When I called the radio station (Team 990) after the game from the car, I told them the story and said, 'Marty Turco gave me a wadded-up 5 bill,' and I think people heard that and thought he gave me 'wads,' or more than that.''
"To read anything into this is silly. Turco never lost focus during the game, we only talked during breaks and the only reason I made this public was to say pro sports need more guys like this.'' (ChicagoBreakingSports)
Dwight Howard out vs. Bulls
Dwight Howard picked up yet another technical foul on Wednesday night, giving him a league-high 18 on the season. The technical came after he was charged with a rare 10-second violation at the free throw line.
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After the call, Howard tossed the ball away from the official out of frustration and was immediately called for the technical. After the NBA upheld the call, Howard will be forced to serve a one-game suspension when the Magic host the Bulls on Sunday. (ProBasketbalTalk.com)
Cards' La Russa lashes out at reports, quits presser
Tony La Russa wasn't very happy after the Cardinals' 3-1 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday and he took it out on some reporters during his postgame press conference.
La Russa ranted and raved at a reporter and then walked out. (HardballTalk.com)
LeBron's mother arrested
The mother of All-Star forward LeBron James was arrested early Thursday morning on a misdemeanor assault charge. According to police, Gloria James was arrested for assaulting a hotel parking attendant after the Heat's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
This is not her first brush with the law. In 2006 she was arrested on a drunken-driving charge in Ohio. (NBCMiami)
Pacers clinch 8th seed
The Indiana Pacers clinched the 8th seed in the East on Wednesday night with a victory over the Washington Wizards. This is significant for the Bulls because if they hold on to the top seed in the East, the Pacers would line up as their first-round opponents. (Yahoo! Sports)