IrishCentral NBA - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1 http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/NBA IrishCentral NBA en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/meet-filomena-tobias-the-miami-fan-who-flipped-the-bird-at-joakim-noah-206930841.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/meet-filomena-tobias-the-miami-fan-who-flipped-the-bird-at-joakim-noah-206930841.html Meet Filomena Tobias: The Miami fan who flipped the bird at Joakim Noah (IrishCentral) Fri, 10 May 2013 09:18:37 PDT
Previously we brought you the story on the new poster child of the Miami Heat, an angry, ugly woman who thought it was OK to aggressively flip the bird at the Bull’s Joakim Noah As it turns out, the media got hold of her pretty easily Her name is Filomena Tobias and let’s just say, she has priorsFilomena Tobias and friendsAre you ready to meet Filomena Tobias? Let’s just warn you, the chances are you are going to like her even less than when you first met her, after you read a little extra about her exploits thus far, before becoming the new face of the Miami Heat fandom READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/miami-heat-fans-have-a-new-poster-child-206775081.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/miami-heat-fans-have-a-new-poster-child-206775081.html Miami Heat fans have a new poster child (IrishCentral) Thu, 09 May 2013 09:03:34 PDT
Obnoxious woman and man at Heat versus Bulls game captured for eternity giving Joakim Noah a ‘Miami farewell’Obnoxious Miami heat fansLast night the Miami Heat demolished the upstart Chicago Bulls on their home turf 115-78 to ease into a 1-1 tie in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series During the game, noted Bulls hot–head Joakim Noah got into it with a zebra and got tossed for his troubles As he exited to the locker-room, a Miami couple charged the guard rail to the tunnel and, well, as you have probably guessed by now, the above happenedIt should first be noted that the Heat were winning by 37 points at this point READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/periscope/bigoted-ulster-still-says-no---stormont-votes-against-gay-marriage-as-nba-player-jason-collins-comes-out-205942941.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/periscope/bigoted-ulster-still-says-no---stormont-votes-against-gay-marriage-as-nba-player-jason-collins-comes-out-205942941.html Bigoted Ulster still says no - Stormont votes against gay marriage as NBA player Jason Collins comes out (IrishCentral) Fri, 03 May 2013 05:18:44 PDT
Jason Collins, the NBA player who came out as gay on MondayUlster said no to gay marriage this week, and America’s first top-level athlete admitted he’s gayNeither development should surprise us, but it gives an interesting snapshot of two cultures heading in dramatically different directionsUnionism has always been deeply opposed to gays and their lifestyle READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/NBA-gay-star-Jason-Collins-credits-Joe-Kennedy-III-with-helping-him-come-out-205362291.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/NBA-gay-star-Jason-Collins-credits-Joe-Kennedy-III-with-helping-him-come-out-205362291.html NBA gay star Jason Collins credits Joe Kennedy III with helping him come out - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:20:08 PDT
By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Jason Collins, who made history this week by becoming the first pro sportsman to come out as gay, has credited Congressman Joe Kennedy III for helping him to make his historic decision.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/lebron-james-becomes-second-nba-player-to-come-out-today-205291801.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/lebron-james-becomes-second-nba-player-to-come-out-today-205291801.html LeBron James becomes second NBA player to come out after Jason Collins (IrishCentral) Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:03:22 PDT
Great drama across the NBA today as first Jason Collins and then LeBron James 'come out' as gay Word from the James camp is that LeBron is 'way more super gay' than CollinsLeBron - gay for himselfA super dramatic day across the NBA today The news first began to unfold with the Wizards center Jason Collins bravely becoming what is being recognized as the first player from a major sport in the United States to 'out' himself as gay READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-sports-central/new-york-knicks-and-boston-celtics-swap-standards-for-second-playoff-series-in-three-seasons-203046731.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-sports-central/new-york-knicks-and-boston-celtics-swap-standards-for-second-playoff-series-in-three-seasons-203046731.html New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Swap Standards for Second Playoff Series in Three Seasons (IrishCentral) Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:02:59 PDT The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have come through the 2013 NBA Regular Season in different ways The Celtics have endured injury after injury and problem after problem to secure the seventh overall seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Knicks have enjoyed their trip to the second seed behind only the Miami HeatThis is very much the inverse of what recent history has told us about these franchisesFor only the third time during his tenure, Doc Rivers' Celtics didn't finish first in their division READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-sports-central/boston-celtics-playoff-formula-mixes-flexible-roster-with-veteran-leadership-201930921.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/the-sports-central/boston-celtics-playoff-formula-mixes-flexible-roster-with-veteran-leadership-201930921.html Boston Celtics: Playoff Formula Mixes Flexible Roster With Veteran Leadership (IrishCentral) Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:02:51 PDT With Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett ailing over the past few weeks, the Boston Celtics have endured a relatively rough patch Their playoff spot is set, but the inconsistency that comes with broken continuity has given the franchise a 4-8 record in their last 12 gamesThat is not the way the Celtics will want to enter the playoffsRegardless of who they will face in the first round READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Miami-Heat-continue-second-longest-winning-streak-in-NBA-history-against-Boston-Celtics-199150351.html http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/Miami-Heat-continue-second-longest-winning-streak-in-NBA-history-against-Boston-Celtics-199150351.html Miami Heat continue second longest winning streak in NBA history against Boston Celtics (IrishCentral) Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:34:24 PDT
By: MATT KEOUGH

Monday night’s grudge match with longtime rival, The Boston Celtics, showed why the Miami Heat are in the process of making NBA history.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/the-miami-heat-dont-understand-the-spirit-of-the-harlem-shake-194944751.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/the-miami-heat-dont-understand-the-spirit-of-the-harlem-shake-194944751.html The Miami Heat don't understand the spirit of the Harlem Shake - VIDEOS (IrishCentral) Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:01:57 PST Miami Heat do the Harlem ShakeEverybody is doing the Harlem Shake Sports teams, clubs and other organisations are taking it upon themselves to perform their version of the viral Internet dance/pop song combination now being referred to as 'The Harlem Shake' Effectively The Harlem Shake is an Internet meme in the form of a video of various groups of people performing a comedy sketch accompanied by a short excerpt from the song "Harlem Shake" Here's the Miami Heat version ESPN and other major sporting sites have been drooling all over this since it arrived late last week READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/the-celtics-hammer-the-knicks-and-drive-carmelo-anthony-to-distraction-186044501.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/the-celtics-hammer-the-knicks-and-drive-carmelo-anthony-to-distraction-186044501.html The Celtics hammer the Knicks and drive Carmelo Anthony to distraction (IrishCentral) Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:47:45 PST
Madison Square Garden enjoyed some school yard basketball at its finest last night The Boston Celtics came to town and Captain Paul Pierce led his team to a thumping 102-96 win over the New York Knicks, leaving the latter so frustrated that one of its stars morphed into a 15 year old bully To say ‘Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett got into an altercation’ is a little facetious as basically what happened was Melo decided to wait for Garnett at the Celtics team bus See image below, and Comcast Sports Net New England has the 50 second video which is pretty funny to watch, we have that for you below also READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/the-los-angeles-clippers-demand-your-attention-185436271.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/the-los-angeles-clippers-demand-your-attention-185436271.html The Los Angeles Clippers demand your attention! (IrishCentral) Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:46:18 PST
Every now and then this column likes to usher it's loyal readers in the direction of 'can't miss' value in terms of who's going to win what in the glorious little World of sports we all love so much This is one of those times The NBA is shaping up nicely for 2013, with basically six teams separating themselves from the pack and announcing their intentions to win the title The Heat are winning games seemingly without breaking sweat, although they are under enough pressure that Dwayne Wade has started kicking opponents in the groin READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics--a-trade-would-make-sense-for-the-celtics-184033691.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics--a-trade-would-make-sense-for-the-celtics-184033691.html Boston Celtics: A Trade Would Make Sense for the Celtics (IrishCentral) Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:31:48 PST
Is Courtney Lee already on his way out in Boston?When the Boston Celtics concluded their business during this most recent NBA off-season, head coach Doc Rivers found himself with a glut of shooting guards to fit into his rotation After losing Ray Allen, the Celtics brought in Jason Terry, Courtney Lee, and Leandro Barbosa to bolster their perimeter play Since the beginning of the season, Barbosa has started just one game, while Courtney Lee started nine games earlier this season before Jason Terry took over to start 16 games Terry is averaging over 30 minutes per game, while Courtney Lee averages over 24 and Barbosa just 12 READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/sports-in-the-united-states-now-a-major-part-of-us-military-propaganda-a-few-thoughts-178927521.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/sports-in-the-united-states-now-a-major-part-of-us-military-propaganda-a-few-thoughts-178927521.html Sports in the United States now a major part of US Military propaganda: A few thoughts (IrishCentral) Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:45:59 PST Last night I stumbled upon what I first assumed was a History Channel documentary on the fall of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazi Germany, one of those ones they do in that gaudy Technicolor finish There were loud, boisterous, fanatical and nationalist crowds chanting mantras and combining to execute perfect rhythmic gestures There was loud, nationalistic music, and fly-overs by military airplanes Soldiers marched  pre-game, and were deified like heroes of Ancient Greece READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics---team-wont-define-itself-until-late-in-season-178024151.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics---team-wont-define-itself-until-late-in-season-178024151.html Boston Celtics - Team Won't Define Itself until Late in Season (IrishCentral) Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:00:52 PST The Boston Celtics have stuttered out of the blocks for the 2012-13 NBA Regular Season After four games in little more than a week, the Celtics have a record of 2-2 A loss on opening night to the Miami Heat wasn't overly disappointing, but the Celtics were exposed on the night as the Heat played better team basketballIt shouldn't come as much of a surprise that the Heat were a team with much better chemistry and decisiveness because the Celtics are still trying to find themselves READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/the-superstars-are-out-and-voting-which-athlete-voted-for-which-candidate-177506201.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/the-superstars-are-out-and-voting-which-athlete-voted-for-which-candidate-177506201.html The Superstars are out and voting but who's for Barack Obama and who's for Mitt Romney? (IrishCentral) Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:45:53 PST
Derek Jetter shakes President Obama's hand at an All Star gameThe big night is tonight, and the Superstar athletes we all love have been busy campaigning and voting for their preferred choice to occupy The White House and lead the United States the next four yearsWho is voting for who?First, in the incumbent’s corner, Michael Jordan is not only the greatest living basketball player, he is also a known Obama fan, and has given his time and money to the cause Some would argue Billie Jean King is the greatest female tennis player of all time too, and she is also a staunch Obama supporter One of the hottest players in the NFL Giants receiver Victor Cruz hosted a fundraiser for President Obama READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/cavaliers-kyrie-irving-unveils-uncle-drew-chapter-2-176943291.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/cavaliers-kyrie-irving-unveils-uncle-drew-chapter-2-176943291.html Cavaliers Kyrie Irving unveils Uncle Drew, Chapter 2 (IrishCentral) Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:45:43 PDT This is brilliant I would go as far as uplifting (and there are plenty of us out there that need a lift right now, New York, I am looking at you!) The Cavs young star Kyrie Irving and a soda drink have teamed up to create this joyfully funny character 'Uncle Drew', basically Irving in heavy make up as an old street-ballerHe turns up at random street courts and wows the locals with his surprisingly awesome play READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics-nba-2012-tip-off---meet-the-roster-176318021.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics-nba-2012-tip-off---meet-the-roster-176318021.html Boston Celtics NBA 2012 Tip-Off - Meet the Roster (IrishCentral) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:00:41 PDT
In a lockout shortened 2011-12 NBA season, the Boston Celtics defied the expectations of most onlookers with an impressive run in the playoffs After getting past the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers in two tough series, the Celtics' season was ended by Lebron James and the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals James' team would continue past the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals to be crowned the league's championsAt that point most expected the Celtics' roster to be disbanded READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics-in-istanbul-with-very-different-team-for-the-2012-13-nba-season-172873081.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/sports-central/boston-celtics-in-istanbul-with-very-different-team-for-the-2012-13-nba-season-172873081.html Boston Celtics In Istanbul with very different team for the 2012-13 NBA season (IrishCentral) Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:47:53 PDT
NBA team Boston CelticsIf the Boston Celtics were anything in the 2011-12 NBA Season, they were a weary boxer This boxer was entering the season hoping, rather than expecting, to compete for a title However, he had to overcome both his own limitations and the ever improving opponents who stood in his wayEarly on the boxer's legs quivered READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/nike-lebron-x-shoe-will-cost-300-while-15-of-the-usa-is-below-the-poverty-line-167047245.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/nike-lebron-x-shoe-will-cost-300-while-15-of-the-usa-is-below-the-poverty-line-167047245.html Nike LeBron X shoe will cost $300 while 15% of the USA is below the poverty line (IrishCentral) Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:16:47 PDT
Nike LeBron X shoe to cost $300Right now, in a remote desert region somewhere in the Middle East, a terrorist trainer is showing an attentive class a PowerPoint presentation and slowly, for effect, eulogizing that, ' READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/please-enough-already-with-the-jeremy-lin-25-games-started--25-million-contract-162863616.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/sport/from-the-bleachers/please-enough-already-with-the-jeremy-lin-25-games-started--25-million-contract-162863616.html Please! Enough already with the Jeremy Lin: 25 games started = $25 million contract (IrishCentral) Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:30:57 PDT
Good lord! Jeremy Lin this, Jeremy Lin that The Knicks will keep him, the Knicks won’t keep him Whatever Houston have him now so maybe, maybe there is some end in sight to this torrential downpour of repetitive, inane Jeremy Lin media coverage READ MORE ]]>