Quick hits: Mavs, Vick, Noah, NHL

Cyd Zeigler jr. — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:08:21 +0000

Mavericks beat Manu-less Spurs, 4-1. Celts and Bulls go to overtime again.
Dog-loving owner of Arena Football team pissed that his management offered Michael Vick a contract.
Funny, I was just telling Jim yesterday how I can’t stand Joakim Noah (right). Glad to see he wants to be hated, makes me feel good.
Carolina Hurricanes knock New Jersey out of the playoffs. TV ratings to keep falling.

Morning hits: Mutombo, The Refrigerator, Blazers

Cyd Zeigler jr. — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:26:29 +0000

After 18 years in the NBA, 42-year-old Dikembe Mutombo says his career is over.
Why Wake Forest’s Aaron Curry wants to be picked by the Detroit Lions for a below-market contract is beyond me.
Big guy William “The Refrigerator” Perry is in critical condition but expected to recover.
Carolina Hurricanes score with 0.2 seconds left in regulation to even their series with the New Jersey Devils.
Brandon Roy scores 42 in Portland’s first playoff win in six years. Series even 1-1.