Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Amare Stoudemire made a triumphant return to Phoenix, and his New York Knicks put on a performance that mirrored the high-flying Suns of years gone by. The Knicks buried Phoenix with an avalanche of 17 3-pointers in a 121-96 rout Friday night. The 17 3s, in 33 attempts, matched New York’s season high and were second most in franchise history.  Stoudemire received a rousing ovation when he was introduced. “It was great,” he said. “It lets me know that the fans are still appreciative of the hard work I put on this court and the perseverance to injuries. It was a great ovation, and I love the Phoenix fans forever.”
NBA: Celtics keep it going…streak up to 12
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The Boston Celtics have had one important constant during the recent rash of injuries — the Big Three are still healthy. Kevin Garnett had 17 points and 14 rebounds — one of three Boston players with a double-double — to lead the Celtics to their 12th straight win, 102-90 over theAtlanta Hawks on Thursday night.
NBA: Tim Duncan becomes Spurs all time scoring leader in win last night
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Tim Duncan had just made two free throws when he heard the word “congratulations” from a San Antonio teammate. “It took me a second to catch on,” Duncan admitted Friday night after the Spurs’ 94-82 win over the Utah Jazz.
NFL to announce suspensions for helmet-to-helmet hits – Effective THIS weekend!
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The NFL will announce by Wednesday that players will be suspended for devastating hits and head shots, according to a report Monday night by ESPN. Â The announcement would be effective immediately and include even first-time offenders of helmet-to-helmet hits.
UPDATE: Broncos WR McKinley found dead in apparent suicide
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP)—For the third time in four years, the Denver Broncos are dealing with the death of a teammate. Wide receiver Kenny McKinley(notes) was found dead in his home Monday in an apparent suicide. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said authorities were called to McKinley’s home in Centennial at 3:35 p.m. local time and found McKinley’s body in the second-floor master bedroom. He said detectives believe McKinley, 23, was killed by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Robinson said authorities were called by a female friend of McKinley’s who discovered the body after returning from an errand with his child. The sheriff declined to say if authorities found a suicide note.
