http://www.mail.com/organizations/37122-jersey-nets.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/37122-jersey-nets.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064472-carlesimo-nets-coach-playoff-ouster.html NEW YORK (AP) — After spending $350 million to upgrade their roster last summer, the Brooklyn Nets will start this offseason by looking for a coach. The Nets announced Sunday that P.J. Carlesimo wouldn't return, hours after they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Carlesimo helped the Nets finish 49-33 after replacing the fired Avery Johns... Sun, 05 May 2013 18:16:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064472-carlesimo-nets-coach-playoff-ouster.html 2013-05-05T18:16:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2063844-bulls-beat-nets-99-93-game-7.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah climbed over the baseline seats, his foot that hurt so much two weeks ago that he feared he couldn't play looking pain-free as he embraced his mother. The first Game 7 in Brooklyn belonged not to the Nets, but to the guy who played here in high school. "I'll remember this for the rest of my life," Noah said. Injured, ill and ju... Sun, 05 May 2013 04:05:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2063844-bulls-beat-nets-99-93-game-7.html 2013-05-05T04:05:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061786-nets-banged-up-bulls-ready-game-7-brooklyn.html NEW YORK (AP) — Time for the Nets' biggest game in Brooklyn. The Nets have brought their first-round series against Chicago to a Game 7, a victory away from equaling the largest playoff comeback in NBA history. And they've brought it back home, where Barclays Center has to be more than a beautiful, $1 billion building. They are countin... Fri, 03 May 2013 22:29:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061786-nets-banged-up-bulls-ready-game-7-brooklyn.html 2013-05-03T22:29:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2060058-nets-beat-bulls-95-92-force-game-7.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets wiped out their deficit. Now, they will try and finish off an improbable comeback. The Nets are one win away from overcoming a 3-1 series hole after beating Chicago 95-92 Thursday night to force a seventh game. Then again, the way Gerald Wallace sees it, they never should have been in that predicament. ... Fri, 03 May 2013 07:40:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2060058-nets-beat-bulls-95-92-force-game-7.html 2013-05-03T07:40:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054378-bulls-will-try-to-finish-nets.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls had a chance to put away the Brooklyn Nets. Instead, they stumbled. Their first-round series shifts back to Chicago for Game 6 on Thursday, and the Bulls look like a team that could be in trouble even though they lead 3-2. That's because Kirk Hinrich was sidelined by a calf injury. Joakim Noah still seems limited by a foot... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:19:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2054378-bulls-will-try-to-finish-nets.html 2013-04-30T19:19:16Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Last summer, NBA veteran Jason Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston's gay pride parade. Collins eventually decided he shouldn't, because he wanted to keep his secret safe: For more than a decade as a professional athlete, he had remained silent about his sexuality, worried a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:48:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html 2013-04-30T13:48:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052932-nets-top-bulls-110-91-trim-series-deficit-to-3-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Nets were not ready for it to be over. Not the series. Certainly not their first season in Brooklyn. "We didn't want it to end. Nobody in this locker room wants it to end. Nobody is ready to go home," backup center Andray Blatche said. "We still feel like we have the opportunity and chance to make it to the second round." ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:31:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052932-nets-top-bulls-110-91-trim-series-deficit-to-3-2.html 2013-04-30T07:31:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052626-nets-win-110-91-cut-bulls-lead-to-3-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — Flourishing instead of fading in the fourth quarter, the Nets extended their first season in Brooklyn. They need one more victory to set up the biggest game here yet. Brook Lopez had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Deron Williams added 23 points and 10 assists, and the Nets beat Chicago 110-91 on Monday night, cutting the Bulls' lead to 3-2 in ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:15:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052626-nets-win-110-91-cut-bulls-lead-to-3-2.html 2013-04-30T03:15:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins begins: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:37:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html 2013-04-30T02:37:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051048-bulls-without-injured-hinrich-game-5-monday.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Bulls were without point guard Kirk Hinrich on Monday night against Brooklyn because of a bruised left calf. Game 4 star Nate Robinson started in the potential clincher for Chicago. Hinrich was hurt during Saturday's 142-134 triple-overtime victory, playing through the injury to finish with 18 points and a playoff career-high 14 assist... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:11:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051048-bulls-without-injured-hinrich-game-5-monday.html 2013-04-29T23:11:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049116-robinson-surge-leads-bulls-nets-triple-ot.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls were down and just about out in this one. Go figure, Nate Robinson led them back. Robinson scored 34 points, and Chicago wiped out a 14-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Brooklyn Nets 142-134 in triple overtime Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series. The Bulls were tra... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:16:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049116-robinson-surge-leads-bulls-nets-triple-ot.html 2013-04-28T00:16:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047488-nets-sign-gm-billy-king-to-contract-extension.html NEW YORK (AP) — Coming off their first season in Brooklyn in which the franchise ended a six-year playoff drought, the Nets have signed general manager Billy King to a contract extension. King, hired by the Nets in 2010, put together a that went 49-33 in its first season after moving from New Jersey, matching the second-best record in franchise history. "... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:06:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047488-nets-sign-gm-billy-king-to-contract-extension.html 2013-04-26T19:06:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045886-boozer-helps-bulls-beat-nets-79-76-game-3.html CHICAGO (AP) — Every play near the basket looked like a traffic accident. There were long scoreless stretches. Shooting from outside was a dicey proposition. It was ugly for everyone but the Chicago Bulls. This was their type of game. Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 16 rebounds, Luol Deng added 21 points and 10 boards, and the Bulls held off the Brooklyn ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:37:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045886-boozer-helps-bulls-beat-nets-79-76-game-3.html 2013-04-26T04:37:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2044540-johnson-starting-lineup-nets-bulls.html CHICAGO (AP) — Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson is in the starting lineup for Thursday night's playoff game against the Chicago Bulls despite a nagging left foot injury. Johnson aggravated the injury in the first quarter of the Bulls' 90-82 win Monday. The series is tied heading into Game 3 at the United Center. Johnson was acquired in a trade with Atlanta... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2044540-johnson-starting-lineup-nets-bulls.html 2013-04-26T00:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038180-bulls-shut-nets-90-82-series-1-1.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah gave a meek smile, looking as if he was hiding either the truth or the pain. Asked how his sore right foot felt, he replied unconvincingly: "Feels great." It probably didn't, but a big playoff victory surely eased some of the aches. Noah gutted his way through an injury that made it difficult to even run in Game 1, making three... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:40:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038180-bulls-shut-nets-90-82-series-1-1.html 2013-04-23T07:40:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034280-nets-crush-bulls-playoff-game-brooklyn.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn blackout was a blowout. Ripping apart the vaunted Chicago Bulls defense during an impressive second quarter, the Nets punctuated their return to the postseason with a 106-89 victory on Saturday night. Deron Williams scored 22 points, Brook Lopez had 21 and the Nets made 16 of 20 shots in the second period on their way to 60 pe... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:53:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034280-nets-crush-bulls-playoff-game-brooklyn.html 2013-04-21T03:53:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2033234-5-things-to-watch-nbas-round.html Five things to watch in the first round of the NBA playoffs, which begin Saturday: GAME 3 IN BOSTON: April 26, 8 p.m., Knicks at Celtics. You won't want to be one second late for the start of that telecast on ESPN, because if the scene at the first Bruins game since the Boston Marathon explosions was any indicator, then the emotions that pour out from the... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:54:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2033234-5-things-to-watch-nbas-round.html 2013-04-20T13:54:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028700-ap-source-rutgers-eddie-jordan-reach-agreement.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers is turning to one of its greatest players to lead the basketball program past an embarrassing coaching scandal and into its future with the Big Ten Conference. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Los Angeles Lakers assistant Eddie Jordan has reached a tentative agreement to take over as coach of ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:43:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028700-ap-source-rutgers-eddie-jordan-reach-agreement.html 2013-04-19T00:43:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029756-coaching-carousel-starts-to-spin-nba.html The first time Byron Scott was fired, Lawrence Frank took his job. Now they're both looking for work, and the NBA's coaching carousel is already spinning in three cities. Scott was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Frank was ousted by the Detroit Pistons and Doug Collins resigned as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, all three Thursday, a day after the end ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:04:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029756-coaching-carousel-starts-to-spin-nba.html 2013-04-18T23:04:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029726-there-challenge-heat-nba-playoffs.html Looking for a reason not to pick the Miami Heat to win another NBA title? Don't check the odds, where the Heat are such an overwhelming favorite that it might as well be Tiger Woods against a weekend hacker. Definitely don't bother with the Heat's results, which show exactly three losses since the start of February. ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:42:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029726-there-challenge-heat-nba-playoffs.html 2013-04-18T22:42:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028972-pistons-fire-coach-lawrence-frank-2-seasons.html AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Lawrence Frank's tenure in Detroit is over, and the Pistons are still searching for a coach who can revive the franchise. The Pistons fired Frank on Thursday after he went 54-94 in two seasons with Detroit. The team announced the move one day after the Pistons lost at Brooklyn to finish this season 29-53. The next new coach Detr... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:10:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028972-pistons-fire-coach-lawrence-frank-2-seasons.html 2013-04-18T20:10:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2022350-major-upcoming-sports-events-will-examine-security.html In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, more toughened measures are expected as security is calibrated for major upcoming sports events that draw big crowds, such as next month's Kentucky Derby and Indianapolis 500. And, only a few days away, the London Marathon. That event's chief executive, Nick Bitel, said officials in charge of Sunday's 26.2... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:25:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2022350-major-upcoming-sports-events-will-examine-security.html 2013-04-16T07:25:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2021726-bruins-celtics-affected-security-up-bombs.html A few hours after the Boston Marathon bombings, and more than 1,000 miles away, a police officer with a German shepherd patrolled near an entrance to the baseball stadium where Miami hosted Washington on Monday evening — an unusual sight at Marlins Park. Inside, on the field, two Marlins officials gave a security supervisor a briefing about the ballpark's... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:05:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2021726-bruins-celtics-affected-security-up-bombs.html 2013-04-16T03:05:53Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2013348-jay-z-references-cuba-trip-song-open-letter.html NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z is defending his recent trip to Cuba in a new song. The rapper released "Open Letter" Thursday after two Florida Republican lawmakers critical of the trip questioned if the rapper's visit to Havana with wife Beyonce, which coincided with their fifth wedding anniversary, was officially licensed. On the song, Jay-Z ... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:22:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2013348-jay-z-references-cuba-trip-song-open-letter.html 2013-04-11T18:22:59Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2012186-jay-z-sells-nets-losing-minor-owner-big.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are losing one of their biggest names as they prepare for the playoffs. Jay-Z owned just a little piece of the team, but was a large presence when the franchise changed homes and identities this season. The rap mogul is selling his stake in the Nets so he can become certified as a player agent, possibly before the end of ... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:08:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2012186-jay-z-sells-nets-losing-minor-owner-big.html 2013-04-11T02:08:04Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1993380-cano-switches-agents-to-jay-z-company-boras.html NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper and recording producer Jay-Z is expanding into sports representation and has signed New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano away from Scott Boras to be a client. Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, and his Roc Nation company have partnered with CAA Sports to form Roc Nation Sports. Cano changed his listed agent with the Major L... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:48:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1993380-cano-switches-agents-to-jay-z-company-boras.html 2013-04-02T22:48:59Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1978298-mtvs-vmas-taking-road-trip-to-brooklyn-2013.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Video Music Awards are taking a road trip to Brooklyn. MTV's showcase awards show is traditionally held in Los Angeles or Manhattan. This year the show will be held Aug. 25 at the new Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets and the site of recent Rolling Stones and Jay-Z multi-night concerts. M... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:13:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1978298-mtvs-vmas-taking-road-trip-to-brooklyn-2013.html 2013-03-25T22:13:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942678-williams-hits-11-3s-scores-42-nets-top-wizards.html NEW YORK (AP) — Deron Williams sensed the disappointment from the crowd, strange as it seemed given how well he played. He gave the ball to the open man — just what a point guard is supposed to do. "I thought they were going to boo me one time because I didn't shoot it," he said. In one of the best 3-point shooting nights in NBA history, who wanted to see... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:31:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942678-williams-hits-11-3s-scores-42-nets-top-wizards.html 2013-03-09T08:31:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942362-williams-11-3s-42-points-lead-nets-wizards.html NEW YORK (AP) — Deron Williams already had five 3-pointers in less than five minutes when he pulled up in transition well behind the line, just to see how hot he really was. "Yeah, it was a heat check," Williams said. "I think I should have shot another one after that, too." That probably would have fallen as well. Williams made an NBA-record nine 3-point... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:31:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942362-williams-11-3s-42-points-lead-nets-wizards.html 2013-03-09T04:31:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942328-deron-williams-hits-record-9-3s-half.html NEW YORK (AP) — Deron Williams has set the NBA record with nine 3-pointers in a half in the first half of the Brooklyn Nets' game against Washington. Williams made his first eight from behind the arc, including a 7-for-7 first quarter, and matched the Wizards with 33 points in the half. The Nets led 59-33 at the break Friday. A number of players have hit ... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:51:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1942328-deron-williams-hits-record-9-3s-half.html 2013-03-09T01:51:06Z