Archive for February 5th, 2009

Lakers end Celtics’ streak at 12 in OT (AP)

Written by on Thursday, February 5th, 2009 in Latest News.

Ray Allen was still on the floor, knocked on his back, when the Los Angeles Lakers started hugging and chest-bumping under the 2008 NBA Championship banner that was earned at their expense. “I wish we would have come here last year with this kind of attitude,” said Pau Gasol, who scored 24 points with 14 rebounds Thursday night to lead the Lakers to a 110-109 overtime victory over Boston.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Lakers snap Celtics’ 12-game win streak (AP)

Written by on Thursday, February 5th, 2009 in Latest News.

Ray Allen was still on the floor, knocked on his back, when the Los Angeles Lakers started hugging and chest-bumping under the 2008 NBA Championship banner that was earned at their expense. “I wish we would have come here last year with this kind of attitude,” said Pau Gasol, who scored 24 points with 14 rebounds Thursday night to lead the Lakers to a 110-109 overtime victory over Boston.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

U.S. needs clear mission in Afghanistan: Obama (Reuters)

Written by on Thursday, February 5th, 2009 in Latest News.

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the House Democratic Issues Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, February 5, 2009. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)Reuters – U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday expressed concerns about the difficulty of maintaining a focused military mission in Afghanistan as his administration prepares a troop buildup there, sources at a Democratic meeting said.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back



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