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Cheerleader Makes Unbelievable Half Court Shot

Emerald Catron — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:32:28 +0000

The internet has been on a roll with the half court shot videos lately. Still, in terms of impressiveness, this one is going to be pretty hard to beat. It’s hard enough to sink a shot from half court, but this cheerleader also did some fancy gymnastics stuff first. It’s a miracle the ball didn’t [...]

Two Year Old Has an Amazing, Unbelievable Basketball Shot [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:40:15 +0000

My sons LOVE sports, especially basketball. Since they could hold a mini basketball in their hands, they were shooting a basket. They didn't always make it but I sure made a big deal when they did.

The parents of THIS kid must have blisters on their fingers from clapping so much. And even though the 'misses' are edited out, the shots are still pretty amazing!

Young Basketball Player Lands Most Amazing Last-Second Shot Ever

Emerald Catron — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:20:20 +0000

You just don’t see magic like this in the NBA. Mostly because a professional athlete would probably never lob the ball backwards over his head. While looking in the direction you’re chucking the basketball is a very sound method usually, apparently it isn’t absolutely necessary. Plus, you get more cheers this way. Like waaaay more. Because this [...]

Should An Indiana High School Girls' Basketball Team Have Stopped Shooting In 107-2 Victory

Jon Prell — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:42:10 +0000

No doubt you have heard the story by now about the Bloomington South High School girls' basketball team beating Arlington High School 107-2 Tuesday night in Indy. There was been so much outrage over that game, an official with the Indiana state prep sports association says he never wants to see a one-sided outcome like that again.

IU Coach Tom Crean to Stay with Hoosiers Basketball Through 2020

Johnny Kincaid — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:24:52 +0000

Indiana Athletic Director Fred Glass made the announcement just before the start of the IU/Bryant game in Bloomington the Tom Crean’s contract has been extended for another 2 years. This will keep Crean as coach of the Hoosiers basketball program through 2020. The crowd responded with a loud cheer when the announcement was made. Glass [...]

Watch UK Play Duke November 13th At Showplace Cinemas With Food From Harbor Bay

Eric Cornish — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:30:07 +0000

WKDQ, Showplace Cinemas, and Harbor Bay are giving you a unique opportunity to watch your favorite sporting events on the big screen at Showplace East in Evansville, while enjoying great food and drinks from Harbor Bay. Our first Game of the Day is on Tuesday, November 13th as the University of Kentucky Wildcats face rivals, [...]

Marine Surprises Little Brother at College Basketball Game

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:57:28 +0000

We never get tired of watching families reunite after long tours of duty in the military. Watch what happens when this Marine returns from Afghanistan and surprises his little brother with a public reunion in front of his B-ball buddies. Meyers and Bailey Leonard are as close as two brothers can be. It’s a special [...]

Teen With No Arms Sinks Half Court Basketball Shot

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:15:52 +0000

One would think basketball would pose particular challenges for Ryan Leonard, since he was born without any arms. It turns out — as you can see in this video — that Leonard has no problem hitting a difficult half court shot. This isn’t just a fluke, Leonard’s never let his disability slow him down athletically: the tenth grader [...]

Indiana And Kentucky To End Annual Basketball Matchup – At Least For Now

Jon Prell — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:51:24 +0000

Indiana and Kentucky have been going head to head since 1924 and in the regular season since 1969, but no more. Yesterday, IU said it would not renew the contract to play Kentucky because of a disagreement over where to play the games. The biggest problem stems from IU’s desire to alternate home floors, while Kentucky wants [...]

Kentucky Wildcats Fan Offers Wife For Final Four Tickets

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:19:09 +0000

The joke goes, “take my wife… PLEASE” but, as we talked about this morning, THIS Craigslist posting from a die-hard, cash strapped Kentucky fan takes that saying to the next level. This guy is DYING to get to New Orleans, SO BAD, to watch his Wildcats play and he doesn’t mind using his ‘one and only’ to get there!! [...]

NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2012 Winner – Utah Jazz Player Jeremy Evans

Leslie Morgan — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:44:34 +0000

Saturday night, the kids and I sat down in front of our big screen TV for slam dunk madness!!!! This year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest saw a lot of firsts, including Jeremy Evans making the winning drunk by leaping over Kevin Hart. Evans was voted the winner by fans on Twitterand Text votes. After each [...]

Portrait Painting With Only Red Paint And A Basketball – Impressive [Video]

Jon Prell — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:00:34 +0000

Artists are sometimes far more creative than they get credit for. What makes an artist unique is their ability to create pieces that are unlike anything else. Some artists create their art with non-traditional tools like the girl in the below video. ’Red’, as she is called in the video, uses only red paint and a [...]

On This Day, Johnny Cash Performed At Folsom State Prison

Leslie Morgan — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:10:07 +0000

Here’s a look at a few events that took place on this day in history: 1968 – Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom State Prison (More info) 1910 – The first public radio broadcast takes place (More info) 1957 – The world’s first Frisbee was developed. (More info) 1999 – Michael Jordan announces his second retirement from [...]

Sixth Grader Is No Match For Top High School Talent In North Carolina [Video]

Jon Prell — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:00:03 +0000

When it comes to basketball, how good is good? Damon Harge is good and only a sixth grader. Most people have no idea how talented most athletes are that get to the next level, let alone be any good at that level. The ones who make it to the highest level are the elite of the elite [...]

Amazing Slam Dunk [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:57:04 +0000

This has to be one of the most spectacular saves in basketball this year (or ever)!! Nate Davis of Heidelberg University caught a high-flying rebound and pulled off an incedible dunk during a game against Trine University. After another player missed a tip dunk and sent the ball flying, Davis came out of nowhere and dunks with a spectacular slam. Watch and [...]

Epic Trick Shot Showdown – Basketball Vs. Frisbee [Video]

Jon Prell — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:31:31 +0000

If you have never heard of ‘Dude Perfect’, you are probable not alone, but they are pioneers in the field of ‘trick shot’ videos. It is widely held that they own the world record for the longest basketball shot. The Dudes were looking for a new challenge so, they decided to challenge Frisbee wizard Brodie Smith [...]

Former Central Bears Shoot For ESPN

Baby Boy — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:54:35 +0000

Former Central High School Quarterback , Chris Owen and Preston Mattingly, the son of Don Mattingly made a montage video of some trick shots with basketballs and footballs in hopes of getting it played on ESPN SportsNation. You’ll also see Shawn Mooney in the video along with Matt Klees as Bearwinkle. Someone you won’t see is John [...]

Purple Aces To Open New Arena Against Butler

Eric Cornish — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:51:16 +0000

WFIE 14 is reporting that the first big event to happen in the new downtown arena will see the University of Evansville Purple Aces face two-time Final Four team, Butler. The Aces pulled a nice upset against the National runners-up this past season ans now have the potential to upend a National Championship team depending [...]