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Giants' Justin Tuck Doing Some Good

By Calvin WatkinsJun 2nd 2009 – 6:30PM

Sometimes it's not only about football.Well, football is important -- the sport helps some go to college, and if you're lucky enough, you go to the NFL. Giants defensive end Justin Tuck is about helping people, and is using football to do it.Tuesday night at Chelsea Piers in New York, Tuck, along with several people...

Heat Retire Alonzo Mourning's Jersey

By Brett PollakoffMar 31st 2009 – 1:01AM

Go ahead, call me a sap -- I've been called much worse. For some reason, jersey retirement ceremonies get me every time, and Alonzo Mourning's was no exception. Sure, Pat Riley's comments were cliche, and the Creed song was a poor choice. But Mourning becoming the first actual member of the team to have his jersey raised...

Dwyane Wade Drops 50, Becomes Heat's All-Time Leading Scorer

By Brett PollakoffMar 14th 2009 – 9:40PM

It seems impossible, but every time LeBron James has a monster game, Dwyane Wade comes right back with his own version of the same. After LeBron's streak of three consecutive triple-doubles came to an end in Sacramento on Friday, he still managed to score 51 points and lead his team to an overtime victory over the Kings....

Alonzo Mourning's Legacy Begins With Basketball, but Ends With So Much More

By Matt MooreJan 22nd 2009 – 7:45PM

One of the important things about FanHouse is that we try and speak with passion. And as much as I usually like to write about Stephon Marbury's useless existence as a basketball player, or who got popped for a DUI this week, I've got a soft spot for Alonzo Mourning. Please forgive the momentary positivity. Rest assured,...

Alonzo Mourning Announces Retirement

By Tom ZillerJan 22nd 2009 – 2:18PM

That a(nother) Alonzo Mourning comeback had even been considered as late as yesterday is a real miracle, a testament to how hard 'Zo has worked to keep his often uncooperative body in playing shape. But Mourning announced today he is officially retiring at the age of 38.Eight years ago, Mourning stepped away when diagnosed...

alonzomourning News From the Web

  • 05/15/12 Pep rally for Heat Source: ABC - WPLG Local 10 - Miami FL Heat Fans kicked off a pep rally downtown Miami Tuesday as the team gears up for Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers.
  • 05/09/12 Billy Joel puts Miami Beach mansion on the market Source: Miami Herald - Miami FL The rock-and-roll Hall-of-Famer, who turned 63 Wednesday, put his Miami Beach mansion on the market Monday.
  • 04/28/12 Local sports appetizers clear way for main course:... Source: Miami Herald - Miami FL Yeah, the Dolphins drafted a quarterback in the first round, the Panthers finally made the hockey playoffs again and reached a Game 7 and the Marlins are back home, but step aside now, please, all of you, and let the big dog through.
  • 04/09/12 Coral Shores girls play Mourning in tennis regionals Source: keysnews.com - Key West FL The Coral Shores girls tennis team defeated St. Brendan in a tiebreaker matchup Friday at Coral Shores to take second place in District 16-2A and become the first Hurricanes' net team to advance to regionals, facing Alonzo Mourning High at 3 p.m., Tuesday.

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