The Babe used to barnstorm across America. Willie Mays played stickball in the street. None of it "counted," but like tonight's Derby, it didn't have to.
The Miami Heat were relieved to get their first meeting with LeBron James out of the way to help with what they hope is a process of moving on.
It might be just a preseason game with inconsequential results, but real emotions are sure to be on display when LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Miami Heat this weekend.
Playing more the role of distributor, Derrick Rose returned to the court Friday night and provided a lift off the bench to help the United States beat Puerto Rico 112-86 in an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden.
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose practiced fully for Team USA on Thursday afternoon, and intends to play in Friday night's exhibition game against Puerto Rico at Madison Square Garden.
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose was a last-minute scratch Wednesday night from Team USA's exhibition game against the Dominican Republic at Madison Square Garden.
