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WePlay Receives $8.6 Million Series B From Investors That Include Derek Jeter, LeBron James, and Peyton Manning

It is pretty unique that athletes hedge some of their investments in Web 2.0 startups. Maybe WePlay will start a new trend because they have received $8.6 million in Series B funding from Deep Fork Capital, FirstMark Capital, Derek Jeter (MLB New York Yankees Captain and Shortstop), LeBron “King” James (NBA Cleveland Cavaliers Small [...]

Cleveland Cavaliers sign guard Kinsey

The Cavaliers today announced the signing of free agent guard Tarence Kinsey. Kinsey, 24, played in 11 games with Memphis last season, averaging 3.6 points and 1.1 rebounds per game. He spent part of the season with Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul...

First Cup: Thursday

Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee: "'I understand what Yao said, but I'm still ghetto,' said Artest, who will earn $7.4 million next season and be a free agent next summer. 'That's not going to change. I'm never going to change my culture. Yao has played with a lot of black players, but I don't think he's ever played with a black player that really represents his culture as much as I represent my culture. Once Yao Ming gets to know me, he'll understand what I'm about. If you go back to the brawl, ...

LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, lies down on a training bench following a USA Basketball team practice on Tues...

AP - LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, lies down on a training bench following a USA Basketball team practice on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Valley High School in Las Vegas.

The Akron Police Dept's Service and Protection Now Brought to You By LeBron James

I know, I know ... it's great PR for NBA players to do things with cops. Especially when, like it or not, much of the public still perceives our nation's pros as hedonistic outlaws. But, from the "LeBron James runs the universe" files, here's one such move I'm a little uneasy about. From The Morning Journal: Akron's police department is getting some new wheels, courtesy of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James. He's making a donation to the force of 10 bicycles used last month in his annual...

Transcript of Cleveland Cavaliers conference call with GM Danny Ferry, guard Daniel Gibson

Transcript of today's teleconference with Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry and guard Daniel Gibson, who agreed to a new five-year contract with the team on Tuesday night. Danny Ferry opening comment: This is a terrific opportunity to continue to...

Cavaliers sign Gibson to 5-year deal

The Cavaliers finally made a move this offseason, signing sharpshooter Daniel Gibson to a five-year contract Wednesday. Bringing back Gibson, a restricted free agent, was one of Cleveland's top priorities. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In this May 12, 2008 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson (1) drives on Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo during Game 4 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals in Cleveland. Gibson was signed to a multi-year contract by the Cavali...

Cavaliers add former St. Ed (and North Carolina) star Jawad Williams to summer team

Eric Gay/AP file photoJawad Williams was an important member of North Carolina's NCAA championship team in 2005.OK, Jawad Williams will admit it. He's excited about being invited to play with the Cavaliers' summer league team in Las Vegas next week....

Cleveland Cavaliers get top draft pick under contract

The Cavaliers announced this afternoon that forward J.J. Hickson, the team's top draft pick out of North Carolina State, has agreed to terms. The Cavaliers selected Hickson with the 19th overall pick. Hickson, 19, was named to the Atlantic Coast...

Cleveland Cavaliers and Toyota Join Habitat for Humanity to Build Home for Local Family (NBA.com: Bobcats News)

On Monday afternoon, the NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers and Toyota teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to build a brand new home from the ground up for one local family. Source : NBA.com: Bobcats News (subscribe) Explore : Basketball, NBA, WNBA