The Catalyst » Sports http://dhscatalyst.com The School Newspaper of Duluth High School Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:28:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Cheap Shot Made by Laker’s Player Called ‘Disgraceful’ http://dhscatalyst.com/sports/2012/04/27/cheap-shot-made-by-laker%e2%80%99s-player-called-%e2%80%98disgraceful%e2%80%99/ http://dhscatalyst.com/sports/2012/04/27/cheap-shot-made-by-laker%e2%80%99s-player-called-%e2%80%98disgraceful%e2%80%99/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:28:34 +0000 Kate http://dhscatalyst.com/?p=6074 Metta World Peace (aka Ron Artest) officially made himself the man looked down upon by Oklahoma Thunder fans, April 22nd, 2012, when the Thunders went against the Los Angeles Lakers. The reason for the hatred is due to MWP elbowing James Harden after making a dunk with a transition from a Euro step. Harden immediately fell to the ground and was then carried to the Thunder locker room to be cared for. As for MWP he was instantly ejected from the game. It is still unknown whether or not Harden has a concussion and how long he will be out for upcoming games. On the other hand, MWP will be suspended for seven games because of his bad move, and how long Harden will be injured will be considered in his suspension as well. Quite a turn of events for MWP who has been trying to revise his previous reputation.

Yelmy Nimbley, ’14, Staff Writer

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                Samuel has led the league in interceptions in two of the past three years, which would add to a deep secondary including Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes.  If the deal gets done, the trio would combine for 74 career interceptions. That would be one of the highest totals in the league, and would give promise to a team that has been eliminated after their first playoff game in three out of the past four years.

Tyler Scrudato, ’12, Sports Editor

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Yelmy Nimbley, ’14, Staff Writer

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