http://www.thebrushback.com All the sports news that's fit to print en-us Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.thebrushback.com/noah_full.htm ATLANTA--With his Junior year behind him, Florida forward Joakim Noah is planning to leave school and go pro next season, where he is looking forward to annoying people on an NBA level. The wild, outspoken star has been annoying college fans for years, and feels he is finally ready for the big time. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.thebrushback.com/noah_full.htm#item095 http://www.thebrushback.com/kickingass_full.htm NEW YORK--The latest installment of Rockstar Games' popular video game Grand Theft Auto will once again feature a gun-toting protagonist working to establish a criminal empire in a major U.S. city. The game, which won't be released until October, already has officials in an uproar over its graphic depiction of violence and its glamorization of kicking ass all over the place. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.thebrushback.com/kickingass_full.htm#item096 http://www.thebrushback.com/calvinjohnson_full.htm SEATTLE--The Seattle Seahawks first pick in the 2007 draft doesn't come until the second round, so the chances of landing a blue chip prospect are fairly slim. However, noting the unpredictable nature of the draft, the 'Hawks are still holding out hope that a franchise player, such as Georgia Tech wideout Calvin Johnson, will drop to them at the 55th pick. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.thebrushback.com/calvinjohnson_fullhtm#item097 http://www.thebrushback.com/timeout_full.htm NEW YORK--Knicks owner James Dolan tacked an additional three years on to Isiah Thomas' contract extension Monday after Thomas called a smart, well placed time out in a game against the Orlando Magic. Thomas is now expected to be coach of the team until at least 2013. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.thebrushback.com/timeout_full.htm#item098 http://www.thebrushback.com/drew_full.htm MILWAUKEE--The Los Angeles Dodgers started the season on the wrong foot Monday, losing to the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1. Though their hitters were completely shut down by starter Ben Sheets, and their own starter allowed six runs, many players in the Dodgers clubhouse put the loss squarely on the shoulders of departed outfielder J.D. Drew. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://www.thebrushback.com/dreew_full.htm#item099