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NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2012! Are You Excited? – NBA Basketball – JRSportBrief

NBA All Star Weekend for 2012 is just a few days away and the Dunk Contest participants this year aren’t necessarily household names! Does the field of Paul George, Chase Bundinger, Jeremy Evans, and Derrick Williams encourage you to watch?
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February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Video: Guy Thinks Eddie George is Calvin Johnson; Eddie Plays Along

Remember Eddie George? Man was he a good running back when he was on the Titans. Now retired, he was spotted at the Los Angeles International Airport by a TMZ cameraman. However, the TMZ guy mistakenly thought he was Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions. Sadly, they look nothing alike. Take a look at the fail below:
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February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Video: Paul George Rips Off Windmill Dunk on Hornets to Clinch Victory

With less than 30 seconds remaining in overtime and the Pacers up 115-106 over the Hornets, Paul George clinched the victory with a powerful windmill dunk to end it. George will be in the dunk contest this weekend to show off his skills, and as you can see in the video below, we’ll already have a taste of what he is capable of:
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February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Roy Hibbert Helps Pacers Escape Hornets In Overtime, 117-108

It seemed that the Pacers would destroy when the New Orleans Hornets came to visit at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, without two key players in Carl Landry and Emeka Okafor. But boy, did they put up a fight. All-Star Roy Hibbert was able to get the Pacers past that, as the center went on for a career-high 30 points with 13 rebounds to help Indiana win in overtime, 117-108. Strong stretches...
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February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Jeremy Evans to Replace Iman Shumpert in Dunk Contest

Iman Shumpert will reportedly be replaced by Utah’s Jeremy Evans in the dunk contest after suffering a left knee injury. Evans is a true dunker right here. Basically, 80-percent of his shots have been dunks, and half of those dunks have been alley-oops. Seriously, this guy is a boss. With that, I think it will come down to him and Paul George in the dunk contest. Besides, this...
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February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Dogers’ Ronald Belisario Admits to Using Cocaine

Last year, Dodgers’ reliever Ronald Belisario missed last year due to visa problems from Venezuela. However, it was because he used the drug cocaine, which he tested positive for that kept him from signing US paperwork to get him into the country and play baseball. Belisario will have to serve a 25-game suspension because of the MLB’s drug-policy. Belisario said he’s only tried...
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February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Dana White Calls Floyd Mayweather a Racist After Jeremy Lin Comments

After Floyd Mayweather made his controversial comments over a week ago about Jeremy Lin, UFC president Dana White came out and said that the professional boxer is a racist. Mayweather tweeted on February 13th: “Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he’s Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don’t get the same praise.” Lin has so far proven...
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February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson at UFC 144 in Japan! Who Wins? Loser Can Blame Carmelo!

Ben Henderson challenges UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar this Saturday night in Tokyo, Japan! Who do you think walks away with the title? Whoever loses can blame Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks….
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February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Abreu: Play Me or Trade Me

At age 37, Bobby Abreu isn’t exactly washed up as a Major League Baseball player. If he’s hid in a good lineup he could still produce. Not at a high level, but he can still produce. Put him with the Detroit Tigers at DH or in leftfield and I think he could go for 15-20 homers and a .275 average. I just don’t think he’s an everyday player at this point in his career. Don...
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February 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Oklahoma City Thunder Best in the Western Conference? – NBA Basketball – JRSportBrief

The Oklahoma City Thunder led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook currently have the best record in the NBA! Are they the best team in the West though?
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February 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Kobe’s Strategy Pushes Buss Family to Revamp

Never before in the incredible history and tradition of the Los Angeles Lakers have we had so much drama in Hollywood. The latest episode in the City of Angels – soap operas on Figueroa Street and near Staples Center – is that the Lakers inept management is hearing it from their franchise star and, yes, the Black Mamba is talking and ripping his bosses. It’s common and not...
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February 21, 2012  |  Discuss

NFL Rumors: Is Jermichael Finley Denver-Bound?

After how much success the Green Bay Packers had with Jermichael Finley back (55 catches for 767 yards, eight touchdowns) last season, they are looking to do anything to bring him back for next season. If a long-term deal can’t be reached, look for them to franchise-tag Finley. However, some rumors indicate that it may not work out and we could see Finley catching passes from a...
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February 20, 2012  |  Discuss

NBA Rumors: Could Pau Gasol Team Up With Derrick Rose in Chicago?

There has been a lot of hoopla surrounding Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers since the vetoed Chris Paul trade. Kobe ripped the team’s management earlier today that they should just make the decision now on whether to trade him or not. Lately, Gasol has been in many rumor mills surrounding the Houston Rockets, as they have badly wanted him since the vetoed CP3 trade. However...
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February 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Chiefs Sign Ex-Raiders Cornerback, Stanford Routt

After coming off a four-interception season last year with the Raiders, Oakland surprisingly cut Stanford Routt despite recently having a new deal with them. Now the ex-Raider cornerback will be joining forces with an AFC West opponent: the Kansas City Chiefs. Routt signed to a three-year, $11 million contract with $6.5 million guaranteed. He made $10 million last year with Oakland...
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February 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Guess Who’s Back? Manny Ramirez Signs with Oakland Athletics

According to ESPN’s Pedro Gomez, Manny Ramirez will be making his return to the MLB as he signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Athletics worth $500,000. However, Ramirez will still have to serve his 50-game suspension. If there are no rainouts during the season, Ramirez could be back by possibly July 2 versus the Kansas City Royals. Ramirez will be turning 40 years old soon...
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February 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Video: LeBron James Runs Into Two Young Kids During Game

Sometimes, it’s things like this that make people hate on LeBron James even more. During yesterday’s victory over the Orlando Magic, LBJ missed a block and flew into two young kids at courtside seats. The kids cried but were later better, and James made sure to check on them. “I just asked them if they were OK,” James said. “They were smiling. They had two lollipops in...
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February 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Video: Gabe York Makes His Case for Dunk of the Year

High school baller, Gabe York, is one of the most exciting players in the nation. The 6’2″ player made an amazing alley-oop dunk and made his case for the dunk of the year award. Take a look in the video below:
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February 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Kobe Rips Lakers’ Management on Pau Gasol Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off an ugly loss to the Phoenix Suns, where they trailed by as many as 27 points before faltering to a 102-90 loss to drop to 5-11 on the road. For the past month or so, many fans have been frustrated with Pau Gasol and they want everyone to trade him. Since the vetoed Chris Paul trade, Pau Gasol has been involved in many trade rumors lately. Most...
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February 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Jeremy Lin Asks Taiwan Media to Leave Family Alone

In such a short span of time, Jeremy Lin has now become an international superstar. With that, most of his family in Taiwan has been, shall I say, annoyed. Lin came out today and told the media of Taiwan to leave their family alone and give them their privacy. “The special request I have is for the media back in Taiwan to give (my family) space, because they can’t even go to...
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February 20, 2012  |  Discuss

NFL Rumors: Could Michael Bush Be Heading to the Bengals?

For the Oakland Raiders, having Michael Bush was a huge plus when Darren McFadden was out. As many look to expect, it seems that the Raiders will offer Bush a franchise-tag. Why so? McFadden is a great running back, no doubt. But there may be some questions with his consistency of staying healthy, which is why Bush is a need to help out and split carries. However, now that may not...
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February 19, 2012  |  Discuss

ESPN Makes Statement on Offensive Jeremy Lin Comments

First, it was the headline on ESPN’s mobile website after the Knicks’ loss, saying “***** in the Armor,” and then there was also an ESPN anchor saying the same thing live on air in a conversation with Walt Frazier a few days ago. There was also the same reference on ESPN New York radio. This has boiled up much controversy for the past few days, and now after all of this,...
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February 19, 2012  |  Discuss

David Haye vs. Dereck Chisora Fight on Deck? Do You Care? – Boxing – JRSportBrief

Dereck Chisora and David Haye had more of an entertaining encounter than Chisora’s loss to Vitali Klitschko! Following their post fight skirmish, would you be interested in seeing the two fight?
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February 19, 2012  |  Discuss

Kyrie Irving: A Star In The Making

When the Cleveland Cavaliers took Kyrie Irving as the first overall choice of the 2011 draft, many thought that the franchise made a big mistake as they should have taken a other prospect such as Derrick Williams etc. This came because Kyrie, although was a great player in college, played only eleven games and had a toe injury that kept him sidelines for some time. Many questioned...
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February 18, 2012  |  Discuss

AFC East Draft Profile: Miami Dolphins

Cameron Wake will lead the Dolphins' defense again in 2012. The Dolphins started off the season as one of the favorites to land Andrew Luck, but halfway through the season, the ‘Fins picked it up and won six of their last nine games. One bright spot in Miami’s season was Reggie Bush, who finally rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season. Still, there are many things the...
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February 18, 2012  |  Discuss

It’s Peyton’s Choice

Peyton Manning is a man. He can make his own decisions and no one else should be telling him otherwise. As much everyone thinks they know what is best for Peyton Manning, they don’t. Manning is coming off reportedly 4 separate neck surgeries in the past 2 years according to Don Banks of SI.com. According to his birth certificate, Peyton will be 36 by the time the 2012 NFL season...
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February 18, 2012  |  Discuss
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