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Five Quotes You Are Likely To Hear From ESPN Analyst Bob Knight
February 29, 2008 by
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In eager anticipation for his debut as analyst for the World Wide Leader, here's five quotes you might hear from Coach Knight.
Seriously, Are the Los Angeles Lakers For Real?
February 29, 2008 by
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We've gotten so used to the Lakers being fairly middlin' the last several seasons, that it almost seems to beg the question:
Can the Lakers really win the NBA championship?
6'3" Or Taller? Great Britain Wants YOU!!
February 28, 2008 by
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About 34 rowers, 11 handball players and seven volleyball players will be representing the United Kingdom in the 2012 Olympics just for being tall. That's right. No years of dedication, steroid abuse or sleeping on your mom's couch until the age of 32 necessary, just the ability...
Vince Carter is the Greatest Raptor of Them All
February 28, 2008 by
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Boycotting dunking and feigning injury are just not palatable characteristics when selecting the greatest players in the history of the franchise. Especially when competing against the likes of Marcus Camby, Antonio Davis, and Alvin Williams.
Idiot Pleads Guilty in NFL Stadium Bombing Hoax
February 28, 2008 by
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Back in the day, a well-timed bomb threat at the school made for a perfect Tuesday afternoon chilling at home. Now, it's a enough to evacuate a small township. Fire alarms? Everybody hit the basketball court for an early recess. Now it calls for you to be trained in basic HAZMAT strategies.
Oh God, Not Caron Butler Too!
February 28, 2008 by
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Caron Butler, an NBA all-star and catalyst for the Washington Wizards since Agent Zero went out with a knee injury, has a labral tear of his left hip joint, making his return to the team uncertain.
New York Knicks Looking For A Little Kiki
February 28, 2008 by
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No, not another willing and able intern for the team's star guard. Kiki Vandeweghe, the Golden Child of NBA front offices who has put in work for the Denver Nuggets and currently for the New Jersey Nets as a consultant, may be on short list to resurrect the New York Knicks franchise.
Cecil Fielder: Fightin' Temptation
February 27, 2008 by
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Once you get past all of that, there really is no big deal about Cecil Fielder being named manager of the minor league Atlantic City Surf. Sure, he has a strained relationship with his son Prince Fielder because of his gambling addictions past, but that doesn't mean you or I should...
Congress to Justice Department on Roger Clemens: Get Em'
February 27, 2008 by
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It's pretty much over for Roger Clemens. Rep. Elijah Cummings put Maryland on the political map with his badgering of the Rocket, and despite the efforts of other fawning committee members, Roger Clemens is about to get busted for steroids on the premise of a party.
Sara Fisher Starts Her Own IRL Gang
February 27, 2008 by
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Men. What are we good for? Food and liquor consumption? Sperm? Occasional compassion and understanding? Well, Sara Fisher says bump all of that when it comes to this IRL thing, because she's doing her own thang. She will be the first female in IRL's 12-year history to own her own team.
Why Didn't Vandy Storm The Floor?
February 27, 2008 by
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I know they have that crazy pit on the sidelines, and footage of a storming student being choked out might be a great deterrent, but come on. Sure, ESPN made sure to show Vanderbilt 911 on patrol in the waning seconds, but a win over number one should far outweigh pepper spray and choke slams.
Email Drama For the Seattle Supersonics
February 26, 2008 by
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The Sonics failure to win is the root of all this evil. It's a sports-strong town and they can't go anywhere but up with Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and the point guard they are sure to get in the draft. Still, promises don't ride with tax payers when it comes to trying to...
Oscar De La Hoya: Kid Dynamo
February 26, 2008 by
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Prize fighter and part time lingerie model Oscar De La Hoya is leading an investor group looking to purchase a 50 percent share of the Major League Soccer Houston Dynamo franchise. The deal for the MLS champions of the last two seasons could be finalized by this Friday.
Baltimore Orioles In HD? For What?
February 26, 2008 by
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They haven't hit the free agent market with reckless abandon. Their stadium, while beautiful, will probably be the target of several fan protests this season when it's actually halfway full, and Peter Angelos is still the owner. Why put all of that on crystal clear high definition?
Barry Bonds to join Tampa Bay Devil Rays?
February 25, 2008 by
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Haven't professional sports franchises learned anything from the Washington Redskins? Haven't they learned that signing aging stars on their past accomplishments is like looking up your high school sweetheart on Facebook? Sure, there's a possibility to squeeze some magic...
When Did San Diego Become Linebacker City?
February 25, 2008 by
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You have to think this move puts the Chargers at the top of the short list for early Super Bowl predictions. Not that Derek Smith is going to Superman on anybody; that's Patrick Willis' job. But Smith will add more cowbell to a defense that has looked stout for the past three...
Shane Longest - Putting Porn Stars to Shame
February 25, 2008 by
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This is Shane Longest. He's one of four kickers invited to the NFL Combine, after being one of the nation's top place kickers and punters for Div. II St. Xavier in Chicago. We could talk about what kind of impact he's going to have on some NFL team that drafts him in the...
Trade Deadline is New York Knicks Biggest Opponent
February 22, 2008 by
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Funny time of year? The players on that team know exactly how bloated their contracts are, how many Oscar De La Hoya pictures Thomas has on James Dolan, and how much the fans hate the organization. This team still employs a man who has appeared in two games and scored four points in...
U.S Olympic Team: Keep That Meat!
February 22, 2008 by
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Sure, it's a valid concern. But for meat's sake, clean up the PR on this a little. Say that the Olympic team is sponsored by the Golden Gate Meat Company. Have the Burger King lead the U.S delegation at the opening ceremonies. Anything to not give the rest of the world another...
Tennessee's Candace Parker to Forgo Senior Season
February 21, 2008 by
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There's not too many bad things you can say about Candace Parker. She's pretty hot, she's won a national championship, she's a key part of the women's Olympic team, and she can yam it on any given night. Take away that whole Shelden Williams thing, and you've...
Reggie Love: Barack Obama's body man
February 21, 2008 by
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When he's not returning telephone calls, prepping his boss for television appearance,s and leading the wagons on the campaign trail, the former Duke basketball and football player is scrimmaging Obama in pick-up games.
HGH? In the NFL? Nah.
February 21, 2008 by
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After rolling on the floor laughing, a league spokesman chin checked Steinbrenner by reminding him that the league has been randomly testing for steroids since 1990.
Troy Vincent, president of the NFL Players Association, echoed that sentiment yesterday.
Vince Young Takes It Back to School
February 20, 2008 by
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Besides, what better way for him to shake that pesky Wonderlic drama than by earning a bachelor's degree?
NFL Develops Players for Life
February 20, 2008 by
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This is a tremendous program to offer hundreds of promising athletes who've been socially promoted through the academic ranks all of their lives. So bring your borderline illiterate, your immature and your concussion-induced dreams of life after football to the Player Development...
No Shock Value In Swin Cash Trade
February 20, 2008 by
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You might be thinking, "it was just yesterday that Cash and Laimbeer were tearing up the league." You would be right, and then some. Just last week, they were partners in the All-Star Game's Shooting Stars competition.
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