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Video: Allen Iverson's "We Talking 'bout Practice?" Redux
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November 06, 2008
Wednesday Afternoon Skip Pass
Allen Iverson | photo: Getty ImagesHow awesome was that last night? Old as balls John McCain giving his concession speech by midnight. Things are looking up, ya'll. It's a brand new day.:: And One: Converst in the Church of LB - News flash: LeBron isn't going to Detroit unless Joe Dumars ...
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November 05, 2008
Election Night Post
Barack Obama is Hope | photo: barack-obama-sua.infoI have to share this with you, just because I think it's very cool.Four years ago today, right before I moved into the apartment that I was in until this summer, my grandfather and I got into his silver Chrysler and drove down to the junior high ...
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November 05, 2008
The Rebirth of the Skip Pass
National Basketball Association:: BDL: Behind the box score, where Memphis has another grizzly stud - Kelly runs point on the league. And I just want to make sure everyone knows that the Sixers ran all over the Kings. Donyell and K-Rush rained threes in trash time to twist the knife in Team ...
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November 04, 2008
Sixers Lose Season Opener
But the Phillies are World Champions. So it's a city split I can deal with.So the Sixers lost, Marreese Speights was inactive for the season opener, but fans are calling for him to eat up some of those Sam Dalembert minutes. Greg Oden is out 2 weeks to a month with an ankle injury. Euroleague ...
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October 31, 2008
I'm calling a time out.
Interview didn't go as well as I had hoped. Big hearts and high fives to Carolyn, who's keeping the a lock on the Shakedown for sharing some ridiculous job interview stories with me.Somethings you need to know, since this is a basketball blog and not a "Paul Can't Get a Job" blog.Paul Pierce ...
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October 30, 2008
Off Radar Day
Philly News NBA Predictions | graphic: Philly.comOver slept and getting ready for my interview. But, Philly.com has a preview of the NBA season. Four Philly.com writers all agree that the west is the Lakers' to lose this year. Meanwhile only Bob Cooney thinks that the hometown crew can handle ...
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October 29, 2008
Skip Pass: Somebody's Got a Case of the Mondays.
The NBA starts playing games that count tomorrow night. The NBL is in full gear with only 2 teams on the ladder below .500 and the Euroleague has rolled into week two of what could be it's most important season on the books. If you're a basketball fan and you're not excited right now, I can't ...
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October 28, 2008
10 Strong: Q & A with Ed Odeven of the Japan Times
Rizing Fukuoka Cheer Dance Team | photo: Rizing FukuokaEdward Odeven is a sports editor and BJ-League beat writer for The Japan Times, Japan's largest English-language newspaper. Here is a recent example of his basketball knowledge.Edward Odeven, sports editor for the Japan Times, thanks for ...
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October 28, 2008
Euroleague: Round 1 Top 10 Plays
Josh Childress introduces himself to the Euroleague crowd with a defensive play worth a top 6 entry this week.
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October 28, 2008
Sunday Morning Skip Pass
Los Angeles Lakers | photo: Wally Skalij for the LA TimesI'm still wearing the afterglow of a Game 3 Phillies win. So here's an incredibly distracted edition of the Skip Pass.NBA:: LA Times: Lakers-Celtics clash in Finals would rock - LA Times columnist Mark Heisler is calling out the Celtics ...
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October 27, 2008
Highlight Reel: LA Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder
Video highlights of Andrew Bynum going beast-mode against the Thunder the other night.
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October 27, 2008
Euroleague Round 1: Hot or Not
Will McDonald (TAU Ceramica) | photo: TAU CeramicaThe first round of the Euroleague is in the books. Ten players stood out, five were playing in beast mode, and five should think about taking up water polo.HotWill McDonald (TAU Cermaica)18 points shooting a perfect 7-7 from the field, 8 ...
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October 26, 2008
Box Scores, NBA Preseason, NBL, BBL
Nets v Knicks | photo: Frank Franklin IINational Basketball AssociationNew Jersey Nets 111 (Carter 20, Simmons 16, Harris 16)New York Knicks 110 (Crawford 30, Robinson 13, Rose 12)Arena: Madison Square Garden, New York (NY) | Attendance: 15,688Full BoxJamal Crawford put together a strong 30 ...
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October 26, 2008
Isiah Thomas' Overdose Drama Thickens
According to an NBA.com, there is a dispute over the victim in the 'accidental overdose' call that police responded to last night.Isiah Thomas told reporters via a cell phone interview that the victim was his 17 year old daughter, who "had a medical issue". Harrison police officials are ...
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October 26, 2008
Job Interview Next Week
I hope I'm not jinxing it, but next Tuesday I have an interview with a sport ministry. The job will let me do four things I've been trying to do for a while:1. Get active in the ministry.2. Work with teenagers and young adults.3. Work around sports and athletes.4. Not work on third shift.The ...
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October 26, 2008
Highlight Reel: Avellino v Olympiacos
Here's a highlight package of Josh Childress' first Euroleague game. His Olympiacos team defeated Avellino 89:63 this past week in Euroleague's first round of play.
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October 26, 2008
Mad Boxscores: NBA, Euroleague, NBL (w/ video)
Clippers v Blazers | photo: ESPNNational Basketball Association | PreseasonMemphis Grizzlies 90 (Arthur 18, Conley 13, Crittenton 11)Orlando Magic 101 (Lewis 22, Turkoglu 22, Redick 15)Attendance: 15,610 | Full BoxThe Magic ran out to a 53-33 lead at the half, and put it in cruise mode to coast ...
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October 25, 2008
Box Scores: NBA Preseason, Euroleague Round 1
Trail Blazers v Jazz | photo: Douglas C PizacAtlanta Hawks 88 (Murray 19, Pachulia 18, Williams & Evans 14)Detroit Pistons 87 (Afflalo 15, Maxiell 13, Prince & Acker 11)Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills (MI) | Attendance: 15,229Full BoxTayshaun Prince's 11 points all came in the ...
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October 25, 2008
Police to Isiah Thomas' Home for Overdose
(Thanks to Slam for the pick-up.)The AP report from ABC:PURCHASE -- Harrison Police were called to Isiah Thomas' house last night around midnight for a report of a possible overdose.Police confirmed they were at the home, but refused to discuss any details.Published reports say the call came in ...
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October 25, 2008
NBA Skip Pass
:: Dime: Shaun Livingston is back after 20 months on the comeback - A lot of players have gone down with injuries this preseason, but Shaun Livingston's put almost two full years of work into rehabing his blown-out knee. Moral victories, son. Moral victories.:: NBA: Commissioner Stern: Top ...
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October 25, 2008
Global Skip Pass on a Quiet Friday
Europe:: The Global Hook: Jennings Makes Euroleague Debut - The Brandon Jennings watch is international. European basketball beat writer Evin Demirel shakes down B-Jen's first Euroleague minutes:Thursday, Lottomatica Roma's Jennings played 22 minutes, scored 9 points on 3-7 from the 3-point ...
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October 25, 2008
Kobe Bryant Knows Risky Business
First of all, am I the only one who's fed up with Michael Phelp's country-fed ogrish ass? And why does Tony Hawk need a helmet to play fake drums?Anyway, here's a commercial with Kobe Bryant pimping the new Guitar Hero: Anabolic Steroids edition via an 80's movie motif.
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October 25, 2008
Latest Results: NBA
Lietuvos v Golden State | photo: EuroleagueEuroleague North American Tour 08Lietuvos Rytas 106 (Eidson 28, Petravicius 22, Lukauskis 20)Golden State Warriors 126 (Jackson 28, Maggette 17, Azubuike & Wright 15)Attendance: 13,107 | Full BoxThe Lithuanians came out with a strong first quarter, ...
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October 22, 2008
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