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Playing Under The Influence: The 2004 Red Sox Championship Was Fueled By Some Good Ol’ Liquid Courage

Marv — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:16:17 +0000

Many people don’t respect the game of baseball as a legitimate big time sport, and by most people I mean ME, but there’s not much I can do to change that (not that I care that much anyway). What we do know, however, is that like any other game there are sometimes rituals players get [...]

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Johnny Law Plays No Games: Chad Johnson Behind Bars Once Again

Rho — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:30:15 +0000

Personally, I like the man, but this guy just can’t keep his name out of the headlines. Last week, an arrest warrant was issued for unemployed NFL star Chad Johnson after he missed several scheduled appointments with his parole officer in connection with his domestic violence conviction involving his ex-wife, Basketball Wives’ star Evelyn Lozada. [...]

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Cover Me: Dwyane Wade Reveals Why He Was A Bad Husband

Rho — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:46 +0000

Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade nabbed cover honors for the June 2012 issue of JET Magazine, and for the accompanying cover story, the famed publication was able to get the former NBA Finals MVP to open up for a candid interview about raising his two sons as a single father, and the on-going legal battle he’s been dealing [...]

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Dwyane Wade & LeBron James Flex On Some Hoes On South Beach

Drew — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:48 +0000

After disposing the Chicago Bulls and waiting for their next series to begin, superstar Miami Heat duo Dwyane Wade and LeBron James decided to bring the heat to South Beach. The two were spotted hanging with a few of their teammates and enjoying a little break before they play the Indiana Pacers this coming Wednesday (May 22nd). [...]

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Jay-Z Surprises Skylar Diggins With A Sweet Graduation Gift

Josh Blacc — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:20:57 +0000

Newly minted Notre Dame Fighting Irish graduate Skylar Diggins, who was recently drafted by the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock, and recently signed to Jay-Z‘s new sports management group, recently showed off her graduation gift, a new Mercedes Benz gifted to her by her new friends over at Roc-Nation Sports. Check out the pics below: After four memorable years at South Bend, Skylar [...]

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Things Already Heating Up: LeBron Responds To Indiana Coach Frank Vogul’s “Just Another Team” Comment

Josh Blacc — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:59:22 +0000

If the Miami Heat thought their last series with the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Semi’s was physical, the Indiana Pacers ,who bounced the New York Knicks in 6 to earn their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2004, will bring a little bit more to the table than the Bulls. [...]

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San Antonio Puts A Beatdown On The Grizzles In Game 1

Drew — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:29:20 +0000

The Memphis Grizzles are in for a very rude awakening in their first appearance in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals. Recently, the Grizzlies looked all out of whack as the experienced San Antonio Spurs took advantage of the young ball club in every way possible during their Game 1 matchup this past Sunday (May 19th) [...]

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That’s How You Feel?: Rihanna Being Blamed For J.R. Smith”s Recent Playoff Slump

Josh Blacc — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:31:24 +0000

Down 3-2 to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the New York Knicks are slowly finding themselves running out of “#Knickstape” and all hopes of a Knicks/Heat NBA Eastern Conference Finals going down the drain. What went wrong? Well it all started when Knicks star guard J.R. Smith decided to go on a [...]

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23 Vs 24: Phil Jackson Breaks Down The Differences & Similarities Between His Two Greatest Players

Marv — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:43:02 +0000

The debate rages on. You know, the one where the greatest player of all-time is constantly mentioned when one of the many kids who grew up watching him is mentioned. That kid who came straight out high school because he just knew he was good enough to compete with the professionals. That kid who went [...]

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And That’s All Folks: David Beckham Has Kicked His Last Ball

Rho — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:45:33 +0000

Soccer star David Beckham has officially decided to call it quits. Find out why via his personal statement below: I’m thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level. If you had told me as a young [...]

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Video:How Well Do You Know Chris Bosh?

Josh Blacc — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:27:05 +0000

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh is probably the most underrated player in the NBA. However, Bosh’s Miami teammates, including NBA MVP Lebron James, and former Finals MVP Dwyane Wade, will both tell you that their success would not be possible without Bosh. On an episode of E:60, ESPN’s Lisa Sanders went behind the scenes and took a peak into the life [...]

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Hip-Hop Rapper Reveals How He Once Pissed Off Michael Jordan

Drew — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:48:47 +0000

Not many people can honestly say they had the privilege of growing up around the greatest man to ever grace the NBA hardwood, Michael Jordan. Fortunately for hip-hop rapper Bow Wow, he has and he can remember going over to MJ’s home a lot to play some pick up games with Marcus and Jeffery Jordan , Jordan’s sons, [...]

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