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Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics

Dave Zirin | Posted 07.03.2008 | Entertainment

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Dave Zirin

With the help of Commissioner David Stern, two contemptible men named Clay Bennett and Aubrey McClendon have moved the Seattle SuperSonics and their 40 years of NBA history to Oklahoma City.

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The NBA's David Stern Does Doo-Doo Diligence

Harry Shearer | Posted 07.02.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Army Corps of Engineers, Harry Shearer on New Orleans, NBA Referee Scandal, Harry Shearer, NBA Referees, Nba, Entertainment News
Harry Shearer

Pardon the George Bush 41-inspired wordplay, but what can one think of the NBA's attempt to get a P.R. handle on the refereeing scandal in the league?

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Derrick Rose:Number 1 Draft Pick By Chicago Bulls

AP | BRIAN MAHONEY | Posted 06.26.2008 | Home

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NEW YORK — Derrick Rose is going home, and a record crowd of freshmen are following him to the NBA. The Chicago Bulls selected Rose, who grew up...

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NBA Draft 2008: Derrick Rose To Be First Pick

Huffington Post | Posted 06.26.2008 | Home

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***UPDATE*** Sacramento Kings have chosen Jason Thompson as the 12th choice in the first round. ***UPDATE*** Indiana Pacers have chosen Jerryd Bayle...

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Tonight on Broadway: The One-and-Doners

Andrew Brandt | Posted 06.26.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Sports, Age Requirements, Basketball, Entertainment, Business, Nba, Underclassmen, Entertainment News
Andrew Brandt

Beyond athletes, the idea of a rule requiring young talents to forego income-producing and productive careers seems outlandish in other venues.

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NBA Source: Wade And Four More Confirmed for Beijing

Chicago Tribune | Posted 06.20.2008 | Entertainment

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Barring a last-moment change of plans, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, D...

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Paul Pierce is the Best Basketball Player on the Planet

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 06.18.2008 | Entertainment

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Miles Mogulescu

I'm not sure I'll enjoy anything as much as watching the Celtics crush the Lakers in Game 6 until I get to watch Barack Obama take the oath of office next January.

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Lakers Fight Off Celtics Comeback, Head To Boston For Game 6

AP | TOM WITHERS | Posted 06.16.2008 | Home

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LOS ANGELES — Pack up the championship trophy and book a flight back to Boston, the NBA finals aren't over yet. The Los Angeles Lakers are heade...

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Lakers Face 0-2 Hole As Finals Move To Los Angeles

AP | TOM WITHERS | Posted 06.10.2008 | Home

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LOS ANGELES — Phil Jackson called it "ridiculous" and "unbelievable." Los Angeles' boss was referring to the huge imbalance in free-throw attemp...

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Lakers, Celtics Ready To Renew Rivalry In NBA Playoffs

AP | TOM WITHERS | Posted 06.05.2008 | Home

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BOSTON — Big moments have defined the Lakers-Celtics blood feud, and in their first get-together in 21 years, a kid from Los Angeles gave Boston...

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NBA Playoffs: A Model To Solve Nation's Immigration Woes?

Dave Hollander | Posted 05.13.2008 | Politics

Read More: Sports, Belarus, Utah Jazz, Nba, Illegal Immigrants, Nba Playoffs, Illegal Immigration, Immigrants, Immigration, Basketball, Los Angeles Lakers, Andrei Kirilenko, Politics News
Dave Hollander

The game belongs to no nation. It is its own sovereign state, a pure meritocracy -- a place where anybody, with hard work and ability, can come and rise to the highest echelons.

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NBA Playoffs 2008 Poll: Who Do You Want To Win?

Huffington Post | Posted 04.30.2008 | Home

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The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and HuffPost wants to know which one of the teams listed below you're rooting for to win the championship. Vote in t...

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Obama's Got Game

Chip Collis | Posted 04.02.2008 | Home

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Chip Collis

Consider Hillary's half-court strategy. Drawn up on the DLC-chalkboard, it consists of anchoring the major blue states, conceding the basic red states, and fighting over the swing states.

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Black Magic Is A Hoop Dream

Karen Russell | Posted 03.15.2008 | Entertainment

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Karen Russell

Black Magic is an entertaining, engaging and emotional look at the all-but forgotten players and coaches from the Historical Black Colleges and Universities.

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Don't Let the Turkeys Get You Down

Roger I. Abrams | Posted 02.27.2008 | Entertainment

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Roger I. Abrams

The current abundance of dysfunctions in the sports industry is really nothing new. Most of the current anguish appears to be the result of an off-season lull in news.

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What Happened in Vegas Stayed in Vegas

Harry Shearer | Posted 02.21.2008 | Entertainment

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Harry Shearer

All reports from New Orleans indicate a generally peaceful and happy week of All-Star events, with quotes of satisfaction from NBA officials and locals alike.

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Woman Rejects Very Public Marriage Proposal

236.com | Posted 02.20.2008 | Home

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Think of it this way, guy: At least the camera people had the decency to follow your ladyfriend off the court instead of focusing on you. She's probab...

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My First Primary as an American Citizen

Adonal Foyle | Posted 02.14.2008 | Entertainment

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Adonal Foyle

With publicly financed "fair" elections, great ideas count more than deep pockets, and politicians listen to voters rather than dialing for dollars day in and day out.

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Matt Damon and Johnny Damon Are Not in the Same League

Nick Di Paolo | Posted 02.11.2008 | Entertainment

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Nick Di Paolo

Professional entertainers and professional athletes are two completely different vocations. Just because millions of people find what you do on the football field entertaining, it doesn't make you an entertainer.

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Publicis-Produced Spots Market Basketball Team Without The Basketball

Portfolio.com | Patrick J. Sauer | Posted 10.30.2007 | Business

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"I'm as stubborn as an Uptown oak tree," an unidentified African-American man says. "I ain't going nowhere." The man is never named and his specific ...

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