Lorenzen Wright Missed During Grizzlies Playoff Run

26 April, 2011

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The Memphis Grizzlies are making an incredible impact in the 2011 NBA Playoffs. As an “8 seed” team, not many expected them to successfully compete against the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs.

Quite the contrary.

The Grizzlies lead the Spurs 3-1 in a seven game series that has exposed San Antonio’s age. This Memphis team is proving that the guard is changing in the NBA as young talent like O.J. Mayo and others throughout the league have emerged with fierce competitiveness and excitement.

The excitement surrounding the Grizzlies playoff run is bittersweet though, as pointed out by veteran Shane Battier and Coach Lionel Hollins.
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VIDEO: Lamar Odom ‘Thankful’ for Sixth Man Honors

20 April, 2011

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Lamar Odom named 2011 NBA Sixth Man

Lamar Odom is well deserving of being named the 2011 NBA Sixth Man. Tuesday, in front of family, friends, and colleagues, he was presented with the award and a brand new KIA Sorento which he donated to the Lakers Youth Foundation.

A question and answer session was held after the presentation. Lamar was very candid and open.

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Shouts out to Khloe!

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DeMarcus Ware Sacrifices $60K for NFL Colleagues

18 April, 2011

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In a show of soidarity and unselfishness, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker DeMarcus Ware forfeited his share of the NFLPA’s Lockout Fund in hopes that players who have greater need can be helped. Although the Player’s Association encouraged its members to save game checks last season in preparation for the current lockout, all is not equal in the League and some paychecks are much larger than others.
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Games One of NBA Playoffs Awesome and Entertaining

18 April, 2011

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Oh, what a wonderful weekend. Basketball fans around the globe were treated to some amazing NBA playoff matchups. This years competition is head and shoulders above that of recent years past, and it is quite pleasing.

In the Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls rallied late behind a push by Derrick Rose to win against the Indiana Pacers, 104-99. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic, 103-93, even with a 46 point effort from Dwight Howard. The Miami Heat edged the Philadelphia 76ers, 97-89, and Ray Allen sealed the deal with a three-pointer to win over the New York Knicks, 87-85.
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Jackie Robinson Celebrated By All of MLB Today

15 April, 2011

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While April 15th was once synonymous with tax day, the tides have changed (at least amongst the sports-minded) and Jackie Robinson is King of the day.

Born in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919, Jack, affectionately called “Jackie,” was the first Black man to intergrate the major leagues of baseball.
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John Amaechi Feels Kobe Bryant’s Gay Slur Incident Can Be Teaching Moment

14 April, 2011

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John Amaechi, the first NBA player to ever reveal himself homosexual, shared some interesting thoughts about Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant’s recent use of a gay slur.

Tuesday night, in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, Kobe was caught on camera uttering the words “f**king fa**ot” – aimed at NBA referee Bennie Adams.

USA Today’s J. Michael Falgoust, spoke with Amaechi, who now works as a psycholgist, about the incident and here is peek at what he had to say:
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NBA Cancels Vegas Summer League

13 April, 2011

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The ghost of lockouts past is lurking as news that the NBA will cancel its annual summer league play.

Wait, NO SUMMER LEAGUE???

Summer league, held in Las Vegas, usually begins in late July. It is a tournament held to evaulate talent. It is a gathering of rookies, first year players, seldom used players, players who may have been injured during the season, coaches, GM’s, scouts, apparel execs, journalists, bloggers, etc. It is a showcase of sorts. It is a slice of baskeball heaven to those who love the game.
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Swizz Beatz Remixes Anthem For New York Knicks

12 April, 2011

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Super producer Swizz Beatz has taken on the task of amping the Big Apple for the New York Knicks‘ playoff run.

With stamps of approval from Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony, Swizz set out to recreate the NBA club’s long time theme song, “Go New York,” with this in mind….

“As far as music-wise, my job is to make sure I make an anthem that takes the game level from point A to point B, keep the crowd hype….just doing what I do. Just like what the players gonna do, what they gonna do on the court. It’s just a joint effort to raise the bar for New York, let everyone know it’s a problem this year.”

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Swizz Beatz is married to songstress Alicia Keys.

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