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David Stern's Great Escape
While Barry Bonds breaks the home run record and Michael Vick continues to be skewered, the NBA has gotten off easy for the Donaghy betting scandal.
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Duncan underrated by NBA fans
The NBA has worked hard to improve its image, but Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs have given the league a perfect opportunity that it hasn't cashed in on.
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NBA Fines Mavericks' Mark Cuban
Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, is paying big fines and entertaining NBA fans, at the same time.
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Ron Artest starts brawl - David Stern finishes it
NBA Gone Wild. David Stern has harshly responded to Ron Artest's reckless violent actions at the end of a pro basketball game.
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The NBA, Fans and Globalization
The NBA is trying to expand its market through stars like Yao Ming, Emmanuel Ginobili and Tony Parker, but the commissioner has to regain the U.S. fanbase first
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The state of NBA officials
The NBA was too physical in the mid 1990's, but it's too soft now. It's up to David Stern to put it somewhere in between.
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Stern Warning to Jeff Van Gundy
David Stern has repeatedly shown a willingness to forgive wife beaters, drug and alcohol abusers, and perpetrators of various other indiscretions on and off professional basketball courts. But when Jeff Van Gundy angrily claimed that a conspiracy was in place amongst the referees officiating playoff games, he in essence questioned the integrity of the NBA. Mr. Stern does not take such accusations lightly, as Mr. Van Gundy learned the hard way.
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2006 Basketball In Review
In a year filled with excitement and controversy at every level of basketball, Suite101 ranks the top 3 best and worst basketball moments of 2006.
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Iron-Fisted N.B.A.
N.B.A. fines are creating a league full of drones.
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LeBron James - Greatness Prepackaged for Immediate Consumption
Lebron James is being hyped as the NBA's next superstar, just in time to fill the void left by Michael Jordan's final exit. Lebron needs simply to remain unbribed and eligible for playing high school basketball until he graduates and becomes an instant millionaire. Then comes the really hard part. Living up to his advance billing.
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The NBA's Best of the Offseason
From Kobe Bryant mouthing off to the arrival of Oden and Durant in the NBA (finally), viewers have a reason to watch - whether it's for the basketball or not.
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The NBA's Power Struggle
NBA players are in firm control of everyone in professional basketball, and all they have to do is open their mouths to influence trades, personnel and money.
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Too Young To Play in the NBA?
The NBA's seven-year labor agreement expires after the season and NBA commissioner David Stern has asked for a 20-year-old age limit in the next deal, with incentives provided to players who defer their draft eligibility to stay in college. The union originally opposed raising the current age limit of 18, but has begun to waver.
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Being Phil Jackson
Is Phil Jackson amongst the greatest coaches of all time, or just a man who has a knack for being in the right place at the right time?
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Kosher for Health
Observing kosher dietary rules can improve your health by avoiding allergens and reducing bad cholesterol. You can adapt the rules to benefit your family's health. An article for Lent.
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NBA All Star Game Needs Repair
Fans select the starting All Star game rosters and NBA coaches select the reserves. Yet, undeserving players make the cut every year, which discredits the whole event.
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The Return of Michael Jordan
MJ is beginning to give Rocky some serious competition for highest number of sports sequels. Rocky always had Adrian and Paulie. Michael Jordan is lacing up his sneakers again, this time without Scottie Pippen or Phil Jackson around. How will he fare? What is left for him to accomplish or prove? Will we continue to embrace him as just a better than average player on a worse than average team?
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The trial and tribulations of Kobe Bryant
Being Kobe Bryant seemed to be a pretty sweet deal - until this Summer, that is.
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Did Las Vegas Flunk NBA Audition?
The NBA may be considering a move to Las Vegas, but brawls and shooting may have prevented any possibility.
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All is Not 'Melo in Denver
The Knicks-Nuggets' melee, and the resultant penalties cost the Knicks a 5'7" sub, the Nuggets their best two starters. Which direction will the teams go in from here?
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Garnett Traded to Boston Celtics
With the recent trade for Garnett, Boston has suddenly become a contender for the Eastern Conference title, and Danny Ainge can keep his job for a little while longer.
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NBA All-Star Game not Fan-tastic
Shaquille O'Neal hasn't played a game this year. Neither has Yao Ming. Carmelo Anthony missed 15 games due to suspension. So why are fans voting for them?
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Sonics Find Home in Renton
The Seattle SuperSonics are one of several teams facing possible relocation. What drives teams to move from their host cities?
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Sonics Likely Moving to Oklahoma
Seattle Supersonics minority owner Audrey McClendon revealed to an Oklahoma City reporter that it was never ownerships' intention to keep the franchise in Seattle.
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Donaghy Gambling not a Conspiracy
Tim Donaghy's actions were unconscionable but should not be grouped with other questionable circumstances regarding the integrity of the NBA due to simple economics.
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Five Reasons to Watch NCAA Madness
There are more than five reasons to watch the NCAA tournament, but here are the five most important. The reasons range anywhere from Michael Beasley to All My Children.
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I Hate The Off-Season...
The current NBA problems are now filtering down to Australian basketball.
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Jerry West Out, Oden, Durant In
Why Greg Oden and Kevin Durant signal a new era, not a fixed NBA Draft.
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NHL Draft Policy the Best
Other professional sports leagues should follow the NHL's lead and let draft picks hone their skills in college.
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The NBA Draft is successful
Seattle got a lot younger, the Blazers got Oden but let Zach Randoplh go, and the Celtics might have upset their fan base even more with a trade for Ray Allen.
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2005 NBA Second Round Playoff Preview: Detroit versus Indiana and Phoenix versus Dallas
Two NBA second round series featuring contrasting styles of play will begin on Monday. Phoenix and Dallas can both be expected to regularly surpass 100 points in their Western Conference Semifinal matchup, while the Detroit-Indiana Eastern Conference Semifinal figures to feature a lot of scores in the 90-85 range--or lower.
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Amy Reviews JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS
"...a sci-fi comedy adventure for big and small kids of all ages."
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Finally, some of us get to see some action!
Another article on the NBA lockout, which is dominating the NBA's headlines, mainly because there is nothing else to talk about. Also has news on Michael Jordan retiring and naughty referees.
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Shrek 2
A review of the movie "Shrek 2".
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Stojakovic's Cat - The Observable NBA Playoffs
KG pioneers a field of science and makes new acquaintances, but has yet to meet a certain teammate. Shaq hosts America's Next Great Point Guard, while Kobe is mercifully excluded from an ad campaign. The playoffs are here!
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Top 2007 NBA Draft Prospects
There are Greg Oden and Kevin Durant in the 2007 NBA Draft, and then there are all the consolation prizes. Here are other names that may be called early on Draft night.
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What we have here is a failure to negotiate.
Finally a breakthrough, maybe, with the negotiations, between two of the most stubborn groups that I have ever seen.
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Yi Giving Bucks the Cold Shoulder
What was Yi Jianlian's response to being drafted sixth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks? An ungrateful "get me out of here."
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Central Division Preview
NBA fans, prone to drastic mood swings and an unhealthy obsession with the teams they follow, will shower their heroes alternately with love and plastic beer cups. As the season approaches, fans and players alike prepare for another season of emotional scarring, and I offer my observations as to what each team will bring to the relationship, leaving fans to exclaim "Yay!" or "Boo!" This week, the Central Division.
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Not Off-Season – Silly Season
This article covers the NBA Draft, and the NBA Lockout.
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The Art of Being Michael Jordan
Our love affair with the incomparable Michael Jordan. How long will it last? For him, all the way to the bank.
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THE HEART OF THE MATTER: Fingers crossed for Eddy Curry
The heart of NBA player Eddy Curry is being questioned in the most critical of ways.
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The Heart of a Champion
The startling results of the most recent foray into international play by the NBA's Dream Team and the outcome of this year's U.S. OPEN cause one to reflect on the nature of a true champion.
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