Yao Ming announced today from his hometown of Shanghai, China that he has retired from the NBA. Yao finishes his career ranked second in Rockets history in career blocked shots (920), sixth in total points (9,247) and sixth in total …
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Welp, here we are. As of midnight Eastern time the NBA locks it’s doors to the players (and their likenesses on all websites controlled by the NBA. Really?!) I’m already in the bunker with Twinkies, bottled water and several digital …
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Okay, admittedly, I have watched the Manchurian Candidate, The Sale of Iraq and Hacking Democracy, numerous times. I guess, that establishes the fact that I may be somewhat of a conspiracy theorist. Therefore, the next question may not surprise you, …
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In the days after Dallas’ thrilling victory in the Finals, has the story been about Dirk’s masterful leadership and invaluable contribution to the team? That, with him, they started the season 24-4, and after he went down, they were 3-8? …
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Growing up in Würzburg, Germany Dirk Nowitzki didn’t even want to be a basketball player. He fancied himself the next Boris Becker rather than “the best German import since the VW Beetle.” He even got himself a Boris Becker Wimbledon …
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You’re ruining the game. And it’s not cool. We have one of the best Finals… nay, best playoff series ever and you insist on tainting it with tin-foil? Really? What’s the point of building in an excuse for every scenario? …
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With action in the NBA playoffs heating up, it’s a great time to dip your toes into the world of online sportsbetting if you haven’t already. Basketball is always a popular option with sportsbettors and that’s doubly true at online …
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