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Sports - Friday, January 2, 2009 10:55 - 2 Comments

Your Number One Pick

2008 was quite the year for basketball. Staff lay-offs, coaches fired, off-court gossip and player/management drama often overshadowed the game. With the 2009 NBA All-Star game coming up next month, we want to know which players you’re still checking for.

Sports - Tuesday, December 2, 2008 13:30 - 7 Comments

Plaxico Burress’ Giant Mess

The troubles continue for Giants receiver Plaxico Burress who accidentally shot himself in the thigh Friday night (December 28) at the Latin Quarter nightclub in New York City.

Burress is charged with two felonies and could face the mandatory minimum sentence of 3 ½ years for each of two illegal firearms found in his possession as well as a possible suspension from the NFL.

As if the pain and embarrassment of shooting one’s self wasn’t enough, the Giants are also considering putting Burress on the non-football injury reserve list for the rest of the season, as opposed to the two week absence he is currently on, which could result in his pay being docked.

Sports - Monday, November 10, 2008 10:13 - 19 Comments

Roy Jones’ Loss - Did You See It Coming?

Roy Jones suffered an embarrassing loss Saturday night. What looked like it would shape up to be a great fight in the first round, quickly became a joke with Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe taunting Jones in between blows.

A lot of folks are blaming the loss on Jones age - he’s almost 40. But, the undefeated Calzaghe is just three years younger.

Features, Sports - Wednesday, September 17, 2008 8:40 - 4 Comments

Olympics ‘08: The Winners Circle

The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China set off a series of record-breaking performances that defied natural laws. Get to know the champions that led the way.

Words: Aimstar

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Sports - Tuesday, September 9, 2008 21:45 - 3 Comments

Barrier Breaking Coach Don Haskins Dies

Basketball coaching legend, Don Haskins, passed away on September 7th, exactly a year the 1966 Texas Western team he coached was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was 78.

In the game of basketball, there have been many people who have transcended the sport. Athletes in the past have been advocates, martyrs, champions, and heroes. However, not many basketball coaches have touched the game the way Don Haskins did.

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Sports - Tuesday, September 9, 2008 21:08 - 1 Comment

The Brady Effect

Superstar athletes are the type of players who can single-handedly affect the game, not only on the field, but also away from it. A freak injury to the face of the National Football League and reigning M.V.P., Tom Brady, has sent shockwaves throughout the league. After a nearly undefeated season, The New England Patriots now face life without the face of their franchise. What does this mean for the rest of the league?

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Sports - Tuesday, September 9, 2008 13:47 - 1 Comment

Reebok Won’t Say Hola To “Ocho Cinco”

When the player formerly known as Chad Johnson changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco, we all knew it was so he could put the new surname (Spanish for 8-5, his jersey number is 85) on his Bengals’ uniform. Now, it looks like there is a bit of a snag in his plan.

The NFL said in a statement, “issues remain to be resolved before Ocho Cinco will be permitted to wear his new surname on his jersey.” Among those issues: jersey sales. Reebok sells Ocho Cinco’s NFL jersey and a financial deal may have to be worked out before Johnson jerseys are replaced with Ocho Cinco jerseys.

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Sports - Monday, September 8, 2008 1:06 - 4 Comments

Rookies Not Making The Transition

NCAA National Champions and current NBA Rookies Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were unceremoniously dismissed from the NBA’s annual Rookie Transitional program after being caught in their hotel room with women and an unspecified amount or marijuana. Not exactly the best way to start out your pro career.

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Sports - Thursday, September 4, 2008 9:55 - 0 Comments

Serena Wins Sister Act

“I love her so much. She’s my best friend,” Serena Williams said of her sister. But those feelings didn’t get in the way of Serena beating Venus last night, in a victory for baby sisters everywhere.

Venus made several mistakes last night in the Williams sisters’ meeting at the US Open. “I try not to look at her because I might start feeling bad,” Serena said.

Venus admitted she didn’t bring her A game. “I’m a very good closer,” she said. “I’ve never had a match like that in my life. I guess there’s always a first. She just played a little better.”

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Sports - Wednesday, September 3, 2008 13:07 - 3 Comments

Mayweather Hit Hard

Boxer Floyd Mayweather has been robbed of $7 million worth of jewelery. Wow, who isn’t getting robbed these days?

Four men broke into the flashy boxer’s extra flashy Las Vegas home on August 17. One of the men was caught on Mayweather’s surveillance camera. Police have released his photo and are asking for the public’s help.

Mayweather is also taking his own measures to get his jewels back. He’s offering $100,000 for information that leads to their return and he’s hired an Atlanta investigation firm to look into the matter.