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For $150,000 a Piece of Kentucky Wildcat History Could be Yours

Filed: April 9, 2012 1:44 PM CDT by
Richard Mackson-US PRESSWIRE

The Kentucky Wildcats just recently defeated the Kansas Jayhawks in this year’s NCAA championship game, and Kentucky fans couldn’t be happier. I am sure they have gone in droves to purchase merchandise commemorating the school’s eighth national title, and now they have the opportunity to own a one of a kind piece of Kentucky Wildcat [...]

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Brittney Griner is the future of Women’s Basketball, NBA?

Filed: April 5, 2012 3:27 AM CDT by

Brittney Griner accomplished what no other college basketball player has been able to. She and the Baylor Bears had a 40-win season that ended in a national championship. All the great teams in both men’s and women’s college basketball have not been able to pull this off and the best part is she wants to [...]

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Photo: Jeremy Lin Merchandise 90% Off in New York City

Filed: April 3, 2012 1:50 PM CDT by
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With a season-ending meniscus tear which will require surgery, New York Knicks overnight-sensation Jeremy Lin– and the phenomenon of “Linsanity” which surrounds him– have come to an abrupt halt. As Jeremy Lin’s play has cooled, and the Knicks are again in danger of missing the NBA playoffs, Linsanity has done the same. It probably hasn’t [...]

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Reggie Miller Leads 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

Filed: April 2, 2012 4:48 PM CDT by
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE

On Monday, the final inductees were announced for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2012. The 12-member class is headed by former Indiana Pacer, Reggie Miller, who retired in 2005. Miller, a five-time NBA All-Star, played his entire 18-year career with Indiana. Miller was taken by Indiana with the 11th overall pick in [...]

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Video: ESPN’s 2012 SportsCenter March Mashup By DJ Steve Porter

Filed: April 1, 2012 11:48 PM CDT by
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ESPN made the best investment in their franchises history when they employed DJ Steve Porter. Ever since they brought him on to create mashups, he is been sensational. He added to his resume by creating this unique look at March. Take a peak at the 2012 SportsCenter March Mashup by DJ Steve Porter: Yet another [...]

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Video: James Justice’s Dunk Proves Size Doesn’t Matter

Filed: March 30, 2012 7:26 PM CDT by
Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE

Basketball is a sport best left to the big men of the world. That is unless you have incredible hops – just ask five-foot-nine James Justice of NAIA Martin Methodist College and his incredible slam dunk. Not only did he jump higher than any human I have ever seen, but he did it with style, [...]

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Former NBA Star Dennis Rodman Broke, Sick and Facing Jail Time?

Filed: March 27, 2012 2:12 PM CDT by
Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE

Former NBA champion and self-proclaimed bad boy, Dennis Rodman could be headed to jail for failing to pay child support to his ex-wife. Court documents filed in Orange County, CA, describe the 51-year-old ex-basketball star as “sick” and  “broke.” He could spend  up to 20 days behind bars for  failing to pay spousal and child [...]

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Video: Third-Grader Hits Half-Court Buzzer-Beater

Filed: March 27, 2012 9:51 AM CDT by
Filed under: Basketball, Blog Featured

The video is from a basketball game in a third and fourth grade tournament in Oklahoma where third-grader Austin Worthen hit a half-court buzzer-beater at the end of the third-quarter as his team went on to win 25-4. KOBI and KOTI NBC affiliates in Medford and Klamath Falls, Oregon reportedly first got the scoop on [...]

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Video: Brittney Griner Throws Down a Big Two-Handed Dunk in Baylor’s Win Over Georgia Tech

Filed: March 24, 2012 3:46 PM CDT by
Brendan Maloney-US PRESSWIRE

Baylor’s Brittney Griner obviously was not satisfied with her big one-handed slam against Florida last week. Saturday against Georgia Tech, the Baylor star threw down a monster jam, a huge two-handed slam on a breakaway in Baylor’s regional semifinal win in the NCAA Tournament. Check out the dunk from multiple angles. Is there anything on [...]

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Video: Will Smith’s Excitement Over 76ers Beating the Celtics

Filed: March 23, 2012 11:30 PM CDT by

There’s no question Will Smith is one of the most popular icons in the NBA as the actor and rapper is enjoying his first season as part owner of the Philadelphia 76ers. Being part owner of the 76ers is literally a dream-come true for Smith considering he’s been a die-hard fan of the team ever [...]

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