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David Stern: “We are using this as an opportunity to button up whatever remains unbuttoned in the oversight of our officiating program.”
sportsradiointerviews.com - 6 hours ago
David Stern: “We are using this as an opportunity to button up whatever remains unbuttoned in ...
— sportsradiointerviews.com — David Stern and the NBA have been in the news lately but not for good reasons. With the 2009 NBA season less than two weeks old, the start has been marred by the accusations Tim Donaghy has made in his tell-all book. I definitely want to read what ... (more) David Stern: “We are using this as an opportunity to ...

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David Stern Latest Blog Posts

Reebok Still Talkin’ Quote of the Day - 11.09
7 hours ago at Dime Magazine (www.dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers
David Stern: “We are using this as an opportunity to button up whatever remains unbuttoned in the oversight of our officiating program.”
8 hours ago at Sports Radio Interviews
Kiss Dick Bavetta Goodbye? [Nba]
10 hours ago at Deadspin
Jeremy Tyler Already Has His Doubters
14 hours ago at SportsAgentBlog.com | Sports Agent News
To Europe or Not to Europe? Jennings and Tyler headlines enliven debate
19 hours ago at Ball in Europe - European Basketball Blog
Where's the Outrage: Clips Owner Pays Millions to Settle Racial Discrimination Charges
thesportsbizblog.blogspot.com - 48 hours ago
Where's the Outrage: Clips Owner Pays Millions to Settle Racial Discrimination Charges
— thesportsbizblog.blogspot.com — Donald Sterling is the not only the extraordinarily cheap owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, but a Southern California real estate developer with hundred of apartments throughout the Southland.  Three years ago the Justice Department sued him alleging that he favored Korean tenants ... (more) Where's the Outrage: Clips Owner Pays Millions to Settle ...

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basketball.about.com - 2 days ago
Cavs Owner Pushing for Cleveland Casino
— basketball.about.com — The city of Las Vegas has been pushing for an NBA franchise for years. But the league is torn; they'd love to be the only pro sports league in town, they have a long and well-established footprint in the city thanks to the annual summer league, a number of USA Basketball events and the 2007 ... (more) Cavs Owner Pushing for Cleveland Casino

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Pride of the Yankee$ and other unscheduled gripes
outsidethepressbox.com - 3 days ago
Pride of the Yankee$ and other unscheduled gripes
— outsidethepressbox.com — We interrupt our weekly football coverage to talk about the rest of the sporting schedule … Nine long years since they last won a World Series, George Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman must be feeling such relief that they finally got something for their $200 million annual investment.  ... (more) Pride of the Yankee$ and other unscheduled gripes

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Lebron, I Am Your Father - Streetball.com
streetball.com - 3 days ago
Lebron, I Am Your Father - Streetball.com
— streetball.com — Great David Stern and Lebron James video parody from the Star Wars movie. (more) Lebron, I Am Your Father - Streetball.com

Comments vote down streetball streetball posted 3 days agoposted this
Is that the Crazy Train I hear in the distance?
redsarmy.com - 4 days ago
Is that the Crazy Train I hear in the distance?
— redsarmy.com — "I wanted to (choke Ariza) because he hit me with the elbow," Artest said. "But then I thought about David Stern, and I thought I wasn't going to do this. I got hit with three or four elbows. It's just not fair. I don't want to fight." FanHouse You know who else didn't WANT to fight?  ... (more) Is that the Crazy Train I hear in the distance?

Comments vote down RedsArmy RedsArmy posted 4 days agoposted this
Mark Cuban knows how to polarise an audience
asternwarning.com - 5 days ago
Mark Cuban knows how to polarise an audience
— asternwarning.com — Mark Cuban is no stranger to controversy. Whether it's his jibes at David Stern and the NBA's referees or his taunting of opposing players and "over-involvement" in the Dallas Mavericks' team huddle. He most recently dipped his toes into the media fishbowl with suggestions that steroids should ... (more) Mark Cuban knows how to polarise an audience

Comments vote down mookie mookie posted 5 days agoposted this
When did ESPN Hire Larry Johnson?
hermsperm.blogspot.com - 6 days ago
When did ESPN Hire Larry Johnson?
— hermsperm.blogspot.com — I don't remember David Stern adding an adjective to the the Memphis organization, but I guess the Grizzlies are now Gay bears. I always wondered why they chose teal blue for their main color. This explains a lot, but doesn't explain why Gooden's slur is a controversy and Memphis being the ... (more) When did ESPN Hire Larry Johnson?

Comments vote down Herm's Perm Herm's Perm posted 6 days agoposted this
Nets on the Net: 11/3/09 Edition
netsarescorching.com - 6 days ago
Nets on the Net: 11/3/09 Edition
— netsarescorching.com — Al Iannazzone over at Nets Insider found some questionable things the Nets said after last night’s game. Based on the schedule , after last night’s loss there’s a good chance the Nets could start 0-7 or worse. David Stern sees the team’s sale to Mikhail Prokhorov ... (more) Nets on the Net: 11/3/09 Edition

Comments vote down Sebastian Pruiti Sebastian Pruiti posted 6 days agoposted this
kocosports.com - 8 days ago
Audio on Demand: Hulk Hogan's appearance on The Howard Stern Show
— kocosports.com — Audio on Demand: Hulk Hogan's appearance on The Howard Stern Show (more) Audio on Demand: Hulk Hogan's appearance on The Howard ...

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David Stern on Donaghy Allegations: "Did You See Those Blown Calls in the World Series?"
realfakesports.blogspot.com - 9 days ago
David Stern on Donaghy Allegations: "Did You See Those Blown Calls in the World Series?"
— realfakesports.blogspot.com — Tim Donaghy's unpublished book alleges many things regarding NBA officials. According to Yahoo Sports , Donaghy admits stars get preferential treatment, some refs have it in for some players and coaches, and a losing home team is likely to get a favorable whistle to make it competitive. NBA ... (more) David Stern on Donaghy Allegations: "Did You See Those ...

Comments vote down Real Fake Sports Real Fake Sports posted 9 days agoposted this
Suns Were Playing 5 on 6 In 2007 vs. Spurs
suns.gearupforsports.com - 10 days ago
Suns Were Playing 5 on 6 In 2007 vs. Spurs
— suns.gearupforsports.com — With the release of the scorned Tim Donaghy’s tell all book this week, Suns fan’s past suspicions have been confirmed. It seems that in fact referee Tommy Nunez, who was the group supervisor for the 2007 Suns vs. Spurs 2nd round playoff match-up had a vested interest in the ... (more) Suns Were Playing 5 on 6 In 2007 vs. Spurs

Comments vote down baseballstud40 baseballstud40 posted 10 days agoposted this
Suns Were Playing 5 on 6 In 2007 vs. Spurs
feedproxy.google.com - 10 days ago
Suns Were Playing 5 on 6 In 2007 vs. Spurs
— feedproxy.google.com — With the release of the scorned Tim Donaghy’s tell all book this week, Suns fan’s past suspicions have been confirmed. It seems that in fact referee Tommy Nunez, who was the group supervisor for the 2007 Suns vs. Spurs 2nd round playoff match-up had a vested interest in the Spurs ... (more) Suns Were Playing 5 on 6 In 2007 vs. Spurs

Comments vote down gearupforsports gearupforsports posted 10 days agoposted this
sports.yahoo.com - 10 days ago
Lakers' new championship rings
— sports.yahoo.com — One by one, Lakers players and coaches walked toward center court Tuesday night to receive their 2008-09 championship keepsake from David Stern and Lakers executive vice president Jeanie Buss. Not the Larry O'Brien trophy that stays with the owner ... (more) Lakers' new championship rings

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Deadspin Leaks Details From Tim Donaghy's Memoir
jabosports.blogspot.com - 11 days ago
Deadspin Leaks Details From Tim Donaghy's Memoir
— jabosports.blogspot.com — The good folks at Deadspin  have gotten ahold of Tim Donaghy's memoir,  Blowing The Whistle: The Culture of Fraud in the NBA .  The explosive book has the potential to undermine all the profess the NBA has made in winning back its fans since the 1998-99 lockout. ... (more) Deadspin Leaks Details From Tim Donaghy's Memoir

Comments vote down atmiller14 atmiller14 posted 11 days agoposted this
Lakers Receive Their Championship Rings
talkhoops.net - 12 days ago
Lakers Receive Their Championship Rings
— talkhoops.net — The Los Angeles Lakers were rewarded for their playoff performance and six-game series win against the Orlando Magic in the NBA Finals last night with the opening night ring ceremony. Commissioner David Stern presented the rings to all of the Lakers champions and Adam Morrison while Ron Artest ... (more) Lakers Receive Their Championship Rings

Comments vote down Talkhoops.net Talkhoops.net posted 12 days agoposted this
The Los Angeles Lakers Get Their Rings (video)
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youtube.com - 12 days ago
The Los Angeles Lakers Get Their Rings (video)
— youtube.com — The NBA Champs receive their Rings during opening night at the Staples Center. (more) The Los Angeles Lakers Get Their Rings (video)

Comments vote down Hooped Up Hooped Up posted 12 days agoposted this
espn.go.com - 12 days ago
David Stern talks
— espn.go.com — By J.A. Adande A quick Q & A with NBA commissioner David Stern, who was in L.A. for the Lakers’ ring presentation ceremony at Staples Center. Q: Everything we hear is about the economy. We’ve already seen teams trying to save ... (more) David Stern talks

Comments vote down Indy Cornrows found this 12 days agofound this
Lakers Championship Ring 2009
arkhilario.com - 12 days ago
Lakers Championship Ring 2009
— arkhilario.com — The LA Lakers opened the NBA Season with a pregame ceremony to receive their championship rings from Commissioner David Stern. Here's the bling in full glory! (more) Lakers Championship Ring 2009

Comments vote down worryfree worryfree posted 12 days agoposted this
Real live refs back in action; Replacement refs watch on TNT (if they can afford cable)
replacementrefs.com - 12 days ago
Real live refs back in action; Replacement refs watch on TNT (if they can afford cable)
— replacementrefs.com — In case you didn't notice, the real refs were back in action for the opening night of the NBA season. How did they do? 193 total fouls called over four games. 220 free throws attempted. ZERO technical fouls (and Rasheed Wallace played tonight). How does it compare to the replacement refs? ... (more) Real live refs back in action; Replacement refs watch on ...

Comments vote down replacementrefs replacementrefs posted 12 days agoposted this
David Stern Thinks The League Will Eventually Go International
sportsradiointerviews.com - 13 days ago
David Stern Thinks The League Will Eventually Go International
— sportsradiointerviews.com — In my opinion, David Stern is the best commissioner in sports right now. He has spent about 25 years as the commissioner and he has built the NBA into a worldwide, recognizable brand that should just continue to grow. While I don’t agree with ... (more) David Stern Thinks The League Will Eventually Go ...

Comments vote down Never on Injured Reserve found this 13 days agofound this
The Links: Some of the best Tigers at striking out and looking ahead to UM and MSU hoops
blog.mlive.com - 14 days ago
The Links: Some of the best Tigers at striking out and looking ahead to UM and MSU hoops
— blog.mlive.com — Your morning look at what's going on around the Internets. E-mail tips to patrickhayes13@gmail.com. (more) The Links: Some of the best Tigers at striking out and ...

Comments vote down ItsJustSports ItsJustSports posted 14 days agoposted this
David Stern Doesn't Want LeBron in NY
nba.fanhouse.com - 14 days ago
David Stern Doesn't Want LeBron in NY
— nba.fanhouse.com — by Matt Watson Forgive me for the sensational headline -- I must admit to twisting the NBA commissioner's words just a tiny bit. But in an interview with reelsportsfan.com , David Stern revealed he's just like the millions of fans in Ohio who hope ... (more) David Stern Doesn't Want LeBron in NY

Comments vote down It's Just Sports found this 14 days agofound this
David Stern, Conspiracy Theory
bustabucket.com - 14 days ago
David Stern, Conspiracy Theory
— bustabucket.com — In just a matter of days, the NBA regular season kicks off with much anticipation. Fans across the nation get a fresh start for their teams and as Kevin Garnett likes to say, "anything is possible!" One major relief coming into the regular season is the return of the "real" NBA officials. ... (more) David Stern, Conspiracy Theory

Comments vote down BustaBucket BustaBucket posted 14 days agoposted this
my.thescore.com - 15 days ago
Vancouver Grizzlies Revisited
— my.thescore.com — (Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images) One game does not a difference make After a great night for basketball fans on the West Coast that saw hometown hero, 2-time MVP and future hall-of-famer Steve Nash return to his old stomping grounds, basketball ... (more) Vancouver Grizzlies Revisited

Comments vote down Raptors Republic - Raptors Blog ESPN TrueHoop found this 15 days agofound this
Peace Is At Hand! NBA And Referees Reach Labor Agreement!
lebasketbawl.com - 16 days ago
Peace Is At Hand! NBA And Referees Reach Labor Agreement!
— lebasketbawl.com — The “ Associated Press ” has reported that the NBA Regular Season Opener will have the regular Game Officials on the floor as the NBA and the NBA Referees Union reached an agreement Friday. The NBA preseason games have been officiated by replacement referees due to the fact that ... (more) Peace Is At Hand! NBA And Referees Reach Labor Agreement!

Comments vote down Cartman Cartman posted 16 days agoposted this
LeBrownsTown Links
lebrownstown.com - 16 days ago
LeBrownsTown Links
— lebrownstown.com — Learning the Cavs’ offense in time for the regular season is putting Shaq under some pressure. Waiting For Next Year has developed a genius plan to help Shaq. His main responsibilities: Pass the ball to LeBron, dunk and rebound. I think it’s safe to say if Shaq can do those things ... (more) LeBrownsTown Links

Comments vote down LeBrownsTown LeBrownsTown posted 16 days agoposted this
NBA referees to vote on contract proposal Friday
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 16 days ago
NBA referees to vote on contract proposal Friday
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NEW YORK (AP) -- David Stern is pleased with the performance of his replacement referees, though hoping his regular staff is ready to come back to work. (more) NBA referees to vote on contract proposal Friday

Comments vote down Howard the Dunk | An Orlando Magic Blog found this 16 days agofound this
NBA & Referees End Lockout
novafantasysports.com - 16 days ago
NBA & Referees End Lockout
— novafantasysports.com — Update: According to the New York (AP) — The real referees will work the real games. The NBA and its referees union agreed on a two-year contract Friday, ending a lockout of more than a month and saving the league from using replacements when the regular season starts. The officials ... (more) NBA & Referees End Lockout

Comments vote down novafantasysports novafantasysports posted 16 days agoposted this
NBA to Replacement Refs: Real refs will take it from here
replacementrefs.com - 17 days ago
NBA to Replacement Refs: Real refs will take it from here
— replacementrefs.com — It's officially official with the official officials -- they will be back by Tuesday when the regular season begins. As per ESPN : It's a done deal: The regular NBA refs will be back for the start of the regular season.A nearly monthlong lockout of the league's 57 referees effectively ended ... (more) NBA to Replacement Refs: Real refs will take it from here

Comments vote down replacementrefs replacementrefs posted 17 days agoposted this
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com - 17 days ago
NBA TV increases distribution to nearly 50 million homes
— sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — A series of deals with cable and satellite providers has pushed NBA TV's distribution to nearly 50 million homes.Sports Business Daily reports that NBA TV is set to "increase its distribution to more than 45 million homes," after reaching agreements ... (more) NBA TV increases distribution to nearly 50 million homes

Comments vote down Ball Don't Lie found this 17 days agofound this
nypost.com - 17 days ago
Stern says Nets sale should go through, can play in Newark
— nypost.com — NBA commissioner David Stern said that Mikhail Prokhorov, who has a deal to buy 80 percent of the Nets, had a positive introduction with NBA owners during their two-day Board of Governors meetings. Prokhorov’s application is currently under review ... (more) Stern says Nets sale should go through, can play in Newark

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slamonline.com - 17 days ago
‘Mike’ Prokhorov Set to Be Approved
— slamonline.com — by Marcel Mutoni Here’s what we know about Mikhail Prokhorov — international man of mystery that he is — to date: he’s unfathomably rich, he enjoys dangerous-looking water sports, and he will let absolutely ... (more) ‘Mike’ Prokhorov Set to Be Approved

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espn.go.com - 18 days ago
David Stern: LeBron James May Be Best Ever
— espn.go.com — By Henry Abbott NBA Commissioner David Stern will be on The $ports Take with Rick Horrow (on Versus) on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Stern was asked about LeBron James, and this is some of what he had to say: He may be the best player ever to have played. ... (more) David Stern: LeBron James May Be Best Ever

Comments vote down BallerBlogger.com found this 18 days agofound this
New NBA TV Carriage Deals Put Net In More Than 45 Million HHs
sportsbusinessdaily.com - 18 days ago
New NBA TV Carriage Deals Put Net In More Than 45 Million HHs
— sportsbusinessdaily.com — Eric Fisher , Staff Writer, SportsBusiness Journal NBA TV will increase its distribution to more than 45 million homes thanks to carriage deals with Cablevision, Time Warner Cable and Dish Network. The number is more than triple the distribution for ... (more) New NBA TV Carriage Deals Put Net In More Than 45 ...

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David Stern Peels His Scabs [Nba]
deadspin.com - 19 days ago
David Stern Peels His Scabs [Nba]
— deadspin.com — The referees you've always hated will probably be back for Tuesday's NBA opener, replacing the replacement referees you were going to hate even more. And so ends a monthlong referee lockout that really had nothing to do with the referees. The ... (more) David Stern Peels His Scabs [Nba]

Comments vote down Total Pro Sports found this 19 days agofound this
May this blog serve as a memento
replacementrefs.com - 19 days ago
May this blog serve as a memento
— replacementrefs.com — This blog has been up and running for a little less than a month and those mentioned in the title will be officially labeled irrelevant on Tuesday, October 28th: Negotiators for the N.B.A. and its referees union agreed Tuesday on a new contract, making it likely that the league’s regular ... (more) May this blog serve as a memento

Comments vote down replacementrefs replacementrefs posted 19 days agoposted this
dallasbasketball.com - 19 days ago
A Letter From David Stern: \'Where Amazing Happens\' Apparently Doesn\'t Include Dallas
— dallasbasketball.com — Here's a personal letter from David Stern to you, complete with a handful of painfully earnest "Where Amazing Happens'' video teases ... with only one problem: Three videos, lots of stars, lots of "anticipation,'' "hard work,'' "new faces and new places'' and "amazing'' ... but where are the Mavs? (more) A Letter From David Stern: \'Where Amazing Happens\' ...

Comments vote down fish19 fish19 posted 19 days agoposted this
Reports State NBA Referees Could Return By Next Week
lebasketbawl.com - 19 days ago
Reports State NBA Referees Could Return By Next Week
— lebasketbawl.com — So it appears when push came to shove the NBA Referees Union may not be all that Frickin stupid after all. “ ESPN.com ” is reporting that a tentative deal is in place between the NBA Front Office and the union that could see the return of the real referees to the hardwood as soon ... (more) Reports State NBA Referees Could Return By Next Week

Comments vote down Cartman Cartman posted 19 days agoposted this
Report: NBA, Refs Close to a Deal
nba.fanhouse.com - 19 days ago
Report: NBA, Refs Close to a Deal
— nba.fanhouse.com — by Brett Pollakoff The labor dispute between the NBA and its referees may come to an end later this week, and the regular season may start with the regular referees calling the games. According to a report from Howard Beck of the New York Times , ... (more) Report: NBA, Refs Close to a Deal

Comments vote down BigLeagueScrew found this 19 days agofound this
NBA & Refs Ready to Make Things Work?
bustabucket.com - 20 days ago
NBA & Refs Ready to Make Things Work?
— bustabucket.com — As many of you know, the officiating by the replacement refs in the preseason has been attrocious. Three hour games and a record number of foul calls are ruining the flow of NBA games. Apparently there is good news on the horizon, it appears the always arrogant David Stern met with the ... (more) NBA & Refs Ready to Make Things Work?

Comments vote down BustaBucket BustaBucket posted 20 days agoposted this
angrytrey.blogspot.com - 24 days ago
NEW NBA Rule???
— angrytrey.blogspot.com — There is a new rule in the NBA that could possibly impact the game, but I feel this is flying under the radar and not a lot of people are talking about this. ESPN.com: NBA players will be able to take two steps before they have to stop, pass or shoot this season. The NBA has put ... (more) NEW NBA Rule???

Comments vote down AngryTrey AngryTrey posted 24 days agoposted this
Arenas Gets Fined For Not Talking? Sorry That Is Garbage!
lebasketbawl.com - 25 days ago
Arenas Gets Fined For Not Talking? Sorry That Is Garbage!
— lebasketbawl.com — Since taking over “ The House That New York Vinnie Built ” Le Basketbawl I have worked for two gentleman who have been reporters covering sports for a combined total of over a quarter of a century. Both these men have interviewed every big name in Professional Sports and between ... (more) Arenas Gets Fined For Not Talking? Sorry That Is Garbage!

Comments vote down Cartman Cartman posted 25 days agoposted this
In Defense of the Refs: An Official Plea
tscblogs.com - 27 days ago
In Defense of the Refs: An Official Plea
— tscblogs.com — Kyle Slavin and TSCblogs.com discusses the current referee lockout, and what it means for the upcoming season. (And not one word about Ron Artest! Except that one.) (more) In Defense of the Refs: An Official Plea

Comments vote down thesecondcoming thesecondcoming posted 27 days agoposted this
hotdogandfriends.com - 27 days ago
Sonicsgate documentary is painful, worthwhile
— hotdogandfriends.com — I’m actually not sure that watching this is a good use of your time. It made me angry. I guess when I say this documentary chronicling the demise of the NBA in Seattle is “worthwhile”, I’m saying that it is well made. Or something. The scene that stuck out to me was ... (more) Sonicsgate documentary is painful, worthwhile

Comments vote down Constable Echelon Constable Echelon posted 27 days agoposted this
“SonicsGate” : Unlikely To Make David Stern’s “Best Documentaries Of 2009″ List
cantstopthebleeding.com - 28 days ago
“SonicsGate” : Unlikely To Make David Stern’s “Best Documentaries Of ...
— cantstopthebleeding.com — As recent history lessons go, the two-part SonicsGat e doesn’t disappoint. Could the demise of of a (previously) successful franchise and beloved local instituion have been kick-started by overpaying Jim McIlvaine? The pissing match between former GM Wally Walker and George Karl is ... (more) “SonicsGate” : Unlikely To Make David ...

Comments vote down gerardcosloy gerardcosloy posted 28 days agoposted this
The Links: Michigan's defense keeps getting exposed and Chip Caray's fake Twitter is tons of fun
blog.mlive.com - 28 days ago
The Links: Michigan's defense keeps getting exposed and Chip Caray's fake Twitter is tons of fun
— blog.mlive.com — Your morning look at what's going on around the Internet. Send tips to patrickhayes13@gmail.com (more) The Links: Michigan's defense keeps getting exposed and ...

Comments vote down ItsJustSports ItsJustSports posted 28 days agoposted this
yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 29 days ago
Matthew Yglesias
— yglesias.thinkprogress.org — NBA Europe? David Stern says there’s no timetable or concrete plans, but he’d like to see it someday :“There’s some good possibility over the course of many years, that if there’s appropriate arena development in Europe, there could be actual NBA ... (more) Matthew Yglesias

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