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Seattle Supersonics Select…Scott Pippen
Seattle Supersonics Select…Scott Pippen
pippenainteasy.com — Classic video featuring Pip. David Stern calls him ‘Scott’ Pippen, the crowd boos and the announcer tells... the viewing audience, “That’s right folks, you’ve probably never heard of Scottie Pippen.” Oh but they ... (more) Seattle Supersonics Select…Scott Pippen
Marvin Webster Dies at Age 56
Marvin Webster Dies at Age 56
supersonicsoul.com — Marvin Webster - the man known throughout the league for his shot-blocking skills and the 70's-tastic nickname... "The Human Eraser" - has passed away at age 56. (Reports here and here ). Webster was found in his Tulsa hotel room early Saturday morning. Police said that foul play is not ... (more) Marvin Webster Dies at Age 56
Ex-NBA star Marvin Webster found dead
Ex-NBA star Marvin Webster found dead
google.com — Marvin Webster, a fierce shot-blocking center who helped lead the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1978 NBA finals,... was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Tulsa, Okla. He was 56. His body was discovered in his room Monday morning in the downtown Ambassador Hotel, police said ... (more) Ex-NBA star Marvin Webster found dead
Gutless state democrats try to kill arena bill
Gutless state democrats try to kill arena bill
assistbythemitten.com — There are certain types of spinelessness you might encounter from time to time. A friend who is... afraid of roller coasters, for example. Or maybe the fear of riding shotgun with Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill. Then there’s the spinelessness that is reserved for those who hold public office. (more) Gutless state democrats try to kill arena bill
Marvin Webster, 56, basketball's Human Eraser, dies
heraldnet.com — Published: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Marvin Webster, 56, basketball's Human Eraser, dies Marvin Webster, 56, a shot-blocking... center known as the Human Eraser who took the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1978 NBA finals, was found dead Saturday in Tulsa, ... (more) Marvin Webster, 56, basketball's Human Eraser, dies
Don’t play the Apple Cup at Qwest Field
Don’t play the Apple Cup at Qwest Field
assistbythemitten.com — Even Wrigley Field finally succumbed to the mighty dollar, erecting lights so the team could play more... night games and the owners could make more money. According to an article in The Spokesman-Review , the officials at Washington and Washington ... (more) Don’t play the Apple Cup at Qwest Field
Wolves Ask Permission To Interview Lindsey
blogs.mysanantonio.com — The Spurs' ability to maintain one of the most successful franchises in North America professional sports for... more than a decade continues to make its management team vulnerable to offers from other NBA organizations. For the second spring in as many ... (more) Wolves Ask Permission To Interview Lindsey
Former Nugget Marvin "the Human Eraser" Webster passes away
Former Nugget Marvin "the Human Eraser" Webster passes away
pickaxeandroll.com — More photos » by NBA Photo Library - NBAE/Getty Images about 4 hours ago: SEATTLE - JUNE... 2: Marvin Webster #40 of the Seattle Supersonics shoots against Wes Unseld #41 of the Washington Bullets ... (more) Former Nugget Marvin "the Human Eraser" Webster passes away
This Week’s Man Crush: Endy Chavez
This Week’s Man Crush: Endy Chavez
assistbythemitten.com — When Ichiro Suzuki returns from the DL, the Mariners are going to have a problem in the... outfield. In the first three games of the year, Endy Chavez has shown so far that he is more than capable of being an every-day outfielder. Unfortunately, so have ... (more) This Week’s Man Crush: Endy Chavez
Lost vs the NBA
Lost vs the NBA
supersonicsoul.com — Admit it, Sonic fans – you’ve spent more time watching Lost this season than you have NBA... basketball. And, with the grotesque aftertaste of the Bennett Era still lingering in our mouths, who can blame us for not following the league all that closely ... (more) Lost vs the NBA
Prentice to Seattle: Not in My House
Prentice to Seattle: Not in My House
supersonicsoul.com — According to Chris Daniels of KING-5 , it would appear that Clay Bennett is going to be... very happy in a few weeks. Daniels quotes local politician Margarita "Renton, Baby!" Prentice that the KeyArena/Husky Stadium renovation bill is "very, very ... (more) Prentice to Seattle: Not in My House
Sonics Fans: It’s time.
sonicscentral.com — It’s getting down to the wire on getting stadium funding here, folks, so now is the time... for you to pick up your phone and call: WA Legislative Hotline: 1-800-562-6000 Ask to copy the Governor on your message (you have to request that ... (more) Sonics Fans: It’s time.
6116 Out of Ways and Means
sonicscentral.com — YES! I beat Mr. Baker to legislative news. FYI our favorite Senate bill has been amended to... include language that should satisfy the Sonics settlement agreement and has made it out of Ways and Means. It will now be in executive committee on ... (more) 6116 Out of Ways and Means
Key Arena Bill: A 30 to 50% Chance of Passing
Key Arena Bill: A 30 to 50% Chance of Passing
supersonicsoul.com — Jim Brunner of the Seattle Times checks in with odds on SB 6166 passing the state legislature... this session. Quoting Brunner: "Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, prime sponsor of Substitute Senate Bill 6116, said he gives it a 50-50 chance of passing. But he ... (more) Key Arena Bill: A 30 to 50% Chance of Passing
Please call the state legislature!
sonicscentral.com — PRESS RELEASE: Last Chance for Seattle to Collect $30M Settlement as State Leg. Session Ends Sunday Bill... expected to clear Senate, move to House as future of Seattle Center hangs in balance SEATTLE, Wash. – April 22, 2009 Save Our Sonics ... (more) Please call the state legislature!
Clay Bennett Bailed Out By Washington State Politicians
Clay Bennett Bailed Out By Washington State Politicians
nba.fanhouse.com — by Tom Ziller Even though the Oklahoma City Thunder just wrapped up its inaugural season, some old... Sonics fans maintained hope in a return of the NBA to Seattle. If Seattle could find a way to get a new gym or refurbish KeyArena, the league has left ... (more) Clay Bennett Bailed Out By Washington State Politicians
More McClendon
More McClendon
supersonicsoul.com — BusinessWeek , Muckety , and NASDAQ.com check in with more withering criticism of Aubrey McClendon. You know,... if ol' Aubrey wasn't such a greedy, self-aggrandizing con artist, I'd almost feel badly for him. Well, maybe not. If you're too busy to graze the articles, allow me to pull out ... (more) More McClendon