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C.C. Sabathia, Prince Fielder Keep Imagining Each Other As Giant Talking Hot Dog, Hamburger
C.C. Sabathia, Prince Fielder Keep Imagining Each Other As Giant Talking Hot Dog, Hamburger
theonion.com — The Brewers' playoff push has run afoul of an unusual distraction, as sources close to the organization confirm that newly acquired husky starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia and sizable power-hitting first baseman Prince Fielder continue to visualize one another as a 6'7" chili cheese dog and a 260-pound hamburger with all the trimmings, respectively. (more) C.C. Sabathia, Prince Fielder Keep Imagining Each Other ...
Dick Bavetta Reffing Game 7: Spurs @ Hornets
Dick Bavetta Reffing Game 7: Spurs @ Hornets
str8hoops.com — After he did such a great job during Game 6 in Cleveland, why not give him the most important game of the playoffs so far? (more) Dick Bavetta Reffing Game 7: Spurs @ Hornets
Rasheed Wallace Has Greatest Dream
theonion.com — Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace awoke from the greatest dream Monday morning, in which he was in an NBA game, and he took off his headband and started using it as a slingshot... (more) Rasheed Wallace Has Greatest Dream
Suns need more than points from Stoudemire
sports.yahoo.com — Amare Stoudemire says the Phoenix Suns “just have to man up,” and he’s right. The first Sun who needs to man up? Amare Stoudemire. (more) Suns need more than points from Stoudemire
Ten Things I’m Sick of…
Ten Things I’m Sick of…
str8hoops.wordpress.com — 1. David Lee 2. Hubie Brown 3. D-Wade Getting in Barkley's "Fave 5" 4. Lebron as a global icon 5. Carmelo Anthony not playing defense 6. Jose Calderon 7. PER 8. Joakim Noah 9. Manu Ginobili flopping 10. Bad teams on national TV (more) Ten Things I’m Sick of…
Everyone Hates Vince Carter
Everyone Hates Vince Carter
str8hoops.wordpress.com — The media and fans love to pile on Vince Carter... is he really as bad of a guy and a player as everyone says he is? This article takes an objective look at his performance and questions Bill Simmons' knowledge of the NBA these days. (more) Everyone Hates Vince Carter
NBA Player "Clutch" Stats
82games.com — Who are the most effective players in the last five minutes and overtime in close games? 82Games provides production in close and late situations (per 48 minutes) for NBA players. Lebron James leads with 60.0 points. (more) NBA Player "Clutch" Stats
Hollinger Trade Grades: Who are the Big Winners & Losers
Hollinger Trade Grades: Who are the Big Winners & Losers
insider.espn.go.com — ESPN's John Hollinger breaks down every trade so far this season and gives grades to teams involved in each deal. Its an ESPN Insider Free Preview so should be accessible for everyone. (more) Hollinger Trade Grades: Who are the Big Winners & Losers
Sortable "Roland Ratings" Now Available
82games.com — The main components of the 'Roland Ratings' are a production measure (a variant of John Hollinger's PER rating) for a player's own stats versus the counterpart player on the other team while he is on the court, as well as a simple on court/off court plus minus. This rating is actually more of a placeholder until the more sophisticated analysis we produce is made public, but still offers a good ... (more) Sortable "Roland Ratings" Now Available
The 2007-2008 NBA Season Told Through 90s Hip Hop
The 2007-2008 NBA Season Told Through 90s Hip Hop
str8hoops.wordpress.com — What do the Wu-Tang Clan, Dr. Dre, KRS-One, Notorious B.I.G., the Fugees and 2Pac have to do with the current NBA season? Probably not much... but I was bored on my day off from work. (more) The 2007-2008 NBA Season Told Through 90s Hip Hop

United Hammer Gunners
soccernet.espn.go.com — Manchester United crush Arsenal 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. This one wasn't even as close as the score indicates as United dominated the entire 90 minutes and could have easily scored 3 or 4 more. Playing without Ronaldo or Tevez, the Red Devils outshot the Gunners by an astonishing 21-4. (more) United Hammer Gunners
Pedro: "I Dominated Steroid Era."
Pedro: "I Dominated Steroid Era."
sports.espn.go.com — "I dominated that era and I did it clean," he said. "I can stand by my numbers and I can be proud of them." Ouch. Take that, Rog. (more) Pedro: "I Dominated Steroid Era."
Rodney Harrison Deals With His Rep Just Fine
Rodney Harrison Deals With His Rep Just Fine
sports.espn.go.com — The outlaw was a frail and skinny kid. His mom had $40. She could pay the electric bill and keep the house warm and lit, or let her undersized son play football. Football won. "You won't regret this," he said. (more) Rodney Harrison Deals With His Rep Just Fine
NBA Player Trios -- which players play well together?
82games.com — Statistical look at the best and worst player "trios" for each team in the NBA. Some very surprising names here (and not here). (more) NBA Player Trios -- which players play well together?

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