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Games: 2008 NBA Playoffs Pick'em, 2007 NBA Playoffs Pick'em, 17 Games

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All Time Movie Football Stars
sfgate.com - 4/3/2008
All Time Movie Football Stars
— sfgate.com — Who are the greatest fictional football players of all time? Solid breakdown by Peter Hartlaub of the... SF Chronicle. My only complaints: not enough love is being shown to Johnny Utah or Willie Beaman, and no mention at all of Randall "Pink" Floyd. (more) All Time Movie Football Stars

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World Series of Beer Pong in Las Vegas
openpresswire.com - 1/4/2008
World Series of Beer Pong in Las Vegas
— openpresswire.com — If you’ve never heard of it before, get ready to find a new world series to become... obsessed or entertained with. Once a tournament makes it’s move to Las Vegas and offers a $50,000 winning prize, you can almost bet you’ll someday find it on some obscure HD channel, enter Beer Pong.... It is estimated there are over 600 national and international competitors, mainly college students, competing. (more) World Series of Beer Pong in Las Vegas
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freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com - 12/11/2007
Why Don’t Sports Teams Use Randomization?
— freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com — Ian Ayres, a Yale economist and law professor, puts together a good argument on the use (or... at least, testing) of random number generators in the sports world. Why don't coaches use randomization on football plays, baseball pitches, and other important strategic decisions? (more) Why Don’t Sports Teams Use Randomization?

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freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com - 10/17/2007
The Absolute Poker Cheating Scandal Blown Wide Open
— freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com — Here's a shocker. Online poker may not be completely legit.... (more) The Absolute Poker Cheating Scandal Blown Wide Open
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myespn.go.com - 9/19/2007
13 Weddings?
— myespn.go.com — Yes, it's a Doug and Jackie Christie story!! Why are the wonderful couple in the news this... time? Because True Hoop is reporting they have had 13 full-on wedding celebrations and counting. "If you're always planning a wedding, you never have time to plan a divorce." Umm. Yeah. Whatever. (more) 13 Weddings?

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Rate the Referees
rateitall.com - 7/27/2007
Rate the Referees
— rateitall.com — "In the wake of the Tim Donaghy scandal, many are calling for more transparency in evaluating NBA... referees. Lets try the wisdom of the crowds to determine which refs get it right most often." Yeah.....I'm sure nobody would ever let personal biases get in the way of accurate ratings. (more) Rate the Referees

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dberri.wordpress.com - 7/27/2007
The Undrafted in the NBA
— dberri.wordpress.com — Good article about the impact of undrafted players in the NBA. They almost never become superstars, but... can turn into decent role players. I wouldn't mind making that kind of money for riding the pine.... (more) The Undrafted in the NBA

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jimrome.com - 7/27/2007
Rome on Vick
— jimrome.com — Johnny Cochrane’s not coming through that door. There won’t be any, “If the leash don’t fit, you... must acquit” moments. Maybe go with something like, “Don’t be upset, it’s just the family pet.” Go ahead and use that, I’m fine with it! I don’t even want any credit! Or maybe, “You do know some people eat dogs? Why all the hatin’ on all them blogs?” (more) Rome on Vick

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Michael Vick Indicted on Dogfighting Charges
deadspin.com - 7/17/2007
Michael Vick Indicted on Dogfighting Charges
— deadspin.com — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted late Tuesday afternoon by a Federal Grand Jury in Richmond,... Va., for conspiracy to transport dogs across state lines for the purpose of dog fighting. Vick became the focus of a federal dog fighting probe after an April 25 drug raid on his Surry County, Va., home. At that time, authorities seized 66 dogs, including 55 pit bulls, and equipment (more) Michael Vick Indicted on Dogfighting Charges

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Danny Ainge's Work Day (video)
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youtube.com - 7/13/2007
Danny Ainge's Work Day (video)
— youtube.com — The proud tradition of the Celtics lives on. (more) Danny Ainge's Work Day (video)

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Marco Belinelli: "Sensational"
sports.espn.go.com - 7/11/2007
Marco Belinelli: "Sensational"
— sports.espn.go.com — By Marc Stein: This is where a Warriors rookie who was born to play in Nelson's system,... according to Nelson himself, has generated more excitement than anyone at the NBA's sunbaked Las Vegas Summer League, Durant and Greg Oden included. (more) Marco Belinelli: "Sensational"

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Tuesday was not a good day for Bill Simmons
100percentinjuryrate.blogspot.com - 5/23/2007
Tuesday was not a good day for Bill Simmons
— 100percentinjuryrate.blogspot.com — There's a famous quote by Mark Twain that speaks to the dangers of expectation. A thing long... expected takes the form of the unexpected when at last it comes. -Twain And that's what happened tonight for the Boston Celtics. With the second worst record in the NBA, it was more than apparent that Boston was banking on this draft even more than the Memphis Grizzlies (who I feel bad for). Why ... (more) Tuesday was not a good day for Bill Simmons

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MJ’s Game: ‘Hi … I’m Leroy’
thebiglead.com - 5/15/2007
MJ’s Game: ‘Hi … I’m Leroy’
— thebiglead.com — MJ....getting it done. Sounds like he's gotten over the pain of his divorce.... (more) MJ’s Game: ‘Hi … I’m Leroy’

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SI.com - Twin Towers: The 6-foot-7 Recht sisters are turning heads
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 5/14/2007
SI.com - Twin Towers: The 6-foot-7 Recht sisters are turning heads
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Dikembe Mutombo likes very much. Very much. (more) SI.com - Twin Towers: The 6-foot-7 Recht sisters are ...
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NBA Playoffs 1987: Warriors and Jazz Brawl
ballhype.com - 5/7/2007
NBA Playoffs 1987: Warriors and Jazz Brawl
— ballhype.com — I dug up this old article on the Warriors/Jazz playoff game recap  brawl from 1987.  Utah fan... was out in force that night.  Unfortunately for them, the W's reeled off 3 straight to take the series.  From the San Jose Mercury News archives (April 26, 1987): WARRIORS GO DOWN FIGHTING They left the court surrounded by angry fans and overwhelmed security people in a ... (more) NBA Playoffs 1987: Warriors and Jazz Brawl

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Adam Morrison at Rage Against The Machine
deadspin.com - 5/1/2007
Adam Morrison at Rage Against The Machine
— deadspin.com — I'm looking forward to burning with him at Rock The Bells.... (more) Adam Morrison at Rage Against The Machine

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Snoop Dogg interviewed at hockey game (video)
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youtube.com - 5/1/2007
Snoop Dogg interviewed at hockey game (video)
— youtube.com — Yabba Dabba Dizzle (more) Snoop Dogg interviewed at hockey game (video)

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The Iceman and the Boston Garden (video)
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youtube.com - 4/24/2007
The Iceman and the Boston Garden (video)
— youtube.com — Another classic Nike commercial. "The Garden always been good to the Iceman." Gotta love the cake of... the Garden floor! (more) The Iceman and the Boston Garden (video)

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Alba Has That Warrior Spirit
insider.espn.go.com - 4/24/2007
Alba Has That Warrior Spirit
— insider.espn.go.com — Apparently Jessica Alba will be courtside in Oakland. And apparently Marc Stein is now being assigned all... the big stories over at espn.com. (more) Alba Has That Warrior Spirit

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