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vjrabid posted 7/25/2008 from cmnetwork.blogspot.com [flag] |
And Bill Laimbeer is in charge. Laimbeer is at it again, reiterating that Rick Mahorn is a "peacemaker", but this time adding that Mahorn has been "thrown under the bus," regarding Mahorn's suspension - along with 10 WNBA players - for his role in the brawl between the Detroit Shock and LA Sparks.
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