Wizards Holding the Fort Without Arenas

Deadspin found this 1/15/2008 on www.sportsloungeblog.com [flag]

After a disastrous 0-5 start and an injury to their charismatic superstar, the Washington Wizards looked ready to threaten the lottery more than the playoffs. The Wizards had the talent to compete in the East, but never showed the toughness that all winning teams need to prevail. But, Eddie Jordan’s team has responded from the tough start, and with their second consecutive win over the ... [link]

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OSU Ready To Do It Again [Blogdome]
Published 1/15/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
... are coming back so they can lose in the title game again next year. [Kid Cleveland] • Seriously, last weekend's NFL playoff action was really bizarre. [Rumors And Rants] • Roy Williams was a quote machine this year. [The Angry T] • There are some college hoops teams who are better than their ranking. [Vegas Watch] • An interview with the new 76ers GM. [DepressedFan] • Hey, here come the Wizards. [Sports Lounge Blog] • This is exactly the type of project that will take up our entire ...

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