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Sports in 2012: here are some Monitor highlights
It’s impossible to list all the records set in 2012, but here’s a short rundown of some heralded highlights, plus 20 of our favorites, including some you might have missed.
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Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks
Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
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NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes
The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.
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10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'
What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.
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From Wilt Chamberlain to Jeremy Lin: 10 NBA 'firsts'
Jeremy Lin's rise on the NBA radar provides the impetus to look back at Wilt Chamberlain's highest-scoring game and nine other NBA 'firsts.'
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Sports in 2012: here are some Monitor highlights
It’s impossible to list all the records set in 2012, but here’s a short rundown of some heralded highlights, plus 20 of our favorites, including some you might have missed.
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Google Zeitgeist reveals the most searched terms of 2012
Google Zeitgeist 2012 reports that people wanted to know about Whitney Houston, PSY, iPad, and many other terms.
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International shift toward China heightens search for identity in Taiwan
Taiwan is at a critical juncture: Deterioration of cross-Strait relations would hurt Taiwan with stock market losses, but Taiwanese aren't willing to get too cozy with China.
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Chapter & Verse
Old friends Junot Díaz and Francisco Goldman talk shopAuthors Junot Díaz and Francisco Goldman chat with each other and Miwa Messer at The Barnes and Noble review.
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Jump in housing starts, earnings send stocks up
New signs of recovery in the housing market and strong corporate earnings sent stocks higher for a second straight day. The Dow Jones rose 103 points, to close at 12,908. The positive showing comes on the heels of an otherwise dismal start to July trading.
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End of 'Linsanity'? New York Knicks fans brace for Jeremy Lin exit.
The New York Knicks have another day to up their offer to star point guard Jeremy Lin, but fans sense that last season's sensation is heading for Houston – and they're OK with that.
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Jason Kidd and Jeremy Lin leave Knicks reeling
Jason Kidd was arrested on a drunken-driving charge after hitting a telephone pole at 2 a.m.. And Jason Kidd may not be playing with Jeremy Lin, who has a $25 million offer from Houston that the New York may not match.
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Jason Kidd to leave Dallas, play for New York Knicks
Jason Kidd, point guard for the Dallas Mavericks, is going to the New York Knicks, according to several media outlets. Will Jeremy Lin go to Houston?
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Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks
Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
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NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes
The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.
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10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'
What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.
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The economic fallout of 'Linsanity'
Jeremy Lin is not only changing mainstream America's view of Asians. The New York Knicks star could broaden the aspirations of Asian-Americans themselves.
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March Madness: Syracuse's Melo out and other fast NCAA tournament facts
The Orangemen lose their big man for the entire tournament and a quick rundown of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament, from powerhouses to possible Cinderellas.
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From Wilt Chamberlain to Jeremy Lin: 10 NBA 'firsts'
Jeremy Lin's rise on the NBA radar provides the impetus to look back at Wilt Chamberlain's highest-scoring game and nine other NBA 'firsts.'
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Global News Blog
Jeremy Lin: China and Taiwan compete for claims to NBA starSure, Jeremy Lin was born in California and struggles to speak Mandarin, but China and Taiwan both see themselves in the Knicks basketball star.
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Knicks on TV: MSG, Time Warner finalize deal
Knicks basketball is back for 2 million Time Warner Cable subscribers in New York City. The carrier has finalized its deal with the MSG network. Fans had not been able to watch Knicks games on the network since Jan. 1.
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Time Warner Cable, MSG reach deal. Linsanity at work?
Time Warner Cable and MSG sports have ended a seven-week blackout of Knicks games for TWC customers. Fan furor over Jeremy Lin – 'Linsanity' – probably played a huge role.
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Dow comes within nearly 50 points of 13000
The Dow rose 45 points to close at 12949 Friday, inching toward a 13000 mark it hasn't seen since before the 2008 financial crisis.
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Knicks guard Jeremy Lin: Why we love his 'Lin-derella' story
Jeremy Lin is humble. He's religious. His style recalls an earlier era. And the Knicks guard's path to the NBA was unconventional, which gives us hope for our own lives.
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'Linsanity' update: All-Star appearance, new Nike shoe for Jeremy Lin
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin will attend the NBA All-Stars Slam Dunk contest. Nike reportedly plans to create a new sneaker for Jeremy Lin.
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The Jeremy Lin Show goes global (+video)
Jeremy Lin isn't just big in the Big Apple. Jeremy Lin is emerging as a star in Canada, Britain, Taiwan and China.
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