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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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'West by West': 20 stories from Jerry West's autobiography
Basketball great Jerry West's autobiography is rife with revelations about the legend.
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Magic Johnson: 11 quotes from the basketball legend
On his 54th birthday, here are 11 quotes from the basketball player.
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Kobe Bryant: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 bon mots from the basketball star on his 34th birthday.
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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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Kobe Bryant beats LeBron James in NBA jersey sales
LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant beat LeBron James for the second year in a row in NBA jersey sales.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/25
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/19
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Tiger Woods transgression: Can he recover his pitchman status?
After Tiger's "transgression," his economic rebound will depend on whether he follows Kobe Bryant — or Barry Bonds.
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The Monitor's View: Gates vs. Crowley
Assumptions and disrespect can escalate a tense situation – and more so when the law, a suspect, and race are involved.
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Sirius XM iPhone app exceeds a million downloads even without Howard Stern
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ThisMoment captures personal scenes with a social sheen
New website rolls pictures, stories, even YouTube clips into customized slideshows.
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Should L.A. pay $2 million to protect parade from 'knuckleheads'?
Rioting broke out after the Lakers won the NBA title Sunday. The city is guarding against a similar problems during Wednesday's victory parade.
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L.A. in economic shambles but can spend $1 million for a parade?
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Spanish athletes set winning trend
Spain's Olympic hopes soar after recent championship victories suggest that increased investments and better athlete training are paying off.
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How Celtics, Lakers rebuilt themselves – a trade at a time
Can other NBA cities do the same? It's a daunting task, experts say.
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Angels on the court
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
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NBA hopes Celtics-Lakers rivalry can respark the fans
But current finals lacks superstar matchup of Bird vs. Magic.
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Six picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
A newsroom thriller, NASA missions on the Discovery Channel, hybrid owners' annoying efficiency, and more.
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Opinion: Celtics vs. Lakers: Which laundry are you cheering for?
Too many trades hurt team identity and rivalry.
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In Orlando, a Magic rebound
Can center Dwight Howard lead his team to the top of the NBA? A handful of analysts – and a few fans – say yes.
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