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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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Retired NBA Finals MVPs: What are they doing now?
The Most Valuable Player in the NBA Finals is an award that's only been around since 1969. Find out what retired Finals MVPs are doing today.
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NBA's Jason Collins comes out: What does that mean for gay rights? (+video)
Jason Collins became the first active player in America's four major professional team sports to come out as gay. Given sports' elevated place in society, Jason Collins might have just made a significant step for gay rights.
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What Kobe won't tweet: Los Angeles is becoming a Clippers town
With Kobe Bryant injured (and tweeting) and the Los Angeles Lakers reeling, the Clippers are making the most of a chance to become the city's top basketball attraction.
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Boston bombings lead to boosted security at sporting events
Boston's scheduled NHL and NBA games were called off after the bombings, while beefed-up security — including bomb-sniffing dogs — patrolled hockey, basketball, and baseball games around the country.
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Mark Cuban: Brittney Griner could play in the NBA
Mark Cuban: Brittney Griner would get a shot at joining the Dallas Mavericks says the owner. Mark Cuban said: 'If she is the best on the board, I will take her.' Brittney Griner responded: 'I will hold my own!'
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Derek Fisher returns to Oklahoma City Thunder
Derek Fisher became the third point guard in the Oklahoma City Thunder line up. Derek Fisher won five NBA championship rings with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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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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West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life
Attention, basketball fans: Jerry West’s bestselling autobiography is now available in paperback.
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Kobe Bryant passes 30,000 points, joins exclusive club
Bryant entered the game needing 13 points to make history and no one doubted he would get it.
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How Grinnell College player set NCAA scoring record, 138 points in a game (+video)
Jack Taylor, a 5-foot-10 guard at Grinnell College, hit 18 three-point shots in the last 20 minutes of the game. His total of 138 points helped Grinnell College beat Faith Baptist Bible 179-104 Tuesday.
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NBA LA Lakers: Coach Mike Brown fired after dismal start to season
After a 1-4 start to the season, Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has been fired, the National Basketball Association team said on Friday.
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Space shuttle Endeavour: A final 2 m.p.h. mission through Los Angeles
The space shuttle Endeavour began its 2-mph crawl through streets of Los Angeles at about 2 a.m. Friday. A retired laser scientist uses Endeavour's terrestrial crawl as a teaching moment for Los Angeles school children.
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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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As Patriots (and pro sports) go solar, will fans follow?
The New England Patriots are just the latest to turn to solar energy to power their vast complexes. From Boston to Los Angeles, teams are taking advantage of the falling price of solar panels. But for their fans, it's a bigger financial leap.
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Dwight Howard trade to Lakers awaits NBA approval
The multi-team mega deal also involves Andre Iguodala, currently playing for Team USA in the Olympics, going from the 76ers to Denver.
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Olympics: Why booting the badminton teams was the right call
Badminton's governing body kicked four women's doubles teams out of the Olympics for trying to lose. Our sports reporter argues they broke the golden rule of sport.
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James assumes leadership role as Team USA humbles France
LeBron James has eight assists yesterday and Kevin Durant scored 22 points as the US defeated France, 98-71, in each team's first basketball contest of the 2012 Olympic Games.
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USA steamrolls Spain in Olympics tuneup: Did Spain tank on purpose? (+video)
The US men's basketball team dismantled Spain – supposedly its biggest challenger in London – 100-78 Tuesday in Barcelona. But Spain might still have something up its sleeve.
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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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Steve Nash traded to rival Los Angeles Lakers
Steve Nash, two-time MVP point guard for the Phoenix Suns, will wear a Los Angeles Lakers jersey. Steve Nash got a three-year, $27 million contract. In return, the Suns get four draft picks.
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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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Miami Heat bury the Thunder, Lebron gets his ring
The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma Thunder with a barrage of three-pointers to take the 2012 NBA championship. After nine years, Lebron James finally gets his ring.
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With Celtics behind them, Heat now collides with Thunder in NBA Finals
Miami decisively defeated Boston in Game 7. They now advance to the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 1 is tonight starting at 9 p.m. Eastern time on ABC.
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Retired NBA Finals MVPs: What are they doing now?
The Most Valuable Player in the NBA Finals is an award that's only been around since 1969. Find out what retired Finals MVPs are doing today.
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LeBron James takes Heat to Game 7 with Celtics
LeBron James had 45 points and 15 rebounds, overwhelming the Boston Celtics in 98-79 victory for the Miami Heat. Celtics-Heat Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to be played Saturday night in Miami.
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