Topic: Men's Professional Basketball
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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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Michael Jordan: 10 quotes on his birthday
Michael Jordan's birthday is on February 17. Here are some quotes to celebrate.
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Top 5 greatest Super Bowl ads
In addition to football, Super Bowl XLVII will bring a new crop of ads to rate, discuss, and chuckle over Monday morning. But while several Super Bowl ads hold our attention for hours or days, very few stand the test of time. Here are five that do, from special frogs to an iconic ad from a master director. Can you guess which ad took the (highly subjective) top spot? Did we miss your all-time favorite?
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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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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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Global News Blog Friends forever: Rodman warms to North Korean dictator (+video)
Former NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman declared North Korean leader Kim Jong-un his 'friend for life' after watching the Harlem Globetrotters in the isolated country today.
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Michael Jordan lakefront home in Cornelius, N.C. cost $2.8M
The home is about 22 miles north of uptown Charlotte where the Bobcats play their home games and whereJordan owns a spacious condo.
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Mike Krzyzewski done? Coach K says goodbye to Team USA
Mike Krzyzewski says he's done coaching Team USA after leading the Americans to two Olympic gold medals for men's basketball.
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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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Coach fired after 16 years: NHL's Sabres try to regroup
Coach fired after 16 years: Lindy Ruff was dismissed by the Buffalo Sabres after a poor start to their season. The NHL coach fired after 16 years will be replaced on an interim basis by Ron Rolston.
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Modern Parenthood Hello Kitty 'terrorist,' et. al: Is zero tolerance suspensions for kids right?
Zero tolerance suspensions of kids is an overreaction in cases like the kindergarten Hello Kitty 'terrorist' who wanted to "shoot" people with bubbles or 6-year-olds pretending to shoot with their fingers. It's adults crying wolf.
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Michael Jordan: 10 quotes on his birthday
Michael Jordan's birthday is on February 17. Here are some quotes to celebrate.
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NBA players union ousts executive director
NBA players vote unanimously to dismiss Billy Hunter after 17 years as union head. Action follows a critical review of Hunter's leadership of the NBA union.
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In need of a hit, BlackBerry touts BB10, Z10 in strange new Super Bowl ad
But the response to a new Samsung commercial, featuring Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd, was markedly better. A look at two of the most talked-about Super Bowl adverts.
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Super Bowl XLVII super stats: chicken wings, avocados, and HDTVs
Super Bowl XLVII will be watched by more people than ever before, and they're buying millions of televisions and preparing lots of food to mark the occasion. Here's a look at the mind-boggling stats for Super Bowl XLVII's TV audience.
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The Monitor's View: Why states shouldn't cash in on Super Bowl odds
A federal court case against a New Jersey law allowing sports gambling shows why betting on sports will only damage athletic competition – as well as bettors.
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Coach fined $25,000: Raptors coach Casey fined for criticizing refs
Coach Dwane Casey charged onto the court with his arms extended, demanding an explanation for a call he believed was wrong.
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Top 5 greatest Super Bowl ads
In addition to football, Super Bowl XLVII will bring a new crop of ads to rate, discuss, and chuckle over Monday morning. But while several Super Bowl ads hold our attention for hours or days, very few stand the test of time. Here are five that do, from special frogs to an iconic ad from a master director. Can you guess which ad took the (highly subjective) top spot? Did we miss your all-time favorite?
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Carmelo Anthony suspended and fined $176,700
Carmelo Anthony was suspended after attempting to confront Celtics player Kevin Garnett after the New York Knicks loss Monday. Carmelo Anthony was also fined.
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NHL, players reach 10-year deal, save season
NHL deal, which must still be ratified, would allow up to 60 percent of the season to be played. Players to split revenue 50-50 with NHL and get a pension for first time.
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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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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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Larry Bird: 10 quotes on his birthday
On his 56th birthday, here are 10 quotes from the basketball player.
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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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Sandy relief: How trips to the Hamptons turned into a mission of mercy
New Yorkers have come together to help each other in the aftermath of hurricane Sandy – from volunteers reinstalling drywall to lawyers helping victims navigate government bureaucracy.
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Bill Walton: 10 quotes for his birthday
For his 60th birthday, here are 10 quotes from the Basketball Hall of Famer.
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