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Is Retirement To Blame For Phil Jackson’s Demeanor?
Jack's been spot on in predicting the sports future these past few weeks of Taking Back Sports' infancy. Today, Jack ponders whether or not this is Phil Jackson's last season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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NBA Playoffs Live Up To Their Billing
Even in the aftermath of Sixers-Magic game one, Bulls-Celtics game two was an instant classic.
Even with Ray Allen dropping 28 of his 30 points in the second half — including the game-winner with shot-blocker Joakim Noah in his face; Ben Gordon put up 42 points, and Rajon Rondo turned in a triple double,...
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Time To Rethink Pitcher Punishments
There weak fines and week suspensions.
And then there's Josh Beckett.
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Athos, Porthos, and Aramis a.k.a. Kobe, LeBron, and D-Wade
LeBron. Kobe. D-Wade.
When I hear those three names, I think of a great marketing platform for the NBA. They're all in capes, musketeer hats and fencing swords. (Patent pending). For now, just consider it the battle for the MVP award for 2009: "One award for all, but only deserving of one."
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Ignorance is bliss when it comes to NCAA Tournament brackets
My girlfriend is really nice girl. In fact, she's sometimes too nice.
She loves to shop, wants very badly to get a puppy, and is a few weeks away from graduating from law school.
She is many things, but what she is not is a sports fan. Sorry, that's an understatement.
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Need an MVP? Billups May Fit the Bill
All we hear about lately on ESPN and other major sports media outlets are the "big three" candidates for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne Wade, who has rapidly risen into vogue. Heck, the "Big Ticket" isn't even being talked about anymore, now that he'll be riding the...
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