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“Don’t give up, don’t ever give up!”
March 4, 1993, twenty years ago today, Jimmy Valvano received the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the ESPY Awards. This marks the twentieth anniversary of what is without a doubt, one of the most moving and greatest speeches … Continue reading
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Drumroll please…we have yet a new #1 in college basketball
In what has been an absolutely crazy year so far in college basketball, the latest AP Poll is out and we have a brand new #1. Gonzaga has ascended to the top of the heap, at least for this week! … Continue reading
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Lakers survive Hawks comeback
The LA Lakers had a 16 point lead in the second half over the Atlanta Hawks and then had to hold on for dear life to win, 99 – 98. Hawks were led by Al Horford with 24 points and … Continue reading
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Sunday College Basketball
Big Ten is just a force this year! Today’s results, 4 Michigan over 9 Michigan State 58 – 57. What a great game! Also, Purdue upsets 17 Wisconsin 69 – 56. Really looking forward to watching Big Ten in the … Continue reading
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OKC defeat the Clippers in game one of doubleheader from LA
OKC Thunder take care of the LA Clippers, 108 – 104. Pretty exciting game. OKC had a 19 point lead at one point, but down the stretch things got very tight. Got a bit chippy, flagrant two foul on Ibaka, … Continue reading
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OKC defeat the Clippers in game one of doubleheader from LA
OKC Thunder take care of the LA Clippers, 108 – 104. Pretty exciting game. OKC had a 19 point lead at one point, but down the stretch things got very tight. Got a bit chippy, flagrant two foul on Ibaka, … Continue reading
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Final round from Honda Classic
The final round of golf at the Honda Classic concluded this afternoon. I am going to be honest, I just caught bits and pieces. I knew Tiger had shot a 74, T for 38th, not a great day and Rory … Continue reading
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Speaking of LeBron James
NBA action today, LeBron James and the Miami Heat came from behind to defeat the NY Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 99 – 93. LeBron had 29 points, 7 assists, 3 steals and 1 blocked shot. Wade added 20 points … Continue reading
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Magic Johnson offers $1 million for slam dunk contest winner
Kind of interesting story. Magic Johnson has offered a $1 million prize to next year’s winner of the slam dunk contest, part of the NBA All Star game festivities every year. This money will go to anyone who can beat … Continue reading
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Ryan Kelly returns for Duke and they edge Miami
Ryan Kelly returned to action for 3 Duke and they squeaked past 5 Miami today at Cameron Indoor Stadium, 79 – 76. Duke is a different team with Kelly back in the lineup as he scored 36 points, a career … Continue reading
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