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Duke says thank you and good bye to three seniors

3 Duke bid farewell on senior night at Cameron Indoor stadium to three huge stars, Ryan Kelly, Mason Plumlee, and Seth Curry.  All three were playing their final home game for the Dukies, and were big factors in a definitive … Continue reading

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Tuesday night basketball games to look forward to…

Tuesday night offers us a college basketball game and a NBA game of interest to tune into.  14 Ohio State travels to Indiana to take on the 2nd ranked Hoosiers.  Big Ten is awesome this year.  Would expect Indiana to … Continue reading

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Pop Culture update…I am a card carrying member of JLaw fan club!

OK, I am gonna own up to it.  I am now officially a card carrying member of the Jennifer Lawrence fan club.  She is superb!  She is also very real and completely unfiltered and engaging.  Love her!  Watched the movie … Continue reading

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Exhibition tennis in Madison Square Garden

Last night the Paribas Open Exhibition took place in Madison Square Garden featuring Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro.  Rafa was making his first appearance on a hard court after his serious knee injury.  He has been busy competing … Continue reading

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College basketball games on Monday night, and more…

Monday night will feature the newly 4th ranked Kansas Jayhawks hosting Texas Tech.  Also, on ESPN at 7:00 pm EST, Cincinnati will visit 8 Louisville. Will we have a upset, followed by students storming the court?  Probably not tonight since … Continue reading

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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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