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NBA on Christmas Day: a Long, Storied Tradition

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It's a tradition we've all come to know and love- the NBA on Christmas Day. The NFL has Thanksgiving. College basketball has St. Patrick's Day. College Football has New Year's Day, and they're trying to claim New Year's Eve as their own, but it's going over like a lead balloon thus far. Boxing Day (December 26th) belongs to The English Premier League while Yuletide is one with … [Read more...] about NBA on Christmas Day: a Long, Storied Tradition

LeBron James Says Women’s Rights Primary Criteria for Harris Endorsement

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LeBron James, one of two flag-bearers for the United States Olympic Team in Paris this past summer, endorsed Kamala Harris for President on Thursday. Last night, he answered a reporter's question as to what the primary criteria was in making his decision. “Having a daughter, wife, mother, what VP believes in when it comes to women’s rights, I feel like that endorsement is … [Read more...] about LeBron James Says Women’s Rights Primary Criteria for Harris Endorsement

Stan Van Gundy Saw the MAGA Movement for What it is

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As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about Steve Kerr, Stan Van Gundy and Gregg Popovich from November 2016. There was a time, not very long ago, when the Bulls' biggest and fiercest rival was the Detroit Pistons. The rivalry still lives on to some extent today, just on much a … [Read more...] about Stan Van Gundy Saw the MAGA Movement for What it is

25 All-Time Worst Sports Interview Cliches, Platitudes, Bromides and Tautologies

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Editor's Note: this article originally ran in the fall of 2018. The sports calendar is sort of imbalanced, but once it gets moving, it has a lot of velocity. For about four months in the summer you have pretty much nothing but baseball. And that lull is extremely brutal. But once college football starts– boom! The NFL is the very next week. Hockey preseason starts two … [Read more...] about 25 All-Time Worst Sports Interview Cliches, Platitudes, Bromides and Tautologies

Exploring the Pinnacle Arenas: Top NBA Courts with Unmatched Fan Atmosphere

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In the world of basketball, the court is not just a playing surface; it's a hallowed ground where legends are made and rivalries ignite. Across the NBA, certain arenas stand out not only for their architectural marvels but also for the electric atmosphere created by passionate fans. Let's journey through the top NBA courts renowned for their unparalleled fan support, both … [Read more...] about Exploring the Pinnacle Arenas: Top NBA Courts with Unmatched Fan Atmosphere

NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracy Theories for Every Single Team

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As today is NBA Draft Lottery day, we figured we'd bring this one back from 2017: Every NBA Draft Lottery, the conspiracy theorists will come out in full force. In reality though, the lottery is just an endeavor of mixed integrity. The genuine, empirical truth likely lies somewhere between the two polarities of "hey, man it's all manipulated by the league, the NBA Draft … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracy Theories for Every Single Team

NBA Players with the Most Defensive Player of the Year Awards

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NBA players are recognized with a Defensive Player of the Year award for their efforts in the back of the basketball court. It takes more than 100 sports writers and broadcasters to select the best NBA players who can push the ball away from the hoops. Basketball players on the defense can block shots from point guards to prevent the rival team from scoring in the NBA matches. … [Read more...] about NBA Players with the Most Defensive Player of the Year Awards

What Max Christie Brings to the L.A. Lakers Table This Season

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Selected by the dynastic Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft, Max Christie is going to league's banner franchise. Taken with the 35th overall pick out of Michigan State, Christie has a lot to prove in order to carve out a real role with the Lakers this season. And he got the ball rolling in 2022 NBA Summer League. During his Summer League debut, Max … [Read more...] about What Max Christie Brings to the L.A. Lakers Table This Season