NBA referee Tim Donaghy used inside information to bet on games. He got so good at it that the mob made him an offer he couldn't refuse. … [Read more...] about Tim Donaghy story featured in CNBC doc “Truth about Lies”
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Campaign to keep Fred Hoiberg at Iowa St. raises only $20
Is Fred Hoiberg leaving Iowa State to become the next Chicago Bulls Head Coach? Does a bear defecate the woods? The Bulls desire to dismiss Tom Thibodeau was the worst kept secret of the 2014-15 NBA season. The rift between Thibs and the front office was been common knowledge for years. The Bulls "coaching search" is done. It's one name long, and we've all known it since … [Read more...] about Campaign to keep Fred Hoiberg at Iowa St. raises only $20
Fred Hoiberg favorite to replace Tom Thibodeau
Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg is the favorite to be Tom Thibodeau's replacement, reports ESPN's Marc Stein. Hoiberg has been rumored to Chicago for a very long time and was recently quoted as stating that his dream is to coach in the NBA. If Hoiberg doesn't happen, and there's no reason to believe it shouldn't, then the replacement for Thibs is likely to be former Bulls … [Read more...] about Fred Hoiberg favorite to replace Tom Thibodeau
Draymond Green means much more to the GSW than advertised
We hear about the Splash Brothers incessantly, and rightfully so. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are not just elite players, but extremely fun to watch. They overshadow Draymond Green to some extent. Green matters a lot to the Golden State Warriors and will end up being one of the biggest impact players in this Western Conference Finals. The Warriors allowed a league-low … [Read more...] about Draymond Green means much more to the GSW than advertised
John Calipari addresses New Orleans Pelicans rumors
John Calipari has been linked with a move to the New Orleans Pelicans. The story has been burning up the internet all day. The Kentucky Wildcats Coach has been rumored to be moving to NOLA, with his connections to Anthony Davis and Tyreke Evans cited as primary reasons for why Coach Cal would be jumping ship from college basketball to the NBA. … [Read more...] about John Calipari addresses New Orleans Pelicans rumors
2015 NBA Draft Lottery: Who each team would draft if they got #1
The 2015 NBA Draft Lottery will be held Tuesday evening and once the ping pong balls are revealed, the order will officially be set for the 2015 NBA Draft. Two big men are projected to be selected 1-2 in the draft; Duke’s Jahlil Okafor and Karl-Anthony Towns of Kentucky. Okafor is one of the most advanced low post scoring young big men to come out of college basketball in quite … [Read more...] about 2015 NBA Draft Lottery: Who each team would draft if they got #1
VIDEO: Kobe Bryant takes in USWNT friendly vs Mexico
Kobe Bryant took in the U.S. Women's National Team match versus Mexico. And no this is absolutely not "news" or anything even remotely close to the concept of it. However, these are really lean times for the L.A. Lakers and there's not a ton of Lakers news to discuss. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Kobe Bryant takes in USWNT friendly vs Mexico
2015 NBA Draft Lottery conspiracy theory for EVERY TEAM
Every NBA Draft Lottery brings out the conspiracy theorists. As they say on The X Files, "the truth is out there." Unfortunately, it's not out there for you or me. In reality, the NBA Draft Lottery is an endeavor of mixed integrity. The genuine truth probably lies somewhere in between the two extremes of "hey, man it's all manipulated by the league, the Illuminati know!" and … [Read more...] about 2015 NBA Draft Lottery conspiracy theory for EVERY TEAM
Chicago Bulls championship window closed; so now what?
As long as Lebron James is healthy and in his prime, the Chicago Bulls are not going to the NBA Finals any time soon. You knew that before the series with the Cleveland Cavaliers series, but denial kept you from acknowledging it. The Bulls won't get past Lebron next year or the year after that; unless you have a plate tectonic shift in the NBA. Yes, the NBA Eastern … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls championship window closed; so now what?
Michael Jordan over Lebron poll proves AMERICA IS DUMB
Lots of people in America are REALLY DUMB. Many are dumb enough to think climate change isn't real (looking at you Senator James Inhofe, Chairman of the Environmental committee). A lot of other people are dumb to think evolution isn't real and the Earth is only 6,000 years old (looking at you L.A. Clippers Power Forward and Creationist Blake Griffin) Then you have a lot of … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan over Lebron poll proves AMERICA IS DUMB