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Shaquille O’Neal paid for funeral of Shaniya Davis

Posted on November 30, 2009. Filed under: Issues, Sports | Tags: , |

In the past, NBA star, Shaquille O’Neal has been known for giving back to those less fortunate. The recent death of five-year-old Fayetteville, NC native, Shaniya Davis deeply affected the 7’1 center. After hearing of what happened, O’Neal reached out to the family and offered to pay for the little girl’s funeral.
The funeral of Davis [...]

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Terrell Owens still has something Left in the Tank

Posted on November 29, 2009. Filed under: Sports | Tags: , , |

When Terrell Owens made his debut with the Buffalo Bills, they were nowhere near as good as they were expected to be. Early in the season, the Bills struggled as did their star wide receiver, Terrell Owens. At thirty-six, some began to wonder if Owens could still perform that way that he used to.
As the [...]

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Dwight Howard needs to become an Offensive Force

Posted on November 27, 2009. Filed under: Sports | Tags: , , , |

Many people have been trying to hail Dwight Howard as the next Shaquille O’Neal. The comparisons are there. Howard has become the most dominant force in the league and he is leading the Orlando Magic. O’Neal was the last big man to do such a thing. There are many comparisons between Howard and O’Neal, but [...]

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Reggie Bush may not be a Bust

Posted on November 26, 2009. Filed under: Sports | Tags: , , , |

In the 2005-2006 collegiate football season, there was not a player that received more hype than Reggie Bush. In the end, he would win the Heisman Award for 2006. There was so much hype around the running back that he was expected to be drafted by the Houston Texans. The team was booed after they [...]

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Allen Iverson retires from the NBA

Posted on November 25, 2009. Filed under: Sports | Tags: , , , , , , , |

After thirteen years in the NBA, Allen Iverson has called it quits. There was once a time when Iverson was the face of the NBA. He was one of the best scorers that the league ever had, but there was no market for him during the free agent season.
Reluctantly, the Memphis Grizzlies did sign him. [...]

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Does Gerald Henderson deserve more Playing Time?

Posted on November 24, 2009. Filed under: Sports | Tags: , , , , |

The Charlotte Bobcats started this season off to a pretty good start, but they have struggled, as of late. Among their problems are the fact that they have too many guards. Most of which are aging.
However, the Bobcats do have one young guard. Gerald Henderson is 6′5, very athletic and a great dunker. Before being [...]

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Charles Barkley ready to become a GM

Posted on November 23, 2009. Filed under: Sports | Tags: , |

No other former NBA player has had a life outside of basketball as vibrant as the one enjoyed by Charles Barkley. He has never felt the need to try a comeback; he feels that his time was properly served. Many people did not like him as a player, but many people love him as a [...]

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Allen Iverson is still Team Searching

Posted on November 21, 2009. Filed under: Sports | Tags: , , , , |

Once upon a time, Allen Iverson was considered one of the best players in the NBA. Talking basketball in today’s time means mentioning Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James. A few years ago, that meant mentioning Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson, and Kobe Bryant.
While Kobe Bryant rose to legendary status, Allen Iverson fell from grace. [...]

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Dwyane Wade and the Heat, Early Favorites?

Posted on November 12, 2009. Filed under: Sports | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Coming into the 2009-2010 NBA season, the sports analysts could not get enough of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They traded for Shaquille O’Neal and pairing him with LeBron James is a sportscaster’s dream. Plus, the Orlando Magic traded for Vince Carter.
However, on opening night, the Miami Heat played the New York Knicks and the stellar play [...]

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LeGarrette Blount has been Reinstated

Posted on November 10, 2009. Filed under: Sports | Tags: , , |

A rarity has happened, a black man has received a second chance. Promising running back, LeGarrette Blount, has been allowed to return to playing football for Oregon State. He had been suspended for the entire season after punching a member of Boise State.
Once it was revealed that Blount had been provoked, some began pushing for [...]

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