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Caron Butler, Iman Shumpert, Baron Davis, Derrick Rose and Chris Bosh. The first couple of weeks of the NBA playoffs has seen a rash of injuries (most in the Eastern conference) from top to bottom that... 

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Apparently girls sports in upstate New York are out of control lately. Just a couple of months ago, there was a story out of the region of a girl’s basketball team that chanted “Nigger” before running... 

Junior Seau: Using Sports to Leave the Hood Went Wrong

Former San Diego Charger Tiaina Baul “Junior” Seau, Jr.’s tragic death by suicide yesterday turned sports fans in a tizzy yesterday, struggling to make sense to the reason a vibrant... 

LeBron and D-Wade: It’s Superman and Batman Time

Ever since LeBron’s “Decision” to take his talents to South Beach, there have been questions about how he and Dwayne Wade would play together. Last year they were sometimes erratic, awkwardly deferring... 

Bruins vs. Caps = Boston Racism vs. Chocolate City

You have to love this time of year if you’re a sports fan. Baseball is getting into full swing, NBA playoffs are starting this weekend, and Hockey playoffs are finishing up the first round. Of course,... 

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