Days of NBA Lives: Wherein the Lakers went to see “Lincoln”Eric Freeman, yahoo.com At this point, most of the NBA is on Twitter. It's a wild world of training updates, questions as to which movies they should go see, and explanations of their Call of Duty prowess. Every so often, though, you also get a picture into the more interestin… |
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Cliff Corcoran: Five cuts from winter meetingsDec 6, 2012
The hottest position of this Hot Stove season is the hot corner. Cliff Corcoran examines the thin third-base market, the lack of multi-year contracts for starting pitchers and more. |
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Great players just find a way to get it done. Kobe Bryant not only lead the Lakers (9-10) to a much needed win on the road against the lowly New Orleans Hornets (5-12), he also became the youngest player in NBA history to ever reach 30,000 career points… |
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Eric Freeman, yahoo.com Back when Shaquille O'Neal was the most dominant force in the NBA, several teams utilized the "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy that essentially turned every Los Angeles Lakers possession into an opportunity to see a gigantic man attempt to shoot a ball … |
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Dodgers pessimistic about landing GreinkeDec 6, 2012
Mark Saxon, ESPN.com Speculation when the winter began was that the two Los Angeles-area teams would engage in a bidding war for the top free-agent pitcher, Zack Greinke. It hasn't quite worked out that way so far. |
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Carl Lamarre, dimemag.com With Lakers guard Kobe Bryant becoming the fifth and fastest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, Dime is looking at all angles of the five-time champion’s career today. (Hey, we already called him the greatest player since 2000.) It’s equal … |
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Spencer Lund, dimemag.com With Lakers guard Kobe Bryant becoming the fifth and fastest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, Dime is looking at all angles of the five-time champion’s career today. (Hey, we already called him the greatest player since 2000.) It’s equal … |
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Dan Devine, yahoo.com The Los Angeles Clippers had a little bit of fun at the expense of the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, with some loose Dallas passing and some tight L.A. defense — 18 Clipper steals, 22 Maverick turnovers, 26 Clipper points — led to the likes of … |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Reed Johnson, the top pinch hitter in the National League last season, rejoined the Atlanta Braves on Thursday with a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2014. |
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Dime Magazine, dimemag.com With Lakers guard Kobe Bryant becoming the fifth and fastest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, Dime is looking at all angles of the five-time champion’s career today. (Hey, we already called him the greatest player since 2000.) It’s equal … |
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Larsen's perfect game jersey auctioned for $750KDec 6, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- The uniform Don Larsen was wearing when he pitched the only perfect game in World Series history has sold for $756,000. |
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Lakers reportedly turn down Pau Gasol trade offers from Raptors and Wolves, as they shouldDec 6, 2012
Dan Devine, yahoo.com The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night, coasting to a 103-87 win over the Don't-Call-Me-Pelicans behind a record-setting performance from Kobe Bryant, strong second-half pressure defense and a combined 11-of-21 mark from be… |
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The Meaning of Kobe Bryant at 30,000Dec 6, 2012
Beckley Mason, nytimes.com Kobe Bryant is the youngest player to score 30,000 points, and at 34, he is not only leading the N.B.A. in scoring this season, he's also enjoying the most efficient scoring season of his career. |
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Kobe reaches 30,000-point mark in Lakers' routDec 6, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, making him the fifth player in NBA history to score 30,000, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a two-game skid with a 103-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. |
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It's been a winter of content for AngelsDec 6, 2012
Richard Justice, MLB.com Here's to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, who've quietly had themselves a terrific offseason. Bullpen? Check. Rotation? Check. |
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This Lady Behind The Clippers Bench Was The Only One Unimpressed By Last Night's PerformanceDec 6, 2012
Timothy Burke, deadspin.com Last night's 112-90 Clippers win over the Mavericks was a performance the AP called "dominating" and one that featured a series of spectacular dunks and lobs—one of which we've already featured this morning. More » |
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Justin Kubatko, nytimes.com Besides Jrue Holiday of the 76ers, Eric Bledsoe of the Clippers and Larry Sanders of the Bucks, in their third years, have made larger contributions to their teams this season. |
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Patrick Malee, dimemag.com With Lakers guard Kobe Bryant becoming the fifth and fastest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, Dime is looking at all angles of the five-time champion’s career today. (Hey, we already called him the greatest player since 2000.) It’s equal … |
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Dodgers in talks with free-agent hurler GreinkeDec 6, 2012
Ken Gurnick, MLB.com Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti confirmed the club has graduated from due diligence to negotiating for top free-agent target Zack Greinke, but he gave no indication a deal was imminent or likely. |
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Tom Ley, deadspin.com Alley-oops are eye-catching because they occupy so much space and time. The lob pass goes up, the finisher readies himself to take off, and we get time to watch it all unfold as anticipation for the big finale builds. More » |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com Blake Griffin had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Chris Paul added 14 points and 13 assists, propelling the Los Angeles Clippers to their fourth straight victory, 112-90 over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. |
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Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke remained in play as several free agents struck deals Wednesday. Until the Rangers make a move, the anticipation continues to build, writes Joe Lemire. |
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Lakers squelch two-game skid by rolling over Hornets |
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MAHONEY: Kobe makes history as Lakers rollDec 6, 2012
Kobe Bryant made history, but he wasn't the only reason the Lakers bounced back with a 103-87 win over the Hornets. Rob Mahoney credits L.A.'s stifling pressure and potent post play. |
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As the Winter Meetings near their end here in Nashville, the latest buzz has Zack Greinke potentially going somewhere other than the Dodgers. Which se... |
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