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Relocation Coming To The NBA?
We've established that running an NBA team is a horrible way to make money, but did the Boston Globe bury the big news that some teams may not last much longer in their home city?...
Marko Jaric's Marriage Might Be Saved
No charges will be filed against him in the sexual assault case due to lack of "prosocutorial merit", whatever that means. [NBCPhiladelphia]...
Yeah, Lisa Leslie Should Probably Rethink That Quote
On meeting Barack Obama: " [I] was truly feeling like a kid at a concert who got touched by Michael Jackson back in the day." James Parr agrees. [Sports Pros (e)]...
Actually, It Should Be Changed to "Free Marko"
Newlywed Marko Jaric is the mystery Grizzlies player accused of sexual assault. What, Adriana Lima isn't good enough? [SI]...
Karl Malone Would Also Like To Join In Physical Violence Against Politicians
The Mailman thinks that "Congress and the Senators need to be slapped around" and volunteers his services. (And he's not being "facetious.") Why should Charles Barkley get to have all the fun? [MediaMatters]...
Did Candace Parker Swallow A Basketball?
I don't want to tell the WNBA how to run their offseason training programs, but Canadce Parker might want to think about cutting back on the carbs. [BlackSportsOnline]...
Charles Barkley Wants To Punch Rush Limbaugh
In his first interview since being released from prison on Monday, Charles Barkley talked to WIP radio in Philadelphia, where he quickly noted that Rush Limbaugh has a big ass, and needs to be punched....
One Mysterious Memphis Grizzly Accused Of Sexual Assault
You know, if this turns out to be Darko, would a change of blog name be in order? [NBC Philadelphia]...
Maybe Shane Battier Isn't The Antidote To Kobe Bryant
Bryant put up 37 points last night—31 in the second half—while being guarded by two of the better defenders in the league, Shane Battier and Mad Ron Artest. Maybe the shot chart needs updating? [NBA.com]...
The ACC Is Still Not Ready To Have Their Tournament Overrun By Hoops-Lovin' Lesbos
Sports By Brooks points us to this story that was featured in the Greensboro News & Record, detailing the ACC's reluctance to openly embrace its gay female fan base....
Cashing In On The Good Name Of Stephon Marbury
A former high school teammate of Stephon Marbury is selling an out of focus picture of his state championship ring. (Oh wait—he's selling the actual ring.) The price: $250,000. Yeah....good luck with that. [eBay]...
Stephen Jackson Is The Last Dragon
If the Warriors' Stephen Jackson is Bruce Leroy, the mystical martial artist who possesses "the glow," then who is the evil Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem?...
So Much Has Changed While You Were In Prison, Charles
After a harrowing 36 hours in Maricopa County's notorious Tent City lockup, Charles Barkley smells the sweet air of freedom once again. [Atlanta Journal Constitution]...
Clay Bennett's Son Reveals Insight Into Father's Dislike Of Ugly Cheerleaders?
The brilliant "Bend It Like Bennett" has discovered what appears to be the OKC Supersonics owner's son's Facebook page. Graham Bennett loves his father unconditionally — even when Dad rips apart some high school cheerleaders....
Celtics To Cavs: "Shut Up ... LOL!"
Boston beats Cleveland to move into a virtual first-place tie and give the internet yet another excuse to rethink that "let's have an open dialogue" thing. [Yahoo]...
Hallelujah! Barkley's Jail Time Reduced
Charles Barkley will only have to serve three days in Scottsdale's Tent City Jail, not the five days he was originally sentenced to. It's like going camping, really! Except for the pink jumpsuit. [TMZ]...
Do Not Mess With This Man
Ed Leong, 86, fights San Francisco City Hall over badminton court use fees, wins. Fear the shuttlecock. [Wall Street Journal]...
Mark Cuban Is In Touch With His Inner Travis Bickle
Mark Cuban was none too pleased with the Mavericks' 96-87 loss to Oklahoma City on Monday, so he's putting his team on notice. Any more lackadaisical play, and (use Trump voice here) you're fired....
Carmelo Anthony Suspended For Poor Listening Skills
Denver suspended Anthony for one game after he refused to come out when substituted for. Wait, you can just stay on the floor? I should have tried that in eighth grade. [Denver Stiffs]...