May 19, 2013

The Socialist’s Journal: LeBron James and the New Paradigm of Success

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*On the eve of the NBA playoffs and the seemingly unstoppable force that is the Miami Heat, I take a look back at my take on LeBron James’ decision to sign with Miami. LeBron James chose to sign as a free agent with the Miami Heat and in doing so made himself public enemy number [...]




Kevin Durant’s Mama Says Her Son is the Next Best Player in History

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*If you’ve paid any attention to the NBA playoffs, you couldn’t have missed Kevin Durant hug and kiss his mother who stands faithfully on the sidelines, cheering on her son. Wanda Pratt told ESPN recently that she thinks her son could go down in history as the best baller in NBA history. At only 23-years-young, [...]




Birdman/Baby Williams Bets $2 Million on Miami Heat

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*Bryan “Birdman”/”Baby” Williams  is showing the world that he ain’t no punk. Although he recently made a ridunkulous bet. The Cash Money Records head honcho  put down $2 million, wagering that the Miami Heat will take the NBA Championship title this year against the Dallas Mavericks. Either that’s just blind confidence or he knows something [...]




Sunday’s NBA Playoff Results

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Bulls Beat Heat 103-82 in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals *Derrick Rose scored 28 points, Luol Deng contained LeBron James and the Chicago Bulls struck first in the Eastern Conference finals, pulling away to beat the Miami Heat 103-82 in Game 1 on Sunday night. The Bulls are off to a good start after [...]




EUR Weekend Sports Update: NBA Playoffs, WBA Boxing and Kentucky Derby

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*With a dislocated elbow and stiff back, Rajon Rondo helped guide the Boston Celtics to a 97-81 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. “He showed he’s a really tough young individual,” said Kevin Garnett, who had 28 points and 18 rebounds – more than he had in the [...]




Sunday’s NBA Round 2 Playoff Results; Thibodeau Coach of the Year

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Wade and Heat Beat Celtics 99-90 *Dwyane Wade scored 38 points on 14 of 21 shooting, James Jones set a Miami postseason record with 25 points off the bench, and the Heat beat the Celtics 99-90 on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference semifinal series. “It’s a big game. It’s Game 1, at home,” Wade [...]




Sunday’s NBA Playoff Results

Lamar Odom (LA Lakers) and Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets) fight for ball Sunday night

Chris Paul and Hornets Sting Lakers; Series Tied *Chris Paul had 27 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 93-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff series at 2-2. “It’s huge for us,” said a jubilant Paul. “We wanted [...]




Jamie Foxx Suits Up for TNT’s NBA Playoff Promo

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*Jamie Foxx and Justin Timberlake are starring in TNT’s promotional marketing initiative for the NBA playoffs, dubbed “Win or Go Home.” Beginning tomorrow, April 2, a long-form ad featuring the two celebs will begin running in some 1,200 Regal Cinemas theaters nationwide. The spot opens on the two celebrities talking smack about the teams most [...]