May 21, 2013

Sports Bits: J. R. Smith Busted; Magic to Trade Howard; Shaq says No

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J. R. Smith Arrested in South Beach *Police in Miami Beach police say 26-year-old New York Knicks player J.R. Smith (pictured) has been arrested on a bench warrant for not having a valid driver’s license. Sgt. Bobby Hernandez Smith was stopped Thursday night on Washington Avenue in South Beach. A routine search revealed the bench [...]




Ben Wallace Dissed by Orlando Reporter for ‘Bat Ride’ He Doesn’t Own (Video)

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*Professional athletes and entertainers long for speed and sexy cars. The more unique the car, the better. Price tags be damned! They probably buy their homes based on the size of the garage. It has to house their “babies.” The Detroit Pistons powerful Center Ben Wallace was really thinking when he purchased a, sort of, [...]




The Socialist’s Journal: The Business of Sports

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*The most important cliché in sports is that it is a business. Those who do not take heed to this critical concept do so at their own peril. LeBron James was guided by this principle two off=seasons ago when he chose to join the Miami Heat as a free agent even if his execution was [...]




Arenas in Trouble with NBA Again, This Time Over Twitter

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*Orlando Magic guard Gilbert Arenas says he’s been fined by the NBA for an offensive joke he made on his Twitter account. The NBA confirmed today that Arenas had been fined but did not say what for or how much the penalty was. He apologized for his comments and asked the NBA for a copy [...]




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 [...]




Video: NBA Vet Dominique Wilkins Attacked at Hawks Game

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*Dominique Wilkins, the former Atlanta Hawks superstar, was attacked by a fan following the team’s 85-82 home win over the Magic Wednesday night at Philips Arena – and the whole thing was caught on tape. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported late Wednesday night that Wilkins – who now serves as a vice president for the Hawks, [...]




Dwight Howard Launches Orlando Based D12 Foundation for Children Around the World

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*Five-time NBA All-Star and Orlando Magic Center Dwight Howard is pleased to officially announce the launch of D12 Foundation on Monday Feb. 14th. With a mission of planting seeds, cultivating them and watching them grow, D12 Foundation has a vision of making a long-lasting impact on the lives of children worldwide. With collaborative support from [...]




Shaq Fined $35K for Calling Refs ‘Control Freaks’

Boston Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal (C) holds onto the ball as Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass (R) goes for the ball during the first half of NBA basketball action in Orlando, Florida December 25, 2010.

*The NBA fined Celtics center Shaquille O’Neal $35,000 today for public comments about the officiating following Boston’s 86-78 Christmas Day loss to the Magic in Orlando. According to ESPNBoston.com, O’Neal fouled out in only 13 minutes of playing time and sounded off after the game. “I guess they came out to see No. 26 today,” [...]




LeBron and Heat Score Win in South Beach Debut

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*For this home opener unlike any other, the Miami Heat deviated from the years-old script of having starters run onto the floor when their name was called. Instead, in a darkened arena, each of the Heat first-stringers stood still as a spotlight shined upon them. The message couldn’t have been less subtle: All eyes are [...]




Howard Accuses Royce of Violating Gag Order; Seeks $500M

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*NBA star Dwight Howard claims in new legal documents that his baby mama Royce Reed has violated a 2009 gag order not to talk about him to the media, and therefore owes him at least $500,500,000. According to TMZ.com, the documents filed by the Orlando Magic player claim Reed, featured on VH1′s “Basketball Wives,” has [...]




NBA Action: Boston Defeats Orlando; In Finals Again

Celtics guards Nate Robinson (L) and Rajan Rondo (R) congradulate each other as center Kevin Garnett looks on

*Here they come again. The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA Finals for the 2nd time in 3 years. Friday night they defeated the Orlando Magic 96-84 to win the Eastern Conference Finals 4 games to 2. A lot of b-ball observers and pundits had counted them out because of the collective age of [...]




Video: Vince Carter Breaks Dwight Howard’s Guinness Record

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*The folks at Guinness World Records may need to start a separate category for the least amount of time between a record being set and broken. That honor would likely go to Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, who entered the record books this week by making the longest basketball shot while sitting down. The feat, [...]




NBA Star Dwight Howard Files Suit On His Baby Mama … Again

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*NBA star Dwight Howard is going at his baby mama again. This time it’s for endangering the security of their 2-year-old child. And what is she doing to that, you ask. Using Twitter. That’s what. Here’s the deal. According to Howard his ex, Royce Lyndsay Reed, broke a court order by posting photos of their [...]