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NEWS ABOUT: Shaq

Shaq stories: 7 news summaries

(Newser) - We're months away from the NBA season, but the scrutiny of the monster pairing of Shaq and LeBron has already begun in earnest. Can the superstars exist in harmony on one team? The Wall Street Journal sniffs out a little trouble, noting that the two haven't exactly acted like best... More »

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NBA • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Shaquille O'Neal • Shaq

 Blocked From 
 White House, 
 Shaq Loses Bet 

Guessed he could get in just by turning up

Jul 28, 09 6:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - Shaquille O’Neal bet a friend he’d be let in the White House if he simply showed up—and he lost the wager, the Washington Post reports. “The rule was I couldn't use any of my political connections," Shaq said. "Couldn't show a badge. I couldn't... More »

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White House • betting • Shaquille O'Neal • Shaq • Twitter

Most Popular Celeb Twitterers


Apr 10, 09 10:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Celebrity oversharing on Twitter has gone from the drama-ridden (Lindsay Lohan) to the inane (Solange Knowles, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, and Nicole Richie making playdates for their kids). The New York Daily News zeroes in on the most popular celeb Twitterers, starting with Britney Spears, who has Ashton Kutcher on her heels.... More »

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Britney Spears • Martha Stewart • celebrity • Nicole Richie • Shaquille O'Neal • Lance Armstrong • John Mayer • Ashton Kutcher • Shaq • MC Hammer • Demi Moore • Ashlee Simpson • Twitter • Jimmy Fallon

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It's Official: Suns Get Their Shaq

Star center passes physical, leaves struggling Miami for West power

Feb 6, 08 6:15 PM CST
(Newser) - Center Shaquille O’Neal is now a member of the Phoenix Suns after he passed a physical exam, the final barrier to the completion of his trade from the Miami Heat, the Associated Press reports. The Heat—which has the NBA's worst record at 9-37—exchanged O'Neal, 35, for forward... More »

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NBA • basketball • Phoenix Suns • Miami Heat • Shaquille O'Neal • Shawn Marion • Shaq

White-Hot Celtics Beat L.A.

Elsewhere, Spurs, Pacers and Heat get wins

Nov 24, 07 2:04 AM CST
(Newser) - It was retro night in Boston as the Celtics' Big Three were taking on the rival Lakers and fans wore "Beat L.A." shirts circa 1985. But rather than Bird, McHale and Parish, it was Garnett, Allen and Pierce who combined for 59 points and put up a... More »

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NBA • Kobe Bryant • Los Angeles Lakers • Memphis Grizzlies • basketball • Dallas Mavericks • Miami Heat • San Antonio Spurs • Houston Rockets • Indiana Pacers • Boston Celtics • Shaq

Surging Celts Hold Off Miami, Move to 8-0

Boston's veteran trio has team off to best start since Havlicek era

Nov 16, 07 11:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Paul Pierce, in foul trouble most of the second half, dropped in a layup with 25 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics a 92-91 win over the Miami Heat, and his team their best start since 1972-73. Boston's new Big Three combined for 57 points while Miami's Dwyane Wade,... More »

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NBA • basketball • Miami Heat • Dwyane Wade • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Shaq

Shaq Scores 17 in Heat Loss to Bobcats

Blazers topple Pistons, Sonics struggle again against Magic

Nov 14, 07 4:42 AM CST
(Newser) - The Heat's struggles continued last night with a 97-91 loss to the Bobcats. Shaq scored 17 points in 25 minutes, but was only one of two Heat players in double figures. "I should play," sputtered furious coach Pat Riley. "I guarantee you I should suit up. I... More »

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NBA • Pat Riley • basketball • Miami Heat • Detroit Pistons • Portland Trail Blazers • Seattle SuperSonics • Orlando Magic • Charlotte Bobcats • Shaquille O'Neal • Shaq

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