Players turn on the acting and sound effects to convince refs to give the call
New York Times Nov 19, 08 8:00 AM CST
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The grunts and bellows of pro basketball players approaching the hoop has become as much a part of the game as the dribbling, the New York Times reports. Players shout to alert—or, as often, persuade—the ref that they are being fouled before they take a basket. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne Wade are considered among the game's best actors.
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Tiger, NBA stars top Sports Illustrated annual income ranking
Sports Illustrated Jun 5, 08 4:37 PM CDT
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Forget all the talk of economic uncertainty. Sports Illustrated has released its fifth annual Fortunate 50 ranking of top athlete incomes, and things are certain as they've ever been; the NBA pays the best, women aren't being paid enough and Tiger Woods is absolutely untouchable. Ranked by combined on- and off-the-field income, the top ten (with six and seven tied) are below:
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Final-second three-pointer is off the mark as Orlando falls
Associated Press Apr 11, 08 11:40 PM CDT
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Ryan Gomes made a pair of free throws with 2.9 seconds remaining to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 102-101 victory over the playoff-bound Orlando on Friday. Randy Foye had a game-high 25 points and Rashad McCants added 19 to lead the Timberwolves, who snapped a six-game losing streak. The Magic have lost six of their last 10 games.
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Owner says he won't get in way of a new GM, but hopes Isiah remains on bench
New York Daily News Mar 27, 08 11:56 PM CDT
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Donnie Walsh's handshake agreement to run the Knicks next season could end up being a goodbye wave if owner James Dolan meddles too much, reports the New York Daily News . Dolan had said he won't step in if Walsh wants to replace coach Isiah Thomas, but he also made it very clear he wants Thomas back as the coach.
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McGrady finds his groove to score 10 of his 23 in decisive fourth
Houston Chronicle Mar 27, 08 4:39 AM CDT
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The Houston Rockets paid tribute to Dikembe Mutombo last night, but as usual it was Tracy McGrady who stole the show in a 97-86 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, reports the Houston Chronicle . McGrady had made just 4 of 15 shots when he re-entered the game in the fourth quarter and caught fire, scoring 10 of his 23 points down the stretch.
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Matin's 36 lift Kings, Wizards holds off SuperSonics
Associated Press Mar 27, 08 2:45 AM CDT
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Tim Duncan had the big numbers, but Manu Ginobili hit the key shots as the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 97-88 last night, reports the Associated Press. Duncan had 28 points and 12 rebounds, but when the Clippers took a late lead, Ginobili's 3-pointer sparked a 10-0 clinching run. In other NBA action:
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Atlanta holds on to eighth spot in the East
Associated Press Mar 27, 08 12:30 AM CDT
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The Atlanta Hawks avoided a major issue on a night they celebrated a 115-89 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, reports the Associated Press. Star point guard Mike Bibby left the game in the fourth period last night with an injured left thumb. X-rays were negative, however, and it appears to be only a strain. That is good news for the Hawks, who held onto eighth in the East.
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Iguodala leads 76ers win, Bobcats end five-game skid
Orlando Sentinel Mar 22, 08 11:29 PM CDT
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Joe Johnson scored 34 points and Mike Bibby had 20 as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 last night, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The Magic had a chance to catch the Hawks late when Bibby missed a shot with the Hawks up 93-90. Atlanta fought for the offensive rebound, however, and Bibby made a free throw to seal the win. In other NBA action:
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Allen hits winning
shot as Boston
downs Dallas
Associated Press Mar 21, 08 12:16 AM CDT
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The Boston Celtics accomplished something last night that no team in the NBA has done in six seasons: complete a three-game sweep in Texas. The Celtics finished off the rare feat with a 94-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks, reports the Associated Press. Boston gave San Antonio its first loss in six weeks and ended Houston's 22-game win streak before beating the Mavs.
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Sacramento jumps out early as Toronto falls to 0-4 on road trip
Globe and Mail Mar 17, 08 2:06 AM CDT
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Kevin Martin scored 32 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 106-100 last night, reports the Toronto Globe and Mail . Ron Artest also had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Kings handed the Raptors their fourth straight loss on this road trip. The Raptors are 2-7 in the nine games since star forward Chris Bosh injured his knee.
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Anthony, Iverson lead Denver to an NBA
season high in points
Associated Press Mar 17, 08 1:43 AM CDT
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The Denver Nuggets scored early and often, late and often, and plenty in between, in a 168-116 win over the Seattle SuperSonics last night, reports the Associated Press. Carmelo Anthony had 26 points and Allen Iverson had 24 for the Nuggets, who led by as many as 55 points in the fourth period. The 168 was an NBA season high, but was 16 short of Denver's franchise record.
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