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  • May 2008

    • Yahoo Says Icahn Doesn't Understand Full Picture

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 15, 08 9:28 PM CDT

      Yahoo Says Icahn Doesn't Understand Full Picture

      (Newser) - Hours after Carl Icahn began his quest to take over Yahoo’s board, the company issued a statement saying he has a "significant misunderstanding" of the recent Microsoft purchase offer, the Wall Street Journal reports. Icahn wants to unseat the current Yahoo board, replace it with one of his own, and force the company to try to forge a deal with Microsoft. More »

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      Microsoft  • Yahoo  • mergers and acquisitions  • Carl Icahn  • proxy battle  • Mark Cuban

  • April 2008

    • Mavericks Fire Avery Johnson

      Associated Press  |  Apr 30, 08 10:03 PM CDT

      Mavericks Fire Avery Johnson

      (Newser) - From the start, Avery Johnson was a perfect fit as coach of the Dallas Mavericks. At the end, it was pretty obvious he wasn't. Johnson lost his job Wednesday, a move the team referred to as "relieving him of his duties." More »

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      NBA  • Dallas Mavericks  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Mark Cuban  • Avery Johnson

    • Sports Coverage a Tangled Web

      New York Times  |  Apr 21, 08 9:40 AM CDT

      Sports Coverage a Tangled Web

      (Newser) - As bloggers multiply and media outlets aim to put more audio, video and photo content on their websites, tensions mount with professional sports leagues. Leagues argue that outlets making such content widely available steps on the toes of the broadcasters who have paid to present games—but, the New York Times reports, limiting the media's scope might impinge on free speech. More »

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      MLB  • NBA  • NFL  • sports  • blogger  • online videos  • media coverage  • press  • Mark Cuban

  • January 2008

    • Mavs Have Guns Blazing in Win Over Memphis

      Associated Press  |  Jan 28, 08 11:04 PM CST

      Mavs Have Guns Blazing in Win Over Memphis

      (Newser) - Dallas used 70% shooting to outscore Memphis by 14 in the first quarter and then coasted, winning 103-84. Josh Howard made his first eight shots as part of the early barrage and totaled 26 points, reports AP. Dirk Nowitzki had 20 for the Mavs who have won 12 of 14 overall and 13 consecutive games over lowly Memphis, now 13-32. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Dallas Mavericks  • Memphis Grizzlies  • Dirk Nowitzki  • Josh Howard  • Mark Cuban

  • October 2007

    • Dancing With the Stars Smokes Cuban

      E! Online  |  Oct 24, 07 12:39 PM CDT

      Dancing With the Stars Smokes Cuban

      (Newser) - No magic lamp could save Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban from losing his small-screen wingtips last night, as the billionaire was bumped from “Dancing with the Stars.” Cuban, who’s lost 30 pounds and one goatee since his stint began, entertained with a samba inspired by “I Dream of Jeannie,” but critics pounced on his lack of technique, E! reports. More »

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      television  • Dallas Mavericks  • dance  • Dancing with the Stars  • Mark Cuban  • Spice Girls  • Jane Seymour  • Melanie Brown  • samba

    • Cuban Has His Eye On the Cubs

      Associated Press  |  Oct 9, 07 6:48 AM CDT

      Cuban Has His Eye On the Cubs

      (Newser) - When the Tribune Company looks to sell the Chicago Cubs this off-season, rowdy Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants a seat at the table. Known for referee bashing and sideline antics while cheering on his NBA team, the billionaire yesterday reiterated his desire to own one of the crown jewels of professional sports in an interview with a Chicago DJ. More »

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      baseball  • basketball  • NBA  • Chicago Cubs  • Mark Cuban

  • August 2007
  • July 2007

    • FBI Names Rogue NBA Ref

      ESPN  |  Jul 21, 07 2:39 PM CDT

      FBI Names Rogue NBA Ref

      (Newser) - The FBI has officially blown the whistle on an NBA referee accused on illegal gambling. The feds are investigating claims that over the past two years veteran Tim Donaghy officiated a number of games on which he or his associates had placed bets—which might have totaled thousands of dollars. Their probe will also scrutinize Donaghy's alleged mob ties. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • FBI  • sports  • LeBron James  • Kobe Bryant  • gambling  • David Stern  • Tim Donaghy  • NBA referees  • Mark Cuban  • betting  • gambling addiction

    • Cuban Covets Cubs

      Chicago Tribune  |  Jul 14, 07 8:54 AM CDT

      Cuban Covets Cubs

      (Newser) - Mercurial billionaire Mark Cuban has expressed in interest in buying the Chicago Cubs. Put on the block by real estate mogul Sam Zell, the Cubs will have to placate Major League Baseball and local fans to succeed. Rick Morrissey, writing in another Zell property, the Chicago Tribune, says he thinks it will be a hard sell. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • Dallas Mavericks  • Bud Selig  • Mark Cuban

  • May 2007

    • Wall Street Mogul Starts N(ew)FL

      New York Times  |  May 30, 07 4:03 PM CDT

      Wall Street Mogul Starts N(ew)FL

      (Newser) - Wall Street renegade Bill Hambrecht is taking on one of America's biggest monopolies and launching his own professional football league. The United Football League plans to launch its challenge to the NFL's hegemony in 2008 with eight teams in non-NFL markets, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Mexico City. One owner—Mark Cuban, of course—is already on board. More »

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      NFL  • Google  • football  • Wall Street  • Los Angeles  • Las Vegas  • Mexico City  • Mark Cuban

    • Award Pains NBA's First European MVP

      Fort Worth Star-Telegram  |  May 16, 07 6:26 AM CDT

      Award Pains NBA's First European MVP

      (Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki was named the first European MVP of the NBA, but he was also the first since Moses Malone in 1982 to receive the award after losing in the first round of the playoffs.  Nowitzki put up career statistics, especially in shooting efficiency, while leading Dallas to the sixth-best record in basketball history.  Voting finished before the postseason. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Dallas Mavericks  • Dirk Nowitzki  • Steve Nash  • Mark Cuban

    • Mavs-Warriors Pits Coach Against Ex-Boss

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 1, 07 12:53 PM CDT

      Mavs-Warriors Pits Coach Against Ex-Boss

      (Newser) - Eighth-seeded Golden State won't just be bidding to eliminate the top-seeded Mavericks when their first-round NBA playoff series resumes tonight in Dallas. In what the Wall Street Journal calls "one of the nastiest personal feuds in professional sports," coach Don Nelson's Warriors can send Dallas and owner Mark Cuban home early. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • sports  • Dallas Mavericks  • Golden State Warriors  • NBA playoffs  • Mark Cuban  • Don Nelson

  • April 2007

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