NBA

A short time ago in a galaxy far, far away I was a business and economics student (not a very good one, but that's neither here nor there).  There is a theory in business and marketing that every product has a 'life-cycle

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The NBA trade deadline is Thursday. While some teams are trying to make a deal that could help elevate their franchise into the elite category, Chicago and Oklahoma City, the league’s best squads, don’t figure to make a major move. Here’s what’s happening in the NBA:

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You’ve had pork. You’ve had donuts. Have you ever had a pork donut? If you live in China, you’re about to get the chance, courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts — and NBA star LeBron James?

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Two triple-doubles in three games from the Boston Celtics’ Rajon Rondo and a 57-point performance from Deron Williams of the New Jersey Nets highlighted the first week after the all-star break in the NBA. Here’s what else is happening in pro basketball:

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Charles Barkley's candor is the biggest reason he has had a tremendous broadcasting career after he retired from the NBA in 2000.  Barkley is one of those rare personalities who has a ton of friends yet is highly critical at times

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With the all-star break now completed, the NBA will begin the remainder of its 2011-12 season on Tuesday night. Philadelphia, Chicago and Miami lead their respective divisions in the Eastern Conference, while San Antonio, Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Clippers top the divisions of the Western Conference.

Here’s what’s happening in the NBA:

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I can't remember a professional athlete that went from beloved to polarizing faster than LeBron James (maybe Kobe Bryant).  Ever since 'the decision,' the LeBron detractors have taken glee in every one of his shortcomings as a professional

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On the heels of an insensitive ESPN headline regarding Jeremy Lin, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has released a series of guidelines to help media members avoid similar pitfalls.

The AAJA warns journalists

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The NBA all-star break began after Thursday night’s games, with the NBA All-Star Game scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 26 in Orlando (7:30 PM ET; TNT-TV). Though the preseason labor dispute between the players’ union and owners forced a compressed NBA schedule, the NBA’s greatest players have continued to throw down spectacular dunks. Here are 10 of the best dunks of the NBA season so far.

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LeBron, how could you ignore that youthful enthusiasm, not to mention the reasoning? And when he talks about 49 states cheering for you except for Ohio -- man, not only is that a great line but he's also showing he knows his geography!

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