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Eric Alwan Breaks Down The 139th Kentucky Derby, Discusses Kobe Bryant's Torn Achilles And His Future In The NBA

Brandon Cohn — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:31:48 +0000

Welcome to another edition of Deep Dish Sports with the Iceman Brandon Cohn. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people who died and were injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Today's show includes a discussion on the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby which is coming up on May 4

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Top 5 NBA Players Never To Win A Championship

Steve Kaplowitz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:02:16 +0000

Last Sunday, Michael Jordan celebrated his 50th birthday and caused a little controversy in the basketball world when he said that he would pick Kobe Bryant over LeBron James. The reason, according to Jordan is that Kobe has five NBA championship rings compared to James’ one title. It also made me compile a list of the 5 greatest NBA players to have never won a title.

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That Will Do: Dickie V's Wee, Kobe's A-Twitter & Beckham's Missing Ink [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:50:09 +0000

Does Dickie V's commentary hold water? Will Kobe Bryant do as he says and not as he does? Is David Beckham the Geico Gecko and does he use a butt double?! These questions and more answered in this week's "That Will Do" with Duke Keith.

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"Forbes" Magazine Lists the Ten Most Disliked Athletes

Andy Lee — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:24:03 +0000

"Forbes" is a magazine geared towards rich, powerful people that is constantly putting out lists. (mostly about rich or powerful people)

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Dwight Howard belongs in Brooklyn

Brandon Cohn — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:12:33 +0000

It has been a tumultuous off-season thus far in the NBA. The biggest question at this point is, where will Orlando Magic All-Star center Dwight Howard go? As of now, the Brooklyn Nets are the front runners to land the 3 time defensive player of the year.

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Kobe Bryant's Mask Fetches $67,100 in eBay Auction

Andy Lee — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:13:38 +0000

One of the downsides to being rich is that the rich are expected to bid exorbitant amounts on mostly worthless items in charity auctions. I know they can later write off the expense, and the money goes to a worthy cause, but who really wants to drop $100,000 on a pair of slippers once worn by Marilyn Monroe?

I guess money is no object to some people who really want to own a piece of memorabilia, but I think the charity angle drives up the prices more than fandom

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Blake Griffin's Dunks of the Year….of the Week

Andy Lee — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:50:20 +0000

The Clippers may have lost 113-108 last night to the Lakers, but Griffin's dunks, not Kobe's late jumpers, are getting all the attention. Griffin made Pau Gasol his seven foot step ladder not once, but twice

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105-Year-Old Allene Wynn Celebrates Her Birthday By Meeting Kobe Bryant [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:58:18 +0000

At 105 years old, Allene Wynn is most likely the Los Angeles Lakers’ oldest fan. And to celebrate that recent eye-popping birthday, she met Kobe Bryant and the rest of the team.

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Should We Make Anything of LeBron Passing up the Last Shot at the All-Star Game?

Andy Lee — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:53:13 +0000

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 Sidelines' Podcast 02/07/12 [AUDIO]

Chad Middleton — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:07:20 +0000

If you want to join Chad and Andy in studio, listen to the show to find out how!

The boys talk about Kobe Bryant's place in history, the Michael Jordan conspiracy theory, Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin's new found hall of fame status, Tiger Woods return to the PGA tour, and Jeremy Lin lighting up 'The Garden

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Chris Paul Doesn't Take Kindly to Pau Gasol Rubbing His Head [Video]

Andy Lee — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:22:01 +0000

The Clippers made themselves relevant when they were able to score Chris Paul after David Stern wouldn't allow him to play for the Lakers. For the first time.......EVER......it feels like there is a real rivalry between the two Los Angeles teams that share the same building

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It Is Not Preseason To The Clippers

Chad Middleton — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:34:58 +0000

By: Harry How/Getty Images If you go by tonight, the balance of power has shifted in Los Angeles and possibly for years to come.

Just listening to the Clippers in their post game interviews tells you that they are not satisfied wit

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Kobe Bryant Could Be Out $200 Million After His Wife, Vanessa, Files for Divorce

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:38:17 +0000

Basketball star Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, steadfastly stood by his side during the 2003 scandal in which he was accused of raping a 19-year-old Colorado resort employee.

But now, after what inside sources say is a long history of infidelity during their 10-year marriage, Vanessa has had enough, and on Friday she filed for divorce.

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The Case For the Clippers

Andy Lee — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:20:01 +0000

The so called secondary teams in the Los Angeles market have made the biggest splashes in their respective offseasons. The Angels went from the family friendly boutique team in Orange County to real World Series contenders with the signings of Albert Pujols and C

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Kobe Bryant, C.J. Wilson and More Athletes Turning to Cryotherapy Treatment [VIDEO]

Danny Groner — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:32:47 +0000

Athletes are always looking for an edge in their game, and the latest craze has both pro and amateur players taking a dip inside nitrogen-chilling metal chambers as part of what’s called “cryotherapy treatment.” According to the Los Angeles Times, this form of therapy speeds muscle recovery and reduces inflammation after workouts or surgery.

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Shaq Reveals That He Once Threatened to Kill Kobe Bryant in New Book, 'Shaq Uncut: My Story'

Danny Groner — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:32:58 +0000

The Shaquille O’Neal-Kobe Bryant rift in Los Angeles is well documented, but now The Big Diesel explains how heated it really got between the two men in a new book ‘Shaq Uncut: My Story.’

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Kobe Bryant Likely to Play in Italy During NBA Lockout [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:08:46 +0000

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, 33, has reached a verbal deal to play in Italy during the NBA lockout, said Italian team Virtus Bologna.

“There’s still some things to arrange but at this point I’m very optimistic. I would say it’s 95 percent done,” Virtus president Claudio Sabatini told a local radio station, adding, “This is an important investment and a unique chance for the city of Bologna and all of Italian basketball.”

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Star Power Back in NBA Finals

Andy Lee — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:25:46 +0000

Any gen-xer (1964-1982) will tell you the 80s and 90s were the golden era of the NBA. Things got so bleak in the 70s that the Finals were aired on a tape delay. Like the deus ex machina from ancient Greek tragedies, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird came in from college to save the drug riddled NBA. Bird and Magic first met in the finals in 1982, and it was must see TV.

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3 Card Monty

Andy Lee — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:05:52 +0000

Now that I've had a little time to catch my breath, if the rest of the NBA playoffs are like the first two days it's gonna be epic. TNT has this famous catchphrase of '40 games in 40 nights.' By night 22 Chuck, the Jet, EJ, and all the fans are usually sick of the playoffs. Charles gets so grumpy he once called his producer a 'female body part' on national tv. I have a feeling in 2011 after 40 nights we'll want 40 more!

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NBA Playoff Predictions

Andy Lee — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:40:13 +0000

No, filling out an NBA bracket is not quite as fun as the NCAA Tournament but here it goes!!!

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