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NBA Stars Perform “Jingle Bells” by Sinking Three-Pointers
Baller.
Lady Gaga and 6 Other Celebs Pose with Masks
Halloween’s still a month and a half off, but the pop star is already trying out a scary new look
A High-Tech Basketball Sleeve to Help Players Sink the Perfect Shot
Accelerometers track arm movements to deconstruct technique
When Outrage Goes Viral: The Video, and the Web Reactions, That Led Rutgers to Fire Coach Rice
Per the AP, Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after ESPN obtained a video that showed him verbally and physically abusing players, even throwing basketballs at their heads. Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti originally saw the footage in November and decided to suspend him for three games,
Reading While Eating for Mar. 29: A Good Friday Potpourri
In today’s must-read links for your lunch break: North Korea threatens America, the origins of the Easter Bunny and a possible ‘Gangs of New York’ TV series.
Nike Lebron X: How to Get People to Buy Your $315 Sneaker in Four Easy Steps
Nike is set to release its new LeBron X basketball shoes which will retail for $315. A hard sell? If Nike and King James follow this script, maybe not.
WATCH: LeBron James Takes the Stage with LMFAO Hours After Winning NBA Title
How’s this for an encore?
Kobe Bryant Suffers Concussion, Broken Nose During All-Star Game
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant managed to kick up the dramatics during Sunday night’s All-Star Game, and also managed to pass Michael Jordan’s record as the greatest All-Star scorer.
In the third quarter of last night’s …
How to Throw a Dwyane Wade-Level Birthday Party, in Five Easy Steps
You’ll need a $230,000 car, hip-hop-star friends and vintage champagne. So “easy” might not be the right word.
The Dream Team Gets Dreamier: Team USA Adds Blake Griffin to Olympic Pool
The 20-player group will be narrowed down to a final dozen by June. Which NBA stars will get cut?
Poll: Derek Jeter Unseats Kobe Bryant as America’s Favorite Athlete
LeBron James didn’t even make it on the list.