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The day the drug war really started

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Salon - By Jonathan Easley - Jun. 19 (Interview) - On June 19, 1986, 25 years ago Sunday, University of Maryland basketball star Len Bias died of cocaine intoxication. Many believed the 6-foot 7, 220-pound small forward possessed a level of talent equal to that of Michael Jordan, and only two days earlier he'd been selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft by the reigning champion Boston Celtics.

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Skerry introduced at Towson Center

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Towerlight - By Andrew Constant - Apr. 06 (News) - Former University of Pittsburgh assistant Pat Skerry was introduced as Pat Kennedy’s replacement as the head coach of Towson’s men’s basketball program, Tuesday afternoon, at the Towson Center. Along with Skerry’s arrival, expectations are placed upon his shoulders as he will try to answer the call of director of athletics Mike Waddell to turn men’s [...]

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Singler Leads No. 5 Duke Past Maryland 80-62

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Associated Press - Feb. 03 (News) - It isn't often that Duke loses a basketball game, and losing streaks are an even rarer occurrence for the Blue Devils.

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Drexel Wins 65-59 As Towson Loses 11th Straight

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Associated Press - Feb. 03 (News) - Chris Fouch and Gerald Colds each scored 15 points and Drexel sent Towson to its 11th straight defeat with a 65-59 victory Wednesday night.

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Williams, Maryland Beat Georgia Tech, 74-63

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Associated Press - Jan. 30 (News) - Jordan Williams made a strong return to his double-double form to lead Maryland's relentless inside attack and the Terrapins beat Georgia Tech 74-63 on Sunday night.

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Loyola (Md.) Defeats Iona 88-85 In Overtime

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Associated Press - Jan. 30 (News) - Robert Olson scored 12 points, including the last five in overtime, and a 3 to get it there to help Loyola (Md.) 88-85 on Sunday.

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Lebron James and the Perils of Walking the Fence

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Edgeofsports.com - By Dave Zirin - Oct. 04 (Opinion) - You can’t say Lebron James didn’t warn us. Three years ago, the then-22 year old James said he had two goals in his professional life: to be a “global icon like Muhammad Ali” and to become “the richest athlete in the world.” This seemed like one whopper of a contradiction. Agree or disagree with his stances against war and racism, the fact is that Muhammad Ali remains a global icon because of what he sacrificed – professionally, personally, financially – in the name of political principle. To take such action in the world of sports, as Ali learned, is to make powerful enemies and to make powerful enemies is not exactly the way to become Richie Rich.

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Experiment implodes: Jeremy Tyler quits Israeli basketball team

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Christian Science Monitor - Mar. 20 (News) - The Jeremy Tyler experiment is over. Jeremy Tyler, former US high school hoops star, leaves Israel. ...

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New America Now on Comcast TV On Demand - NAM

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

New America Media - By Mike Siv - May. 21 (Not sure) - basketball

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New America Now on Comcast TV On Demand - NAM

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

New America Media - By Mike Siv - May. 21 (Not sure) - Wednesday Night Hoopsters

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Official's allegations tarnishing NBA's postseason

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sparks Tribune - By Kayla Dubchansky - Jun. 10 (Opinion) - However, when you are a professional referee, in the National Basketball Association for instance, and get paid thousands of dollars to officiate a game and you screw up repeatedly, that's a big problem. I have a bigger problem when you bet on games that you officiate and are accused of altering games ... see Tim Donaghy.

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LeBron Inc.

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:37:35 -0800

Business Week - By Tim Arango - Nov. 30 (Special Report) - Instead of just lining up endorsements and cashing checks, James is seeking equity in the companies he works with; and he is using his on-court prowess to build a corporation that deals with entities as disparate as Bubblicious and Warren Buffett.

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Study of N.B.A. Sees Racial Bias in Calling Fouls

Wed, 02 May 2007 08:25:05 -0700

New York Times - By Alan Schwarz - May. 02 (News Report) - An academic study of the National Basketball Association, whose playoffs continue tonight, suggests that a racial bias found in other parts of American society has existed on the basketball court as well.

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