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AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff: Who Will Win Game 7—Miami or Indiana?
Originally published June 02, 2013

The 2013 NBA Playoffs have been short on suspense and long on boredom. The four semifinal series ended in six games or less and, after San Antonio swept Memphis, the stage was set for the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat to give basketball fans the hard-fought series this postseason hasn't seen.more More Arrow

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Golden State Warriors
- Less than a week after being ousted from the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs, NBA fans are already eager to see what’s coming for the Golden State Warriors next season. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson captured the attention and the hearts of many around the basketball world in the last month with deadeye shooting and a fast-paced western style of basketball that has the future looking bright in Oakland. With a host of promising youngsters and a still-evolving coach in the colorful Mark Jackson, are the Golden State Warriors the next big thing in the Western Conference? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.more More Arrow


NBA Draft 13
- The NBA playoffs aren't even past the second round but it's not too early to start speculating about the NBA's No 1 draft pick. The 2013 draft class isn't the strongest, missing the classic LeBron James or Dwight Howard, but nevertheless, the show must go on. NBA drafts are all about potential nowadays when there's an absence of superstar talent. Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley can't decide on who's No. 1. Here’s their latest debate.more More Arrow


Oklahoma City Thunder
- Russell Westbrook's knee injury wasn't just a major blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It shook up nearly every basketball pundit's prediction of a repeat of last year's National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals between the Thunder and the Miami Heat.more More Arrow


2013 NFL Draft
- The first round of the 2013 NFL draft occurred on April 25 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.more More Arrow


Miami Heat
- With the NBA postseason kicking off April 20, it’s time to crown the champion of the 2012-2013 season. After a fantastic regular season run by the Miami Heat, last year's champs have another solid chance at claiming the title. But they’ll face fierce competition from a solid group of contenders. Who'll win this year's NBA title? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.more More Arrow


Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal salutes as they retire his jersey during the half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.
- The Los Angeles Lakers gave retired center Shaquille O'Neal a nod of respect April 2 as they retired his No. 34 jersey ahead of a 101-81 win over the Dallas Mavericks.more More Arrow


Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas.
- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has taken his share of beatings over the years. Some whippings came from opponents but many of them were at the hands of Dallas diehards demanding that the signal caller steer the Cowboys to more promising postseason appearances rather than disappointments. With a year left on his current deal, Romo was rewarded with a six-year, $108 million dollar extension this past week, paying him more guaranteed money ($55 million) than recent Super Bowl winning quarterback Joe Flacco received a few weeks ago. Despite his impressive statistics, Romo hasn't impressed in the playoffs. A National Football League (NFL) team is defined by the quarterback and quarterbacks are defined by postseason success, a formula under which Romo has produced just one playoff victory in seven seasons. So, does Romo deserve $108 million? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.more More Arrow