If former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Michael Oher is reading this article, consider the following message: Please retire. The 31-year-old, now playing for the Carolina Panthers, posted a picture on Instagram last week of 10 prescription bottles with a scary caption reading “All for the brain smh.” The post was deleted shortly after, but remains […]
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No Reward for Durant in Event of Triumph
There was something uneventful about seeing Kevin Durant explode for 38 points in the NBA Finals’ opener that made Golden State’s 113-91 win over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers pretty mundane. Perhaps it was last summer’s “decision” when Durant announced he was headed to the West Coast to add his superstar presence to a […]
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LeBron James Can Cement Legacy with Another Title
LeBron James is four wins away from leveling his Finals record at 4-4 and perhaps cementing his status as the best player ever to pick up a basketball. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) trades high-five’s with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern […]
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Schilling’s Attempt to Sweep Racism Under the Rug Is Business as Usual for MLB
Ask Jackie Robinson about racism in baseball. It definitely exists, and it’s lasted for decades. Black players have gone on record to report racism, whether it came from teammates or fans. But, for every case reported how many have gone unreported? It was embarrassing enough that Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was compelled to […]
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Wizards Preparing for Epic Game 7 in Boston
Two blowout games and a nail-biting finish have led to a Game 7 between the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics, who played three games in a crazy week. Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots over Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff […]
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Three Big Leads, One Saved in Wizards-Celtics Series
The Washington Wizards haven’t had a problem taking it to the Boston Celtics in the opening quarters of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. But maintaining the lead and the momentum after big starts in all three contests have been a bigger challenge than perhaps the Celtics themselves. Washington started Game 1 on a 16-0 run . . . […]
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Wizards Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Atlanta Behind Wall’s Strong Play
The last two playoff appearances for the Washington Wizards in 2013 and 2014 were defined by the backcourt tandem of John Wall and Bradley Beal stepping their play up in the postseason. And so far in this year’s playoffs, it’s been much of the same theme for the Wizards, who finished the week with a […]
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Wizards Clinch Division, Start Another West Coast Swing
The Washington Wizards barely caught their breath from their last West Coast road trip before beginning another cross-country journey. Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) prepares to shoot while being guarded by Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) during the second quarter of a NBA basketball game Friday, March 31, 2017, in Salt Lake City. […]
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Wizards Shake off Early Stumble, Close Week with Win against Cavs
The Washington Wizards were still shaking their tired legs off early in the week before they found their resolve and closed the week out in impressive fashion. Thanks to an impressive January and February, Washington developed dreams recently of securing a top three seed in the Eastern Conference as the postseason nears. Guards John Wall and Bradley Beal have been leading the charge while important players like Markieff […]
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Wizards Shaky After Strong Road Swing
After taking the first four games of a five-game western road trip last week, fatigue may have set in as the Washington Wizards stumbled out of the gate to start a new week. With four games on the slate, Washington could only salvage one victory as the team took a major step back in their […]
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Wizards Start Strong on West Coast Swing
A five-game road trip out west was traditionally a daunting task for the Washington Wizards–but not this year. After starting the season 2-8, Washington has rebounded in a big way. The Wizards flirted with the second seed in the East this past week after beginning the season at the bottom of their own division. The […]
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Wizards Strengthen Bench with Acquisitions, Take Down Golden State
The Washington Wizards continued to work in new addition Bojan Bogdanovich while welcoming another newcomer amid a busy work week. After being released by the New York Knicks earlier in the week, veteran point guard Brandon Jennings cleared waivers and joined the Wizards at the end of the week. But first, Washington had to survive […]