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Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin is Out But James Harden & Omer Asik are Thriving
No Jeremy Lin, where are thou coming from the Houston Rockets, making the most of their rivals missing their second best player and using quite unintelligent tactics to try and make up for it. Meanwhile, James Harden finally played the kind of game he’s supposed to, while Omer Asik made the most of being the focus of intentional fouls in an attempt to send him to the line.
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Indiana Pacers – There’s No Place Like Home
In a series with all five games decided in favor of the home team by quite a distance, game 5 was no different for the Indiana Pacers, finally getting what they need from David West, while Paul George focused on doing the right thing instead of trying to score, regardless of the situation.
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Boston Celtics – Kevin Garnett Isn’t Willing to Let it End
With voices around him telling him a loss means the end to his NBA career, Kevin Garnett comes out and pulls off his best game in over a month and helps the old and almost forgotten Boston Celtics, led by Jeff Green instead of Paul Pierce, creep a little bit closer into what might become a huge upset.
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NFL Rumors – Jacksonville Jaguars Might Release Justin Blackmon
Despite being the most talented player on the roster of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Justin Blackmon isn’t make life easy for him or his team by receiving a four-game suspension from the NFL for violating the league’s Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, giving the Jags an excuse to release him without owing him anything.
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NFL Rumors – New York Jets Interested in Braylon Edwards
After two tenures with the New York Jets, former All-Pro wide receiver Braylon Edwards might be returning to the team he played a bit for last season after being picked off the waivers late in the season.
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NFL Rumors – Tampa Bay Buccaneers Waiting for Ronde Barber
After being the worst team in the NFL last season when it came to stopping the pass, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers invested heavily in improving their secondary, leaving Ronde Barber without a lot of room and potential playing time, pushing him closer towards a departure or possible retirement.
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NFL Rumors – Buffalo Bills Want EJ Manuel to be Their Bad Weather Quarterback
A lot of people were surprised to see EJ Manuel become the first quarterback taken off the board in the recent NFL Draft, but apparently it was a certain workout under quite harsh conditions that convinced the Buffalo Bills to take a chance on him.
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Manchester United – Robin Van Persie is Hoping His First Isn’t The Last
Is it possible to begin your career at the age of 29? Robin van Persie will be 30 next season, but despite playing for nearly a decade with a top club in the Premier League, he has only one league championship to show for it, finally earning his due after leaving Arsenal for Manchester United.
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Liverpool FC – Can’t Give Up on Luis Suarez
The media, the government; everyone seems to want a piece of Luis Suarez. Liverpool have got themselves a complicated person as their most talented player, but it doesn’t mean he isn’t worth the trouble. In a situation that is fixable with closer scrutiny and inner-criticism on his behavior, both sides can come out much stronger and better from recent events.
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Chelsea FC – Juan Mata & Eden Hazard to Bring Trophies the Right Way
No one remembers, or wants to at least, ugly champions. Chelsea won the Champions League last season, but it was through uninspiring, painful to watch football, “robbing” more worthy teams of their just due. Juan Mata was part of that team, but that victorious ending isn’t attributed to him, or the style his presence on the pitch is usually for. This season, with a lesser trophy up for grabs, and as a foundation for the future, the Spanish international wants to win playing attractive football.