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A Painful Ending In Flushing

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:59:00 PST

After winning the NL East in 2006 (97-65) and getting within one out of the World Series, 2007's historic September collapse will unlikely turn out to be the defining moment of Willie's brief tenure.

The Difference Is Doc

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:57:00 PST

Just earlier this week in an article posted on BASN, Washington based sports talk show host Butch McAdams said "Doc Rivers as a basketball coach, he makes a great television basketball commentator.”

Laughs, Sports, and Richard

Mon, 26 May 2008 21:59:00 PST

Whether he was imitating Leon Spinks (remember "I ain't got nuthin' to lose!!"), talking about a sparring session with Muhammed Ali, his "rehab" days with Jim Brown, or playing a washed-up minor leaguer in "Brewster's Millions", Rich always seemed to be in a "sports" mode.

Why The Negro Leagues Still Matter

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:57:00 PST

One of the biggest myths about the Negro Leagues is that there aren't any definitive sources of information about their players. Let me be the first to tell you that is one of the greatest lies of the century.

A Man For All Seasons: E.B. Henderson

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:59:00 PST

Quite simply, Henderson is the "Father Of Black Basketball".In fact, from 1904 until his death in 1977, Henderson was perhaps the nation's leading figure during the 20th century in establishing equal rights and opportunities for Black athletes.