1. Deron Williams and New Jersey Nets: 5 Reasons the Nets Are Better With Him

    In just three games with his new team, Deron Williams has left a huge impact on the New Jersey Nets. Regardless of the 0-3 record in those games, the Nets are playing an exciting ...

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  2. Deron Williams, Anthony Morrow Come Up Short in Nets' Tough OT Loss to Suns

    The New Jersey Nets are now 0-3 in the Deron Williams era. However, this is a rejuvenated team that has played with tons of energy since acquiring its new point guard...

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  3. MLB Spring Training: Carlos Beltran's Shift to RF and What It Means for Mets

    Today, the New York Mets announced that three-time Gold Glove center fielder, Carlos Beltran , will be shifting to right field this season...

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  4. NFL Combine Results 2011: Cam Newton's First Weekend Performance

    Former Auburn quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, Cam Newton, has been the talk of both the 2011 NFL Combine and the 2011 NFL Draft so far. However, his performance from the first weekend of the Combine was unimpressive to some scouts...

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  5. NFL Combine Results 2011: Top Performers from Workout Drills

    Though the NFL combine is more than simply times and repetitions, sometimes a player’s performance in the workout drills can open an NFL team’s eyes as to what sort of tools that player has...

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  6. Kevin Martin, Houston Rockets Soar Past Deron Williams, New Jersey Nets

    Who needs Yao Ming when you have Kevin Martin , Chase Budinger and Luis Scola ? Martin scored 30 points in the Houston Rockets’ 123-108 win over the New Jersey Nets at the Toyota Center...

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  7. Jordany Valdespin: New York Mets Future at Second Base?

    Despite their extra-innings tie, it was great to see some New York Mets baseball today. The Mets came from behind to tie the Atlanta Braves , 5-5, in their opening spring training game at Digital Domain Park in Port St...

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  8. Deron Williams Records Double-Double in Nets Debut Loss to Spurs

    Deron Williams faced a tough challenge in his New Jersey Nets debut: the San Antonio Spurs . The Spurs continued their winning ways as they earned a 106-96 win over the Nets at the AT&T Center...

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  9. NBA Trade Deadline: Power Ranking The Western Conference After Big Trades

    The NBA has been shaken up by the trade deadline, with several marquee players heading to different homes...

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  10. Deron Williams Nets Trade: What's So Special About Derrick Favors?

    The New Jersey Nets have sent Devin Harris and Derrick Favors to the Utah Jazz for All-Star point guard Deron Williams. While Harris is an exciting point guard and could have an immediate impact, Favors is just in his first NBA season...

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  11. Terry Collins, New York Mets: Disciples of the Moneyball Theory

    On this date in 1934, Casey Stengel signed a two-year deal to manage the Brooklyn Dodgers . He later became the first manager in Mets ' franchise history in 1962...

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  12. NBA Trade Rumors: Should the Denver Nuggets Trade Danilo Gallinari?

    Now that the Melo-drama is over, former sixth overall pick from the 2008 draft, Danilo Gallinari, will suit up for the Denver Nuggets. The 6'10" small forward was rumored to still be a trade target, even though he was just traded...

    Jim Mancari Written by Jim Mancari about 2 years ago 2,961 reads 4 comments

  13. NBA Trade Rumors: The Melo-Drama Ends...Finally

    Well, it's about time. The New York Knicks finally pulled off a trade that reunites them with their former first-round pick, Renaldo Balkman. Oh, and they acquired some guy named Carmelo Anthony as a throw-in...

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  14. Carmelo Anthony To The New Jersey Nets? Who Would Get The Better Of The Deal?

    We've heard the trade rumors for several weeks now. The New Jersey Nets went from the favorites to land Melo, to pulling out of the sweepstakes altogether, to now one of the final two teams vying for his services...

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  15. MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Players Likely To Be Traded Before MLB Trade Deadline

    Though spring training is underway for the 30 MLB teams, general managers will still be pondering potential trades that can either give their team an extra boost or shed some payroll heading into the offseason...

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  16. College Football Predictions 2011: 10 Surprise Teams To Watch Out For

    Though the focus of College Football fans is currently on this week's NFL Combine and April's NFL Draft, it's never too early to make some predictions for the upcoming season. Each year a few surprise teams find their way into the national spotlight...

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  17. NFL Combine 2011: Top 10 Defensive Players To Watch

    Commonly in the NFL Draft, the most hype is placed on the where the quarterbacks or other offensive skill players will be selected. However, heading into the 2011 NFL Draft, a handful of defensive players may garner the most attention...

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  18. Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumors: 5 Reasons Knicks Shouldn't Include Raymond Felton

    While the New York Knicks are still a possibility to land Carmelo Anthony via trade, the sides are having trouble agreeing on the pieces that will be included in the deal...

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  19. New York Mets: The Power of "If" and the 2011 Season

    “If.” A noun or conjunction: an uncertain possibility, a supposition, in case that, granting or supposing that. The word “if” will hold much significance for the 2011 New York Mets...

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  20. MLB Preview: 10 Most Underrated Defenders

    Though hitting is the real glamour aspect of the sport, defense in baseball is just as or even more critical. Many players make their living based on defensive skills. MLB’s system of Gold Gloves is very flawed...

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  21. Spurs vs. Nets: Tim Duncan, Spurs Way Too Much For Struggling Nets

    The San Antonio Spurs showed the New Jersey Nets no love on Valentine’s Day, as the top-seed in the Western Conference earned a 102-85 victory at the Prudential Center...

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  22. St. Louis Cardinals: 10 MLB Teams That Might Steal Albert Pujols

    Albert Pujols is arguably the best player in the MLB right now. His contract expires at the end of the 2011 season and the St. Louis Cardinals are trying desperately to re-sign the face of their franchise...

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  23. NFL Draft 2011: Top 5 Quarterbacks and Their Possible Destinations

    Each year, much hype is given to the quarterbacks of a particular draft class. This year is no different as a handful of rookie quarterbacks may be expected to slide into their team’s starting role right away...

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  24. NBA Trade Rumors: Could Carmelo Anthony and Deron Williams End Up Together?

    Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets and Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz both appear to be on the trade block. Anthony will be a free agent following this season while Williams is signed through the 2011-2012 season...

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  25. Jadeveon Clowney Announcement: 10 Reasons He Should Have Picked Alabama

    While Jadeveon Clowney’s decision wasn’t exactly as hyped as LeBron James’ decision to play in South Beach, the media have dubbed it as “The Decision II.” This morning at 10:15 ET, Clowney, the No...

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