NBA calls for a rare do-over in Hawks-Heat game

For the first time since 1982, the NBA is sending two teams back to the court for a do-over. The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat must replay the final 51.9 seconds of their game last month because the official scorer ruled incorrectly that Shaquille O'Neal fouled out, the league said Friday. The Hawks won 117-111 at home in overtime Dec.

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An Open Letter to the NBA: End the "Foul and Chase"

The NBA, in their struggle to better its product and reputation through rule changes, constantly overlooks the bane of the league's existence. It's the reason why the last minute of most games extend for a half hour of real time: the unwatchable strategy known as the "foul and chase."

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7'7 feet and 360 Pound basketball player.

This basketball player has bigger feet than Shaq and can dunk without jumping. Just don't ask him for a ride.

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History of the Harlem Globetrotters

They surpass every other team in the history of sports for number of games played. Today they are best known for their wildly-entertaining comedic routines and ball-handling skills on the court, and of course that famous song, "Sweet Georgia Brown." In 1951, the Globetrotters were called upon by the US State Department to help

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Transition from player to coach

The move from great player to great coach is not an easy one. This post uses Isiah Thomas as example of just how difficult the transition can be.

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Transition from player to coach

The move from great player to great coach is not an easy one. This post uses Isiah Thomas as example of just how difficult the transition can be.

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See Ya Scott! Chicago Bulls Fire Coach Skiles

Scott Skiles was fired Monday as coach of the Chicago Bulls, who have one of the worst records in the Eastern Conference. The underachieving Bulls (9-16) have lost three of their last four and were booed throughout by the home crowd during Saturday night's 116-98 loss to the Houston Rockets.

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