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Ken Berger
May 15, 2013
Logic prevails as NBA owners support Sacramento Kings' future
The Kings aren't leaving Sacramento anytime soon. Ken Berger applauds the NBA owners for voting against relocation because it doesn't make sense to move a franchise from a city proven capable of supporting a team for years to come.
 
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Ken Berger
May 15, 2013
Spurs execute game plan -- wisely clamp down on Curry
The Spurs understand what it takes to beat the Warriors: shut down Stephen Curry. Ken Berger says San Antonio makes adjustments in Game 5, forcing Golden State -- and its star -- out of its comfort zone.
 
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Ken Berger
May 13, 2013
Heat can live with diminished Wade in lineup, at least for now
Dwyane Wade is giving Miami everything he's got, which because of injury isn't much. Ken Berger says the good news for the Heat is that it's been enough against Chicago.
 
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Ken Berger
May 12, 2013
Hibbert's individual effort boosts entire Pacers team in Game 3
The Pacers thwart the Knicks, holding their offense to a measly 35 percent shooting in Game 3. Ken Berger points to Roy Hibbert's individual effort -- particularly on defense -- that helps Indiana jump to a 2-1 lead.
 
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Ken Berger
May 11, 2013
Bulls try to get tough, but it won't fly when Heat can stay above fray
It's a different era from when Nazr Mohammed came into the league. Ken Berger says Chicago's gritty toughness isn't what the league is about anymore. After all, it's LeBron's NBA now.
 
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Gregg Doyel
May 9, 2013
Rose's rep as a teammate wilts with each game that he sits out
With Derrick Rose's Bulls teammates battling through a rash of injuries and maladies, Gregg Doyel wonders how he can look them in the eye while continuing to sit out playoff games.
 
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Gregg Doyel
May 3, 2013
Beat the Heat? It won't happen once in these playoffs
It's a perfect question: Are the Heat so dominant that they won't lose a single playoff game? No NBA champ has ever done it before, but Gregg Doyel says no one is going to beat the Heat.
 
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Ken Berger
May 3, 2013
Wayward bounce prevents Nuggets from spoiling Warriors' party
Euphoria in Oakland, but barely. After the Warriors squander almost all of an 18-point lead, Ken Berger says a questionable call in the final seconds scuttles Denver's final frantic rally -- and its 57-win season.
 
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Ken Berger
April 30, 2013
Lakers face rough summer, multiple questions heading into next season
Will Kobe play like his formal self after returning from a torn Achilles? Does Dwight Howard re-sign? Are the Lakers financially unable to improve? Ken Berger says LA's problems might only get worse heading into next season.
 
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Gregg Doyel
April 30, 2013
Thunder learn hard way Durant needs more help from teammates
Kevin Durant is a superstar, but he needs help. Game 4 is an example. Gregg Doyel says the Thunder might not go much further if their go-to option doesn't get more support from the role players surrounding him.
 
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Mike Freeman
May 17, 2013
Is Titus Young the latest NFL player suffering from hits to the head?
Titus Young's life has spiraled out of control. Mike Freeman says an untreated hit to the head could be the starting point for the former Lions receiver's sad decline.
 
Gregg Doyel
May 17, 2013
Tiger\s renewed popularity proves winning does indeed fix everything
Tiger Woods was the scourge of the sports world ... until he won four of his last seven tournaments. Now the bandwagon is back. Gregg Doyel says this proves one thing: Winning cures all.
 
Pete Prisco
May 17, 2013
Pressing questions for all 32 NFL teams heading into the summer
Who starts at QB for the Bills, Jets, Raiders and Eagles? Who fills the leadership void in Baltimore? Pete Prisco asks a pressing question for each team heading into the summer.
 
Pete Prisco
May 14, 2013
NFL Top 100: On a list loaded with quarterbacks, Rodgers is clear No. 1
Bring on the angry comments. Pete Prisco's Top 100 list is here, and on a list flush with QBs, Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers is the easy No. 1, with Peyton and Brady not far behind.
 
Tony Barnhart
May 17, 2013
What we\ve learned about ACC: Clemson aims to take next step
With changes afoot at Duke, Wake Forest and Va. Tech, this year may prove this isn't your father's ACC. Tony Barnhart says Clemson may just prove the point.
 
  
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