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LeBron and Miami Heat Look ‘Invincible’; Shaq Retires…

Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 5:19 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

LeBron James’s announcement last year that he was “taking his talents to Miami” incited a very polarized reaction among sports fans and commentators alike: some cheered as if it were the (sports) equivalent of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, while others jeered as if it were the equivalent of Judas betraying Jesus Christ. By… Read more.

Kobe’s sweet vindication as Lakers put spell on Magic

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 5:43 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

It seemed more a matter of luck than skill when the Los Angeles Lakers eked out home-court victories over the Orlando Magic in the first two games of this year’s NBA Finals.  This is why so many basketball commentators thought  that the Lakers were in for a seven-game struggle.  Meanwhile, I was more interested in seeing if Kobe Bryant would… Read more.