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Barry Bonds gets a 'walk' in court; could he still make the Hall of Fame?
9:50 AM on 12/17/2011
OPINION - Barry Bonds managed to land his 2,559th walk in his professional career Friday, four years after last stepping foot in a batters box....
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China clamps down on NBA stars seeking US return
8:38 AM on 11/29/2011
theGRIO REPORT - The Chinese Basketball Association informed four NBA players -- Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith, Wilson Chandler and Aaron Brooks -- that they would have to honor the remainder of their one-year contracts...
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Why NBA players can't get any love during lockout
8:22 AM on 11/16/2011
OPINION - We shouldn't give NBA players grief about being greedy when their collective bargaining agreement places a cap on how much they can earn from owners...
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Has America already rejected the NBA?
8:42 AM on 11/09/2011
OPINION - It's no secret the NBA is neck-and-neck with the NFL in terms of popularity within the African-American community...
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Why black hockey players get an icy reception
7:01 PM on 09/23/2011
OPINION - In 2011, it's embarrassing that black hockey players not only expect racism, but they're prepared to mentally deal with the after effects...
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How Mayweather became boxing's black sheep
8:27 AM on 09/20/2011
OPINION - If the roles were reversed and Mayweather was the one who delivered an intentional head-butt and was knocked out as a result, would the public chastised Ortiz?...
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Will mo' money mean mo' problems for Michael Vick?
8:58 AM on 08/31/2011
OPINION - Before the ink was dry on the contract, the local media in Philadelphia wasted no time questioning Vick's future motives from here on out...
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Why NFL running backs are routinely disrespected
9:06 AM on 08/17/2011
OPINION - For a position that is primarily filled by African-Americans (sorry, Peyton Hillis), running backs are often unfairly labeled as being greedy when it's time to get their money...
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Why the NBA lockout may be a big assist to international leagues
12:54 PM on 07/21/2011
theGRIO REPORT - If enough A-level stars follow in Deron Williams' footsteps, it could directly impact lockout negotiations...
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The legacy of LeBron's 'Decision' one year later
9:26 AM on 07/08/2011
OPINION - Love him or hate him, most NBA fans remember where they were one year ago today when LeBron James said the following during 'The Decision' on ESPN...
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How LeBron went from 'King' to court jester
8:54 AM on 06/13/2011
OPINION - In the end, James will ultimately be the scapegoat as to why the Heat lost...
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How Shaquille O'Neal changed the game
9:14 AM on 06/02/2011
OPINION - Whatever career path O'Neal pursues, you can guarantee "The Big 401K" will do it on his own terms...
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Can homophobia in hoops ever be cured?
8:25 AM on 05/24/2011
OPINION - At some point, an apology, a phony public service announcement and a blank check isn't going to cut it...
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Barkley is a 'role model' when it comes to gay rights
8:31 AM on 05/19/2011
OPINION - Whether he's intentionally trying or not, Barkley is turning into the ideal role model when it comes to the topic of accepting homosexual athletes...
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Cam Newton can't be distracted by draft day haters
8:07 AM on 04/28/2011
OPINION - Questioning Newton's mechanics or run-first style of play is one thing -- but calling a guy that you've never met before 'disingenuous' and 'very scripted' is another...
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Tiki Barber, take two: Comeback about dollars, not sense
8:32 AM on 03/09/2011
OPINION - No matter how many millions you have in the bank, all it takes is one failed marriage and poor money management before reality tackles you in the backfield...
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10 ways to make NBA all-star weekend even better
8:14 AM on 02/17/2011
OPINION - Dubbed "Black Thanksgiving" by ESPN personality Michael Wilbon, NBA all-star weekend has transformed into the most popular of the four major all-star games...
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Controversy haunts Cam Newton's Heisman quest
3:50 PM on 12/10/2010
OPINION - "If he doesn't win the Heisman Trophy, I am getting on a plane and leaving the country," says former USC and NFL quarterback Rodney Peete...
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Venus Williams: 'I miss being out there'
8:37 AM on 11/20/2010
theGRIO Q&A - Venus chatted with theGrio after demonstrating a new interactive fitness program to a group of young girls in the YWCA Job Corps program...
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Cam Newton scandals may hamstring Heisman hopes
8:28 AM on 11/11/2010
OPINION - We learned during the Reggie Bush investigation that where there's smoke, there's fire...
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Kobe and Vanessa Bryant's divorce: Basketball wives' 'glamorous life' backfires
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Barry Bonds gets a 'walk' in court; could he still make the Hall of Fame?
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'If I were a poor black child' response: Love, not Google, got me out of poverty
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