How to Root Against Boston After the Marathon Bombings

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A New York sports fan’s thoughts on how to cheer on the home team while respecting Boston.

Olympic Groin Punches

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Former pro basketball player Liam Day believes being tough means not exacting revenge against fouls… Except maybe in the case of a nut-punch.

GoodCall: A Roundup of Real, Live Athletes Actually Being Good People

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There really are athletes doing good in the world, and Brandon Sneed’s here to tell you about them.

Life Lessons From the NBA

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The NBA gives so much more to the fans than just the iconic moments.

Kenny Smith: MVP of the NBA Playoffs

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Kenny Smith is the best analyst in the game, in large part because his earnest love of basketball is infectious.

The Conversation: NBA Playoffs

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Ryan O’Hanlon and Max Ornstein trade a bunch of words back and forth, but they come to one conclusion: the NBA playoffs are going to be awesome.

Debunking 4 NBA Myths

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Not everything you hear about the NBA is true.

I Need Some Time to Not Watch Sports

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Bethlehem Shoals, a basketball obsessive, explains why he watched the Oscars instead of last night’s Knicks-Heat matchup.

The Conversation: Fernando Torres, Carmelo Anthony, and Liberated Fandom

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Two sports fans talk about the meaning of ’Melo, Fernando Torres, and “The Decision.”