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The Sports Guy Loves Young Kyrie and Hails the Trade
by johnf34 on Jan 31, 2012 3:27 PM CST
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In his NBA 20 Questions piece, Bill Simmons asked himself this question..
7. Will "Cleveland will regret taking Kyrie Irving over Derrick Williams" supplant "Orlando will regret taking Dwight Howard over Emeka Okafor" as the single dumbest thing I've ever written?
Irving is an absolute gem, so it's definitely in play. (The lesson, as always: Don't have a strong opinion heading into an NBA draft about someone you didn't see enough.) I wouldn't go so far as to call him "Kevin Johnson 2.0," if only because Kevin Johnson was really good. But Irving has three distinct K.J.-ish qualities: He's always going faster than it seems like he's going; when he drives to the basket bigger guys seem to bounce off him; and there's something about the way Irving dribbles that makes defenders instinctively back up, as if they're saying, "I don't know what's about to happen, but I don't want to get my ankles broken." He's also better in the clutch already than K.J. ever was. And he's only 19! It can't be forgotten how great it is to win the lottery sometimes.
8. Where does "What if the Clippers never traded Baron Davis?" rank among the all-time NBA What Ifs?
Well, he got a bit long winded with this one so you're just going to have to go to the story to find his answer for this one. Enjoy!
0 commentsXFINITY Presents: The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job Contest
by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 16, 2012 8:01 AM CST
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Hey guys, SBNation and its partners have a pretty awesome opportunity that is definitely worth pursuing if you love sports as much as I do.
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The contest is called "Xfinity Presents: The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job" and runs from January 13th through March 25th. The winner will receive a one-year salary, all the electronics for the ultimate sports pad, and will have the opportunity to share thoughts, insights, and content with fans nationwide via the @XFINITYSports Twitter handle on a daily basis. This is truly a dream job opportunity for anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the world of sports and social media.
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From January 13 – February 6, you can log on to Facebook.com/XFINITY and submit a :30-2:00 video on the Ultimate Sports Social Media Job contest tab that shows why your sports knowledge, social media expertise, personality, and passion for Comcast products and services makes you the perfect candidate for the job.
The top video submissions will be featured on the Ultimate Sports Social Media Job contest tab located on Facebook.com/XFINITY for fans to vote on from February 9-19. The five entrants who tally the most votes will advance to the final round of the contest where they will cover one of five premier sports events the weekend of March 8-11. Following that weekend, a panel of judges will evaluate each performance and announce the winner of the contest by March 25th!
Head today to Facebook.com/XFINITY and click on the Ultimate Sports Social Media Job contest tab for all the details, as well as contest rules. Enter soon, as February 6th is the deadline for video submissions! Thanks to FearTheSword partner XFINITY for bringing this opportunity to our readers.
Cleveland Cavaliers News - Fear The Links - 10/6/10
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Oct 6, 2010 9:48 AM CDT
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Cleveland Cavaliers News - Fear The Links - 10/1/10
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Oct 1, 2010 7:48 AM CDT
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Fear The Links is your daily cup of Wine and Gold coffee. A quick link-dump of today's biggest stories surrounding the Cavaliers. Posted each morning, FTL will be your one stop-shop for Cavaliers news each morning. Did I miss a link? Email Me! FearTheSword@Gmail.com
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The Cleveland Cavaliers launched a redesign of cavs.com Tuesday afternoon boasting a more dynamic and user-friendly homepage where visitors will find an increased inventory of exclusive player and team-related content and promotions and more comprehensive and easy to use navigation.
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How many times have you said these words? "I never win anything."
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There's no shortage of uncertainties for Byron Scott to deal with in his first weeks working with his new Cavaliers team.
Cleveland Cavaliers News - Fear The Links - 9/29/10
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Sep 29, 2010 6:27 AM CDT
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When Byron Scott's first practice as Cavaliers coach ended after three sweaty hours Tuesday, players were lining up to get into the large cold tub at Cleveland Clinic Courts.
Fear the Links - 2/16/10; Is today the day for Amare?
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Feb 16, 2010 6:06 AM CST
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Good Morning Cavaliers Nation! The trade rumors continue to grow and the trade deadline is quickly approaching. Could today be the day something breaks? Some seem to think so. The fact that Amare Stoudemire is tweeting about his ability to play with Shaq is an indication, to some, that Amare - and the Suns - are being distracted by all the trade talk. The Suns return to action tonight in Memphis. Could they want the distraction over and done with before they return to the court?? We'll see!
As Amar'e Stoudemire asserts he can play with Shaquille O'Neal, Cavaliers play waiting game on Phoenix's trade decision - cleveland.com
This is supposedly the climax of trade season in the NBA. But that isn't really accurate.
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers better off without the high-risk gamble on Amar'e Stoudemire? - cleveland.com
Talking to myself about the Amar'e Stoudemire rumors ...
Sure, there's risk in any big move, but Stoudemire could be Cavaliers' title clincher - cleveland.com
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's Amar'e. (Although it could also be Jamario.)
Fear the Links - 2/13/10 - Amare? Rip? Antawn?
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Feb 13, 2010 9:08 AM CST
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The trade rumors are flying. Whether or not you believe them, it seems to be a fact that the Cavaliers are trying hard to bolster their roster heading into the second half of the season. While I don't buy in to the "all or nothing" talk regarding this season for the Cavaliers the fact remains that this might be the best chance the team, and city, has had to win a Championship in a long time. It is imperative that Danny Ferry and the Cavs do all they can to take advantage of the opportunity.
Cleveland Cavaliers intensify trade talks for Phoenix Suns All-Star Amare Stoudemire - cleveland.com
According to multiple sources, over the past few days the Cavs have had advancing talks with the Phoenix Suns about All-Star forward Amar'e Stoudemire. It is not the only player they have interest in -- there are still long-term-target forwards Antawn Jamison of Washington and Troy Murphy of the Pacers out there -- but it seems the Cavs are focusing on Stoudemire.
Shaquille O'Neal's outburst perplexes Orlando center Dwight Howard - cleveland.com
When trying to assess exactly why one of his childhood heroes seems to publicly loathe him, Dwight Howard seems like a confused foreigner who accidentally offended the locals with a taboo gesture.
Fear the Links - 2/10/10 - Where a win is a win
by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Feb 10, 2010 6:47 AM CST
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Good Morning Cavaliers fans! Let's not beat around the bush here. Last night's win over the New Jersey Nets was hardly the stuff champions are made of. Should we be surprised, though? The Cavaliers have beaten New Jersey 3 times this season, all by less than 10 points. New Jersey has athletic bigs and Courtney Lee has given the Cavaliers fits since he came into the League. Some teams, no matter what their record, just give the Cavaliers problems and New Jersey is one of them. That said, there was no reason that LeBron James needed to play 42 minutes.
Cleveland 104 - New Jersey 97 - Box Score
Cleveland 104 - New Jersey 97 - Game Recap
LeBron James(notes) and the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavaliers: Game Quotes: Cavaliers vs. Nets - February 9, 2009
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