Kristaps Porzingis met with Crying Kid from last year's NBA draft With all that is giddy these days in Knick-ville, it seemed only a matter of time before rookie Kristaps Porzingis and the young man who is dubbing himself ‘CryingKnicksFan’ on social media did the inevitable. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Porzingis, whose NBA arrival was met with … [Read more...]
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The FA Cup is flawed but still has enough magic to make it worthwhile
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BDL’s Most Interesting Power Rankings: Golden Years
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Matt Hendricks gives thumbs up after destroying Aaron Ekblad (Video)
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NFL Winners and Losers: Marvin Lewis stays, but change is needed
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Late Harry Kane penalty keeps Spurs in FA Cup
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Alabama vs. Clemson: TV Info, Picks for College Football Championship 2016 – Bleacher Report
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Can Clemson overcome Alabama's savage DL?
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LIVE: Barca, Real join Man City in Sane chase
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