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Michigan Headed To The Big Dance Against Louisville Tonight

J. Patrick — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:38:19 +0000

With their win Saturday night over Syracuse in the semifinals, the University of Michigan’s basketball team is headed to the national Championship Game against Louisville. After a disappointing Big Ten season, the Wolverines are on the brink of a national title!It’s Michigan’s first return to the Championship game in 20 years. They got there with [...]

Rutgers Coach Rice Fired After This Abusive Video Airs On ESPN

Rod Prahin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:21:59 +0000

The video aired on ESPN Tuesday featuring an angry Mike Rice during practice, according to the school’s athletic department. I’m sure this wasn’t the first time.Based upon recently revealed information and a review of previously discovered issues, Rutgers has terminated the contract of Mike Rice. The video, made public Tuesday, showed him shouting profanities and [...]

Michigan Takes On Syracuse in Final Four Action

J. Patrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:58:08 +0000

This Saturday, Michigan will play its first Final Four game since 1993. The Wolverines will take on the Syracuse Orangemen is the second game of the college basketball doubleheader with a chance to reach the finals with a win! Michigan’s big win over Florida on Saturday advanced them to the Final Four, two wins away [...]

Swartz Creek Student With Dwarfism Has The Heart Of Someone 10-Foot Tall [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:45:52 +0000

15-year old Tristan Heinz from Swartz Creek has dwarfism, but it’s not stopping him from making a big impact on his teammates. . The coaches all worked together to make something very special happen for Tristan.With dwarfism, he only stands a few feet tall, but that doesn’t wipe the smile off his face while he [...]

Meet Titus The Toddler Trick-Shot Specialist [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:29:48 +0000

This kid can shoot! It’s like the people at E-trade inspired a generation of toddlers to step their game up…only this kid is real!Titus is between 18 and 24 months old. He began shooting baskets shortly after learning to walk, mom and dad started filming some, and then got totally carried away.

Flint's Own JaVale McGee Working Out With NBA Legend Hakeem Olajuwon [VIDEO]

Fantone — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:19:24 +0000

Flint has had it’s fair share of great athletes and JaVale McGee is trying to find his place amongst those stars. Check out this video of the Flint native working with NBA Hall of Famer, Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon. JaVale McGee really has transformed as a basketball player. When he was with the Wizards, the [...]

Iraqi Women Battle Gender Inequality by Forming a Women's Basketball Team

Nick Romano — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:00:24 +0000

Laylan is a 20-year-old Iraqi native who’s also the star player of an all-female basketball team she started. That fact alone may not seem like much to a lot of us in America, but to the people of the country who are still suffering through gender inequality, it’s a huge deal. “For women? It’s not [...]

Big Boy Tries To Slam Basketball At Halftime [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:35:38 +0000

This contest took place during the halftime of an NBA game. I give the big guy credit for what looks like a good try. He even used the assistance of a trampoline, but still missed.

Hey buddy if it means anything your form looked awesome. See for yourself.

Crazy Trick Shot Of The Day [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:51:01 +0000

This is a crazy shot. I'm not much of a basketball fan but I do have great respect for those that can do very special things with a ball.

Here is an example of doing something very special with a basketball. Take a look at the video and make sure and check out the slow motion replay at the end.

Basketball Turns Into Football In All Star Game [Video]

Erin Bishop — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:08:03 +0000

Check out this video from a high school Iowa conference basketball all star game. The team is getting ready to shoot, but decides to go into football formation. You won't believe what happens, so check it out after the jump.

Marriage Proposal Fail [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:51:52 +0000

Watch as this UCLA basketball fan proposes in front of hundreds of people on the Jumbo-Vision Screen. Ouch.

Note to the ladies: Public marriage proposals must always always always be accepted! If the answer is "no" break his heart later. Privately.

Dog Plays Basketball Better Than Some People [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:04:08 +0000

There are a lot of adorable videos of dogs playing basketball on YouTube, but few feature legitimate basketball skills. Meet Petey, the little dog who truly does show some skill with the basketball. In some circles Petey is called the 'Volleyball Dog', after watching the video you'll have a better understanding of why he has been called that.

Take a look after the jump.

Gus Macker Tourney Won't Be Back In Burton This Year

J. Patrick — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:10:30 +0000

Not even a half-court shot can save the Gus Macker basketball tournament. On Monday the Burton City Council voted to scrap the three-on-three event, citing it’s high operating costs. The September 1st deadline was approaching for a $5,000 fee and the city just could not find the funding.The event costs at least $10,000 a year [...]

Mark Wahlberg, Justin Bieber Teaming on Basketball Movie

J. Patrick — Sun, 01 May 2011 13:04:40 +0000

No, it isn't a remake of 'The Odd Couple.'

Deadline is reporting that Mark Wahlberg and Justin Bieber may team on an upcoming movie about street basketball, in which the 17-year-old Bieber would make his dramatic big-screen debut.

Wahlberg gave a few more details about the movie to Vulture, saying it will be "more of a drama … kind of like a reluctant mentor in an inner-city environment. You know, I don't want to say."

8-Year-Old Boy Steals A Kiss From A Cheerleader [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:41:27 +0000

I thought I was really something when I kissed the Homecoming Queen on the cheek when I was 12, at eight years old this kid is my hero. The little boy walked right up to the 18-year-old cheerleader and asked for a kiss on the cheek--and of course, he got it! The proud father caught it on video. Check it out after the jump.

Basketball Trick Shots Old And New [VIDEOS]

Tim Gray — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:37:35 +0000

Trick shot videos are surfacing on the internet daily; football, basketball and next there will be soccer or baseball. You may remember the original McDonald's commercial with Michael Jordan and Larry Bird, then the remake with LeBron James and Dwight Howard; now there's these guys from American University doing some basketball trick shots. Check out all three videos after the jump.

Presenting…The Trick Shot Quarterback [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:03:43 +0000

Personally, whenever I think about ‘trick shots’, I think about basketball. I have always been very impressed with the ball handling skills of today’s basketball players, a little jealous actually, however this story is about football. Monmouth College quarterback Alex Tanney shows off his skills in the off season. Check out the video.

Man Dunks Himself Through Hoop At Suns Game [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:06:11 +0000

Even if you’re not a basketball fan, check out this video. (Human dunk at the 1:43 mark)