Tag: basketball
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Why Did the NBA Let the Worst Owner in Sports Keep the Clippers?
Long before his lifetime ban in 2014, Donald Sterling nearly got kicked out of the NBA in the 1980’s due to unpaid debts, missed payroll, and overall mismanagement. But how did he even end up with an NBA team in the first place? To answer that, we need to go back to the Buffalo Braves,…
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Was This the Boldest Snub in NCAA Tournament History? How Marquette Changed March Madness Forever
In 1970, Marquette stunned the college basketball world by doing something almost unthinkable—they said no to the NCAA Tournament. Why? Because they didn’t like their spot in the bracket. Instead, they chose the National Invitation Tournament—and won it. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how that one decision embarrassed the NCAA so…
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The Birth Of March Madness: How Did It Start?
In 1939 a small basketball tournament was held, involving only 8 teams. This small tournament would later go on to become one of the biggest sports cultural phenomenons in history.. In today’s video, we’ll take a look back at how March Madness all got started and how a rival tournament nearly stole it’s thunder as…
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What Happened To The Buffalo Braves?
In the early 1970’s, the Buffalo Braves were a part of an exciting time in Buffalo’s growing sports scene. So what exactly happened to the Braves that resulted in the team packing up and moving to the west coast after only eight seasons? In today’s video we’ll take a look back to how the Braves…
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What Happened To The Spectrum Arena?
Mathieu Plourde, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia, once a bustling hub of entertainment and sports, holds a special place in the hearts of Philadelphians. Located at the corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, this iconic venue served as the home for several sports teams and hosted numerous unforgettable…
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What Happened To The Kingdome?
The Kingdome, located in Seattle, Washington, was a prominent multi-purpose stadium that played a significant role in the city’s sports and entertainment scene. Constructed in 1976, it stood as an architectural marvel at the time, boasting a unique circular design with a distinctive roof. The stadium’s primary purpose was to serve as the home field…
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What Makes The Forum Special? // The Forum Arena: A Super Quick History
The Forum arena is an iconic entertainment venue located in Inglewood, California, which has been host to numerous concerts, sporting events, and other performances since its opening in 1967. The history of the Forum arena is deeply rooted in the cultural and social fabric of Los Angeles, and it has played an essential role in…
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What Happened To The Original Charlotte Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets were a model franchise of success, becoming instantly popular and a leader in attendance for several seasons . So what exactly led to the team moving away after fourteen years? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how one owner’s personal scandals led to a major rift between the city…
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What Happened To The Vancouver Grizzlies?
The Vancouver Grizzlies, along with the Toronto Raptors were the first two NBA teams in Canada, in an historical expansion for the league. So what exactly led to the team leaving their home in Vancouver after just six seasons? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the team was largely set up…
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What Happened To The Seattle SuperSonics?
The Seattle SuperSonics were the first major professional sports team in Seattle, and were a huge part of the sports scene in the pacific northwest. So what exactly led to the team leaving the city they called home for 40 years? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how the sale of the…
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