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		<title>Ellis, Curry lead Warriors over Clippers in first exhibition game under Smart</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Ellis, Curry lead Warriors in Smart&#8217;s debut

OAKLAND, Calif. — Monta Ellis scored 22 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 127-87 on Friday night in their exhibition debut under Keith Smart.
Ellis knocked down all four of his 3-pointers in the first game since Smart took over from Don Nelson on Sept. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/09/ellis-curry-lead-warriors-over-clippers-in-first-exhibition-game-under-smart-155523/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Ellis, Curry lead Warriors over Clippers in first exhibition game under Smart</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Anthony well received, scores 24 as Denver beats Portland, 109-99</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 03:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Anthony scores 24, Nuggets beat Portland, 109-99

DENVER — Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and received a warm response throughout his 24 minutes of play as the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 on Friday night.
The crowd roared its approval during the opening introduction and for every basket and rebound from Anthony, who has .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/anthony-well-received-scores-24-as-denver-beats-portland-109-99-155504/">Source article &nbsp;: Anthony well received, scores 24 as Denver beats Portland, 109-99</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>LeBron James and Chris Bosh combine for 45 points, lead Heat past Thunder 103-96</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 03:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Tucker</dc:creator>
		
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James, Bosh lead Heat past Thunder 103-96
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With only two-thirds of their Big Three, the Miami Heat are still undefeated.

LeBron James and Chris Bosh combined for 45 points Friday night and treated a sold-out Kansas City crowd to a taste of the NBA with a 103-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dwyane .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/lebron-james-and-chris-bosh-combine-for-45-points-lead-heat-past-thunder-103-96-155502/">LeBron James and Chris Bosh combine for 45 points, lead Heat past Thunder 103-96</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rose bests Wall in matchup of young PGs, leads Bulls to 107-96 victory over Wizards</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Rose bests Wall, leads Bulls over Wizards
CHICAGO — Derrick Rose bested rookie John Wall in a meeting of young point guards, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 107-96 on Friday night.

Rose had 18 points, five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes, while Wall had 11 points and six assists in 29 minutes.
&#8220;When .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/rose-bests-wall-in-matchup-of-young-pgs-leads-bulls-to-107-96-victory-over-wizards-155492/">Rose bests Wall in matchup of young PGs, leads Bulls to 107-96 victory over Wizards</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gordon, Daye lead Pistons to 115-110 overtime victory over Bucks</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:32:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Gordon, Daye lead Pistons over Bucks in OT

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Austin Daye scored 21 points, Ben Gordon added 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-110 in overtime Friday night.
Brandon Jennings, Chris Douglas-Roberts and Ersan Ilyasova all had 18 for the Bucks.
Milwaukee led 77-72 going into the fourth quarter, but the Pistons ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/gordon-daye-lead-pistons-to-115-110-overtime-victory-over-bucks-155487/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Gordon, Daye lead Pistons to 115-110 overtime victory over Bucks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Carter makes 6 3-pointers, scores 25 as Magic beat Pacers 93-86</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Carter makes 6 3-pointers, leads Magic past Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — Vince Carter scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 93-86 in preseason action on Friday night.
Carter made 6-of-8 3-pointers for Orlando (2-0). Ryan Anderson had 10 points and 16 rebounds, and Dwight Howard added 10 points and 10 boards, despite getting into .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/carter-makes-6-3-pointers-scores-25-as-magic-beat-pacers-93-86-155471/">Original article &nbsp;: Carter makes 6 3-pointers, scores 25 as Magic beat Pacers 93-86</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nuggets F Al Harrington leaves game against Trail Blazers in first quarter</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Nuggets&#8217; Al Harrington re-injures left foot

DENVER — Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington left Friday night&#8217;s preseason game with the Portland Trail Blazers after appearing to injure his left foot.
Harrington was dribbling at midcourt in front of the scorer&#8217;s table when he came up limping with 10:41 left in the first quarter. He was helped off .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/nuggets-f-al-harrington-leaves-game-against-trail-blazers-in-first-quarter-155470/">Nuggets F Al Harrington leaves game against Trail Blazers in first quarter</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle faints during practice, feeling better after leaving hospital</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Carlton</dc:creator>
		
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Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle faints at practice

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle collapsed at practice on Friday and was briefly taken to a hospital.
The 50-year-old Carlisle will not travel to the Mavericks&#8217; outdoor exhibition game Saturday in California against Phoenix, team president Donnie Nelson said. Carlisle is expected to return to the sidelines for .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/mavericks-coach-rick-carlisle-faints-during-practice-feeling-better-after-leaving-hospital-155408/">Source article &nbsp;: Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle faints during practice, feeling better after leaving hospital</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle collapses at practices, &#8217;seems to be feeling better&#8217; at hospital</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Carlton</dc:creator>
		
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Mavericks coach Carlisle collapses at practice

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle was taken to a hospital Friday after collapsing during a practice.
Team spokeswoman Sarah Melton said Carlisle &#8220;was apparently lightheaded&#8221; and fainted on the court at the American Airlines Center. The 50-year-old coach was conscious and responding to questions as he was carried by ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/mavericks-coach-rick-carlisle-collapses-at-practices-seems-to-be-feeling-better-at-hospital-155384/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle collapses at practices, &#8217;seems to be feeling better&#8217; at hospital</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>MVP present vs. MVP future? LeBron James, Kevin Durant to meet in preseason matchup</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Reynolds</dc:creator>
		
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LeBron, Durant to renew acquaintances in preseason

MIAMI — A poll of NBA general managers released this week suggested that Kevin Durant is the overwhelming favorite to win the league&#8217;s MVP award this season.
LeBron James — the two-time reigning MVP — knows why.
Albeit from afar, James has followed Durant&#8217;s game closely for years. James will have ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/mvp-present-vs-mvp-future-lebron-james-kevin-durant-to-meet-in-preseason-matchup-155257/">MVP present vs. MVP future? LeBron James, Kevin Durant to meet in preseason matchup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kaman, Griffin overpower Kings, lead Clippers to 120-88 victory</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Kaman, Griffin overpower Kings in Clippers&#8217; rout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chris Kaman had 20 points and eight rebounds, rookie Blake Griffin added 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Sacramento Kings 120-88 on Thursday night.
Kaman and Griffin did practically all their damage in the opening half. The pair played the first ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/kaman-griffin-overpower-kings-lead-clippers-to-120-88-victory-155212/">Kaman, Griffin overpower Kings, lead Clippers to 120-88 victory</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Williams, Millsap help Jazz beat Trail Blazers 100-96 in preseason opener</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Jazz beat Trail Blazers in preseason opener

SALT LAKE CITY — Deron Williams scored 15 points, Paul Millsap had 16 points and eight rebounds, and the new-look Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-96 on Thursday night in their preseason opener.
Wesley Matthews, who played for Utah as a rookie last season, scored 21 points and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/williams-millsap-help-jazz-beat-trail-blazers-100-96-in-preseason-opener-155194/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Williams, Millsap help Jazz beat Trail Blazers 100-96 in preseason opener</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nowitzki&#8217;s 30 points and 10 rebounds, Butler&#8217;s 14-point 4th quarter send Mavericks over Bulls</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Nowitzki, Butler lift Mavericks past Bulls

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki was in regular-season form with 30 points and 10 rebounds, Caron Butler scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 88-83 on Thursday night.
Butler&#8217;s 22-footer with 5:22 left gave Dallas (1-1) the lead for good at .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/nowitzkis-30-points-and-10-rebounds-butlers-14-point-4th-quarter-send-mavericks-over-bulls-155189/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Nowitzki&#8217;s 30 points and 10 rebounds, Butler&#8217;s 14-point 4th quarter send Mavericks over Bulls</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Martin scores 21, Jordan Hill adds 16 points in Houston&#8217;s 90-87 win over Spurs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Duncan</dc:creator>
		
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Martin scores 21 to lead Rockets past Spurs

HOUSTON — Kevin Martin scored 21 points, backup center Jordan Hill added 16 and the Houston Rockets beat San Antonio 90-87 on Thursday night in the Spurs&#8217; preseason opener.
Yao Ming scored five points on a 2-for-8 shooting, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked three shots in 13 minutes. The ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/martin-scores-21-jordan-hill-adds-16-points-in-houstons-90-87-win-over-spurs-155184/">Martin scores 21, Jordan Hill adds 16 points in Houston&#8217;s 90-87 win over Spurs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Grizzlies erase 21-point halftime deficit, beat Hawks 115-111 in overtime</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Grizzlies erase big deficit, beat Hawks in OT

ATLANTA — Zach Randolph and Rudy Gay each scored 18 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 115-111 in overtime on Thursday night in an exhibition game.
The Grizzlies outscored the Hawks 42-18 in the third quarter to quickly erase ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/grizzlies-erase-21-point-halftime-deficit-beat-hawks-115-111-in-overtime-155175/" title="Grizzlies erase 21-point halftime deficit, beat Hawks 115-111 in overtime">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wall display: Wizards rookie John Wall starts slow, finishes strong in 97-83 win over Cavs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Wall paces Wizards past Cavs
CLEVELAND — Rookie John Wall missed his first nine shots before showing the skills that made him the top overall pick in this year&#8217;s NBA draft, pacing the Washington Wizards to a 97-83 preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

For most of three quarters, Wall looked like your average  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/wall-display-wizards-rookie-john-wall-starts-slow-finishes-strong-in-97-83-win-over-cavs-155156/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Barcelona beats NBA champion Lakers 92-88 in exhibition</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph Wilson</dc:creator>
		
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Barcelona beats Lakers 92-88
BARCELONA, Spain — Juan Carlos Navarro scored 25 points to help Barcelona beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 in an exhibition on Thursday.

Spanish center Pau Gasol led the Lakers with 24 points but had only one field goal in the second half. His homecoming was spoiled by the Euroleague champion .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/barcelona-beats-nba-champion-lakers-92-88-in-exhibition-155139/">Barcelona beats NBA champion Lakers 92-88 in exhibition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Michigan State and Michigan have had many memorable football games over the past 2 decades</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Larry Lage</dc:creator>
		
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Michigan State and Michigan set to add new chapter

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Desmond Howard sighed, then answered the question.
How often is Howard asked about the end of the 1990 Michigan State-Michigan game in which he was tripped or defended and then caught or dropped — depending on your perspective — a 2-point conversion attempt, allowing .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/michigan-state-and-michigan-have-had-many-memorable-football-games-over-the-past-2-decades-155138/">Michigan State and Michigan have had many memorable football games over the past 2 decades</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A pair of preseason Heat games may go a long way toward dictating who makes Miami&#8217;s roster</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Reynolds</dc:creator>
		
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Miami Heat getting closer to some roster decisions

MIAMI — A pair of supposedly meaningless preseason games could become an all-or-nothing scenario for those fighting for jobs with the Miami Heat.
And by Sunday or Monday, an overcrowded locker room will likely become a touch less occupied.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra likes to say — though he can&#8217;t ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/a-pair-of-preseason-heat-games-may-go-a-long-way-toward-dictating-who-makes-miamis-roster-155125/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : A pair of preseason Heat games may go a long way toward dictating who makes Miami&#8217;s roster</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Navarro scores 25 points to help Barcelona to 92-88 victory over Lakers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph Wilson</dc:creator>
		
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Navarro has 25, Barcelona tops Lakers 92-88

BARCELONA, Spain — Juan Carlos Navarro scored 25 points to help Barcelona to a 92-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in an exhibition Thursday.
Spanish center Pau Gasol led the NBA champions with 24 points, but his homecoming was spoiled by the European champion in a game that was ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/navarro-scores-25-points-to-help-barcelona-to-92-88-victory-over-lakers-155115/">Navarro scores 25 points to help Barcelona to 92-88 victory over Lakers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>North Carolina dismisses 5th-year senior Graves for failing to comply with team rules</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
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North Carolina kicks Graves off team
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina has dismissed fifth-year senior Will Graves from the team.

Coach Roy Williams said Thursday that Graves didn&#8217;t comply with team rules, though he says in a statement from the school that it had nothing to do with &#8220;any NCAA matters on campus.&#8221;
The NCAA is investigating ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/north-carolina-dismisses-5th-year-senior-graves-for-failing-to-comply-with-team-rules-155095/" title="North Carolina dismisses 5th-year senior Graves for failing to comply with team rules">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stern says excitement over Heat a reason to expect &#8217;some of the greatest basketball ever&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Stern: This NBA season may be 1 &#8216;of the greatest&#8217;

BARCELONA — NBA Commissioner David Stern says anticipation surrounding the Miami Heat is one reason why he expects fans may see &#8220;some of the greatest basketball ever played&#8221; this season.
Speaking Thursday before the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers played Euroleague champion Regal FC Barcelona, Stern .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/stern-says-excitement-over-heat-a-reason-to-expect-some-of-the-greatest-basketball-ever-155069/">Stern says excitement over Heat a reason to expect &#8217;some of the greatest basketball ever&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Raptors open preseason with 129-78 win over Nash, Suns</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Raptors handle Suns 129-78
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Forward Linas Kleiza led all scorers with 20 points and the Toronto Raptors handled the Phoenix Suns 129-78 in an exhibition game on Wednesday night.

Kleiza added five rebounds and two steals. DeMar DeRozan scored 16 points, while Joey Dorsey added 13 points and a team-high 10 rebounds.
It was ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/raptors-open-preseason-with-129-78-win-over-nash-suns-154877/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Raptors open preseason with 129-78 win over Nash, Suns</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Grizzlies open preseason with 87-85 win over Pacers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 03:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Grizzlies edge Pacers 87-85
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rudy Gay scored 12 points and O. J. Mayo added 11 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 87-85 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

Hasheem Thabeet added 10 points and five rebounds for Memphis.
Roy Hibbert led the Pacers with 18 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/grizzlies-open-preseason-with-87-85-win-over-pacers-154862/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Grizzlies open preseason with 87-85 win over Pacers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jeff Green scores 25 to lead Oklahoma City past Charlotte 97-93 in preseason opener</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joedy Mccreary</dc:creator>
		
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Green leads Thunder past Bobcats 97-93
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Jeff Green scored 13 of his 25 points in the third quarter and Oklahoma City beat the Charlotte Bobcats 97-93 on Wednesday night in the Thunder&#8217;s preseason opener.

James Harden had 16 points, Serge Ibaka had 12 points and 11 rebounds and NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant added ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/jeff-green-scores-25-to-lead-oklahoma-city-past-charlotte-97-93-in-preseason-opener-154855/" title="Jeff Green scores 25 to lead Oklahoma City past Charlotte 97-93 in preseason opener">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Well-stocked toilet paper? Check. New Wizards owner Leonsis blogs about 101 signs of change</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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New Wizards owner Leonsis posts list of changes

WASHINGTON — Well-stocked toilet paper? Check.
Colder beer? Check.
Different cheerleader outfits? Check.
New Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis has posted on his blog a &#8220;List of 101 Signs of Visible Change&#8221; undertaken since he gained control of the NBA team in June.
The improvements are based on fan suggestions.
No. 2 on .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/well-stocked-toilet-paper-check-new-wizards-owner-leonsis-blogs-about-101-signs-of-change-154800/">Well-stocked toilet paper? Check. New Wizards owner Leonsis blogs about 101 signs of change</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Love and Martell score 17 points each as Knicks beat Timberwolves 106-100 in exhibition game</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jerome Pugmire</dc:creator>
		
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Timberwolves beat Knicks 106-100 in preseason

PARIS — Kevin Love and Martell Webster each scored 17 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-100 win over the New York Knicks in an exhibition game Wednesday night.
Anthony Randolph led the Knicks with 14 points and Amare Stoudemire added 11.
Stoudemire, the Knicks&#8217; biggest offseason addition, hit only .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/love-and-martell-score-17-points-each-as-knicks-beat-timberwolves-106-100-in-exhibition-game-154778/" title="Love and Martell score 17 points each as Knicks beat Timberwolves 106-100 in exhibition game">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>First-year coach Larry Drew wants to see athletic Hawks running in new motion offense</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charles Odum</dc:creator>
		
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Larry Drew wants Hawks running in motion offense

ATLANTA — Larry Drew wants the Atlanta Hawks to pick up the pace this season and run even in their half-court attack.
Drew, the first-year head coach, drove the point home on the first day of training camp last week. He took the team to the Georgia Tech track .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/first-year-coach-larry-drew-wants-to-see-athletic-hawks-running-in-new-motion-offense-154758/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: First-year coach Larry Drew wants to see athletic Hawks running in new motion offense</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pistons&#8217; Jonas Jerebko tore Achilles&#8217; tendon, Terrico White broke foot in preseason opener</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Pistons F Jerebko tore Achilles&#8217; tendon in Miami

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Detroit Pistons were hit hard by injuries in their first preseason game.
Detroit forward Jonas Jerebko tore his right Achilles&#8217; tendon and guard Terrico White broke his right foot in Tuesday&#8217;s night exhibition in Miami. Both will have surgery Friday.
Jerebko is is expected to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/pistons-jonas-jerebko-tore-achilles-tendon-terrico-white-broke-foot-in-preseason-opener-154740/" title="Pistons&#8217; Jonas Jerebko tore Achilles&#8217; tendon, Terrico White broke foot in preseason opener">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wade says hamstring still sore, but he will travel with Heat to next 2 preseason games</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Reynolds</dc:creator>
		
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Wade: Leg still sore, and he will travel anyway

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade was off the court, perfecting the art of taking scoop shots from underneath a side basket and getting them to fall through the net without touching the rim.
That&#8217;ll be the extent of his basketball work for the next week or two.
Wade&#8217;s ailing right ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/wade-says-hamstring-still-sore-but-he-will-travel-with-heat-to-next-2-preseason-games-154737/">Wade says hamstring still sore, but he will travel with Heat to next 2 preseason games</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bucks cut 2nd round draft pick Gallon, 2 others</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Fly</dc:creator>
		
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Bucks cut 2nd round pick Gallon
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks waived forward Keith &#8220;Tiny&#8221; Gallon on Wednesday, less than four months after selecting him late in the second round of June&#8217;s draft.

Gallon was the 47th overall pick. He did not play in Milwaukee&#8217;s first preseason game Tuesday night against Chicago.
&#8220;We wanted to do what&#8217;s right .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/bucks-cut-2nd-round-draft-pick-gallon-2-others-154727/">Original article &nbsp;: Bucks cut 2nd round draft pick Gallon, 2 others</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lakers&#8217; Pau Gasol is main attraction in Barcelona homecoming for preseason game</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph Wilson</dc:creator>
		
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Gasol savors Barcelona homecoming with Lakers

BARCELONA, Spain — Pau Gasol is back in Spain for a third time with an NBA team. This time, he&#8217;s in a Lakers jersey as an NBA champion.
Gasol will be the main attraction when the Lakers play his former Spanish club Barcelona in an exhibition game Thursday at the Palau ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/lakers-pau-gasol-is-main-attraction-in-barcelona-homecoming-for-preseason-game-154679/" title="Lakers&#8217; Pau Gasol is main attraction in Barcelona homecoming for preseason game">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Matthews, Aldridge help Trail Blazers beat Clippers 115-86 in exhibition opener</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Trail Blazers easily beat Clippers in opener

PORTLAND, Ore. — Wesley Matthews scored 20 points, LaMarcus Aldridge had 17, and the Portland Trail Blazers rolled to a 115-86 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Matthews, the former Utah guard signed by the Trail Blazers as a free .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/matthews-aldridge-help-trail-blazers-beat-clippers-115-86-in-exhibition-opener-154573/">Matthews, Aldridge help Trail Blazers beat Clippers 115-86 in exhibition opener</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Boykins scores 14 points to lead Milwaukee to a 92-83 preseason win over Chicago</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Bucks beat Bulls in preseason opener
MILWAUKEE — Earl Boykins scored 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter to help the Milwaukee Bucks to a 92-83 victory over the Chicago Bulls in their preseason opener Tuesday night.

&#8220;It was a typical first exhibition game,&#8221; Bucks coach Scott Skiles said. &#8220;We turned the ball over way ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/boykins-scores-14-points-to-lead-milwaukee-to-a-92-83-preseason-win-over-chicago-154571/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Boykins scores 14 points to lead Milwaukee to a 92-83 preseason win over Chicago</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>No. 1 pick Wall leads Wizards to 97-94 victory over Mavs in preseason debut</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Wall leads Wizards past Mavs in preseason debut

DALLAS — Rookie point guard John Wall had 21 points and nine assists, Lester Hudson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds remaining, and the Washington Wizards held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Wall, the former Kentucky ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/no-1-pick-wall-leads-wizards-to-97-94-victory-over-mavs-in-preseason-debut-154567/" title="No. 1 pick Wall leads Wizards to 97-94 victory over Mavs in preseason debut">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>And so it begins: LeBron takes the floor in Miami colors, but Wade hurt in 105-89 Heat win</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Reynolds</dc:creator>
		
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LeBron&#8217;s next chapter starts with 105-89 Heat win

MIAMI — The Big 3 were together for merely three minutes. LeBron James and Chris Bosh more than picked up the slack after Dwyane Wade&#8217;s preseason debut came to a quick end.
And with that, this era for the Miami Heat got off to a promising, but not perfect, ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/and-so-it-begins-lebron-takes-the-floor-in-miami-colors-but-wade-hurt-in-105-89-heat-win-154552/" title="And so it begins: LeBron takes the floor in Miami colors, but Wade hurt in 105-89 Heat win">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fresh start: Cavaliers begin life minus LeBron, beat Bobcats 87-72 in preseason opener</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:45:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Withers</dc:creator>
		
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Cavs open LeBron-less, down Bobcats
CLEVELAND — The arena, so rowdy and rambunctious in seasons past, was half-filled and as quiet as it had been in years. There were no gravity-defying dunks or flames shooting from the scoreboard, and the only pregame powder toss took place 1,200 miles away.

In Miami, LeBron James started anew.
In Cleveland, the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/fresh-start-cavaliers-begin-life-minus-lebron-beat-bobcats-87-72-in-preseason-opener-154548/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Fresh start: Cavaliers begin life minus LeBron, beat Bobcats 87-72 in preseason opener</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wade strains right hamstring, leaves preseason opener after 3 minutes and ruled out for night</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Wade strains hamstring, leaves preseason opener

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade&#8217;s preseason debut ended quickly with an injured right hamstring, and it could be a couple weeks before he&#8217;s back running with the Miami Heat.
Wade left Miami&#8217;s exhibition opener against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night just 3 minutes, 17 seconds into the contest, headed to the  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/wade-strains-right-hamstring-leaves-preseason-opener-after-3-minutes-and-ruled-out-for-night-154537/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>And so it begins: LeBron takes the floor in Miami colors, as new-look Heat open preseason</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Reynolds</dc:creator>
		
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LeBron&#8217;s next chapter starts with Heat preseason

MIAMI — LeBron James walked from the bench moments before tip-off with the traditional stoic look. He filled his hands with rosin powder, threw it into the air to create a white cloud, then clapped his hands three times.
Same as always.
Just totally different.
Amid the sort of fanfare hardly ever .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/and-so-it-begins-lebron-takes-the-floor-in-miami-colors-as-new-look-heat-open-preseason-154535/">And so it begins: LeBron takes the floor in Miami colors, as new-look Heat open preseason</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bulls F Carlos Boozer has surgery on broken hand, out for 2 months</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Boozer has surgery on broken hand
CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer had surgery Tuesday on his fractured right hand and is expected to miss two months.

Boozer, the Bulls&#8217; major offseason acquisition, fractured the fifth metacarpal bone in his hand Saturday. He said he fell over a bag at his home.
The 6-foot-9 Boozer spent the ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/bulls-f-carlos-boozer-has-surgery-on-broken-hand-out-for-2-months-154505/">Bulls F Carlos Boozer has surgery on broken hand, out for 2 months</a>.]]></description>
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