Monthly Archives: July 2012

Stop the NBA from putting sponsors on jerseys

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Rubens Borges

Recently, the NBA pre-approved sponsors on uniforms. It will be put to a vote on September, but most of the owners seem to be in favor of it. Surprising that the owners that locked the League out because they wanted … Continue reading →

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The obligatory Jeremy Lin post

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Rubens Borges

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the New York Knicks and Jeremy Lin. Specially after the Knicks let Lin walk, becoming a Houston Rocket. But, was it right or wrong for the Knicks to let him go? Most press … Continue reading →

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Gangs of New York – Knicks try to take over the NBA

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Rubens Borges

While the whole of the NBA were waiting on Dwight Howard to the Nets deal, the New York Knicks didn’t stop. Although none of the players acquired will cause waves like the 28 teams and 230 athletes trade the New … Continue reading →

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Going white for blood

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Rubens Borges

  I usually write about basketball, sure, but, I couldn’t let this piece of soccer news go by without a mention. A really cool thing a team from Brazil’s second division is doing. Vitória da Bahia wears black and red … Continue reading →

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About Omer Asik’s contract

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Rubens Borges

The Houston Rockets offered a 3 years, US$ 25.1 million contract to Omer Asik, who played Center for the Chicago Bulls in the last two seasons. My first reaction was to ridicule the Rockets, “US$ 8 million and year for … Continue reading →

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