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The Phoenix Suns Did Not Have an Official Mascot Until a Fan Came to a Home Game Dressed as a Gorilla, He Was Asked to Dance Underneath the Ring During a Timeout

News, Sports, Sports News, Team Sports / July 26, 2022

The Phoenix Suns is an American professional basketball team headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. They are part of the National Basketball Association’s Pacific Division of the Western Conference. While we are well aware today that the Suns’ mascot is a Gorilla, did you ever wonder how that happened? The Phoenix Suns had no official mascot until […]

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Why Does Shaquille O’Neal Still Support The General Insurance?

Basketball, Insurance, People & Society, Sports, Team Sports / April 6, 2022

Shaquille O’Neal, better known as Shaq, is regarded as one of the best centers in basketball history. His outstanding performance earned him one season MVP in 2000 as well as three Most Valuable Player trophies in the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals. He became massively wealthy as a result of this that he signed several

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The Unforgettable Game: Kobe Bryant’s Grandma Came to See Him Score 81 Points

Basketball / November 15, 2020

Kobe Bryant is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He was an 18-time All-Star, a five-time NBA champion, and an NBA MVP. Millions of fans around the world watched his games, marveling at his remarkable skills and determination. But one viewer who was particularly special to Kobe was

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In 2005, Eric James Torpy, was convicted of shooting with intent to kill and robbery. He asked that his sentence be changed from 30 years’ imprisonment to 33 so that it would match Larry Bird’s jersey number. His request was granted.

Basketball, Sports News / April 10, 2019

Larry Bird Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, former coach, and former executive who most recently served as President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed “The Hick from French Lick,” Bird has been described as one of the greatest

In 2005, Eric James Torpy, was convicted of shooting with intent to kill and robbery. He asked that his sentence be changed from 30 years’ imprisonment to 33 so that it would match Larry Bird’s jersey number. His request was granted. Read More »