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We have always heard the expression that there are two sides to every story. However, in today’s YouTube era arguments can be settled somewhat easier because there is video footage that can back someone’s case. Not so with the mysterious confiscated tape from the LeBron James Nike Skills Academy where Xavier guard, more.

Times are pretty hard right now as the American economy is slumping. It seems buying a pair of Jordans for $189 may not be the smart financial decision as it was a few years back. But hey, it's never been a better time to be a professional athlete. Just ask Tiger Woods, who is first amongst all athletes coming within a hair of raking in $100 million last... more.

As a freshman at Alcorn State University, Steve McNair wasn’t expected to contribute much. But in a preseason scrimmage game, a young Steve McNair led his practice squad down the field for a scoring drive. But this wasn’t any ordinary drive. McNair was a perfect 9 for 9 passing. This... more.

The shocking news of the untimely death of Michael Jackson on last Thursday has got me thinking wistfully about the two most dynamic heroes of my youth. Hint, hint, they share the same first name.

Michael Jackson was in many ways the first worldwide ambassador of black culture to the masses. He was introduced to us as the lovable pre-teen lead singer of the Jackson Five, with rhythm and soul unprecedented for... more.

Well it's NBA draft time again...a night when America's top urban tailors get the opportunity to dress a fresh crop of soon to be millionaires in their best creations. Who knows who'll be this year's Jalen Rose (all red suit) or Karl Malone (worst formal ensemble ever), but we'll have our... more.

With so much hype surrounding the Nike puppet ads we have decided to put all of the ads on one page as a farewell tribute to an outstanding marketing campaign. In today's Video of the Day we give you all 13 commercials. Enjoy

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