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2013-14 Detroit Pistons Preview: Putting the Pedal to the Metal

The Pistons possess a blend of youth and experience that should give them the opportunity to win more than a few games. Scoring at the wings, which used to be in short supply, will be significantly boosted by the addition of Josh Smith, who is clearly the biggest offseason pickup for the team. Brandon Jennings should be a more mature, complete player this time around, and will be a huge factor in the clutch. A playoff spot may not be guaranteed, given that Maurice Cheeks is not the best one avai...
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Greg Oden Practices for First Time in Four Years

For Greg Oden, everything about Tuesday was like a dream.After being away from basketball for four years, Oden was finally back on the court. And it was not just any court; it was in a conference hall in a hotel in the Bahamas.The Miami Heat opened their training camp with a workout focusing on defense at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. Oden participated in half of the training session; it was still a crucial adjustment as he had not played since 2010.

Army, Navy, Air Force All Set To Play Despite Government Shutdown

Cadets, midshipmen, and airmen need not worry. The games will proceed as planned.The U.S. Department of Defense stated Thursday that Navy's game against Air Force will push through, although other sporting events will either be moved or cancelled, including soccer, swimming, and volleyball.

Adam Simpson is West Coast Eagles’ New Senior Coach

Former Hawthorn Football Club assistant coach Adam Simpson has been chosen to be the head coach of the West Coast Eagles. Simpson, who also played as midfielder for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 1995-2009, reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Eagles.

2013-14 New Orleans Pelicans Preview: No Go in NoLA

This iteration of the New Orleans Pelicans will try to push the ball as much as they can. They certainly have the personnel for it, as Evans, Holiday, and Eric Gordon team up for what could be one of the best small-ball tandems in the league.

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