Mark Cuban Prompts A New Era For Pro Sports
Chicago Tribune columnist Sam Smith argues Cuban’s bold, entertaining style signals a shift in American sports toward spectacle and aggressive management. He notes attendance and buzz issues in major leagues, cites Cuban’s oncourt theatrics and firing of staff, and questions whether a new revolution in ownership is emerging.
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Chicago Tribune
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Dallas Mavericks
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Jerry Sloan
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Boston Celtics
Celtics
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Mavericks
Dennis Rodman
Rodman
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Bulls
Michael Finley
Dirk Nowitzki
Steve Nash
Jesse Ventura
Minnesota
America
Pro players kill coaching in the modern NBA
Mitch Albom argues that pro players dominate the NBA, turning coaching into managing. Star egos like Gary Payton and Vin Baker dictate moves, leading to fired coaches such as Paul Westphal while the era of true coaching fades and players demand special treatment.
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Seattle SuperSonics
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Los Angeles Clippers
Seattle
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Detroit Free Press
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Redskins
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Phoenix
Scott Skiles
Michael Jordan
Phil Jackson
Jordan
Pele says Maradona not close to best footballer
Pele 60 disputes claim of Diego Maradona as the greatest player. He cites Brazil and Argentina greats Socrates Rivelino Romario Tostao as standards and notes FIFA survey on the century winner. Maradona praised his toughness but faces strong comparisons.
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Grant Hill
Detroit
Pistons
Chuck Daly
Maradona
Pele
10 DE Janeiro
Brazil
Argentina
Diego Maradona
FIFA
Socrates
Rivelino
Romario
Tostao
Palmer Endorsement Sparks USGA Ruling on ERC II Driver
Arnold Palmer faces criticism as the USGA bans Callaway ERC II in contests while Palmer’s endorsement promotes the driver. Royal and Ancient tests found no harm but USGA maintains its stance, creating tension between rules and marketing. Palmer argues for fun and distance, Callaway cites genuine athlete appeal.
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Tim Cowlishaw
Dallas Morning News
Anold Palmer
United States Golf Association
Callaway
Palmer
PGA
Casey Martin
Arnold Palmer
USGA
David Price
Bent Tree Country Club
Ely Callaway
Royal and Ancient
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North America
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University of Birmi
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Price
Royal Oaks
Randy Smith
Callaway Company
Larry Dorman
Arnold
ERC
Japan
Dorman
Orlando
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