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Blog: 2013 NBA Playoffs 1st Round

April 19, 2013 12:00 AM
It's that time of year again when every basketball fan becomes glued to the couch, forgoing lesser duties and responsibilities to find the excitement and glory in watching the NBA Playoffs. Following is a preview of the eight first-round matchups and predictions of who will move on to the second round.
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Fredette sues Utah clothing company over royalties

April 04, 2013 12:00 AM
Fredette is suing Black Clover Enterprises for unlawfully selling Fredette hats. (AP Photo)
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Basketball

The Kiss Cam: PDA at its finest

March 26, 2013 12:00 AM
BYU basketball fans may go to the games with a little more excitement — or caution — knowing they could be caught on the Kiss Cam.
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Basketball

Blog: Playing in the right system — Ziggy Ansah and Jimmer Fredette

February 27, 2013 12:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg2X0yktczc
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Basketball

BYU to retire jerseys of Mel Hutchins and Roland Minson

February 12, 2013 12:00 AM
BYU will retire the jerseys of two all-time-great Cougar basketball players during the BYU men's basketball game against Portland on Saturday.
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Campus Events

Hawaiian staycation moved indoors because of wind

June 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Saturday night the BYUSA-sponsored Hawaiian Staycation moved from Helaman Fields to the Wilkinson Center ballroom because of wind that reached up to 46 miles per hour.
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Sports

NBA Playoffs begin

April 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Somehow, it's playoff time again in the NBA. It doesn't seem like it's been a year since the Dallas Mavericks won the championship. Maybe it's because of the shortened season that the lockout caused earlier this year. Nevertheless, it's time to sit on the couch, or in some cases, jump on the floor, cheering your team on while ignoring all the other responsibilities you have. Everything else takes a back seat to the pursuit of the ring, because it's win or go home.
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Basketball

Jazz beat Suns; Guaranteed spot in playoffs

April 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Al Jefferson last played in an NBA playoff game in 2005 when he was a member of the Boston Celtics. It was the first round against the eighth seeded Indiana Pacers where they were beat four games to 3.
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Basketball

National Jimmermania over but locally still thriving

April 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Just over a year ago, Jimmer Fredette's name was talked about on every sports channel on TV. NBA stars were tweeting about him and every BYU student was anxious to find out where the NBA would take him. This year, all is relatively quiet on the Jimmer front, nationally speaking.
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Basketball

Jazz survive another overtime thriller; in position for playoff berth

April 22, 2012 12:00 AM
The Jazz beat the Orlando Magic in overtime Saturday night at Energy Solutions Arena 117-107 to record their second overtime win in three games to advance one game closer to being the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
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Sports

Blog: NBA trade deadline approaches

March 02, 2012 12:00 AM
Since the beginning of the NBA season, all eyes have been on Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard and the league-wide Mar. 15 trade deadline. As that deadline approaches, however, more NBA stars' names have surfaced in trade talks. Howard might not be the only star heading to a new city.
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Sports Blog: NBA players trickling back in from Chinese leagues

February 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Months ago, before negotiations took a surprisingly constructive turn, it seemed the NBA's lockout would engulf the entire season. Foreseeing the standstill, many NBA players jumped to numerous leagues overseas, ensuring themselves a paycheck during the NBA's tumultuous negotiation process.
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Blog: NBA gears up for All-Star Weekend

February 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Though the NBA started its season only two months ago, All-Star festivities will continue as originally planned this weekend.
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Sports

The Return of a King

January 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Saturday night was not a regular game in the eyes of the fans at EnergySolutions Arena. Ticket prices were up higher than expected for a 6-13 team, the media was crowding around the visitors dressing room, and there were flashes of purple jerseys in the crowd at opening tip. All of this excitement was for one reason.
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Sports

Utah Jazz round-up: Two losses to the Trail Blazers, trim roster

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
Utah Jazz guard Gordon Hayward (20) falls after being fouled by Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) during the fourth quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game Monday, Oct. 12. C.J. McCollum was ejected from the game. The Trail Blazers won 88-81. (Tom Smart/The Deseret News via AP)
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Utah Jazz round-up: Utah falls short in three road games

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
Utah Jazz’s Trey Burke shoots against Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner during the second half of the game on Oct. 31. The Jazz beat the Pacers 97-76. (Associated Press)
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