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July 7, 2011
For SMU Football, Adrian Klemm's L.A. Story is Paying Off (But Not Like That)
And a little movie about the Mustangs' downfall isn't hurting either.
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June 30, 2011
The 2011 Mavs Vs. the '88 Version, In a Battle of Smooth Vs. Smothering
The Mavs are NBA champions, but are they the best team in franchise history?
Blogs
June 22, 2011
The Best Team in Mavericks' History: '88 vs. '11
While contemplating defensive coordinator Dwane Casey's departure to be the Toronto Raptors' head coach and whom they should take with the 26th pick in Thursday's NBA Draft, a couple more Mavs-related items buzzed through my brain this week. 1. Who from the championship team s ... More >>
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June 16, 2011
The Mavericks Finally Fought Back, and They Have the Title to Prove It
Mark Cuban, Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs shed labels and the Miami Heat on the way to their first NBA championship.
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June 12, 2011
2011 NBA FINALS GAME 6 -- Mavericks 105, Heat 95: My Top 10 Observer-ations
10. You knew it was going to be an intense game ... even before the game. During shootaround at American Airlines Arena this afternoon neither Dwyane Wade nor LeBron James would respond to Dirk Nowitzki calling their mocking video "childish" and "ignorant." Their response: "We have no comment." B ... More >>
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June 2, 2011
2011 NBA FINALS -- South Beach: My Top 10 Observations
10. Ate dinner last night at Prime Italian on South Beach. In the midst of ridiculous opulence in the form of $20 valet parking and $100,000 cars, it was relatively affordable. $125 for a steak and a couple drinks. Thumbs up. 9. They also offered prime Kobe steak for $30 an ounce. Ou ... More >>
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May 17, 2011
Mavs in the West Finals: We've Done This Before
The Mavericks haven't lost an NBA Western Conference Finals series in five years. Of course we all know what happened Dallas advanced this far -- in the 2006 NBA Finals. The come-from-ahead loss to the Heat sent the franchise into a pyschological spiral from which it is just n ... More >>
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March 21, 2011
If Ron Kirk Were NBA Commissioner ...
At this very moment, President Obama's chief of staff, William Daley, is looking for someone to replace Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, who Obama tapped on March 9 to become the next ambassador to China. An afternoon Wall Street Journal item reminds: "Ron Kirk, the U.S. trade representative, is wi ... More >>
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February 16, 2011
Lance Armstrong's Comeback Was, Like Most of 'Em, An Epic Failure
Got the dreaded Tweet from Lance Armstrong last night: Thanks for all the messages on retirement 2.0. And thanks for ALL the support the past 2.5 yrs. Onward! Retirement 2.0 means two things: 1. The greatest cyclist who ever lived is done riding professionally. 2. His comeback that I was so ... More >>
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April 22, 2010
Mavs Star Dirk Nowitzki Will Never Change Some Minds Until He Changes The Color Of His Skin
Got the dreaded Tweet from Lance Armstrong last night: Thanks for all the messages on retirement 2.0. And thanks for ALL the support the past 2.5 yrs. Onward! Retirement 2.0 means two things: 1. The greatest cyclist who ever lived is done riding professionally. 2. His comeback that I was so ... More >>
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April 9, 2010
Whitt's End: 4.9.10
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your rope, welcome to Whitt's End: *Don't care if you're a puckhead or merely a fan of storybook endings, you had to have been moved (to tears?) by Mike Modano's swan song at American Airlines Center Thursday night. In his final hom ... More >>
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April 1, 2010
Loveable Losers or Successfully Consistent?
Dirk did it. Again. As he's done for the last decade around here, Dirk Nowitzki snapped out of ugly shooting night just in time to lift the Dallas Mavericks to an improbable, pulsating victory. This time - mired in a 3-for-16 night - he hit two 3-pointers late in regulation and and then ... More >>
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February 12, 2010
Ballers and Shotcallers: Zo & Magic's 8-Ball Challenge
Mattie StaffordAlonzo Mourning lines up a shot. For a whole slideshow from this event, click here.Zo & Magic's 8-Ball ChallengeCentennial Building in Fair ParkThe red carpet walks kicked off at 7.30 p.m., with Mourning's appearance leading the way. Early attendees were held in a "reception ar ... More >>
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February 9, 2010
NBA All-Star Week Shootaround
One of the more intriguing concerts scheduled around the NBA All-Star Week is a Saturday-night Haitian-relief benefit at the Palladium featuring Erykah Badu and Jamie Foxx. A couple of Friends of Unfair Park have asked how they can buy tix. Problem is, the event's more or less sold out; I was tol ... More >>
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February 1, 2010
To Get Into All Those All-Star Game Parties, It'll Cost You a Thou. That's Ludacris!
Here's the most up-to-date list of NBA All-Star Weekend parties I've seen to date -- though there are some notable no-shows, among them John Singleton's "Black Hollywood Red Carpet" throwdown with Vivica A. Fox at the Fashion Industry Gallery on February 14. That's because that particular event i ... More >>
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December 4, 2009
Whitt's End: 12.4.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Ho hum, another month of Arbitron PPM ratings and another month of dominance by 1310 AM The Ticket. In the November ratings for the precious Men 25-54 demographic, The Ticket is No. 2 in the Metro ... More >>
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August 20, 2009
Dallas Cowboys' Training Camp: Success Over Circus
No Terrell Owens. No Pacman Jones. No Michael Vick or Brett Favre or Michael Crabtree. No drama. To which I say ... Yes! Last summer the Dallas Cowboys broke camp fat 'n happy and consumed with personal agendas. After a successful training camp at San Antonio's Alamodome in which the fo ... More >>
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April 7, 2009
WWJD: What Was Jason Doing?
Must've been a lifetime achievement award. Cool that Dallas Mavericks' guard Jason Kidd was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week. Last week he passed Magic Johnson for No. 3 on the all-time assist list, dished out 20 dimes against the Suns on national television and generally ... More >>
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April 3, 2009
Video of the Week: Final Four Edition
Where were you for Magic vs. Bird 30 years ago? Some of you were just twinkles. Some of us were already hip-deep in bracketology. None of us, however, envisioned Dick Enberg's career outlasting Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Al McGuire and Billy Packer.
News
March 5, 2009
The Dallas Mavericks Go for Broke, But Where Is it Getting Them?
Where were you for Magic vs. Bird 30 years ago? Some of you were just twinkles. Some of us were already hip-deep in bracketology. None of us, however, envisioned Dick Enberg's career outlasting Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Al McGuire and Billy Packer.
Calendar
November 6, 2008
Get Your Rocks On
Simmons hosts D.E.F. fundraiser
News
October 9, 2008
The Mavericks' Faith In Jason Kidd
For better or worse, the Mavs trust in the power of Bas-Kidd-Ball
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September 24, 2008
Echoes and Reverberations: The Photography of Vern Evans
For better or worse, the Mavs trust in the power of Bas-Kidd-Ball
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September 4, 2008
Six Pac
The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.
Blogs
August 14, 2008
Hard Knocks: Week 2
The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.
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July 18, 2008
Sorry, Elizabeth Marshall, But Your Starbucks Is on "The List." Yours Too, Magic Johnson.
The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.
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February 28, 2008
Will Jason Kidd's Return to Dallas Beget Utopia or Armageddon?
The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.
Blogs
November 5, 2007
Holier Than Thou? The Church of God in Christ Fights for Its Roots.
The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.
Music
October 4, 2007
Pick a Winner
Rock Lottery celebrates its 10th anniversary, and it's still so Good/Bad
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August 23, 2007
Ambassador Class
Marques Haynes should be wealthy and celebrated. He was always content just to be the best.
Blogs
May 8, 2007
Insert Knife Here. Twist.
Marques Haynes should be wealthy and celebrated. He was always content just to be the best.
Blogs
March 9, 2007
The Kinky Preacher
Marques Haynes should be wealthy and celebrated. He was always content just to be the best.
News
February 15, 2007
I Love Josh Howard
...And great basketball
Blogs
January 29, 2007
Emmitt Smith Waltzing Into Real-Estate Biz
...And great basketball
Blogs
October 18, 2006
Magic Man
...And great basketball
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October 6, 2006
The Only Mash-Up That Matters
...And great basketball
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November 10, 2005
The Human Race
If you like NASCAR... you might be a redneck
Music
October 20, 2005
Musical Multiball
At Rock Lottery 7, bands that had only existed for 12 hours sounded better than half the real acts in town
Calendar
July 1, 2004
Dream On
Team China takes a shot
Resolution Guide
January 15, 2004
To Get in Shape
Team China takes a shot
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October 10, 2002
New Tricks
Magic Johnson has gone from basketball star to business success
News
November 1, 2001
Back to the Future
For Dirk, Don and the Mavs to compete with the Lakers, they'll have to look to an unlikely source for inspiration: the late-'80s teams of Mark Aguirre and Dick Motta
News
May 17, 2001
Bean Waiting
This just in: Starbucks' global march reaches the Cliff
Film
April 20, 2000
Foul shots
All's so-so in the off-the-mark hoop drama Love & Basketball
News
March 25, 1999
Buzz
All's so-so in the off-the-mark hoop drama Love & Basketball
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January 7, 1999
Night & Day
January 7 - 13, 1999
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August 20, 1998
Rebound
When Mark Aguirre left the Dallas Mavericks a decade ago, he became the fall guy for the team's decline. Now he's back, dealing with his ghosts and trying to help the franchise regain its former glory.

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