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Allen Iverson’s Accounts Ordered Frozen for Unpaid Jewelry Bill

Allen Iverson’s Accounts Ordered Frozen for Unpaid Jewelry Bill

Allen Iverson's Accounts Ordered Frozen for Unpaid Jewelry Bill A Georgia judge has ordered NBA Star, Allen Iverson’s checking and saving accounts and any incoming earnings be frozen or garnished. The judge’s decision was in response to an earlier court ruling [Read More]

Chris Paul finally traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

Chris Paul finally traded to the Los Angeles Clippers

Chris Paul was finally traded - to the Los Angeles Clippers. Chris Paul’s trade deal is official and finally over with. On Wednesday evening, Paul was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul was traded by the New Orleans Hornets for guard Eric Gordon, forward [Read More]

Javaris Crittenton, NBA player and alleged drive-by shooter murderer released on bond

Javaris Crittenton, NBA player and alleged drive-by shooter murderer released on bond

Javaris Crittenton, NBA player and alleged drive-by shooter murderer released on bondTracy Flanagan, a spokeswoman for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Georgia is saying that alleged drive-by shooting murderer and former NBA basketball star Javaris Crittenton was [Read More]

NBA player Javaris Crittenton faces murder charge for drive-by shooting

NBA player Javaris Crittenton faces murder charge for drive-by shooting

NBA player Javaris Crittenton faces murder charge for drive-by shooting. Credit: Reuters/ Al Seib/Pool Former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Javaris Crittenton, 23-year-old, waived his right on Friday to appear before a magistrate judge in Georgia on a murder [Read More]

Javaris Crittenton, former NBA Star Arrested by FBI on Murder Charges

Javaris Crittenton, former NBA Star Arrested by FBI on Murder Charges

Javaris Crittenton, former NBA Star arrested by FBI on murder charges The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reporting that former NBA basketball star and former Georgia Tech basketball star Javaris Crittenton was arrested at a Southern California airport Monday night [Read More]

Ron Artest of the LA Lakers petitioned for Change of name to Metta World Peace

Ron Artest of the LA Lakers petitioned for Change of name to Metta World Peace

Ron Artist, the Lakers forward filed paperwork on Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court to legally change his name to Mitta World Peace. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Lakers’ forward, Ron Artest, has filed the necessary forms (Petition [Read More]

Governor Kasich forgot that LeBron James is not an involuntary servitude of Ohio.

Governor Kasich forgot that LeBron James is not an involuntary servitude of Ohio.

If my memory serves me right, December 6, 2011 will be the 147th anniversary since the 13th amendment was ratified and adopted by President Abraham Lincoln. The 13th amendment to the United States Constitution provides that "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, [Read More]

Dallas Mavericks Wins NBA Championship First Time in Team’s History

Dallas Mavericks Wins NBA Championship First Time in Team’s History

Dallas Mavericks Wins NBA Championship First Time in Team’s History Congratulations to the Dallas Mavericks for their outstanding victory over the Miami Heat and for winning their first NBA Championship. The Dallas Mavericks finally gets the 2006 Game 6 playoff monkey off [Read More]

Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal Announces his retirement from the NBA on Twitter

Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal Announces his retirement from the NBA on Twitter

Post Sponsored by: Search Engine Optimization consultants Chocolate City congratulates Shaquille “Shaq” Rashaun O'Neal on his retirement from the NBA. Chocolate City congratulates Shaquille “Shaq” Rashaun O'Neal on his retirement from the NBA and wishes [Read More]

Los Angeles Lakers replaces Phil Jackson with Mike Brown as head coach

Los Angeles Lakers replaces Phil Jackson with Mike Brown as head coach

Chocolate City congratulates Mike Brown as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Chocolate City congratulates Mike Brown as the new head coach of the Los Angeles  Lakers.  He signed a four-year contract, reportedly, worth $18 million. The 41-year-old, [Read More]

Detroit Honors Basketball Bad Boy Dennis Rodman

Detroit Honors Basketball Bad Boy Dennis Rodman

Detroit Piston retires Basketball Bad Boy Dennis Rodman #10 jersey Photo: KIRTHMON F. DOZIER/DFP In my opinion, he is one crazy m*@#$% f(*&^%; but yet a talented basketball player and rebounder. I am talking about non other than Dennis Rodman, the Worm, The Bad Boy, [Read More]

R&B Singer Monica marries Shannon Brown of the NBA Lakers

R&B Singer Monica marries Shannon Brown of the NBA Lakers

R&B Singer Monica marries Shannon Brown of the NBA Lakers It is official! The Los Angeles Lakers organization has confirmed that shooting guard Shannon Brown, 25 year-old, did married singer Monica, 30 year-old, in a secret ceremony in November 2010. The couple met over [Read More]

Shaquille O’Neal engagement from better to worst?

Shaquille O’Neal engagement from better to worst?

Post Sponsored by: Search Engine Optimization consultants Is this the Mrs. O'Neal to be?????Like the sound of vuvuzela at a World Cup game, the blogosphere is buzzing with unconfirmed rumors that Shaquille O'Neal, 38 year-old and Nicole Nikki Alexander, 28 year-old, [Read More]

What Does NBA Hall of Famers Think About LeBron Decision

What Does NBA Hall of Famers Think About LeBron Decision

/NBA Hall of Famers Pippen and MaloneDuring Friday's interview with some of NBA legendary members of the Class of 2010, they were asked what  they thought about LeBron James' decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. Following are responses from [Read More]

NBA Legends Talked About LeBron James Miami Decision

NBA Legends Talked About LeBron James Miami Decision

Karl Malone and Scottie PippenDuring Friday's interview with some of NBA legendary members of the Class of 2010, they were asked what  they thought about LeBron James' decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. Following are responses from Karl [Read More]

Michael Jordan presents Scottie Pippen For Hall of Fame

Michael Jordan presents Scottie Pippen For Hall of Fame

Scottie Pippen, Basketball Hall of Fame 2010 InducteeTonight Scottie Pippen will be formally inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Pippen will be presented by Michael Jordan, his teammate of nine seasons with the Bulls. During an earlier news conference at the Naismith [Read More]

LeBron James Akron Thank You ad Upsets Cleveland

LeBron James Akron Thank You ad Upsets Cleveland

  LeBron James Akron Thanks You ad Upsets ClevelandLeBron James' so-called former fans in Cleveland are still pissed and continue to question his personal decision to move on. James' recent ad placed in his hometown's newspaper, the Akron Beacon Journal, [Read More]

Body found to be that of Missing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright

Body found to be that of Missing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright

Memphis police is awaiting dental records to determine if body found in Memphis is that of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. Memphis police is awaiting dental records to positively determine if a body found in the woods southeast of Memphis is that of former NBA player [Read More]

Chris Paul Honors Contract and Stays with New Orleans Hornets

Chris Paul Honors Contract and Stays with New Orleans Hornets

New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul Earlier this month, New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, 25 year-old, requested to be traded. Although Paul cannot opt out of his contract for two years, he requested to be dealt to either the New York Knicks or Orlando Magic. In 2008, he [Read More]

NBA player Lorenzen Wright Family Filed Missing Person Report

NBA player Lorenzen Wright Family Filed Missing Person Report

The family of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has reported him missingThe family of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has reported him missing after disappearing last Sunday. Wright was reportedly last seen in the Memphis area before he was to board a flight out of town. [Read More]

NBA Shawne Williams charged with driving on a suspended license

NBA Shawne Williams charged  with driving on a suspended license

Memphis police is reporting that former NBA player Shawne Williams and Kareem Cooper, a former University of Memphis teammate, were arrested Friday. According to police report, Williams was pulled over because he was not wearing a seat belt while driving his Dodge Charger. [Read More]

Chicago Bulls Signs C.J. Watson

Chicago Bulls Signs C.J. Watson

  CJ Watson signes with the Chicago Bulls On Monday, the Chicago Bulls added Golden State Warriors' Charles Akeem Watson, Jr. (C.J. Watson) to its roster.Watson is now the Bulls' fourth newest addition along with Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver. [Read More]

LeBron James Stolen No. 23 Pendant Resurfaced on Ebay

LeBron James Stolen No. 23 Pendant Resurfaced on Ebay

LeBron James Stolen No. 23 Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey Pendant Resurfaces on EbayIn this country been in possession of property obtained by crime or knowing that the property was stolen is usually prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the value of the stolen [Read More]

Dan Gilbert and LeBron James a pimp-prostitute relationship?

Dan Gilbert and LeBron James a pimp-prostitute relationship?

Wikipedia defines the word pimp as an agent for prostitutes who lives off their earnings. The pimp-prostitute relationship can be abusive, with the pimp using techniques such as psychological intimidation, manipulation and physical force to control the prostitutes he sends [Read More]

LeBron Joins Heat with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh

LeBron Joins Heat with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh

  LeBron made his decision – he will join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. SeeMombo.com Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]

Chicago Judge issued Arrest Warrant for NBA Player Eddy Curry

Chicago Judge issued Arrest Warrant for NBA Player Eddy Curry

According to documents obtained from the Circuit Court in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois; Judge Alexander White has issued an arrest warrant in contempt of court against New York Knicks' player Eddy Curry, 28 year-old. Curry reportedly missed a $200,000 hush money [Read More]

Should The Cavaliers Pay Whatever LaBron James Wants?

Should The Cavaliers Pay Whatever LaBron James Wants?

NBA MVP and Cleveland Cavaliers’ LaBron JamesThere is a giant banner near Quicken Loans Arena located in downtown Cleveland that reads: "Born here. Raised here. Plays here. Stays here." The banner is in reference to the MVP LeBron James’ pending contract. [Read More]

Is NBA David Stern Heavy-Handed and Dictatorial?

Is NBA David Stern Heavy-Handed and Dictatorial?

Dwight Howard Magic Center Photo Source: OrlandoMagic.com The First Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits among other things, infringing on the freedom of speech of its citizens. It seems that the National Basketball Association (NBA) under the leadership of [Read More]

Abdul-Jabbar Has CML

Abdul-Jabbar Has CML

Abdul-Jabbar has Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CMLAccording to former Los Angeles Lakers player and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,   he was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) last December. Known for being a very private person, he decided to go [Read More]

A Kardashian Doctrine for Black Men?

A Kardashian Doctrine for Black Men?

 Newly wed - Khloe Kardashian and Lamar OdomUnless you've had your head in the sand you might have heard about the Bush Doctrine. SeeMombo.com Bookmark ChocolateCity.cc Hide Sites [Read More]

Former Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan is a Worthy Inductee

Former Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan is a Worthy Inductee

Michael Jordan and friend arrive at the ceremonyChicago Bull’s former superstar Michael Jeffrey Jordan was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts. Jordan, 46 year-old is considered to be the game’s greatest player. [Read More]

McNair was killed by girlfriend while asleep on couch

McNair was killed by girlfriend while asleep on couch

Steve McNairDuring a Wednesday’s press conference in Nashville, Tennessee, police confirmed that Sahel Kazemi, 20 year-old, killed former Tennessee Titan and Baltimore Raven star player Steve McNair 36 year-old by shooting him four times before taking a seat next to [Read More]

Wayman Tisdale, musician and former NBA Star is dead

Wayman Tisdale, musician and former NBA Star is dead

Wayman Tisdale, former NBA star and jazz musician Photo Source:WaymanTisdale.comWayman Tisdale, 44-year-old, former NBA star and one of today’s baddest jazz musician died on Friday after coping with cancer. Tisdale, died in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital, after having [Read More]

Former Bulls Randy Brown Ordered to Auction NBA Ring

Former Bulls Randy Brown Ordered to Auction NBA Ring

Bulls Championship Ring Source: www.westauction.comFormer Bulls guard Randy Brown was ordered by a judge to auction his three championship rings. Also as part of the bankruptcy filing, Brown is surrendering the million-dollar home he owns in Naperville, Illinois and a pair [Read More]

Chicago School bans visiting fans from sport events

Chicago School bans visiting fans from sport events

The Public League of the Chicago Public School (CPS) announced that it is taking striking and necessary actions by banning fans of visiting teams from attending sports events. This dramatic measure is to curb a rash of violence that has erupted at CPS basketball games. [Read More]

Allen Iverson reduces home price to $3.999M

Allen Iverson reduces home price to $3.999M

It has been a year now since Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson put his Villanova, Pennsylvania home on the market. At that time the 14,000 square foot home located at 800 Chateau Ln, Villanov, PA 19085-2070 was on sale for $5 million.   Today, the home is being [Read More]

Donaghy: I brought shame on myself and family

Donaghy: I brought shame on myself and family

Folding his arms but showing no other emotion, the 41-year-old Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy apologized to the court by saying "I brought shame on myself and my family," during his sentencing today in Brooklyn federal court.  Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty in [Read More]

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