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Really? You're doing WHAT to Get Drunk?!

Krissy Krabtree — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:30:15 +0000

You know how we all want things as quickly as possible these days, right? Well, I think this takes it to a whole new level. That’s right guys, I’m talking about...

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Which NBA All-Star Used To Squeegee Windshields For Money?

Joe Student — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:30:11 +0000

Pundits might question Carmelo Anthony's shot selection or defensive skills, but they best not doubt the all-star forward's toughness. In a recent interview with WebMD magazine, the New York Knicks' star talked about growing up

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Really, Socks and Sandals?

Krissy Krabtree — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:55:29 +0000

Ok…what the hell is going on with this? Summer is barely here and I’m already seeing this horrible fashion trend. Who was the idiot that first decided that he would wear socks with sandals and why are people following this idea?

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2013 NBA Finals Preview & Schedule — Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs

Joe Student — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:29:15 +0000

The Miami Heat will face the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals, with the best-of-seven championship series beginning on Thursday in Miami.

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2013 NBA Playoff Recap — Heat Beat Pacers, 99-76, Advance to NBA Finals

Joe Student — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:51:33 +0000

LeBron James scored 32 points, and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers, 99-76, in the seventh and deciding game of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami on Monday night.

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Timberwolves Must Be Cursed

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:40:18 +0000

The Timberwolves for a 15th time failed to improve their position in the NBA draft lottery. I don't even know why I waste the half hour watching the disappointing ceremony.

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Really? I Can't Get a Raise Until I Do What?!

Krissy Krabtree — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:48:21 +0000

Recently, I was told by my boss that I can’t have a raise until I, and I quote, “Get all the *$#%! morons out of the left lane!” (I think he’s definitely the male version of me.)

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Cavs Win Lottery, Wolves Stay Put

Dave Overlund — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:31:49 +0000

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the NBA draft lottery for the second time in three years despite having only a 15.6 percent chance of getting the top pick heading into the lottery.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will pick ninth, exactly where the odds dictated they would pick

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap— Pacers Beat Knicks, 106-99, Advance to Conference Finals

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:15:19 +0000

Indiana Pacers 106, New York Knicks 99
Lance Stephenson scored 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks, 106-99, in Indianapolis on Saturday night to win their second-round NBA playoff series in six games

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Really? Are You Really Too Busy?

Krissy Krabtree — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:40:34 +0000

Don’t you just love it when you ask someone to do a task and they give you a ten minute explanation of why they don’t have time? I had this happen to me last week and it took everything I had not to punch this guy in the gut.

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Really? You Called Me Over For What?!

Krissy Krabtree — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:43:32 +0000

One of the many things that drive me crazy is when someone says, “Come here, you have to watch this video.” I instantly think, “Really? Do I? Do I seriously need to come over and watch this dumbass video? Exactly how much time is this one going to waste out of my life?”

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2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Chicago Bulls Beat Brooklyn Nets, 99-93, To Advance To Second Round

Joe Student — Sun, 05 May 2013 06:05:39 +0000

Joakim Noah had 24 points and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets, 99-93, in Brooklyn on Saturday night to win Game 7 and capture the first-round, best-of-seven NBA playoff series

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Timberwolves hire Saunders; Let Kahn Go

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:49:35 +0000

The Timberwolves made it official today when they announced the hiring of Flip Saunders as President of Basketball operations and part-owner. Saunders coached the Timberwolves from 1995-2006 and played college basketball at the University of Minnesota.

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Really, Bass Bumpin' Fool?

Krissy Krabtree — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:03:23 +0000

If you are guilty of being a bass bumper, there’s no getting around it, you’re an inconsiderate a$$hole.

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NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out as Gay

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:35:25 +0000

Twelve-year NBA veteran center Jason Collins writes in an essay in Sports Illustrated: "I didn't set out to be the first openly gay man playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation."

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Report: Wolves Can Kahn In Favor Of Flip

Dave Overlund — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:25:28 +0000

According to longtime NBA writer Steve Aschburner on Twitter, the Timberwolves have fired David Kahn and hired Flip Saunders as his replacement.

Kahn took over as the Wolves GM in 2009 and compiled a cringe-inducing record of 89-223 with Minnesota.

Saunders was with the Wolves from May

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Really, Nonstop Misspellings?

Krissy Krabtree — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:37:29 +0000

Ok, come on. This one is just ridiculous! It’s almost too easy. You know those signs businesses sometimes put out front or alongside the highway or a road? The kind where someone can put the letters on it themselves?

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Questions Abound After Another Playoff-less Wolves Season

Dave Overlund — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:36:02 +0000

The Wolves are facing a lot of choices when they begin to officially turn the calendar to next season.

With superstar Kevin Love missing a majority of the season and point guard Ricky Rubio needed almost as many games to recover from a knee injury suffered last season, the Wolves finished 2012-13 with a 31-51 record

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Wolves Drop Home Finale With Jazz Monday

Dave Overlund — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:50:55 +0000

The Timberwolves fell 96-80 to the Utah Jazz Monday night at Target Center in their home finale in front of 17,009 fans. The Wolves are now 30-51 on the year with one game remaining.

Derrick Williams paced all Minnesota scorers with 18 points

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Jazz Beat T-Wolves 107-100

Jay Caldwell — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:56:35 +0000

Utah defeated the Timberwolves 107-100 Friday night. Former Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson led the Jazz with 40 points and 13 rebounds.

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