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The Works: David Stern's Fleeting Whistles; Brawl in China; Ball in Japan

In The Works today, we wonder if Americans are wimps and explore Japan. But first, the logic of David Stern's latest crackdown. All That Glitters Is Not Stern Some of you might find it odd that, in a piece I wrote Tuesday regarding David Stern and his twisted games of mind, I didn't once bring up this season's...

Robert Swift Apparently Done With Basketball

The tale of Robert Swift might be the most sad of all recent lottery busts, if only because of where Swift is today. The 7-foot redhead was Seattle's top pick in the 2004 draft, the 12th choice overall. The kid battled injury and alienation, barely getting on the court in five seasons with the Sonics/Thunder franchise....

Ten Players Under 30 Fighting for Their NBA Lives

Free-agent time should be like Christmas for these under-30 former first-round picks. If they had played better, stayed healthy or fulfilled their potential, they would be cashing in on new contracts or contract extensions. Instead they are fighting for their NBA lives, afterthoughts in free-agent time, hoping to find one...

B-Ball, B-Fast: French Connection

B-Ball, B-Fast is a weekdaily look at last night's NBA action from a fantasy perspective. Bookmark it and visit often.Cup of CoffeeI recently added Robert Swift for $25 in a really, really deep league. Woo, me. No, seriously, what a nightmare. The Supersonics promised to give him some run because he was going to be a...

B-Ball, B-Fast: Ason Kidd Left His 'J' in New Jersey Apparently

B-Ball, B-Fast is a weekdaily look at last night's NBA action from a fantasy perspective. Bookmark it and visit often.Cup of CoffeeWe know that Devin Harris will start (we do know that, right?) for New Jersey once he returns from injury. But you best believe that in the meantime, and probably after, the Nets are going to...

Robert Swift News From the Web

05/20/12 A delicate balance in the Pa. Legislature Source: CitizensVoice.com - Wilkes-Barre PA Separation of power issues play a bigger role in how Pennsylvania's Legislature operates than many may think.
05/13/12 Old treasures to the highest bidder Source: CitizensVoice.com - Wilkes-Barre PA The Commonwealth has sold off surplus state-owned property to bidders for decades, but the Corbett administration is calling new attention to the process as a way to help ease continuing fiscal problems.
05/06/12 No booze for lawmakers on taxpayers' dime Source: CitizensVoice.com - Wilkes-Barre PA No names were mentioned or caucuses identified, but an auditor hired by the Legislature raised eyebrows last week when he said there were a few instances where individuals charged a drink to a legislative account.
04/23/12 Hernia op leads to care officer's death Source: Your Local Guardian - UK A 61-year-old woman died after surgery on her hernia, an inquest heard.