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Gilbert Arenas, Wizards Still Connected

By Michael KatzFeb 4th 2011 – 10:24PM

WASHINGTON -- Jason Richardson was the unlucky one in the Magic locker room. He was placed next to Gilbert Arenas, where a mass of media stood circled around an empty chair, waiting for the former face of the Wizards franchise to sit down, get dressed. "Ah, man. No, no it's cool," Richardson insisted after struggling...

Jason Richardson Wants to Go Where Michael Jordan Never Could

By Tim PovtakJan 22nd 2011 – 1:00AM

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Magic guard Jason Richardson thinks he can do what Michael Jordan failed to do. And he's ready to prove it. Richardson, two-time winner of the NBA's Slam Dunk contest, wants a spot in the 3-Point Shootout during All-Star Weekend, hoping to make league history. No player ever has won both contests. Only...

Magic Need Rare Pair of 4-Point Plays to Beat Philly

By Tim PovtakJan 19th 2011 – 11:51PM

ORLANDO, Fla. -- It took a pair of unlikely four-point plays for the Orlando Magic to win Wednesday night. They must be living right. The Magic may have struggled offensively through much of the game against the lowly Philadelphia 76ers, but the gods shined upon them at the end, delivering a very rare double treat that...

Charley Rosen: New Pieces Make Magic Better, Not Elite

By Charley RosenJan 6th 2011 – 2:45AM

Except for some desultory play late in the fourth quarter, the Magic had a fairly easy time beating Milwaukee, 97-87, thereby winning their seventh straight game. Indeed, the most intriguing aspect of the contest was the opportunity to reconnoiter Orlando's newest players. The result was a mixed bag of lively bodies, dead...

Slam Dunk Contest Winners

By FanHouse StaffJan 5th 2011 – 3:37PM

The 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will take place on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. ET at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. The lineup for the competition is set and includes four first-timers, most notably Blake Griffin. Can Griffin add to his impressive season by taking the crown? We'll have to wait and see. Until then, here's the...

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WATCH: Pasadena Kids Find A Brand New Use For Vinyl Records

By David Moye) May 10th 2012 - 07:29PM

Recently, the guys came across about 400 vinyl records and, looking for kicks, decided to put the albums on a nearby turntable -- but not in the conventional manner.

jason richardson News From the Web

  • 06/02/12 Sports Briefs Source: Journal-Advocate - Sterling CO Jason Richardson is a thrill seeker, vowing to one day swim with sharks, cliff dive and bungee jump.
  • 05/20/12 Athletics - Diamond League - Liu wins Shanghai 110... Source: The Malta Independent Online Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang has defeated American world champion Jason Richardson to win the men's 110 meters hurdles at the Shanghai Diamond League yesterday.
  • 05/10/12 WATCH: Pasadena Kids Find A Brand New Use For Vinyl... Source: The Huffington Post - Local Recently, the guys came across about 400 vinyl records and, looking for kicks, decided to put the albums on a nearby turntable -- but not in the conventional manner.
  • 05/09/12 The Orlando Magic had a disappointing season in 2011-12 Source: Magic Locker The Orlando Magic had goals of competing for an NBA Championship in 2011-12, but it just didn't work out that way.
  • 05/09/12 Orlando Magic, Jason Richardson eliminated in playoffs... Source: The Saginaw News - Saginaw MI Former Arthur Hill star Jason Richardson was held to eight points and the Orlando Magic were eliminated from the playoffs with a 105-87 loss Tuesday to the Indiana Pacers.

Background on jason richardson

Jason Anthoney "J-Rich" Richardson (born January 20, 1981) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association.

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