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"Jeremy Lin is the f*ckin' truth"

Tuesday February 21, 2012

On the phenomenon that is Jeremy Lin, author Chuck Klosterman recently opined that his hoops skills and likability are secondary to the fact that his ascent was unpredictable. In our highly-quantifiable, overly-regulated and mostly-predictable lives, a Jeremey Lin is a statisical anamoly.

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The Beautiful Game's Cult Figures

Monday February 20, 2012

London-based designer Richard Debenham works in the mediums of print, video, motion graphics and more for a variety of clients, but as evidence by his "Heroes" series of poster of soccer icons his real passion is footy.

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The Agony & Ecstasy of the Penatly Kick Shootout

Friday February 17, 2012

When Andres Iniesta scored against the Netherlands in the 2010 World Cup Final, I felt a measure of relief. Not because I was supporting Spain necessarily, but because it meant the most important match in sport likely wouldn't need to be decided by the dreaded penalty kick shootout.

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Kevin McHale & Jeremy Lin

Sunday February 12, 2012

Ostensibly to catch Manu Ginobili's return from injury against the soon-to-be-Brooklyn Nets, I wandered into Jillian's on 4th and Howard where a bank of giant TVs carries EVERY game you could want to see. Who should be seated a few booths away but Hall of Famer, NBA Champion and current Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale.
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An Evening At The Camp Nou In 110 Seconds

Monday February 06, 2012

As one of the most recognizable global sports brands, FC Barcelona draws thousands of fans from around the world for each home match at the legendary Camp Nou, where Cruyff, Maradona and Ronaldhino have plied their lovely trade.

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Slam Covers

Friday February 03, 2012

If you're anything like us, you never missed an issue of SLAM in the early two-thousands: also known as the NBA's "Bling Era" when players arrived at the arena in Wes Unseld Bullets throwbacks and piles of Mr.T Starter Kit truck jewelry.

 

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If NFL Teams Were Honest

Wednesday February 01, 2012


We were pretty geeked on the NFL this year, especially seeing as our neighborhood team (literally) went 13-3 behind a memorably marauding defense. Beyond our beloved Niners in Paris, though, mediocrity and half-truths abounded league-wide, wonderfully illustrated by These Fries Are Good. Purified

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Blake .giffen

Tuesday January 31, 2012

By now, if you expose yourself to any form of sports media, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Friendster or even AOL Geocities, you've likely seen footage of Clipper forward Blake Griffin's manly dunk from last night's game against the Oklahoma City Seattle ThunderSonics. This is one of those moves best appreciated on a loop, forever, in animated gif form and our crack team of researchers here at the Juxtapoz Sports Desk has assembled a few for your viewing pleasure.
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Who Wants To Sex Mutombo?

Monday January 30, 2012

Dikembe Mutombo will long be remembered for his shot-blocking prowess and signature post-block finger-wag. Less likely to be remembered of the good-natured, gravely-voiced Congolese big man is an urban legend from his college days at Georgetown.

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Tiki Taka Football

Sunday January 29, 2012

"Tiki Taka" is the nickname given to FC Barcelona's trademark pass-pass-pass style of soccer, which typically involves players forming and re-forming 3-man triangles all over the field.
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