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Tigers lose more than stats in Granderson trade

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 10, 2009

When all is said and done, baseball is a business.  There are some unenviable tasks that are necessary in order to keep the product, in this case the Detroit Tigers, moving forward.  The  general manager, Dave Dombrowski, stated that trading Curtis Granderson was one of the more difficult moves he has had to make because [...]

If Lebron James played for free, would that create a larger legacy?

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: December 9, 2009

LeBron James is one of the premier faces of the NBA throughout the United States and globally.  In a recent Sports Illustrated article, a writer proposes that what might happen if LeBron played for $1 and how that would exponentially increase his global image: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1162919/index.htm

Former NBA player launches program to help fellow retired players

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: November 11, 2009

  Charles Smith, former member of the New York Knicks, has started an expansive program on the welfare of retired players for the NBA.  The program is called TAP, which stands for Transition Assist Program, and will offer personal and financial counseling to former players : http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/sports/basketball/11smith.html?_r=1

Bryan Clay: World’s Greatest Athlete

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: June 15, 2009

Often referred to as the World’s Greatest Athlete,  Clay has recently gone largely unnoticed since winning the Gold Medal last August in Beijing, See More: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/sports/olympics/02clay.html?sq=bryan%20clay&st=cse&scp=1&pagewanted=all

Forbes Magazine Top 100 Celebrity List 2009

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: June 15, 2009

On June 3rd, Forbes Magazine released the top 100 list of the world’s most powerful celebrities.  See who made the cut:  http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/03/forbes-100-celebrity-09-jolie-oprah-madonna_land.html

Lakers Win 15th N.B.A. Title, Beating Orlando

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: June 14, 2009

See More: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/06/14/sports/AP-BKN-NBA-Finals.html?_r=1&hp

Lakers vs. Magic: Final Preview

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: June 1, 2009

See More: http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/LakerKev/192704

Sheff gets his groove back with Mets

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: May 29, 2009

The Tigers released Sheffield — and swallowed nearly $14 million — when they determined at the end of spring training that they would be better off with a designated-hitter-by-committee. The Mets signed Sheffield shortly thereafter. Now that he’s hitting .291 with five home runs, they’re probably wondering where they would be without him. See More: [...]

U.S. Soldiers in Baghdad

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: May 29, 2009

US soldiers, paratroopers, and platoon sergeants took part in a humanitarin mission  in eastern Baghdad, where they- along with civil affairs soldiers- handed out soccer equipment in support of FC Unity, a London-based organization working with Coalition and Iraqi officials in eastern Baghdad to provide the citizens of Iraq a platform for development and education through [...]

Michael Phelps’ Hero

Posted by: Legacy Direct on: May 7, 2009

Michael Phelps, along with Katie Huff, swam with Andy Miyares,  a world record holder Special Olympian swimmer in both the International Paralympic Competition and at the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championship, at the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center where Phelps spends his time training. See More: http://www.athlebrities.com/2009/05/06/michael-phelps-a-very-special-olympian/


 

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