Category Archives: Basketball

USING THEATER TO DISTRACT FREE THROW SHOOTERS.

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Philip

USING THEATER TO DISTRACT FREE THROW SHOOTERS. You see it at most basketball games: home team fans shaking something in unison in the sight line of a visiting team’s player who is about to attempt a free throw. I have … Continue reading →

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HOCKEY TAKES ACTION AGAINST FLOPPING.

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Philip

HOCKEY TAKES ACTION AGAINST FLOPPING. I posted here about my discovery that there was a collection on the internet of Le Bron James’ eleven worst NBA flops and here about how “…James’ flops have apparently inspired a new Internet trend, … Continue reading →

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WHAT DIFFERENCE DO STEROIDS MAKE IN ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE?

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Philip

WHAT DIFFERENCE DO STEROIDS MAKE IN ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE? How much difference did steroids make in the performance of baseball players in what may become known as the Steroid Era? The issue is debatable and is debated (you can google “steroids … Continue reading →

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FAN BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT.

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Philip

FAN BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT. This article from Sports Illustrated (November 25, 2002) by Franz Lidz tells how Mike Veeck was continuing the Veeck family tradition. Some of his ideas for promotions echoed earlier Bill Veeck efforts. Marriage Counseling Night relied on … Continue reading →

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THE NBA SAYS IT WILL BE MORE OPEN ABOUT REFEREEING.

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Philip

THE NBA SAYS IT WILL BE MORE OPEN ABOUT REFEREEING. Sam Amick in USA TODAY SPORTS WEEKLY (March 12-18) reports that “New NBA commissioner Adam Silver has vowed to have an open dialogue about officiating….” Mike Bantom, the NBA executive … Continue reading →

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“LE BRONING”—THE FAD OF FLOPPING.

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Philip

“LE BRONING”—THE FAD OF FLOPPING. I posted here about my discovery that there was a collection on the internet of Le Bron James’ eleven worst NBA flops. This post on ThePostGame blog says that: “…James’ flops have apparently inspired a … Continue reading →

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CHANGING THE RULES MIDSEASON.

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Philip

CHANGING THE RULES MIDSEASON. The NBA has already changed a long-standing rule. I call it a change in a rule because the practice has been a rule: it is well-established that the last two minutes are different than the rest … Continue reading →

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NBA ACKNOWLEDGES ANOTHER END OF GAME MISTAKE—A CHANGE IN RULES? (COMMENT).

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Philip

NBA ACKNOWLEDGES ANOTHER END OF GAME MISTAKE—A CHANGE IN RULES? (COMMENT). I posted here and here about the possibility that the NBA was in the process of changing its unwritten rules about not calling fouls in the last two minutes … Continue reading →

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SHOULD ONLY STARS GET CALLS AT THE END OF A GAME?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Philip

SHOULD ONLY STARS GET CALLS AT THE END OF A GAME? The article about Kevin Love not getting the free throws at the end of a game reflects a common assumption that referees treat stars better than they treat other … Continue reading →

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THE NBA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT A CALL AT THE END OF A GAME WAS WRONG.

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Philip

THE NBA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT A CALL AT THE END OF A GAME WAS WRONG. As reported in this article by Jon Krawczynski, the NBA has acknowledged that the referees made a mistake in the last seconds of a game. The … Continue reading →

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