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  • • Building a Better Broadcast
    Photo by Kyle Harris/NHLI via Getty Images The NHL should make for great television, but it historically has not. Here are some changes that could improve the production for all The National Hockey League has a viewership problem. Despite having its best talent pool in generations—with players like Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon established as stars and exciting youngst...2020
  • • Steve Nash hated Mavs owner Mark Cuban for a long time after 2004 free agency snub
    Dallas Mavericks owener Mark Cuban has been on record admitting his regret for allowing Steve Nash walk away from the Mavs in free agency in 2004. Nash made two All-Star games in six seasons in Dallas and developed a tight bond with Dirk Nowitzki, on and off the court. The NBA icon was looking to […] The post Steve Nash hated Mavs owner Mark Cuban for a long time after 2004 free agency snub ...2020
  • • Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina reveals he tested positive for coronavirus
    Molina has spent all 17 seasons of his career with the Cardinals, hitting .281 with 156 home runs and 917 RBI while making nine All-Star games and winning two World Series....2020
  • • Umpire Reed dies at 70; worked '91 World Series
    Rick Reed, whose career as a big league umpire spanned three decades and included two All-Star games and a World Series, has died. He was 70....2020
  • • Shawn Marion wonders why he never won Defensive Player of the Year like Draymond Green
    Shawn Marion has an NBA championship, four All-Star games and two All-NBA selections on his resume, but he believes his defensive impact went unjustly unrecognized. “Think about it, though. I never made an all-defensive team. I never was defensive player of the year, which I should have been, couple years, honestly,” Marion told Michael Lee […] The post Shawn Marion wonders why he neve...2020
  • • LeBron James says last play of All-Star Game was designed to recreate Kawhi Leonard's epic playoff game-winner
    One of the best All-Star Games in recent memory ended on a free throw, but it was supposed to end in a familiar way...2020
  • • NBA likely to use Elam Ending in future All-Star Games; will discuss adopting in G League, in-season tourneys
    The Elam Ending is gaining steam around the NBA...2020
  • Chris Paul says he wants to play at least 20 seasons
    • Chris Paul says he wants to play at least 20 seasons
    It's quite the resurgence for the 34-year-old who'd missed the last three All-Star games....2020
  • • Watch: Steph Curry was so hyped about the All-Star Game
    Steph Curry did not participate in this year’s All-Star Game because he has only played in four games this season due to a hand injury. Even though he wasn’t in Chicago for the NBA festivities, he sure was loving what he saw. Steph’s wife Ayesha posted on her Instagram Story Sunday night to say how hyped up they were over the format for the All-Star Game. “This game is great” she wrote in one post...2020
  • • Luka Doncic: I'm playing for Slovenia in Olympic qualifying tournament
    Luka Doncic, who played in both the Rising Stars and All-Star games this weekend, has another non-Mavericks event circled on his calendar for later this year. Asked about his potential participation for Slovenia in this June’s Olympics qualifying tournament, Doncic responded, “I’m gonna play for sure” (Twitter link via Donatas Urbonas). The Mavericks star didn’t get the chance to suit up for his h...2020

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  • • Building a Better Broadcast
    Photo by Kyle Harris/NHLI via Getty Images The NHL should make for great television, but it historically has not. Here are some changes that could improve the production for all The National Hockey League has a viewership problem. Despite having its best talent pool in generations—with players like Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon established as stars and exciting youngst...2020
  • • Watch: Steph Curry was so hyped about the All-Star Game
    Steph Curry did not participate in this year’s All-Star Game because he has only played in four games this season due to a hand injury. Even though he wasn’t in Chicago for the NBA festivities, he sure was loving what he saw. Steph’s wife Ayesha posted on her Instagram Story Sunday night to say how hyped up they were over the format for the All-Star Game. “This game is great” she wrote in one post...2020
  • • Felix sore, but happy to avoid serious injury
    Felix Hernandez vows that he'll be ready to pitch by Opening Day, but he wasn't hiding the fact that his valuable right arm -- the one that has carried him to six All-Star Games, an Amerlcan League Cy Young Award and a perfect game -- was throbbing as he reported to work on Tuesday....2018
  • • Felix sore, but happy to avoid serious injury
    Felix Hernandez vows that he'll be ready to pitch by Opening Day, but he wasn't hiding the fact that his valuable right arm -- the one that has carried him to six All-Star Games, an Amerlcan League Cy Young Award and a perfect game -- was throbbing as he reported to work on Tuesday....2018
  • • Stephen Strasburg says he may skip future All-Star games due to injury concerns
    Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg believes the All-Star Game threw him off last season, and he doesn’t intend to let that happen again.Strasburg said Sunday that he may skip future All-Star appearances, feeling that his appearance this season threw him off his routine and led to arm issues after the break.“I think I felt like at the All-Star break, it was a tough situation,” Strasburg...2017
  • • Strasburg might skip future All-Star games
    Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg says he might skip All-Star Games in the future because he thinks the change in routine for that event contributed to an injury last season....2017
  • • "Touchdown in Israel II" with 18 Hall of Famers led by Patriots Owner Robert Kraft
    2017
  • • Zaza Pachulia defends himself against Gregg Popovich’s ‘dirty player’ accusations
    There are two ways Warriors center Zaza Pachulia gets headlines: coming comically close to starting in All-Star games and making dirty plays.In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday, Pachulia did not give Spurs star Kawhi Leonard enough room to land on a jumper, and Leonard wound up aggravating an ankle injury and leaving the game. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich had plenty of unkind ...2017
  • • Oral history of the 1967 NFL Draft: The year Steve Spurrier was the draft's No. 1 quarterback
    Not that you need a reminder at this late date in the drawn-out proceedings, but the names to know at quarterback in this year’s NFL draft are Clemson’s DeShaun Watson, North Carolina’s Mitchell Trubisky, Notre Dame’s Deshone Kizer, and Texas Tech’s Patrick Mahomes. But 50 years ago this spring, one of the most memorable and talent-laden draft classes in NFL history featured just two passers who w...2017
  • • P.K. Subban Injury: Predators D Placed on IR with Injured Upper Body
    2017

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All-Star Games lifestyle

  • • Watch: Steph Curry was so hyped about the All-Star Game
    2020
  • • David Ortiz got new hand tattoo to commemorate All-Star Games
    David Ortiz decided to commemorate his 10th and final All-Star Game selection with a special tattoo. The Boston Red Sox DH added a new tattoo on his left hand that features a red star with the number 10 inside. Here’s a close-up look at the tattoo: David Ortiz got this tattoo on Wednesday to commemorate his 10th All-Star appearance. pic.twitter.com/b2k5aVYDJn — Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) July 8, 201...2016
  • • MLB All Star Roster 2016: Top Snubs After Official Voting Results
    2016
  • • NBA All-Star Rosters 2016: Voting Results, Player Comments and More
    2016
  • • Marc Gasol's Uncertain Future Fueling Memphis Grizzlies' Title Chase
    2015
  • • With Lessons of Game's Greats, Mike Trout Poised for Move from MVP to MLB Icon
    2015
  • • NHL All-Star Game 2015: Full Rosters, TV Info, Live Stream and Predictions
    2015
  • • Pro Bowl 2015: Day 2 Fantasy Draft Results, Team Carter and Team Irvin Rosters
    2015
  • • Senior Bowl: What It Really Is, What It Really Means and Why You Should Care
    2015
  • • Starlin Castro's Agent Denies Client Was Detained for Questioning About Shooting
    2014

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All-Star Games trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Jose Canseco offers Tim Tebow free lessons to help his swing
    New York Mets prospect Tim Tebow got his first hit of the spring on Monday. But before that happened, Jose Canseco noticed a flaw in his swing. Canseco observed on Twitter that Tebow’s swing has “no rhythm.” That’s the bad news. The good news is that Canseco wants to help. He’s even offered Tebow his services for free. This would be quite the meeting. It’s hard to imagine two athletes whose reputa...2019
  • • The careers of Grant Hill and Jason Kidd were forever intertwined
    Grant Hill and Jason Kidd are both in the Hall of Fame class of 2018, after two long careers that intertwined in surprising ways. Kidd and Hill were born six months apart, and got picked second and third in the 1994 draft, behind Glenn “Big Dog” Robinson. They shared the Rookie of the Year award. Both racked up a lot of triple doubles, went to a lot of All-Star games; 10 for Kidd, seven for Hill. ...2018
  • • Positive Vibes Come Out of MLL Owners Meeting
    Prior to the 2018 Major League Lacrosse championship game, the league held the owners’ meetings where commissioner Sandy Brown and team owners, among others, met to discuss the state of the league and ways to move forward. At the conclusion of these meetings, a wave of positivity followed. On August 16, two days before the championship game, the Chesapeake Bayhawks sent a tweet that said, “In my 8...2018
  • • Heat already sold out of Dwyane Wade 'Miami Vice' jerseys
    Shortly after the Miami Heat executed a trade to bring back franchise legend Dwayne Wade, the team put the “Miami Vice” City Edition jerseys on sale. They’re already gone.The link to replicas of Wade’s pink, black and powder blue No. 3 is now dead, bringing up the dreaded “404 Page Not Found” error.According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, the Heat received orders from more than 100 countries within 15 h...2018
  • • Kevin Durant issues All-Star Game warning to Steph Curry
    Kevin Durant took to his Instagram account after the rosters for this year’s All-Star game were announced to have a little fun with the selections and issue a warning of sorts to teammate Steph Curry.LeBron James and Curry drafted their respective rosters on Thursday from the players available. Below are the choices made by both captains. Durant later posted an image to his Instagram account of hi...2018
  • Bills positioned for process of finding a QB; sign a veteran or wheel and deal in draft
    • Bills positioned for process of finding a QB; sign a veteran or wheel and deal in draft
    With the college all-star games being played the next two Saturdays, the Bills' search for their next quarterback kicks into high gear.         ...2018
  • • How the 49ers found gold in Jimmy Garoppolo
    At the 2014 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots shocked the NFL by drafting Eastern Illinois quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo with the 62nd overall pick in the second round. As the months led up to the draft, there was a budding hype surrounding the FCS quarterback and for good reason. Garoppolo had a ridiculous four-year career at EIU, which saw him throw for 13,156 yards, 118 touchdowns, 51 intercept...2017
  • • Michael Beasley feels he matches up to Durant, LeBron
    Since Michael Beasley was drafted, his NBA career has been mostly disappointing. But the former No. 2 overall pick, now with the New York Knicks, feels that in terms of talent, he matches up with future Hall of Famers like Kevin Durant and LeBron James.“As far as talent-wise, I match up with Kevin [Durant], LeBron, I match up with the best guys in the world,” Beasley said, via Yaron Weitzman of Bl...2017
  • • Ranking the 20 best players in the NBA’s Eastern Conference
    With all the shuffling in the NBA this offseason, the common sentiment among fans is that all the talent has headed West — with the exception, of course, of Mr. LeBron Raymone James. Earlier this summer, I swung by the Big3’s tour stop in Charlotte, and the legend Clyde Drexler had this to say: “The West, in my opinion, had the majority of the good players. After all these trades, now they’ve got ...2017
  • • Reports: Japanese star Shohei Otani likely coming to MLB next season
    Shohei Otani, the Japanese two-way star, is likely coming to MLB next season, according to multiple reports.The Asahi Shimbum says Otani is expected to be posted for bidding this offseason, and the L.A. Times reports that MLB teams are expecting Otani to sign with a team this offseason.Otani, 23, plays for the Nippon-Ham Fighters of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. He is a former No. 1 ove...2017

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  • • Amazing stats accurately illustrate Tom Seaver's utter dominance
    Thursday was a sad day for the New York Mets and all of baseball. It was announced that Hall of Famer Tom Seaver was recently diagnosed with dementia. The Franchise will still work at his California vineyard, but he’s now officially retiring from public life. The former ace had been showing up less often in Queens and Cooperstown in recent years, so this isn’t a complete shock. However, it doesn’t...2019
  • • "Touchdown in Israel II" with 18 Hall of Famers led by Patriots Owner Robert Kraft
    2017
  • • Oral history of the 1967 NFL Draft: The year Steve Spurrier was the draft's No. 1 quarterback
    Not that you need a reminder at this late date in the drawn-out proceedings, but the names to know at quarterback in this year’s NFL draft are Clemson’s DeShaun Watson, North Carolina’s Mitchell Trubisky, Notre Dame’s Deshone Kizer, and Texas Tech’s Patrick Mahomes. But 50 years ago this spring, one of the most memorable and talent-laden draft classes in NFL history featured just two passers who w...2017
  • • Carmelo Anthony Doesn't Deserve Another Round of Phil Jackson's Mind Games
    2017
  • • NBA All-Star Game 2017: When and Where to Catch Starting Lineup Announcement
    2017
  • • Denver Nuggets Need Emmanuel Mudiay to Be a Leader First, Star Second
    2016
  • • Miami Heat Complete 2016-17 Preview
    2016
  • • Matt Miller's Week 1 NFL Scouting Notebook
    2016
  • • Could David Ortiz Cap Historic Farewell Season with AL MVP?
    2016
  • • MLB All-Star Game 2016: Score, Highlights and Comments from MVP
    2016

All-Star Games kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother

  • • Watch: Steph Curry was so hyped about the All-Star Game
    2020
  • • FOX Sports Midwest to replay 1970 and 1988 NHL All-Star Games played in STL
    FOX Sports Midwest's John Kelly introduces the 1970 game and tosses to his father, the late Dan Kelly; one-hour live All-Star special follows the replays....2020
  • • The careers of Grant Hill and Jason Kidd were forever intertwined
    2018
  • • Quick Hits: Piersall, Rangers, Miller, Rays
    We at MLB Trade Rumors extend our condolences to the friends and family of Jimmy Piersall, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 87.  Piersall had a memorable 17-year playing career with the Red Sox, Angels, Indians, Senators, and Mets from 1950-67, winning two Gold Gloves and reaching two All-Star Games.  After retiring…...2017
  • • Torii Hunter Jr. to Pursue Baseball Career with Angels: Latest Details, Reaction
    2016
  • • Pablo Sandoval Comments on Struggles with Red Sox, Weight and More
    2016
  • • Inside the No. 1 Pick Club: Hockey's Most Exclusive Fraternity
    2016
  • • Gary Sanchez's MLB Superstar Breakout Just the Start of an All-Star Future
    2016
  • • Prince Fielder Reportedly Won't Be Medically Cleared to Return to MLB
    2016
  • • Stoudemire Did More Than Most with His Gifts, but Still Left Us Wanting More
    2016

Top All-Star Games news

  • • Shaquille O'Neal to Have No. 32 Retired by Heat: Date, Comments and Reaction
    2016
  • • Reggie Miller Says He'd Take Larry Bird over LeBron James in Hypothetical Draft
    2015
  • • Prince Fielder Reportedly Won't Be Medically Cleared to Return to MLB
    2016
  • • WATCH: Scottie Pippen Vs Kawhi Leonard Mixtape
    2016
  • • Tyronn Lue Comments on Kevin Love Being Snubbed from NBA All-Star Game
    2016
  • • James Harden, Not Kobe Bryant, Deserves to Be Starter at 2015 NBA All-Star Game
    2015
  • • Jason Kidd Comments on Decision to Remain with Nets over Spurs in 2003
    2016
  • • Pete Rose's Lifetime Ban Reportedly Upheld by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
    2015
  • • Mike Trout's All-Star Legend Explodes with Career Cycle, Back-to-Back MVPs
    2015
  • • Joe Garagiola, MLB Announcer and Player, Dies at Age 90
    2016
  • • Wrigley Field in line to host future All-Star-Game
    Commissioner Rob Manfred has Wrigley Field on his radar as the host of a future All-Star Game. The historic ballpark is currently undergoing renovations. But once those upgrades are complete, Manfred said Wrigley Field -- which has been the site of three All-Star games in the past (1947, '62 and '90) -- will become one of the frontrunners in the bidding process....2016
  • • Cavs' Big 3 Showing Cracks That Could Leave LeBron and Co. Far Short of Title
    2014
  • • Andy Pettitte's No. 46 Reportedly to Be Retired by New York Yankees on Aug. 23
    2015
  • • Throwback Thursday: Classic NBA All-Star games
    Welcome to Throwback Thursday here on NBA.com and NBA TV....2016

All-Star Games fantasy rankings and news

  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Yankees Try Building Without Opening Their Checkbook
    2016
  • • Pro Bowl 2016: Date, Kickoff Time, Unconferenced Rosters, Format and More
    2016
  • • MLB All-Star Selection Show 2015: Start Time, TV Schedule and Preview
    2015
  • • Adrian Beltre's Leap into 400 HR Club Caps Legitimate Hall of Fame Resume
    2015
  • • NBA All-Star Game 2015: Viewing Info and MVP Prediction for Annual Showcase
    2015
  • • Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Caught Up, Pumped Up for Super Bowl XLIX
    2015
  • • NHL All-Star Game 2015: Full Rosters, TV Info, Live Stream and Predictions
    2015
  • • NHL All-Star Game 2015: Date, Start Time, Rosters, TV Schedule and Live Stream
    2015
  • • Pro Bowl 2015: Day 2 Fantasy Draft Results, Team Carter and Team Irvin Rosters
    2015
  • • Dave Lozo's Bag Skate: The Only All-Star Game Snub That Matters Is P.K. Subban
    2015

All-Star Games schedule, game

  • • LeBron James says last play of All-Star Game was designed to recreate Kawhi Leonard's epic playoff game-winner
    2020
  • • 10 reasons Jason Kidd isn't a good fit for the Lakers
    After Luke Walton’s firing mutual parting of ways with the Lakers, the team is looking for a new coach, and one of the leading candidates is Hall of Fame point guard Jason Kidd.  The former coach of the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets, Kidd is one of the few potential coaches with more assists than former Lakers president Magic Johnson. He’s also friends with LeBron from their time playing toget...2019
  • • Top Talent, Meaningful Competition Mark U.S. vs. MLL All-Star Game
    With 15 seconds remaining in the game, Rob Pannell held the ball behind cage waiting for the whistle for the reset. When play resumed, he took a few steps to his right, only to go back to his left and run up field above goal line extended. With Kyle Sweeney chasing him but never getting a stick on his hands, Pannell planted and turned back to face the goal and fired a shot past Brett Queener, putt...2018
  • • Damian Lillard frustrated over All-Star snubs
    It hasn’t been such a fun week for Portland’s Damian Lillard.After Tuesday night’s snub regarding a three-point record, Lillard is turning his attention to something all too familiar. He’s not happy about missing the previous two All-Star games. And he’s sick of it.“I’ve gotten frustrated just for the fact that it feels like I always got to be the fall guy and every other guy has been deserving.”B...2018
  • • How the 49ers found gold in Jimmy Garoppolo
    2017
  • • Stephen Strasburg says he may skip future All-Star games due to injury concerns
    2017
  • • MLB players share tributes to Roy Halladay after his death
    To understand how well regarded Roy Halladay was as a baseball player, one need only look at the outpouring of tributes and well wishes that came in after his death.The former MLB Cy Young Award winner died on Tuesday after crashing his plane in the Gulf of Mexico. He was a tremendous pitcher during his 12 seasons with the Blue Jays and four with the Phillies, as he was named to eight All-Star Gam...2017
  • • "Touchdown in Israel II" with 18 Hall of Famers led by Patriots Owner Robert Kraft
    2017
  • • Zaza Pachulia defends himself against Gregg Popovich’s ‘dirty player’ accusations
    2017
  • • Oral history of the 1967 NFL Draft: The year Steve Spurrier was the draft's No. 1 quarterback
    2017

All-Star Games rumors, scandals

  • • Building a Better Broadcast
    2020
  • • Oral history of the 1967 NFL Draft: The year Steve Spurrier was the draft's No. 1 quarterback
    2017
  • • Miami Heat Complete 2016-17 Preview
    2016
  • • Matt Miller's Week 1 NFL Scouting Notebook
    2016
  • • NBA Summer League 2016: Top Takeaways from July 12 in Las Vegas
    2016
  • • Hard Lessons and Surprising Trends from the 2016 NFL Draft
    2016
  • • FCS Standout Pass-Rusher Javon Hargrave Deserves First-Round Hype
    2016
  • • NBA All-Star Game 2016: Starting Lineup, Reserves, Roster Breakdown
    2016
  • • NFL Draft 2016: Latest Order and Mock Draft Predictions Before Super Bowl Game
    2016
  • • Arkansas' Brandon Allen Worth Investing in at the Senior Bowl Despite Hand Size
    2016

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