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• Capital One’s The Match 2024: How to watch, streaming, format, and more

Playing Through How can fans tune into The Match? Here is everything you need to know about the first-ever mixed version of Capital One’s charity event. The ninth edition of Capital One’s The Match is Monday night. For the first time in the event’s history, the LPGA has two players representing. It won’t be a battle of the sexes though. Instead, it will be a mixed competition where the lad...2024
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• Watch: Ernie Johnson roasts Charles Barkley over Nuggets' game-sealing shot

Michael Porter Jr. wasn't the only one delivering daggers Thursday night....2024
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• The Bucks were beating the Celtics so badly TNT had to switch games

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports All the basketball is lopsided, so TNT has to improvise You know that moment when you weren’t paying attention in class and then the teacher calls on you so you have to try and improvise something on the fly? I bet you that’s how TNT’s Ernie Johnson felt tonight, trying to throw to blowout after blowout. The Milwaukee Bucks were throttling the Boston Celtics 100...2024
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• Who could be the next inductees for the Braves Hall of Fame?

Brian McCann is a sure-fire Braves Hall of Fame player. Will 2024 be the year of his induction? | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images With the 25th anniversary of the of the Braves Hall of Fame coming up in 2024, here is a look at some of the possible candidates to be inducted next year. The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame welcomed its inaugural class in 1999, with Warren Spahn, Phil Niekro...2023
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• TNT, ESPN To Combine Talent For In-Season Tournament Semifinals

ESPN and TNT will combine studio and analyst talent for the In-Season Tournament semifinals next Thursday. TNT's Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley will appear on a segment for ESPN's NBA Countdown, with Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon set to join TNT's Inside the NBA. Both TNT and ESPN will carry semifinal games on Thursday night. TNT analyst Reggie Miller will j...2023
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• Braves News: Pierce Johnson signing, stat of the roster, more

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday The big news of the day for Atlanta was signing a two year contract with Pierce Johnson to keep the veteran reliever in Atlanta for $7 million per year, with the Anthopoulos Special: 1% to the Braves foundation and a club option for another year at the end. Johnson has pretty much been a good r...2023
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• Who could be the next inductees for the Braves Hall of Fame?
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• Shaq Is Recovering After Undergoing Hip Surgery

TMZ Sports reported on Monday that the 51-year-old Hall of Famer underwent hip surgery. TNT’s Ernie Johnson had said during an NCAA tournament broadcast on Sunday night that O’Neal underwent hip replacement surgery over the weekend....2023
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• Shaquille O'Neal undergoes successful hip replacement surgery

TNT's Ernie Johnson confirmed that O'Neal had hip surgery, which will keep him off the set of "Inside The NBA" indefinitely....2023
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• WATCH: Nets star Kevin Durant mercilessly rejects Ernie Johnson’s injury update request on TNT
Ernie Johnson is one of the best broadcasters in all of the NBA. This is exactly why the NBA on TNT host jumped on the opportunity to ask Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant for an update on his knee injury right before the 2022 NBA All-Star Game Draft started. Unfortunately for Johnson, KD was having […] The post WATCH: Nets star Kevin Durant mercilessly rejects Ernie Johnson’s injur...2022
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• Warriors’ Draymond Green jokes about a potential second bubble without Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green joined TNT’s Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley in a recent installment of The Steam Room podcast to discuss the possibility of playing inside a separate NBA bubble — without his All-Star teammates, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Thompson is still progressing through rehab after suffering an ACL injury in […] The post Warriors’ Dra...2020
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• NBA commissioner Adam Silver pens letter to ‘best fans in sports’
NBA commissioner Adam Silver spent Thursday addressing how the league has suspended its season amid the coronavirus pandemic and laying out how things may proceed from here. Along with relaying the logistics of such an unprecedented stoppage, Silver also penned a letter to the league’s fans, whom he hailed as the “best” in all of sports. As sports leagues have shut down worldwide to limit the risk...2020
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• Kobe: Tony Allen was closest to being a ‘Kobe-stopper’
Tony Allen has long been considered one of the best one-on-one defenders in the NBA, and one of the game’s best all-time players recently paid him a huge compliment. In an interview with TNT’s Ernie Johnson, Kobe Bryant was asked who came the closest to being “the Kobe-stopper” during the five-time champion’s career, which will end after this season. Kobe says Tony Allen was the closest to becomi...2015
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• Kobe Bryant Discusses Retirement, NBA Career, More on 'Inside the NBA'
2015

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• Dwyane Wade Channeling Vintage 'Flash' and Thursday NBA Takeaways
2015

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• When Cal Ripken Jr. Became a God, Broke the Unbreakable Record
2015

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• Craig Sager's Harrowing and Emotional Journey Back to the NBA
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2024
"I bet you that’s how TNT’s Ernie Johnson felt tonight, trying to throw to blowout after blowout."

2023
"Jimmy Butler Was So Happy to Run Into TNT’s Ernie Johnson Before Heat-Celtics Game 2"

2022
"Discovery Sports announced Monday it has reached long-term agreements with all four members of the popular TNT studio show: Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal."

2021
"We are currently faced with some sad news after it was reported that Michael Johnson, the son of renowned TNT broadcaster Ernie Johnson, has died at the age of 33."

2020
"Speaking with TNT analysts Shaquille O’Neal and Ernie Johnson on Friday, the First Take host held off on his prediction as to which team wins the title this […] The post Clippers are ‘better team’ than Lakers, according to ESPN’s Stephen A."

2019
"The TNT “Inside the NBA” crew seems more set with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Williams sitting alongside host Ernie Johnson, but Barkley is 56 and has said in the past that he wants to call it qui"

2018
"The interplay between Shaq and Sir Charles — with a brief interjection from Ernie Johnson — as transcribed by Dime Mag."

2017
"Host of Inside the NBA Ernie Johnson has had a profound impact on the world of sports."

2016
"Ernie Johnson delivers powerful, heartfelt poem at memorial service for Craig Sager"

2015
"Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, and every single person watching, had a good laugh at the Diesel's expense:The 7-footer insisted host Ernie Johnson was somehow to blame, but in reality it was just a clumsy move that cracked everybody up."

2014
"Hill, along with Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson and guest Nicki Minaj, endeavored in a bit of floetry Thursday night."

• Capital One’s The Match 2024: How to watch, streaming, format, and more
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• Who could be the next inductees for the Braves Hall of Fame?
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• Braves News: Pierce Johnson signing, stat of the roster, more
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 5, 2023
He can fly! | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Happy Cinco de Mayo! I’m not going to blast John Sherman as this is what the owner is supposed to say: When the standings are what they are, what are the signs that lead you to believe you’re headed in the right direction? “There’s just a lot of things that we’re seeing beneath the surface that we feel good about — in terms of going in the ...2023
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• NBA All-Star Captains To Choose Reserves First, Then Starters

Ernie Johnson announced on TNT that the NBA All-Stars won't have to worry about who gets picked last in the All-Star draft. The NBA has switched up how selections will be made, in order to try and avoid a "last picked" situation. All-Star captains Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James will make their first selections from the pool of reserve players. They will then finish the draft by selecting f...2023
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• TNT Signs Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal To Long-Term Extensions

TNT has signed Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal to long-term contract extensions to continue as the Inside the NBA studio crew. There has been some reports that Barkley would retire from broadcasting in the near future. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Barkley's deal is for 10 seasons and between $100 million and $200 million. Barkley could decide t...2022
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• Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley Discuss Donald Trump's Win over Hillary Clinton
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• WATCH: Ernie Johnson delivers poignant reaction to US Presidential Election
Ernie Johnson is one of the best people working today in sports media and that’s probably not nearly good enough of a compliment. It’s certainly non-traditional for 99% of sports shows to spend their opening ten minutes commenting on a presidential election, but that’s exactly what Inside the NBA did tonight. “Stick to sports” has never really been their thing and tonight’s episode was no differen...2016
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• ALCS MVP Andrew Miller Is Biggest Game-Changer of 2016 MLB Playoffs
2016

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• Dwyane Wade Channeling Vintage 'Flash' and Thursday NBA Takeaways
2015

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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 5, 2023
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• Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley Discuss Donald Trump's Win over Hillary Clinton
2016

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• Kevin Garnett Joins Turner Sports as Special Contributor
2016

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• ALCS MVP Andrew Miller Is Biggest Game-Changer of 2016 MLB Playoffs
2016

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• Kobe Bryant Discusses Retirement, NBA Career, More on 'Inside the NBA'
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• Dwyane Wade Channeling Vintage 'Flash' and Thursday NBA Takeaways
2015

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• Craig Sager's Harrowing and Emotional Journey Back to the NBA
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• Royals Streaking Toward World Series on the Back of Phenomenal Defense
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• The Bucks were beating the Celtics so badly TNT had to switch games
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 5, 2023
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• ‘The man gonna get us locked up’: Charles Barkley drops hilariously sus answer on Family Feud

Charles Barkley is still one of the funniest personalities in sports. His career has gotten a massive second wind as a basketball analyst over at TNT. In a recent episode of Family Feud, Barkley competed alongside his Inside the NBA family together with Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, and Kenny Smith, and it went just as you […] The post ‘The man gonna get us locked up’: C...2022
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• TNT Signs Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal To Long-Term Extensions
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• VIDEO: Jordan Clarkson gets epic Sixth Man of the Year surprise from Jazz teammate Joe Ingles in heartwarming moment
Jordan Clarkson just won the Sixth Man of the Year award, but before the news reaches him, his Utah Jazz teammate Joe Ingles made sure to surprise him. During an interview on NBA on TNT, Ernie Johnson asked Clarkson and his fellow Sixth Man of the Year finalist in Ingles how many Jazz players have […] The post VIDEO: Jordan Clarkson gets epic Sixth Man of the Year surprise from Jazz teammate...2021
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• Steve Nash reveals ‘dumb’ moment when he asked for Michael Jordan’s shoes
NBA legend Steve Nash recalled the “dumb” moment — just 20 days into his rookie season — when he asked for the shoes of Michael Jordan. Steve Nash spoke with Ernie Johnson where the two-time MVP narrated his encounter with Jordan. His story started right after their first meeting with the Chicago Bulls in 1996-97 […] The post Steve Nash reveals ‘dumb’ moment when he a...2020
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• WATCH: Charles Barkley puts on his clown suit for another hilarious TV moment
As good as he was during a Hall of Fame NBA career, Charles Barkley is equally entertaining as an analyst for TNT Sports. Sometimes, he simply goes full blowhard. But oftentimes, Chuck is about as hilarious as all gets out.Following the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs first-round matchup on Thursday night, Barkley gave us even more to laugh about.Here, he forgets the name of the televi...2018
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• Craig Sager Celebrated at Memorial Service in Atlanta
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• Ernie Johnson beautifully eulogizes Craig Sager (video)
Longtime TNT broadcaster Craig Sager was remembered for his love of family, sports and colorful attire on Tuesday at a memorial service that produced laughs and tears....2016
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• Kevin Garnett Joins Turner Sports as Special Contributor
2016

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• Shaq Gets Tangled in Cord and Eats It on 'Inside the NBA' Set
2015

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• TNT Re-Signs Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith
2015

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• Ernie Johnson Gives His Sports Emmy to Daughters of the Late Stuart Scott
2015

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• Shaquille O'Neal and 'Inside the NBA' Cast 'Freestyle' with Nicki Minaj
2014

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• TNT Airs Touching Tribute to Craig Sager During Christmas Day Games
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• When Cal Ripken Jr. Became a God, Broke the Unbreakable Record
2015

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• 'Inside the NBA' Crew Had Lots of Fun on the Set During the 2014-15 NBA Season
2015

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• Was Shaq Set Up by Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson or Charles Barkley?
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• Who could be the next inductees for the Braves Hall of Fame?
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• Random posting for the start of the division series

OK, back by popular demand, here is a look at my collection based on who is in the Division Series (what used to be the lowliest of the playoff series, but now we have a bunch of wild-card hoo hah and fandoodle). There are four new teams to consider. Of course, there are four holdover teams that I've already considered, so for those four repeats, I'm going to select my second "oldest" a...2023
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• Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley Allegedly Laugh At Anthony Davis Report

The “Inside the NBA” crew puts themselves in wacky situations on a weekly basis, but Wednesday night quickly went off the rails. Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith raced each other during halftime of Miami Heat-New York Knicks Game 5, and Ernie Johnson snuck in a pocket square for Charles Barkley. But it wasn’t until the […] The post Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Bark...2023
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 5, 2023
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• Ernie Johnson’s March Madness 2023 Bracket, Predictions, and Expert Picks
Ernie Johnson of NBA on TNT has released his March Madness bracket, predictions, and expert picks for the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The studio host has No. 1 Alabama winning this year’s National Championship at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. BetOnline odds, best bets, and picks are featured below. VCU to Sweet 16 (+850) Drake to […] The post Ernie Johnson’s March Madness 2023 Bracket...2023
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• Josh Allen: Patrick Mahomes and I have a really good relationship
Quarterbacks Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes are on-field rivals. But away from the gridiron, the two have developed a friendship. In a recent episode of The Steam Room podcast with Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson, Allen detailed the relationship between the two men. He pointed to both of them being in Miami for the F1 race [more]...2022
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• Shaquille O’Neal accuses Kenny Smith of starting his beef with Dwight Howard
Episode 2 of “The Inside Story,” the documentary chronicling the rise of TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” airs Friday night at 9 p.m. ET. Whereas the premiere episode mostly focused on host and longtime network broadcaster Ernie Johnson, the second showing spotlights Kenny “The Jet” Smith. The former Houston Rockets guard takes a shot from Shaquille […] The p...2021
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• Warriors coach Steve Kerr speaks out on Draymond Green’s future as a commentator
Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green turned heads as a commentator for TNT during the Western Conference playoffs, something Dubs head coach Steve Kerr wasn’t surprised by. Green was excellent with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal, causing many to claim that the Warriors swingman has a future in broadcasting after […] The post Warrior...2020
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• Kenny Smith gets cocky, Ernie Johnson smokes him to the board
NBA on TNT host Ernie Johnson just showed off his speed and agility on Tuesday, as he smoked co-host Kenny Smith to the big board. The impromptu race went down during halftime of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. To be fair to Smith, he […] The post Kenny Smith gets cocky, Ernie Johnson smokes him to the board appeared first on Clu...2020
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• Grizzlies’ Ja Morant’s message to mid-major recruits
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant hopes he can serve as an example for aspiring hoopers after winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award by a landslide on Thursday. Ja Morant was interviewed by Ernie Johnson and Co. prior to the start of the Boston Celtics-Toronto Raptors matchup. He spoke about his journey from […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant’s message to mid-major recruit...2020
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• Capital One’s The Match 2024: How to watch, streaming, format, and more
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• Charles Barkley’s shockingly hilarious confession about his daughter
Charles Barkley is one funny dude. As it turns out, his sense of humor actually extends to the more significant aspects of his life. Just ask his daughter, Christiana. In a recent episode of Barkley’s podcast with NBA on TNT co-host Ernie Johnson, Sir Charles came to a rather shocking admission about his own daughter. […] The post Charles Barkley’s shockingly hilarious confession...2021
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• Shaquille O’Neal put on blast by TNT crew with hilarious ass photo from Lakers playing days
The “Inside The NBA” team has never had much shame. All of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have pretty consistently exposed themselves to potential embarrassment. Adam Lefkoe, Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade have wasted little time integrating themselves into the humorous, fun-loving environment. It’s part of what makes the show one […]...2021
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• VIDEO: Charles Barkley jokes about Fergie’s anthem rendition at NBA All-Star Game
Charles Barkley was among the masses who found Fergie’s performance of the national anthem at Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game … interesting. Fergie’s performance was widely mocked and ridiculed on social media, and it was very entertaining seeing how those present at Staples Center, including players, reacted to the rendition. Barkley, who never hesitates to express his opinion, not surprisingly had th...2018
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• Ernie Johnson downplays recent Charles Barkley-Shaq spat
A recent on-air spat between Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley led to speculation that all might not be well between the two NBA icons-turned analysts. But Ernie Johnson, longtime host of TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” disputes that any feud exists between the larger-than-life personalities.Johnson insists the notion of a feud couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, Johnson, during a discussion o...2017
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• ALCS MVP Andrew Miller Is Biggest Game-Changer of 2016 MLB Playoffs
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• Rob Gronkowski Wants A Piece Of Shaquille O’Neal In A 3-Point Contest
Rob Gronkowski evidently was paying attention to Tuesday night’s “NBA on TNT” broadcast when host Ernie Johnson shockingly defeated 11-time... ...2016
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• Shaq and Ernie Johnson Share Moment on Atlanta Hawks' Kiss Cam
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