Joe Haniff the Sports Buddha

NBA Draft- TRUTH about Tyler Hansbrough and American Racism

11:08 AM ET 06.22

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Jackie Robinson, Bill Russell and Jack Johnson- just to name a few. While you are at it, you can add Jim Brown, Warren Moon, Althea Gibson and Jim Thorpe. Who are these exceptional individuals? They are a distinguished group who have encountered and conquered racism in American athletics. Come to think of it, you can also add Charles Scott, Fritz Pollard, Willie O'Ree and Tyler Hansbrough. Tyler Hansbrough?!?!While, at first, most may scoff at the idea of sequencing Tyler Hansbrough in a list with such American icons, allow me a minute to present my case. Lend me your ear, that I may define…

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Denver Broncos- First Cutler, Now Marshall...Who's Next?

11:36 AM ET 06.16

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A few months ago, Brandon Marshall was on top of the world. The wideout drafted in the fourth round by the Denver Broncos from University of Central Florida had come full circle. On the rebound after a stinging season ending defeat to division rival San Diego, Marshall and his quarterback, Jay Cutler, were basking in the Hawaii sun on the wings of their first Pro Bowl berth. The disastrous December endured by the Broncos could only be supplanted by the prospect of a bright future. Yes, the division slithered away in concert with consistent play. Yes, the defense was as immovable as a bag of…

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NBA Draft- Curry too HOT for the NY Knicks

11:24 AM ET 06.11

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The Knicks, the Knicks. Oh, the Knicks. With the 2009 NBA Draft looming, professional basketball's version of Dynasty gears up for the annual struggle to right the ship. Yes, I did say that. The Knicks are rich, chaotic and leave their loyalists hoping there is a sense of direction embedded somewhere in the framework. As a loyalist with almost thirty years invested, I, along with much of the others miring in the muck, cannot help but spew venom all the while hurting deeply inside. We are citizens of a flawed empire!Enter Stephen Curry, star point guard from Davidson, brimming with favor for…

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