All Coast Bias

Best Franchise in Sports

03:11 PM ET 06.23

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While the Detroit Red Wings failed in their quest to tame the hype machine that is Sydney Crosby, and to take home a second straight Stanley Cup, the Wings can take solace in the fact that it is the best-run and most successful franchise in North American professional sports. We are not about to fold European soccer or subcontinent cricket into the mix. Let them have their own argument. And this isn't an all-time argument ??? that honor belongs to the Yankees and their 26 World Series titles. The Montreal Canadiens come close with 24 Cups. But among the groups currently taking the field,…

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Bivens Does It Again

05:14 PM ET 06.15

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On May 29, LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens donned her most impressive polyester power pantsuit to join other sports honchos in handing out crystal tornadoes at the second annual SportsBusiness Journal awards ceremony in Manhattan. While such participation is not in itself surprising, one must question whether said commissioner warranted taking part in any event honoring successful business achievement. Bivens was not responsible for the guest list, nor was she involved in the brave, obvious and uninspired choice of naming a big-named franchise in a huge media market ??? the Boston Celtics ???…

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Is Howard Paving His Way Out of Town?

05:12 AM ET 06.04

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Dwight Howard wants the world to know how much he loves Orlando. Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, Tiger Woods, Del Frisco's Prime Steak & Lobster, and of course the paying patrons of the Amway Arena. He wants to let the fans know how important they are to him and that given their permission, he'll remain in the city of congested traffic for as long as they'll have him.Now before everyone in shouting distance of the 407 area code starts renaming their sons after the 6-foot, 11-inch center with Sly Stallone shoulders and a Cheshire cat smile, it would be wise to acknowledge that…

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