Shaquille O’Neal, man of seemingly-endless-time-and-energy, graduated with his doctoral degree from Barry University this weekend. After leaving college early to enter the NBA draft but later completing his Bachelors at LSU and a Masters through University of Phoenix, this newest diploma will compete for space in the trophy case.

As he is quick to point out, he earned it:

Everyone thinks this is honorary. But this is not honorary. I put in four and a half hard years staying up late at night, studying, reading, rewriting papers Dr. Kopp marked up.

Congratulations, Dr. O'Neal!

His pursuit of three degrees has required a balance of textbooks, TV appearances, stints in law enforcement, and appearances in terrible Adam Sandler movies. Oh, and a prestigious NBA career, of course. An impressive resume to be sure, but it’s bolstered by his new accolade: Ed.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership. Phew!

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The NBA playoffs are in full swing after one week of action.  What better way to celebrate the intense games with one of the hardest working players in the NBA: Boston Celtics Ray Allen.

2008 NBA Champion …. 10x NBA All-Star …. 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist » Continue reading “Monday Morning Motivation: Ray Allen”

We’re not quite two weeks removed from the Super Bowl and if you’re a football fan, you might have already started to slip into an offseasonal depression. If you’re looking for some entertainment in the form of professional athletics, look no further than Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks. The guy has inspired more puns than, well, anyone I can think of off the top of my head.  The NFL is catching on to the Linsanity, but I’ll get to that later…

Now, I’m sure pro football players enjoy having some time off, but some of them might have a bit too much time on their hands.

First, there was this Valentine’s Day tweet from Rams RB Steven Jackson (Jackson deleted it, but @JohnHashem5T got the screen shot):

Welp, I guess I’ll take the silver lining of this one and just say at least he’s having safe sex.

Jackson’s Tweet was probably meant to be sent as a text message of direct message, but the conversation that Arian Foster cannot be brushed off as an error.

Here’s what went down last night after @NFL issued what seems like a compliment to Foster.

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TMZ is reporting (with photographic evidence) that Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa was spotted cheering on the Laker’s at Tuesday night’s game. She was also seen sucking face with Mr. Bryant in the tunnel after the game.

The Lakers won…maybe Kobe was so excited he hadn’t gotten Lincapacitated by the Knicks again that his hormones just took over.

Vanessa, seriously, in the words of my favorite sassy gay friend, “what, what, what are you doing?!” You already managed to get all three Bryant houses in your property settlement.

I know your divorce won’t be finalized for a few more months, but still. You know more than anyone about your husband’s licentious ways! Be a strong woman, choose one of your three living rooms to curl up in and watch the game from home.

Just please don’t let it happen again, okay? I’m sure we all had our fill of teary press conference apologies and strictly-for-appearances hand holding the last time around.

We’re now accepting collections for Kendrick Perkins’ therapy fund.

I hope Charles Barkley lives forever:

“That’s what reruns are for.”

Oh boy — no word on why ABC stretches this show out for two hours most weeks, but they found a reason tonight.

Before we could learn who will never dance on their stage again, Dancing With The Stars spent a full hour letting us get to know the stars a little better.

Nancy Grace’s twins danced all night. Chaz Bono is afraid of Cheryl Burke. Kristin Cavallari was nervous (!). We’re talking really riveting stuff. Then Bruno took his shirt off.

Sadly, despite all of that, someone still had to leave. After an hour of suspense …

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