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The history of professional sports is jam-packed with people who know how to make the top headlines. In Major League Baseball, names like Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, and Jose Canseco have made a lot of appearances in newspapers in the past. Guys like Michael Vick, Terrell Owens, and Chad Ochocinco have stirred up controversy over the years in the NFL. Here is a list of 20 of the most controversial players that the ...

The possibility of Allen Iverson reuniting with the Philadelphia 76ers is currently the NBA's biggest headline. And it should be.  What a heart-warming story: A former All-Star returning to the team which he played the most of his spectacular career with.   During his 10 seasons in Philly, A.I. won a regular season MVP, two All-Star Game MVPs, four scoring titles, and most importantly, led the Sixers to a finals appearance.    He was the ...

The 2003 NBA Draft was highlighted by future stars such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Bosh. And you can't leave out Chris Kaman, David West, Mo Williams, Josh Howard, and Leandro Barbosa, either. One name you can leave out, though is Darko Milicic. Milicic, who was selected second overall by the Detroit Pistons in '03 before Anthony, Bosh, and Wade, has proven to be nothing more than a colossal ...

Things are really looking good for the Portland Trail Blazers. Led by youngsters Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Greg Oden, the Blazers are truly one of the most talented teams in the NBA. Most people would agree that this up-and-coming ball club could win a championship or two in the near future. But things in Portland haven't always been so peachy. A few years ago, the darkest period in franchise history existed known ...

In 1995, Michael Jordan ended his retirement and returned to the NBA scoring 19 points for the Chicago Bulls. Classic. The following year, Earvin "Magic" Johnson made a comeback as well recording 19 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds for the Los Angeles Lakers. A game for the ages. Sure, those were two of the greatest comeback stories of all time, but they simply cannot compete with Jamaal Tinsley's return to the hardwood ...

I know he's only played in five college basketball games, but University of Kentucky freshman John Wall appears to be the "next big thing." The 6'4" point guard is currently averaging 19.8 points, 6.6 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. It's very likely he will enter the 2010 NBA Draft as most experts have had him going No. 1 overall before he even stepped foot onto a college court. Right ...

The news of Allen Iverson's recent retirement makes me sick to my stomach. How can a guy who still possesses the skills to average 25 points a night decide to hang up his sneakers? Well, I guess if no team in the entire NBA wants to sign you, the only option you have is to walk away from the game. It's sad that even awful teams like the New York Knicks and Charlotte ...

After the Portland Trail Blazers were swept in the 1999 NBA Western Conference Finals, it was a given that general manager Bob Whitsitt was going to make some major moves in the offseason. And of course, "Trader Bob" tinkered with the roster as expected. He traded the team's leading scorer, Isaiah Rider, and Jim Jackson to the Atlanta Hawks for Steve Smith. Then he signed free agent Detlef Schrempf. Later, Whitsitt sent ...

I guess I owe Larry Bird an apology. I've questioned almost every move he's made since he became President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers. When he traded Stephen Jackson and Al Harrington to Golden State for Troy Murphy and Mike Dunleavy, I thought he was absolutely crazy. I changed my mind, though, after Murphy and Dunleavy (when healthy) ended up playing well in Indy. When Bird decided to ship Jermaine O'Neal to ...

In 2007, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant decided to request a trade because he felt that management wasn't making the right moves to build a championship team. The Chicago Bulls were rumored to have the best shot at acquiring him since they possessed an abundance of young talent. The Bulls were said to have offered anyone on their roster except for Luol Deng, who for some reason was considered untouchable. Anyway, Bryant ...