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Is This Basketball Usher the Next Michael Jackson?

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:16:15 +0000

Sorry, it’s not that Usher. Regardless, he’s still got the beat so might as well move those feet, right? During a recent Pistons game at The Palace, fans decided to take a break and show off their moves for the State Farm Dance Cam. After making its way around the area, the camera settled on [...]

Who Will Go Further In The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Michigan Or Michigan State? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:18:09 +0000

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament will be a lot of fun for local basketball fans this year.

University of Michigan and Michigan State University bring teams capable of making long runs into the tournament.

Which team will have a better run?

Who will go further in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Michigan or Michigan State?

Cheerleader Makes Unbelievable Half Court Shot

Emerald Catron — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:59:28 +0000

The internet has been on a roll with the half court shot videos lately. Still, in terms of impressiveness, this one is going to be pretty hard to beat. It’s hard enough to sink a shot from half court, but this cheerleader also did some fancy gymnastics stuff first. It’s a miracle the ball didn’t [...]

Happy Hanukkah! Here Are Some NBA Players Singing the Dreidel Song

Emerald Catron — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:00:42 +0000

Hanukkah’s almost over. Bring your celebration to the most awkward end possible, by playing this nonstop. It’s the Houston Rockets singing ‘Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel,’ courtesy of our friends at Dumb as a Blog. Really it’s more like attempting to sing. At least they’re self-aware, and realize it’s terrible. Being proud of this performance is the [...]

Worst Free Throw Ever [VIDEO]

Shaffee — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:41:11 +0000

Appalachian State’s Brian Okam embarrassed himself over the weekend by shooting the worst free throw in the history of basketball. It happened during his team’s loss at Western Carolina and is just one small example of why Appalachian State has lost 7 of 8 games this season.

Pistons laugh during Kuester ejection [VIDEO]

JT — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:27:17 +0000

More than obvious there are disgruntled Pistons in the locker room at the Palace. A supposed player protest gets some players benched, then watch the players on the bench try and stifle chuckles when head coach John Kuester gets tossed. More on the Pistons disharmony from the Detroit Free Press.