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Is Mike Wallace's Days as a Dolphin Numbered?

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  Wallace has totaled 1,792 yds,15 TDs in Miami. Photo C redit: USA Today Sports Mike Wallace and the Miami Dolphins may not be in the long term plans for one another. By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Cardinals Extend Contracts of Arians & Keim

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  Arians will remain in Arizona . Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas/ USA Today S p orts   The Arizona Cardinals are keeping their head coach and GM in the field for the long term.  By: Michel Hanley

Rockets acquire KJ McDaniels and Pablo Prigioni at NBA Trade Deadline

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  Morey was busy during the trade deadline . Photo Credit: Pat S ullivan/AP  There is no secret that the Rockets front office is one of the most aggressive front offices in the NBA. General Manager Daryl Morey is always looking to bolster the Rockets roster with blockbuster trades. Morey wants to make the Rockets a title contender at all cost. By: Niqko Marshall (@NDMHoops)

Russell Wilson's New Contract Might Not Materialize

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Wilson's rookie deal is up after 2016. Photo Credit: Brad Pennner/USA Today Sports Though it was almost a forgone conclusion by fans and media that Wilson would be given a new deal, so far that has yet to be the case in this off season.  By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

NBA Trade Talk Tonight on The Late Shift

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Goran Dragic and Reggie Jackson will both be playing for new teams this season.  NBA teams have made some roster changes at the deadline today, highlighted by the move of Goran Dragic and Michael Carter-Williams.  by  +Rodney Fisher

4 Quarters with Omie D

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Omie D returns with his new podcast 4 Quarters. Don't just get half of the story, get the whole inside truth.

The Late Shift: NBA at the Break, Dallas Cowboys Franchise Tag Dez Bryant Good or Bad?

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The Late Shift airs Monday - Friday at 10pm CST Join us tonight for another episode of The Late Shift as we recap our NBA All-Star Weekend experience. Find out the inside scoop on the NBA for the second half of the season. Also, is franchising Dez Bryant such a bad thing? by  +Rodney Fisher

Seton Hall Suspends Gibbs Two Games

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Gibbs is a big key for Seton Hall. Photo Credit: Jim O' Connor/USA Today Sports     Seton Hall took immediate action on guard Sterling Gibbs flowing his incident in the game against Villanova. By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

The Bright Stars of Minnesota

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Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine celebrate their NBA All-Star trophies. Photo credit: USA Today   They may not be a playoff team, but this NBA All-Star Weekend has proved that the Minnesota Timberwolves have the best young team in the league. by  +Rodney Fisher

Dirk Nowitzki Ready For Bright Lights of New York

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Dirk Nowtizki making his 13th NBA All-Star Appearance. Photo credit: USA Today After having mixed emotions about cancelling a vacation to Florida in order to play in his 13th NBA All-Star game, German-born Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki has found spending the weekend in the Big Apple worthwhile. by  +Rodney Fisher

U.S. Little League Vacate Wins from Jackie Robinson West

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JRW stripped of its championship. Photo Credit: Evan Habeeb/USA TODAY Sports Jackie Robinson West will vacate all of its win during its 2014 championship season. By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

The Late Shift: The True Greatness of Dean Smith

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Charlie Scott and Dean Smith. Photo credit: UNC  Tonight on The Late Shift we play tribute to UNC head coach Dean Smith. He was more than Michael Jordan's head coach. by  +Rodney Fisher

Padres, James Shields Agree to Four Year, $75 Million Deal

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Shields is now a Padre. Photo Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports The Padres added another big prized free agent to their offseason haul as they welcomed James Shields into the fold. By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

The Marathon Continues

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DeMarcus Cousins hits game-winner over Phoenix Suns. Photo credit: ABC/News After hitting the game-winning shot to lift the Sacremento Kings over the Phoenix Suns, first-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins let us all know the reason behind his breakout season. As he put it, it's"God's plan" with more to come. by  +Rodney Fisher

WTF Tiger!

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Tiger Woods withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open after 11 holes. Photo credit: PGA  After hearing that Tiger Woods withdrew after only 11-holes this week, following his worst performance ever, I am finally fed-up. Bro, WTF! Editorial by  +Rodney Fisher

The Late Shift: Free Friday

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The Late Shift airs Monday - Friday at 10pm CST Don't miss The Late Shift sports talk show for Free Friday. We are taking your calls tonight LIVE on the the air. by  +Rodney Fisher

2015 NBA All-Star Kicks

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J Wall 1 All-Star will be on display during the NBA All-Star Weekend NYC. Photo credit: Adidas The NBA All-Star's will be wearing the All-Star editions of their signature shoes. We take a look at the new designs that everyone will be clamoring to get their hands on All-Star Weekend. by  +Rodney Fisher

Three-Point Contest Will Be The Highlight of All-Star Saturday

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2015 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest If you are not impressed by the contestants for this year's NBA Dunk Contest, then you will be overly impressed by the contestants for the Three-Point Contest. Two early MVP candidates, two teammates, and one all-time great shooter will be included. by  +Rodney Fisher

The Late Shift: What Sport Is In The Most Trouble?

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The Late Shift airs Monday - Friday at 10pm CST Tonight on The Late Shift we take a look 15 years into the future of sports. If you had to pick one sport, which one would not be here in 15 years? by  +Rodney Fisher

First-Ever Basketball without Borders Global Camp at All-Star to Feature Top 39 Campers from 23 Countries

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(Press Release) NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2014 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International  Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced the 39 campers from 23 countries who will travel to  New York City for the first-ever Basketball without Borders (BWB) Global Camp.  The camp will be  held February 13-15 at Baruch College in Manhattan as part of NBA All-Star 2015 in New York City,  and Nike will be the official partner. Courtesy of NBA Communications

Steph Curry Goes Off For 51, Russell Westbrook Goes For 45

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NBA All-Stars Steph Curry and Russell Westbrook light it up We all know that playing point guard in the Western Conference is hard in the NBA. Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook proved last night that you have to be ready to put up the big numbers. by  +Rodney Fisher

Atlanta Hawks Starting Five Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month

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The starting five for the Atlanta Hawks are all named Eastern Conference Players of the Month by the NBA. Photo credit: NBA  After going 17-0 in the month of January, a NBA record, the entire starting five for the Atlanta Hawks is named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Another first in NBA history. by  +Rodney Fisher

The Late Shift Returns

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The Late Shift returns to radio tonight. My return back to sports radio was not an easy decision, but one that I felt I had to make. by  +Rodney Fisher

Tiger Woods Drops Out of the Top 50 in Rankings

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Woods trying to find his game. Photo Credit: Brian Spurlock/USA Today Sports   Tiger Wood's struggles reviving his career continue into this new golf season. By: Michael Hanley

NFL Honors Recap

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JJ Watt was among the award winners. Photo Credit: Getty Images NFL Honors award Saturday evening had Aaron Rodgers take home MVP, and J.J Watt take home defensive player of the year.   By: Niqko Marshall