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Why the NFL and NBA’s Twitter and Social Media Policy Is Wrong

Posted: 20th December 2009 by Joe Librizzi in NBA
To tweet is simply answering the question, "What are you doing?" in 140 characters or less according to social networking site Twitter. Web-based social networking has transformed over the past decade, but not until recently have we seen it impact the sports world. On Friday, Dec. 18, Milwaukee Bucks stud rookie Brandon Jennings was fined for violating the leagues social media policy.á So let's take a closer look at these policies. Both ...

New Orleans Saints End Hopes of a Perfect Season

Posted: 19th December 2009 by Joe Librizzi in NFL
The New Orleans Saints couldn't keep their perfect season rolling tonight against the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys keeping their playoff hopes alive and December woes behind them came out strong against the undefeated Saints scoring 14 points in the first quarter. Tony Romo hooked up with Miles Austin for a 49 yard tocuhdown pass for the Cowboys first tocuhdown.á Romo finished 22 for 34 passing with a total of 312 yards ...

Steal of the Night: LeBron James Takes the Ball Then a French Fry

Posted: 14th December 2009 by Joe Librizzi in NBA
LeBron James scored a season-high 44 points Sunday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also contributed seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Well, four steals on the court and one steal off. After LeBron stole the ball late in the first quarter he drove down court and went up for a layup. LeBron made the shot after being fouled and stumbled into the first row. Before returning to the court he grabbed a ...