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John Wooden
Coach John Wooden on Coercing Bill Walton to Get a Haircut

  By Witnify • January 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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Coach John Wooden and former UCLA basketball players recall the time Wooden forced player Bill Walton to get a haircut to continue playing on the team and they explain the Coach's strict grooming rules. Continue reading

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John Wooden
Coach John Wooden Explains Winning Vs. Success

  By Witnify • January 21, 2014 Uncategorized
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In this 2001 TED Talk, former UCLA basketball Coach John Wooden explains the difference between winning and succeeding and shares his definition of true success. He also shares the advice he gave his UCLA basketball players. Continue reading

Tagged   Basketball, Coach, College, John Wooden, Sports
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Donald Sterling
NBA Commissioner Bans Donald Sterling

  By Morgan Birck • January 6, 2014 Uncategorized
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces a lifetime ban for LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling after a recording was released in which Sterling made racist comments. On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Sterling was banned for life from the NBA and was fined $2.5 million.

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HIV & AIDS
[Blog] Magic Johnson & HIV

  By Witnify • December 25, 2013 Uncategorized
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Author: Ben Nussbaum On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson announced that he had HIV. It was a shocking juxtaposition: Magic was charming, athletic, the always smiling ambassador of his sport. More than anything, people felt that they knew Magic. He was 32 years old and had been in the spotlight … Continue reading

Tagged   1990s, Athlete, Basketball, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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2011 NBA Lockout
Students At College of Charleston on Their Hopes for the NBC Lockout

  By Witnify • November 26, 2013 Uncategorized
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Students at the College of Charleston in South Carolina discuss their thoughts on the NBA lockout and explain which side they support. Continue reading

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2011 NBA Lockout
Baron Davis on What He Did During the NBA Lockout

  By Witnify • November 26, 2013 Uncategorized
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NBA player Baron Davis discusses what he did during the 2011 NBA lockout and explains his plans for a future after basketball. Continue reading

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2011 NBA Lockout
NBA Player Derek Fisher on the 2011 Lockout

  By Witnify • November 26, 2013 Uncategorized
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Basketball player Derek Fisher, who played for the LA Lakers in 2011, comments on the NBA lockout negotiation process and explains what it looks like from the point of view of the athletes. Continue reading

Tagged   2011 NBA Lockout, Athlete, Basketball, Derek Fisher, Sports
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HIV & AIDS
Magic Johnson: "How Am I Gonna Tell My Wife I Have HIV?'

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Magic Johnson recalls the day he was told about being HIV positive and describes his wife's reaction to news of the disease. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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HIV & AIDS
Dr. David Ho on Magic Johnson Surviving HIV

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Dr. David Ho describes what happened the day Magic Johnson was told he was HIV positive and discusses how the HIV epidemic is still an issue around the world. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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HIV & AIDS
Jackie MacMullen Recalls Reactions to Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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ESPN's Jackie MacMullen discusses the different reactions Magic Johnson received from fellow teammates, coaches and friends after he announced being HIV positive. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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