Topic: Sports
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Photos
Cataloging the Olympic Venues
A round-up of the buildings in use during the London games.
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The Community Television
Seeing a public amenity in a street-facing TV in Ann Arbor.
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In New Orleans, High Hopes for the Perfect NBA Team Name
The new owner of the Hornets wants to change the team's name. But in a city obsessed with its own authenticity, finding the right one will be no easy task.
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Videos
Video of the Day: New York's Hidden Basketball Games
Two filmmakers capture pick-up games across five boroughs.
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Democracy in America
Introducing Officials Gone Wild: A Blotter of Local Leaders Behaving Badly
It's hard to keep up with all the minor political scandals out there. Let us help you with this weekly list.
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The NBA's Small-Market Disadvantage
Two teams from smaller metros are doing remarkably well in this year's playoffs. But big city franchises have typically dominated NBA titles.
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Downtown Toledo's Minor League Mojo
Minor league ballparks can thrive when combined with a passionate local sports culture and an already improving downtown.
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Hockey Fans Throwing Weird Crap on the Ice: A City-by-City Breakdown
Depending on where you live, you might see hockey nuts chucking fish, octopi, beef, or sex toys.
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Vancouver's Plan to Avoid Another Hockey Riot
This year, the city will spread NHL fans out to TV-outfitted community centers and hire an events planner to make the atmosphere more "festive."
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Dwight Howard Made the Right Decision
Staying put and building a winning team is the key to a long, lucrative professional basketball career, research shows.
