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Already entertaining a variety of offers as he heads into retirement, Shaq also has a memoir set for release in November. (Getty Images)
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Four NBA championship rings. Three Finals MVP trophies, plus one for league MVP. Fifteen All-Star appearances while playing with six teams over 19 seasons. Ken Berger says Shaquille O'Neal has some wisdom to share. Story
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Attorney Ted Olson presents the case for the players, but the matter might have to be settled out of court. (Getty Images)
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Lawyers get their say in appeals court, and the NFL's labor future is in the judges' hands. Or is it? One panelist urges continued talks, and Clark Judge says it wouldn't hurt the sides to get a deal done before a decision. Story
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Dirk Nowitzki was ordinary in Game 2 until the Mavs needed him to lead the rally. (Getty Images)
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Rick Carlisle is an authority on Larry Bird (played with him) and Dirk Nowitzki (coaches him). After Nowitzki's Game 2 heroics tied up the NBA Finals, Gregg Doyel is willing to listen when Dallas' coach talks Bird and Dirk. Full Story
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