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Celebrating Philippe Petit -- magician, wire-walker, street artist, author, and the most intrepid athlete of our time (D'Alessandro)
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
August 07, 2014, 11:00AM
Forty years ago today, the Frenchman walked among the clouds Full story »
D'Alessandro: Once again, the NBA puts profits ahead of common sense, and Paul George fans take the hit
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
August 05, 2014, 7:00AM
The injury by the Pacers' star was a fluke, but the health of players in offseason has never been an NBA priority Full story »
D'Alessandro: Joe Girardi's pitching rotation is bound by sticky tape and glue, and the Yankees keep winning
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
August 05, 2014, 7:00AM
Brandon McCarthy and five relievers combine to six-hit the mighty Tigers Full story »
D'Alessandro: Pete Rose's 25-year baseball lockout is long enough, and it's time for Bud Selig to let him back in the game
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
July 15, 2014, 6:00PM
Put this on a scale: Did Pete Rose do nearly as much damage to the sport as the PED users who are still employed by baseball, and still eligible for Cooperstown? Full story »
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D'Alessandro: Jersey guy Myron Rolle optimistic about NCAA reform, after testifying before a Senate committee
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
July 15, 2014, 6:00AM
His first trip to Capitol Hill helps educate legislators on the trials of the modern student-athlete Full story »
Carmelo Anthony is still not the leader his new contract says he is (D'Alessandro)
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
July 12, 2014, 9:51PM
It's a surprise Phil Jackson has not recognized that Full story »
D'Alessandro: LeBron James did the right thing — for his city, family, league, and legacy.
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
July 11, 2014, 2:41PM
The NBA's greatest player made a bold statement about a superstar's obligations Full story »
D'Alessandro: Carmelo Anthony's return to New York is good for the Knicks, bad for Melo
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
July 09, 2014, 10:13PM
If he's making a money and lifestyle choice, that's his choice to make. If it's about winning, he's in for a wait. Full story »
D'Alessandro: Lionel Hollins and the Brooklyn Nets are a suitable match
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
July 07, 2014, 9:00PM
The former Memphis coach shouldn't have been unemployed in the first place, but it's Billy King's good luck that he was still available Full story »
D'Alessandro: Al Clark, Jersey guy and former American League umpire, looks back without regret
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
July 05, 2014, 6:00AM
After losing his career and doing prison time, a baseball man looks back Full story »
Chris Carrino Foundation gala for muscular dystrophy on July 17th
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
July 04, 2014, 6:00AM
The Nets' radio voice, a Jersey guy, has become a national leader in the cause to research FSHD, the most common form of muscular dystrophy Full story »
D'Alessandro: There are no easy solutions to the Yankees anemic hitting -- just ask the hitting coach
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
July 02, 2014, 10:00PM
Kevin Long's group is 5-for-37 with RISP during the five-game losing streak Full story »
Former athletic director Glenn Hedden settles CEPA suit against Kean University for $1.8 million
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
June 30, 2014, 6:05PM
Headden sued the university for wrongful termination in what has become a three-year legal battle. Full story »
D'Alessandro: Jason Kidd understands how to use, abuse power, and Brooklyn Nets should be grateful
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
June 29, 2014, 1:30PM
The NBA is all about leverage, and Kidd tries to use it even when he doesn't have any. Full story »
D’Alessandro: Stumbles aside, Red Sox will remind Yankees that you can’t rule them out…yet
By Dave D'Alessandro | The Star-Ledger
June 28, 2014, 7:00AM
Boston is having a 2-6 road trip, which drops the World Champs eight games out of first place -- and four games from last Full story »
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