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Heads up! With the NBA All-Star Weekend underway in Orlando, J.Cole participated in the celebrity game tonight. While on a fast break, he caught an alley hoop from comedian Kevin Hart. After the jump, he blocks Common’s easy lay-up. Remember this?

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With the Nike Galaxy Foamposites dropping today, former NBA star Penny Hardaway called The Breakfast Club this morning on Power 105.1 to speak on his signature kicks.

All across the country, the shoe has sent sneaker heads into a frenzy. While some have camped out outside stores, one ass-hat even offered to sell his car. Remember people: They’re just a pair of sneakers.

With Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton on the field and AraabMuzik in the skybox, here’s Under Armour’s new television spot. After the jump, check out behind the scenes footage of how it all came together.

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He’s back. Tunechi breaks down the past week’s biggest events in sports including the Linsanity that’s been the talk of the town. Introductory above and the rest of his report after the jump.

Previously: Ep. 1 l Ep. 2 l Ep. 3

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If you’ve been living under a rock, Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin has become the talk of the town. Here’s his MSG promo which features Eminem’s track, “Cinderella Man”. Duh, linning.

Sidebar: Fuse Interviews Jeremy Lin

Joe Budden recently got his ESPN on during Victor Cruz’s visit to the XXL offices. The Super Bowl Champ speaks on the G-Men’s victorious season and his salsa dance. Ole!

Besides his brief cameo in Pepsi’s ad during last night’s game, Flavor Flav also made his way onto the field and hugged victorious NY Giants head coach, Tom Coughlin. Yeah, boyee!

John Legend appeared on ESPN’s First Take yesterday and remixed his hit “Ordinary People” into “Extra-Ordinary Tebow”. John’s right, time to let it go Skip. Ha!

Although Tunechi’s away from his normal setting, he and his arm sling managed to bring us the third installment of his sports talk series while on the road. Introduction above, rest of the report after the jump.

Previously: Ep. 1 l Ep. 2

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While out in the Bay, Common and Golden State Warriors’ Monta Ellis gave back to the community by holding a basketball camp for the children at east Oakland’s YMCA. Good thing the Bieber wasn’t there.

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