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Celizic: MLB needs Cuban to breathe life into game

The initial news was delightful: Mark Cuban wanted to buy the Dodgers. The follow-up news was depressing: a baseball team isn’t a possession he has to have.

SEC files notice of appeal in Cuban trading case

The Securities and Exchange Commission says it plans to appeal a federal judge's dismissal of the agency's insider-trading lawsuit against Mark Cuban.

Records shed light on Cuban-Nelson dispute

The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson stretches back nearly seven years and has some $7 million at stake. But just how ugly and dysfunctional their relationship has been is only now being revealed.

Suit accuses Mavericks owner of diverting profits

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is accused of wrongfully diverting millions of dollars from the NBA franchise's home arena to help make up for cash shortfalls incurred by the team, according to a lawsuit filed by a company controlled by the team's former owner.

Judge dismisses SEC complaint against Cuban

A federal judge dismissed a civil insider-trading lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on Friday, dealing the Securities and Exchange Commission a rare high-profile setback.

Shareholders of drugmaker Wyeth have voted overwhelmingly to be acquired by Pfizer.

G Jason Kidd staying with Mavericks

The Mavericks say they have reached a deal to keep free agent point guard Jason Kidd in Dallas.

Mark Cuban sues SEC over insider trading documents

Mark Cuban sued the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday for access to documents detailing the insider trading case against the Dallas Mavericks owner.

Stern talks Cuban, replay in visit to Houston

NBA commissioner David Stern asked Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to call Kenyon Martin's mother after their exchange, and wants to look into expanding instant replay during the offseason.

Time to play basketball, not celebrity smackdown

The thing to like most about Game 5 between Dallas and Denver is that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban won't be at it. If nothing else, that improves the chances they'll play basketball instead of celebrity smackdown.

Cuban apologizes to Kenyon Martin's mom

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has apologized to the mother of Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin.

Mavs owner Cuban fined $25K for Twitter comments

The NBA slapped Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with a $25,000 fine Sunday for publicly criticizing the officials after Denver's 103-101 win over Dallas.

Nowitzki, Mavs answer Cuban's cry by beating Spurs

Mark Cuban had to like what he saw this time.

Cuban calls out every Mav after loss to Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks are testing the patience of Mark Cuban.

Mark Cuban offers financing for transparency

Usually, business plans are hatched in secrecy. Internet billionaire Mark Cuban is taking a different tack: offering entrepreneurs funding in return for transparency.

Cuban getting money's worth on latest fine

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is getting his money's worth out of his latest fine.

NBA fines Cuban $25,000 for actions in Denver

Mark Cuban is in trouble with the NBA again.

Harris scores 41, outplays Kidd as Nets romp

The New Jersey fans who showed up to thank Jason Kidd at the beginning were thanking Mark Cuban by the end.

With Cuban watching, Mavericks rout Bobcats 100-83

Mark Cuban yelled and cheered from his courtside seat during the game, then high-fived his players after it was over.

SEC charge will hit Cuban's 'every fan' rep

Since buying the Dallas Mavericks eight years ago, Mark Cuban has turned the team around and made himself one of the most visible owners in pro sports. Along the way, he's picked up his share of critics.

SEC charges Mark Cuban with insider trading

Federal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.

Mavericks owner Cuban remains interested in Cubs

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban remains as interested as ever in buying the Chicago Cubs, dismissing a report that Major League Baseball might not want him as an owner.

Rumors: Cavaliers might fire Brown, hire Riley

You stick with a good thing, right? Well, Cleveland could be ditching heed coach even though he won Coach of the Year this past season. The Cavs had the league’s best record, but the front office has been on a mission to improve since the team lost to Orlando in the playoffs. And some of them reportedly seem to think they’d improve without Brown, who these same people apparently think was not as good as his counterpart in Orlando,. Rumor has it the execs were just as disappointed in the team’s wins over the Magic as its losses and said Brown’s game plan for the series was “junk.” Some are saying could be coming to Cleveland to save the day. Or at least keep a couple of hairdressers employed there. (ProBasketballNews)

Rumors: Lakers assistants interested in USC job

Assistant coaches Jim Cleamons and Brian Shaw are trying to help the Lakers win the NBA finals, but they've also got their eyes on the USC head coaching job, vacated by the departure of Tim Floyd on Tuesday. (L.A. Times)

Cuban posts, removes e-mails on Josh Howard

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says forward Josh Howard realizes his comments about the national anthem were wrong and the player has apologized.

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Lawsuit Says Mark Cuban Diverted Money to Mavericks From Arena
Source: Bloomberg.com

One of Mark Cuban's business partners accused the Dallas Mavericks' owner of wrongfully diverting millions of dollars to the National Basketball Association team from its home arena to make up for the club's losses.

Cuban's out of line and it's Stern's fault
Source: Fox Sports

David Stern is responsible for the ugly fan and Kenyon Martin behavior that has turned a thrilling, on-court Mavs-Nuggets series into an in-the-stands European soccer match.

The Great Internet Video Lie
Source: Blog Maverick

Internet Video. Its the salvation for content creators everywhere. Its the end to dependence on the big bad meanies, the cable and satellite companies. Right ? Hell no.

Heated e-mail exchange between Mark Cuban, SEC lawyer posted online
Source: The Dallas Morning News

Mark Cuban's brother has posted online a series of fiery e-mails between Mr. Cuban and Jeffrey Norris, a Fort Worth lawyer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – the same government agency that accused Mr. Cuban of insider trading this week.

U.S. Government Against All Things Cuban

It started with the Bay of Pigs, and now here we are. The U.S. government is truly against all things Cuban. It has been a rough calendar year for Mark Cuban, or as rough as it can get when you are a billionaire.

Mark Cuban sued for insider trading over sale of internet search company Mamma.com
Source: Citizen Journalism Report

Billionaire Mark Cuban was sued for insider trading after he sold shares of mamma.com, sparing him $750k in losses.

Mark Cuban charged in insider trading case
Source: Chicago Tribune

Mark Cuban, Internet entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was charged with insider trading Monday related to the stock of an online search engine, the Securities and Exchange Commission said.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban charged with insider trading
Source: The Dallas Morning News

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Mark Cuban on Monday with insider trading stemming from a 2004 sale of stock in an Internet company.

Cuban May Be Out Of Consideration For Cubs Purchase
Source: All Headline News

Chicago, IL (AHN) - Sam Zell's bid to sell the Chicago Cubs has slowed due to the shaky economy, and Mark Cuban may be out of the running for the club altogether according to reports.

Report: 'Zero chance' for Mark Cuban to own Chicago Cubs
Source: ESPN.com

If Mark Cuban sidles up to fellow Cubs fans at future Wrigley Field games, apparently he'll have to do so as a ticket buyer.

Chicago Cubs Examiner: Cubs unlikely to accept Mark Cuban's bid
Source: Examiner

A report published in today's Sun-Times stated that Mark Cuban, one of the five finalists vying for ownership of the Cubs, will have "Zero Chance" of being approved by Bud Selig and Major League Baseball owners.

Tax the Hell Out of Wall Street; Give it to Main Street
Source: blogmaverick.com

Tax every single share of stock that is bought and sold 10 cents per transaction. One dime. If you buy a share of stock, your brokerage pays a 10c tax. If you sell a share, your brokerage pays a 10c tax. 1 share, 100 million shares. Its 10 cents per share.

Mark Cuban Reportedly Bids $1.3 Billion for the Cubs
Source: mlb.fanhouse.com

It hasn't exactly been a secret that current Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has long been interested in owning the Chicago Cubs.

Mark Cuban to Show New Movies on TV Before Theatrical Release
Source: Wired News

Contrarian media mogul Mark Cuban plans to air new movies produced by his company Magnolia Pictures on TV in advance of their theatrical release. Cuban, who heads HDNet Movies, is betting that early screenings on his new Ultra Video on Demand service for cable subscribers  will …

The Ala Carting of Video on the Net - Will it lead to disaster ?
Source: Blog Maverick

Craig Moffett of Bernstein Research wrote an amazing report entitled And Now for the News...The Emperor Has No Clothes". If you can get a copy, read it.

Starbucks' Schultz to sue in attempt to get Sonics back

A lot of proposed revamping has taken place during the Seattle Sonics' two-year long relocation saga.

Ryan Parker Songs: Never Gonna Win It All (Mark Cuban Rick Roll)
Source: ryanparkersongs.com

My friend Ryan just put this video up that takes the tune from the "Rick Rolling" song and uses it to poke some fun at Dallas Mavs owner Mark Cuban. It's pretty funny

Mark Cuban to Bill O' Reilly - Why Won't You Support the Movie Fighting for Life ?
Source: blogmaverick.com

I enjoy finding out just how big a hypocrite OReilly is. One of our movie companies, Truly Indie, is distributing an amazing, amazing movie about those from the medical profession who choose to serve our country and the trials and tribulations they go through.

Godsmack You Non-Black Ballplayer
Source: medicineagency.com

I'm not one of those guys who likes white basketball players because their white. Actually, I usually hate white ballers because they look so geeky. And there's no one I hate more than ugly-ass Dirk Nowitzki and his team's junk-mouth owner Mark Cuban.

There Goes My Dream

It was my dream to turn this blog into nothing more than an opportunity to sit in the press box to report on a game, go into the locker room to interview the players, and have access to the morning and pregame shootarounds for some extra insight just once.

A Couple of My Rules for Startups - Blog Maverick
Source: blogmaverick.com

Here is some great (and interesting) advice from Mark Cuban. "Keep it flat."

Doing the Deal and Dishing the Dirt
Source: Blog Maverick

I can say without question that this was the most amazing, annoying and difficult deal we have ever done since I bought the Mavs.

Mark Cuban's Presidential Endorsement
Source: blogmaverick.com

They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. So why is it the American people allow our politicians to do the same things over and over and we believe them and expect results different from previous elections ?

Why Yahoo should say Yes to MicroSoft
Source: Blog Maverick

One thing about Jerry Yang that I always have admired is that he cares. He cares about his employees. He cares about his products. He cares about his shareholders. Most of all he cares about building a world class company that can be great at what it does.

Is this the best NBA season ever ?
Source: Blog Maverick

I haven't done the research to find out when the last time 7 games separated one conference's top 10 teams, all with a winning record and playing good basketball this late in the season. It hasn't happened in the 8 years I have owned the Mavs.

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