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    27 Ways the Sports World Changed Since the Miami Heat's Streak Began

    A lot happens in the span of a couple months.

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    Mar 28, 2013
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    It was fun while it lasted. Well, it was for Miami Heat fans. Before the Chicago Bulls ended Miami’s streak of 27 consecutive wins—the second longest in NBA history—the South Beach crew hadn’t lost since February 1. It may not seem that long ago but a lot goes down in 54 days. 

    Tiger Woods reclaimed his No. 1 world ranking for the first time since 2010 and Brandon Knight lost his life at the hands of DeAndre Jordan (well, at least according to Wikipedia). Here are 27 Ways the Sports World Changed Since the Miami Heat’s Streak Began.

    Joe Flacco Became the Highest Paid Player in NFL History

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    Word is he's had this on loop ever since.

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    Brandon Knight Died

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    And just like that the GOAT GIF was created.

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    Jason Terry, Too

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    And just like that the best sports parody video of 2013 came to life.

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    A New York Giant Had $400,000 in jewlery stolen from him

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    Fun fact: Despite stunting in $400K of jewelry, Shaun Rogers is only signed to a one-year, $1 million contract.

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    Lindsey Vonn Confirmed That She Is in a Relationship With Tiger Woods

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    Tiger may like his white women just as much as this guy.

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    Andrew Bynum Changed His Hair...again.

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    What else is new?

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    FGCU Became Dunk City

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    Dunk City > Lob City, though?

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    Jerry Buss Passed Away

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    Whether you love or hate the Lakers, you can't front on Jerry Buss' 10 titles. R.I.P.

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    Lil Wayne Claimed to Have Smashed Chris Bosh's Wife

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    Cam claims his homie hit, too.

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    Oscar Pistorius Caught a Murder Charge

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    Turns out catching murder charges kind of runs in the Pistorius family.

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    J.R. Smith's Infamous "You Trying to Get the Pipe?" DM became Public

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    J.R. and a crazy Twitter moment? Oh, where have we seen this before?

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    Steve Francis May Need an Intervention

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    As terrible as the "Finer Things" video was, we liked seeing that Stevie Franchise a lot more than this dude.

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    Stephen Curry Dropped 54 at MSG

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    Man, Steph lit up the Knicks at the Garden like no one has done before. No...wait...doesn't everyone have career games at MSG?

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    Streetball Legend Tyron "Alimoe" Evans Passed Away

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    R.I.P. to one of the greatest to ever hit the blacktop.

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    Kobe Bryant Started Going by the Nickname "Vino"

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    The Black Mamba >>>...Uh, ayo?

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    Michael Jordan Got Hit with a Paternity Suit (That Was Later Withdrawn)

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    That was quick.

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    A Female Kicker Made History by Trying Out for the NFL

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    Props to her for giving it a go but the tryout was an overall let down. Just peep the video if you doubt us.

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    Marshall Henderson Continued Being Marshall Henderson

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    But is he misunderstood?

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    X-Pac Tore His Anus

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    Dude never lied. It's real out there in those WWE streets.

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    Michael Vick Took Up Dog Training Classes

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    A Best Michael Vick Dog References in Rap is on deck. We kid. Chill out, PETA.

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    Michael Jordan Turned 50

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    He's old and still competitve AF. Just ask Bron Bron.

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    Kobe Bryant Revealed His Bee Phobia

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    With the way the season is going you'd think he'd have a fear of not making the playoffs. Just sayin'...

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    Bernard Hopkins Became the Oldest Boxing Champion Ever

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    Your grandpa gets the belt, B. Hop gets his gloves.

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    The Ravens Got Rid of Their Entire Team

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    That's what happens when you make Joe Flacco the highest-paid player in NFL history.

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    Dennis Rodman Went to North Korea

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    His publicist is currently in the lead for PR Person of the Year.

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    J.R. Smith Got His Very Own Song

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    J.R. is KING. #thoughtyouknew

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    Tiger Woods Regained His No. 1 Ranking in the World

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    Tiger Woods y'all, it's all good y'all.

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