somewhere. how several states slated to receive that soil are pushing back. also this morning, the fallout keeps growing for the creator of dilbert. more newspapers dropped the comic strip after the cartoonist went on a racist tirade. all that in just moments. we begin with a destructive winter storm on the move. two houses. the storm unleashing multiple tornadoes in oklahoma and kansas. one of those tornadoes tore through norman. shredded homes and injured at least 12 people. hurricane-force winds whipped up massive blinding dust storms in texas. this is a scene in lubbock. the storm buried parts of southern california under more than six feet of snow. take a look at these snow totals near los angeles and san diego. more than 90 inches of snow recorded at mountain high, a winter resort about an hour and a half outside of l.a. warmer parts of southern california were battered by heavy rain and flooding. a helicopter crew had to rescue this driver from a jeep caught in
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BEEF VOTE: Shaq vs. Dwight Howard OR Larry Bird vs. Bill Laimbeer
Which beef is best?
(3) Shaq vs. Dwight Howard
First Round Analysis: Going up against Chris Webber and Jalen Rose DURING March Madness was a monstrous task for Shaq and Dwight. That was our closest round one matchup by far, and since we can’t afford to/aren’t smart enough to perform a recount, this beef powers through after winning 50.2 percent of the votes! Seriously, with over 2,000 votes casted, they won by just 9 votes. If you disagree with that result, make your voice count.
Beef Breakdown: There are lots of similarities between the personal arcs of Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard. There are also lots and lots of differences, from their team accomplishments to their styles of play to their personalities. Weirdly, both the ways in which Dwight and Shaq are the same and the ways in which they aren’t have helped fuel a very weird, very long, very dumb beef.
BEEF VOTE: Paul Pierce vs. LeBron James OR Shaq vs. JaVale McGee
Which beef is best?
(8) Paul Pierce vs. LeBron James
First Round Analysis: Another big upset! This one though isn’t too surprising. In my prediction, facing CP3 and DeMarcus Cousins, I said, “Could the starpower of Pierce-James be enough to upset the 1-seed?” It obviously was. Also, this one’s a Joe Ali production and we all love us some Joe. It’s also the freshest beef in the bracket, so could pull more votes from those who haven’t gotten the taste out of their mouth.
Beef Breakdown: The battle between these elite scorers spans multiple teams, family members, and even a preseason spitting incident. And since retirement, Pierce has carried it over into the broadcast space where he’s given the opportunity to spout his opinions on King James, who in the eyes of Pierce, is not worthy of the crown (GASP!).
BEEF VOTE: Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova OR Red Wings vs. Avalanche
Which beef is best?
(3) Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova
First Round Analysis: Serena and Sharapova cruise, straight sets, big old ace, no surprise here. I mean, they were going against guys who got famous for running so they at least could get away from this beatdown.
Beef Breakdown: Serena Williams has dominated Maria Sharapova on the court so consistently over the last decade that you might not remember the brief moment when we thought Sharapova was about to take the crown. Off the court, the beef has mostly stayed private - but when it hasn’t, it’s gotten pretty personal and uncomfortable.