The Harlem Globetrotters won't have the Washington Generals to kick around anymore.
To be more accurate, the Globetrotters won't have the Generals to pants anymore. Or hide the ball from on the way to the basket. Or soak in water. Or to fool with any number of crazy trick plays.
Most significantly, they won't have the Generals to beat anymore. It's the end of an era.
The Globetrotters have parted ways with the opposing team they lost to only once in well over 1,000 games. John Ferrari, who ran the Generals with his wife, Jody, said he was informed of the decision over the phone last month.