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NFL lockout could end July 21st
According to a report from Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen, the NFL lockout could end at the next meeting between the players and owners on July 21st. The two sides have made great strides and it looks like they may be ready to sign a deal by the next scheduled meeting. This is great news [...]
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Chinese fans still love the Heat
Most of the world hates LeBron James, but the Chinese love a winner*. (Well, an almost-winner.)
MITCH BLATT
Juiced Sports recently conducted a poll and found that–not surprisingly–most Americans hate the Heat as do most international fans as well. (My own commentary on James is an example.) However, during my travels in China, wherein I have been [...]
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United States stuns Brazil in Women’s World Cup
The United States’ Women’s Soccer team upset Brazil in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The win came after a shootout following a 2-2 tie at the end of extra time. US goaltender Hope Solo made a couple of big saves to keep the team in the game. One of the goals for the American [...]
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Derek Jeter homers for 3,000th career hit
New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter hit a home run just minutes ago to get hit number 3,000 in his career. The shortstop now becomes the 28th member of the coveted “3,000 club” joining legends including Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron, and Pete Rose. He is also the first player to do it exclusively as a [...]
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Yao Ming to retire
After nine seasons in the NBA, Houston Rockets‘ center Yao Ming has decided to retire according to league sources. The Chinese native was one of the league’s top centers when healthy and is still only 30 years old. Several injuries have led to him missing major time in recent years and with his contract expiring, [...]
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Jair Jurrjens records 12th win on the season
Jair Jurrjens got his 12th win of the year with the Atlanta Braves as the team thrashed the Colorado Rockies, 9-1. Jurrjens’ 12th win keeps him atop the National League in wins as well as ERA where the starting pitcher has an astounding 1.87. Second to him in the NL is Cole Hamels who has [...]
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America (and people all around the world) really do hate the Heat
SCOTT JACOBS
We took a poll on the site asking if you ‘Hated the Heat.’ Well, the results are in, and it’s not all that close: apparently you do.
The NBA is in the midst of what could be an ugly lockout, but that hasn’t quite taken the hate from the Heat. Sure, more people are [...]
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Frank Vogel to coach Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers filled their opening at head coach with their interim head coach from the last half of the previous season. Frank Vogel went 20-18 during and took the team to the playoffs during his tenure as interim coach and was impressive enough with both fans and management to get the position. Vogel takes [...]
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