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Randy Moss’ retirement: the end of a whacky unexplainable career
From his heralded high school career to a Notre Dame/FSU stint that never came to fruition, all the way to his strange, historic NFL career, Randy Moss was in every sense of the word: a unique sporting character
SCOTT JACOBS
Like every good book needs some great characters, sports need ‘em too. Randy Moss was exactly that: [...]
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Carlos Delgado: the definition of clean?
The recently retired slugger may be one of the few consistent hitters to make it out unscathed from the horror of the asterisk. Maybe.
JIM RUBERA
Carlos Delgado just retired with 473 home runs. Good idea, bro. #steroids
But wait. Look at his stats. His numbers have been consistent since before the steroid era and through [...]
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The best and worst of Manny Ramirez – Juiced style
Yesterday he retired, today we take a look back at the strange and demented career of Manny Ramirez — through the lens of Juiced Sports
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The good folks at Juiced Sports (always fun to talk in third person) have been bringing you opinions, content, and totally horrendous predictions (I am no Nostradamus people) for nearly [...]
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In a League of his own. Literally.
Manny Ramirez’s sudden retirement is the perfect ending to a career few could figure out
SCOTT JACOBS
Throughout it all, the hitting streaks, the timely doubles, the infectious smile, and the dreads, Manny Ramirez was in every sense of the word, a memorable character. As eccentric as they come. So with his career clearly on the decline, [...]
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Farwell Brett Favre: It’s been fun (and interesting)
Brett Favre’s retirement (we’re convinced this one is for good– and if he’s smart it will be) signals the end of an era
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The morning that the Jets made their huge trade to acquire Brett Favre from the Packers– officially ending what felt like the longest, most drawn out process in recent memory– [...]
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Schill for the Hall? You bet your bloody sock!
J Rose
Boston-based opinion with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer
Last Friday morning Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling informed the world on his weekly radio show that he would have to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, and at 41-years old and facing a lengthy rehab, he has probably pitched his last game in the major leagues.
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