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McCarthy's list of musical requests an odd one

The Diamondbacks' media relations reps, Patrick O'Connell and Casey Wilcox, recently handed out a lined sheet of paper to every player on the team with a very simple request: a list of songs to add to the stadium mix for during batting practice. Straightforward and innocuous enough, right? Well, nothing is innocuous in the hands of pitcher Brandon McCarthy, who's known...
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Three Hits: No. 6 LSU stifles Hogs in SEC semis

HOOVER, Ala. Here are three things we learned from No. 6 LSU's 3-1 victory over Arkansas on Saturday, clinching the Tigers' berth in Sunday's SEC title game: 1. It's hard to beat a national powerhouse on the strength (or weakness) of one hit The Arkansas hitters had nowhere to hide on the stat sheet: Only six batters reached base safely, but none more than once...
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Bucs DT McCoy misses Rays first pitch due to accident

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game Saturday between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees, but he never received the chance. McCoy was involved in a minor accident on his way to Tropicana Field and missed the scheduled 4:02 p.m. throw. The Rays said he is fine, and McCoy...
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Brandon Carr says the Cowboys are buying into new defense

credit: brandon carr The Dallas Cowboys are making a change on defense. Monte Kiffin has been installed as the Cowboys defensive coordinator and the team is transitioning to a 4-3 defense. While talking to Ben & Skin on 105.3 Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr said that his teammates are responding well the to change. “Guys are definitely buying. We’re just trying to create...
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3 hours ago  |  Discuss
POLICE BLOTTER

Holyfield may lose driver's license

The former boxing champ owes over $300,000 in child support payments, so the judge in the case may take away Holyfield's license until he starts to pay up.

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7 hours ago  |  15 Comments
TABLE FOR NONE

Parker shut out at Memphis restaurant

Tony Parker recently tried to get a table at an exclusive restaurant in Memphis only to be turned away at the door, but not because he plays for the rival Spurs. 

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Dwyane Wade delivers flying elbow to Lance Stephenson's head (Video)

Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade delivered flying elbow to the head of Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson, and was not called for a foul, during the fourth quarter of Friday night's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Was it an accident, or was it a cheap shot? You be the judge: TNT announcers Marv Albert and Reggie Miller didn't think it was intentional...
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Umpire Angel Hernandez blows another call, Hawk Harrelson rightfully goes nuts (Video)

Another day, another blown call by MLB umpire Angel Hernandez at a critical juncture in a game. Friday night at U.S. Cellular Field, the Chicago White Sox were tied 3-3 with the visiting Miami Marlins and had loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning. White Sox batter Alex Rios hit a ground ball to shortstop and the Marlins turned the 6-4-3 double play. ...
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9 hours ago  |  Discuss
PERKS OF THE JOB

Mets phenom is dating supermodel

It's official. Mets starter Matt Harvey is having the best year ever, both off the field and on. 

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Dwyane Wade Drops A Rather Unnecessary Elbow On Lance Stephenson

One of these years, Dwyane Wade will make it through a playoff series against the Indiana Pacers without delivering a cheap shot. At least he displayed a little more tact this time around, delivering the transition ‘bow to Lance Stephenson’s dome while nobody was looking. Well, without the refs looking, that is. As for the cameras? Someone should remind Dwyane that they capture...
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14 hours ago  |  Discuss
RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT

Report: Titus Young ignores judge

Titus Young appeared in court for his many offenses and reportedly ignored a judge. Read more about his court appearance.

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19 hours ago  |  1 Comment

Paul George dunked on Birdman, put him on a poster (Video)

Paul George absolutely annihilated Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen with a dunk late in the third quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Indiana Pacers forward was being guarded by LeBron James with about 10 seconds left in the quarter. He went left, blew by James, and then took off and dunked over Birdman with a spectacular throwdown. Here’s your posterized...
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Pittsburgh Steelers scouts killed the NFL Draft this year

Justin K. Aller Pittsburgh Steelers scouts killed the NFL Draft this year This year the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted best player available through the entire draft, and from the first to the last pick they hit the hammer on the nail. I am a huge fan of this draft.  The Steelers did a great job in the 2013 Draft, find out why I believe they had the best draft in 2013. With their first...
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1 day ago  |  1 Comment
GO YOUR OWN WAY

Tim Duncan and wife Amy divorcing

After more than a decade together, the Spurs center and his wife have announced that they are getting a divorce. 

Via Jocks and Stiletto Jill Verified_ybn
1 day ago  |  Discuss
JUNK IN THE TRUNK

Meyer praises LB recruit's butt

Raekwon McMillan, a top-rated linebacker recruit from the Class of 2014, reports that Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer told him he has "a linebacker butt."

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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Ryan Kelly Engaged to Cowher’s Daughter

Roughly two weeks after earning his Duke diploma and a month before he could potentially be drafted... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Report: Spurs' Tim Duncan has filed for divorce

Tim Duncan has been dominant in the 2013 postseason thus far and is one of the main reasons the San Antonio Spurs are poised to challenge for another NBA championship. He is averaging 16.2 points and 9.1 rebounds in 12 playoff games against the Lakers, Warriors and Grizzlies. And it appears this may all be happening while dealing with some off-court distractions. According to the...
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1 day ago  |  5 Comments
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