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Cardinals at the All-Star Game: Who's in, who's out?

ST. LOUIS - With no fewer than 10 Cardinals ranked among the National League's top five in homers, runs, wins, ERA or other notable stats, the STL should be well represented at the All-Star Game July 16. All but one of the Cardinals' candidates would have to make the team to break the franchise record of eight All-Stars, set by the 1943 club that went 105-49 before losing...
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Calming Cotts sets up winning finish for Rangers' bullpen

ARLINGTON, Texas It had been a while since the Rangers' bullpen had to protect a lead, but the Rangers' relief staff showed no signs of rust in Monday's 8-7 win over Oakland. The bullpen retired the first 16 batters faced and helped the Rangers' offense, which finally showed some life, reclaim the lead for good. "They settled it down and gave us a chance to...
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Robert Griffin III teams up with USAA to support the US Troops

RG3 will support their military appreciation efforts this year. This agreement supports USAA’s Official Military Appreciation Sponsorship of the NFL and the Washington Redskins. The 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was born on a U.S. military base and grew up in military communities across the country as his parents served in the U.S. Army. “Growing up as a military kid...
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BALLS IN YOUR COURT

World Peace has Howard by the ...

The summer of our Dwightmare will begin soon, but Metta World Peace doesn't think he'll leave the Lakers. World Peace explains that the prize free agent won't leave since he has Howard by the ... uh ... man parts.

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Doc Rivers-Kevin Garnett Proposed Trade Could Bring Danny Ainge Pieces for Future Celtics Championship

I couldn’t believe it. The Celtics, who had the second-worst record in the league after the 2006-07 season, were once again in position to either pick No. 1 or 2 in the draft. It’s like the basketball gods finally realized the error of their ways, when the C’s were in position to pick first in the 1997 draft and select Tim Duncan, only to settle for the No. 3 pick in the form...
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PASS THE BUCKS

Monta Ellis opts out of contract

As expected, you can go and add Monta Ellis to the list of this season's big-time NBA free agents. 

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Report: Rivers, Garnett trade to Clippers “close to being done”

The Celtics and Clippers are reportedly close to finalizing a deal that would send forward Kevin Garnett and head coach Doc Rivers to Los Angeles, according to LA Times reporter Brad Turner. With the Celtics’ moving past their desire to acquire point guard Eric Bledsoe as a part of the deal, the Clippers would likely send DeAndre Jordan, Caron Butler and his , and a first-round...
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DON'T GO THERE

Station apologizes for Gleason joke

A radio station in Atlanta has issued a mea culpa after two of its hosts made fun of former NFL player Steve Gleason, who has been battling ALS over the last few years. 

UPDATE The station has now fired the two hosts.

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12 hours ago  |  Discuss
'DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?'

Gator to bouncer: 'I am Antonio!'

Gators linebacker Antonio Morrison was arrested for allegedly punching a bouncer during an altercation after playing the "Do you know who I am?" card.

Via The Victory Formation Verified_ybn
15 hours ago  |  1 Comment

David Wright is not the biggest All-Star snub

The New York Mets can complain all they want. David Wright is not the biggest snub on the MLB All-Star ballot. Despite hitting .288 with an on-base percentage of .379, Wright is trailing San Francisco Giant Pablo Sandoval in All-Star voting.  Wright’s current designation as a back-up on the All-Star roster has led to the Mets to consider drastic measures to reel in votes. Please...
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Highly unlikely that Doc Rivers coaches the Celtics this year, Clippers trade talks to resume

Another day, another anonymous source, another set of bad news for Celtics fans. It seems that Doc Rivers would rather do anything in the world than come back to coach the Celtics, at least that's the impression he's given off to certain people around the league. League source estimates there's a 60% chance Doc coaches Clips, 30% he returns to broadcasting, 10% he returns...
Via Celtics Life Verified_ybn
16 hours ago  |  Discuss
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Kids of Ginobili, Duncan make Finals appearance

The San Antonio Spurs took the 3-2 series lead in the NBA Finals over the Miami Heat after Sunday night’s 114-104 win. It was Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan’s children who made an appearance at AT&T Center in epic fashion on Father’s Day. It was Manu Ginobili’s twins, Dante and Nicola, who were seen celebrating the Spurs win in their pajamas on the court following the...
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Devin Hester is fighting for a roster spot with the Chicago Bears

The relationship that the walking explosion Devin Hester has with the Chicago Bears is a fine example of the cliché “nothing lasts forever.” Hester has made a plethora of memories and breakout plays for the team, yet the new administration has him on the bubble fighting for a roster spot. Please click here to read this story. The post Devin Hester is fighting for a roster...
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A.J. Green refuses to call himself elite

The Cincinnati Bengals have a bona-fide star in receiver A.J. Green. Unlike the historically egotistical divas that tainted his position with the stain of vocal overcompensation, Green is forcing himself to stay grounded. If you ask Green, its going to be some time before he is elite. Please click here to read/watch this story. The post A.J. Green refuses to call himself elite...
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WHAT ABOUT BOB?

Costas rips Mets for celebrating during report

Back in December of 2012, Bob Costas decided to push his anti-gun agenda during halftime of Eagles / Cowboys. Yesterday, during an update during the US Open, bothered Bob decided to push his... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
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The 10 hardest hitters in the NFL today

Even with all the rule changes of the past few years the NFL is still a league that lives by the law of hit them before they hit you. Bone-crushing hitters take that though to heart. They're the players who thrive on contact and letting opponents know that they're trespassing on dangerous turf. According to one study, bone-crushing hitters are also the leading cause of alligator...
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17 hours ago  |  Discuss
SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS

Ex-wife: Iverson abducted his kids

Allen Iverson's ex-wife Tawanna alleged in court documents that the former NBA star has not returned his five children after he took them on a vacation.

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18 hours ago  |  Discuss
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