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FROM SPORTS.ESPN.GO.COM:

Mississippi Bullet re-ups with Warriors

By Dewey | 1 point

Golden State Warriors PG Monta Ellis signed a six-year, $67M contract with the Dubs. After the Warriors let Baron walk, there was little doubt that Monta would remain in the Bay; however, with a franchise that has such a storied history of ineptitude, you never know. A few days ago Monta's friend...

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FROM ERROL KERR'S BLOG:

Jamaica Ski Team: Always Prepared

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By errolkerr | 17 points

I was driving around Truckee in my 1996 Chevy Astro van, and I also have a little scooter that gets good gas mileage. I had the scooter in the back of the van. Then today the van dies on me while I was on my way to the dentist's office. I was in Truckee, which is near Tahoe (CA). The alternator...

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FROM FRANK SHAMROCK'S BLOG:

Frank Shamrock Previews Saturday's EliteXC Fight

By FrankShamrock | 12 points

Pretty solid interview...

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FROM MR. IRRELEVANT:

Zorn Breaks Out His Bag of Toys

By jamiemottram | 9 points

We first learned of the Zorn Star's penchant for abnormal QB drills back in early June during the OTAs. Well, this week he broke them back out in force. Here is Colt Brennan and Jason Campbell playing a little dodgeball during practice on Tuesday (click for much larger image):Look at JC's cat-like...

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FROM TEAMPLAYFOUNDATION.ORG:

Get involved with Boom Dizzle's foundation

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By Dewey | 23 points

Last night I saw Baron Davis at an event for the TeamPlay Foundation, which is a foundation he started to empower kids and connect them with mentors. It's technology-based, which is great because it allows mentors to stay in touch with kids regardless of where they are. Anyway, Baron made it a...

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FROM SPORTS.YAHOO.COM:

Charles Barkley pays kid's tuition

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By Dewey | 20 points

Big ups to Charles for feeding money into a student's pocket instead of a slot machine.

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FROM COWBOYS GAB:

Cowboys Hit Camp Without Two First-Round Picks Signed

By Cartman | 6 points

The long-awaited training camp for the Cowboys is set to start tomorrow afternoon and the team will arrive today with all but their two first-rounders either signed or agreeing to terms for contracts.A Felix Jones and Mike Jenkins are still unsigned, but there isn't any indication that they won't...

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FROM DWAYNE BOWE'S BLOG:

Headed to Camp

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By DwayneBowe | 17 points

What's going on fellow yardbarkers? I am getting ready to head to my 2nd NFL camp...I guess that makes me a vet! I will try and get on here as often as I can throughout camp but check out my video and let me know what you think!

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FROM WNBA.COM:

Detroit Shock Sign 50 Year-Old to Contract

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By oflarity | 21 points

My first impression was, oh, they brought her in as a coach. Nope, following the WNBA Brawl and the 10 player suspensions, the Detroit Shock announced the signing of 50 year-old Nancy Lieberman to a 7 -day PLAYER'S contract. I can't make this stuff up.

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FROM NFL.FANHOUSE.COM:

Army rescinds offer to Caleb Campbell & requires him to report to active duty

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By rsmrekar | 13 points

Remember when Army safety Caleb Campbell was drafted in the 7th round, and everybody stood and cheered because the Army had installed a new rule that allowed graduates to defer their duty for a few years to pursue such opportunities as playing in the NFL. Well, that feel good story is now dead, as...

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FROM WAITINGFORNEXTYEAR:

LeBron James Guarantees Gold; Not a Good Move

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By scottsargent | 19 points

A quick cut to the chase. Per the Associated Press:James made his guarantee in a Time magazine story that hits newsstands Friday. The Cavaliers superstar is featured on one of the covers of the Olympic preview issue.After comparing the feeling of receiving a gold medal on the podium to opening a...

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