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FROM INGAMENOW:

Breaking Down Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring for UFC 87

By berecruited | 59 points

The Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring matchup at this weekends UFC 87 is shaping up to be a war. The betting lines currently have Heath Herring as a significant underdog at +190. When looking over the two fighters history's it is very surprising that people are giving potential the win over...

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FROM LOY'S PLACE :

Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Kobe and LeBron to Europe Edition

By FLCeltsFan | 5 points

Back from a few much needed days off. While I was gone, Paul Pierce hit the news for his non-DUI stop in Vegas. I'd say that he's had enough celebrating and should get down to getting ready to defend the title. After every season, win or lose, Larry Bird would be training the very next week. It ...

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FROM DARREN MCFADDEN'S BLOG:

First game tonight

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By DarrenMcFadden | 41 points

Less than 12 hours until I play in my first NFL game. It's "only" preseason but every practice and game matters. Here's a video of me talking about my coach, Coach Kiffin. I like that he wants to be versatile with how he uses me.

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FROM THE BEARDOWN:

Top 10 Reasons We All Hate Notre Dame

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By TheBearDown | 27 points

Media Bias, Check. Continually Overrated, Check. 9 Consecutive Bowl Losses, Check. Undeserving Heisman Winners, Check. This list very well could have had 25 reasons, but I didn't want to mention them in another Top 25 list despite the fact it would be the only one they deserved...Here are the Top ...

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FROM WAITINGFORNEXTYEAR:

Kellen Winslow: Is It Really The Hamstring?

By scottsargent | 20 points

As the Browns (and their fans) gear up to take on the Jets during the first week of preseason football, Lane Adkins from the Orange and Brown report has plenty of updates for those in need of last minute information.One issue that has been tossed about over the last few days is in regard to the...

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FROM KYLE HARRISON'S BLOG:

Playoffs!!!

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By KyleHarrison | 35 points

What's good? I apologize for the delay in writing, it's definitely been a busy 11 days or so! I hope all is well and I've definitely got a lot of updates for you. For starters, we beat San Fran last weekend, so we clinched a playoff spot! I couldn't be more excited about the opportunity to head...

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FROM HOT STOVE NEW YORK:

Olympics Beijing = Ping Pong Madness

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By JeffZNY | 13 points

So, the Olympics are almost upon us and what with the Games being held in Beijing and all I can't help but obsess about the Ping Pong event. I'm expecting the Chinese to pull out all the stops for this one. Table Tennis has never been my sport, actually I think I enjoy it more now than I ever did...

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FROM THE WORLD OF ISAAC:

10 Things You Need To Know About the PGA Championship

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By WorldofIsaac | 12 points

The PGA Championship is upon us and instead of giving you some hard hitting analysis, we look at the lighter side of golf. Who's fat, who has the worst name, who's going to choke......

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FROM DARREN MCFADDEN'S BLOG:

Studying the O and D lines

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By DarrenMcFadden | 44 points

One of the biggest differences between college ball and the pros is learning pass protections. There's a lot more to know in the NFL than there was at Arkansas. I'm studying hard though, and I'm going to be prepared so I always know what I'm doing when the ball is snapped.

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FROM HOTSTOVENEWYORK.COM:

Favre + Jets = Embarrassing Mistake?

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By DonJulio | 49 points

Broadway Brett makes for a great story, and the New York Giants must be thrilled to have attention deflected away from their attempt to repeat as Super Bowl champions, but not all Jets fans are thrilled with the move. Hot Stove New York:"The Jets had already spent $141 million during free agency...

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FROM ULTIMATEFFSTRATEGY.COM:

Fantasy Impact of the Brett Favre Trade

By ultimateff | 16 points

The Brett Favre saga is finally over. Favre was traded to the New York Jets last night for a conditional fourth round pick in 2009 which can increase to a first round pick depending on the number of snaps Favre plays and the team's success. Find out the impact we believe this trade will have on the ...

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