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FROM RIDETHEPINE.WORDPRESS.COM:

10 Reasons to Watch the NBA This Year

By mrbecker712 | 25 points

I have to admit in recent years I haven't been much of a NBA fan. Ever since my favorite player of all time (Shawn Kemp) became irrelevant, my favorite team left town (Charlotte Hornets), and the strike in the late 90's, the NBA has become like the ex-girlfriend that every now and then when you're...

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FROM FANTASYSPORTSNETWORK.BLOGSPOT.COM:

The Herschel Walker Trade on October 12, 1989

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By davidfunk74 | 18 points

Today's FSD History Flashback for October 12 reflects on what many view as the most lopsided trade in sports history. The Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys reached an agreement that involved a combined 18 players and draft picks between the two sides. This deal not only changed the fortunes of ...

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FROM DIANA TAURASI'S BLOG:

Meeting the Hand of God

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By DianaTaurasi | 34 points

I have no idea why it took me so long to load this -- but the video below is one of the greatest moments of my life. At the Olympics, I was introduced to Diego Maradona (THANK YOU ADAM AND JARED!!!) in the stands at men's game v. Argentina...check it out. I grew up watching this guy with my...

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FROM HOTNONPORN.COM:

Highlights of Vitali Klitschko pummeling Samuel Peter

By vjrabid | 8 points

If you're from Germany or Ukraine and a big fan of the Klitschko Brothers, then it was probably one of the most exciting days in your life. Vitali Klitschko, after a four-year layoff, with a creaky body and 37-years of age on his body, dominated Samuel Peter with his jab to retire Peter after eight ...

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FROM BUGS & CRANKS:

Rays even series in a wild game at the Trop

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By humain | 7 points

Rays 9, Sox 8 (11)WP: Price (1-0) LP: Timlin (0-1) SV: NoneHRs: BOS-Pedroia, 2 (2), Youkilis (1), Bay (3); TB-Pena (1), Longoria (3), Upton (4)Summary:Josh Beckett blew three leads, the teams tied a postseason record for most homers in a game, and the Rays prevailed as soon as Mike Timlin took ...

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FROM REAR NAKED NEWS:

Clip from Rampage Jackson's New Movie

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By RearNakedNews | 21 points

Rear Naked News has a clip from Rampage Jackson's new movie "Midnight Meat Train". The horror movie is available on Fear Net On-Demand and should be released on DVD in the coming months.

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FROM ERROL KERR'S BLOG:

Jamaica Ski Team dryland training regimen

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By errolkerr | 15 points

Check out this video of our dryland training at Alpine Meadows. For those of you who have never heard of "dryland training", it is defined as all "off snow training".

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FROM INGAMENOW:

Gina Carano doesn't want to fight at 140 anymore?

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By InGameNow | 39 points

Gina Carano reportedly is giving up on her dreams of being a steady 140lb fighter. My only response to that is, "Dear God why!?!?!"

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FROM HOTNONPORN.COM:

Holy crap! UFC legend charged with gang rape!

By vjrabid | 17 points

Holy moly! This is worse news for the MMA community than Rampage Jackson playing Grand Theft Auto or even Devin Cole being accused of being White Mike Tyson!According to TMZ, Joe Son, the cult MMA hero and Austin Powers actor who participated in UFC 4 (and put up a good fight before losing to Keith ...

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FROM NFHELL:

The Office Episode 2 "Business Ethics" - Quotes

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By legitcity | 28 points

The second episode of the fifth season of "The Office" is out. The subplot with Dwight and Jim was hilarious. Here are my favorite quotes from the episode.Michael (whispering to Holly): "People expect a lot from these meetings. Laughter, sudden twists, surprise endings...you need to be Robin...

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FROM THE WRESTLING TRUTH:

Wrestling Star Attacks Comedian For Joke About Dead Wrestler

By skaterkee | 25 points

During a stand-up comedy gig last night in New Jersey wrestler Scott Hall went nuts after the comedian made a bad taste joke about the late wrestler Owen Hart. He charged the stage with a barrage of punches...

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