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FROM SPORTS.ESPN.GO.COM:

Warriors will be without Ellis for 3 months

By mvbuckeye01 | 17 points

Last year the Warriors opened up without Stephen Jackson and were never able to dig themselves out of that hole. This year the Warriors will be without Monta Ellis for what looks to be for the next 3-4 months with a rumored surgery to a severe ankle sprain. Without Ellis and the departure of Baron ...

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FROM BEARSBACKER.COM:

Chris Simms to The Ravens?

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By daperp730 | 4 points

This hasn't happened yet, but I can see happening very soon.The Buccaneers QB Chris Simms will likely be trades and the Ravens are the team that needs a QB.Now, that they lost Kyle Boller for almost the whole season or even the whole season, he could compete with rookie Joe Flacco from Deleware and ...

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FROM NFL.FANHOUSE.COM:

Merriman continues to prove that he's an idiot, will play with 2 torn ligaments

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By TheTruth | 16 points

The San Diego Chargers should deactivate Shawne Merriman before he ruins his career and wastes the millions the Chargers are paying him. The man is psycho, this is not about showing heart or being a man, this is about doing what's right for your career, body, and the team that employs you. Merriman ...

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FROM ROPES, RING AND CAGE:

John Cena undergoes successful neck surgery, not as bad as previously thought

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By nasonmedia | 25 points

Regardless what you think of the guy, you have to be happy for John Cena today. The former WWE Champion and top draw is now expected to miss up to 2-4 months instead of 12-14 months after successful surgery in Pittsburgh, PA, today.On Monday, it was announced that Cena would be out indefinitely as...

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FROM SPORTS CRACKLE POP:

Drew Bledsoe, Rick Mirer and other former Quarterbacks sue UBS

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By buddha_sak | 28 points

Drew Bledsoe and Rick Mirer will forever be remembered as the first and second pick in the 1993 NFL Draft. Now TMZ says they can be linked in another manner; this time as co-plaintiffs. Along with former quarterbacks Craig Nall and Alex Van Pelt they are suing the Swiss bank, UBS."Drew says he...

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FROM 20 SECOND TIMEOUT:

Team USA Olympics Report Card

By Doc319 | 28 points

After Team USA went 5-0 during the pre-Olympic exhibition tour, I wrote a report card for SlamOnline. Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were the three "A" students. Not surprisingly, they also finished at the top of the class on my Olympics report card as well.Players are listed in order of ...

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FROM AWFUL ANNOUNCING:

Breaking News: Strahan Officially Staying With FOX

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By AwfulA | 18 points

Well that was quick wasn't it? I really thought this was going to drag out for at least a week, but Jay Glazer....again....is breaking the news that Strahan will NOT be returning to the Giants next season. The retired defensive end has decided to stay retired and will continue his role with FOX as...

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FROM KEITH RIVERS'S BLOG:

My new place...

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By KeithRivers | 38 points

It didn't take me long to find my new place - I guess when you're anxious to get out of the hotel you'll jump at just about anything. I got an apartment that puts me close to the facility but still gives me a nice view of downtown. I can see US Bank Arena, Paul Brown Stadium and the Reds ballpark...

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FROM THOMAS WILLIAMS'S BLOG:

30-second rule

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By thomaswilliams | 35 points

I was in the cold tub the other day and Fred Taylor was talking about Tom Coughlin and how it's all changed from when he was a rookie until now in his 11th year. Every one of the veterans have said that it goes by so fast you don't even realize it. I've only been here for a short time and I can see ...

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FROM ATHLEBRITIES.COM:

LPGA Golfers Better Learn English? Play Golf with John Merrick and Will Ferrell

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By Delinda | 12 points

NO ENGLISH? NO PLAYAccording to Golfweek magazine, all LPGA players must speak English by the end of the 2009 season or face the possibility of suspension from the tour. They also claim that of the 121 international LPGA players, 45 are South Koreans who were reportedly informed of the 'new...

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FROM MLB.FANHOUSE.COM:

MLB introduces instant replay on Thursday

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By TarHeels | 11 points

Another pro league has finally crumbled to the superiority of the computer, as MLB will implement instant replay for HR's starting on Thursday. Do you think this is a good idea? Should they have it for pitching calls as well? As long as the process is more like the NBA or NHL and not like the...

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