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FROM JAMES BLAKE'S BLOG:

Checking in from Beijing Olympics

By jamesblake | 38 points

Well guys, I'm in Beijing. It was a long flight, but I'm so excited to be here. This is just about as excited as I have been in my career to start a tournament. And it has really helped having fun people on the team with me. The team for the men is Sam Querrey, Robby Ginepri, and the Bryan...

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FROM DARREN MCFADDEN'S BLOG:

Studying the O and D lines

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By DarrenMcFadden | 32 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 DONJULIO'S BLOG:

Favre + Jets = Embarrassing Mistake?

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By DonJulio | 36 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 | 13 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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FROM THE LEGEND OF CECILIO GUANTE:

FAVRE!!!!!

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By CeciliosScribe | 18 points

We're giddy. That's the simplest way to describe it. Kid-in-a-candy-store giddy. Stupid sh*t-eating-perma-grin giddy. Walking around fairly ignorant of anything else going on giddy. Here's my morning, for those who care. And apologies for those just stumbling upon this page who aren't aware of my...

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FROM FANTASY INSIDER ONLINE:

The Fantasy Cost of a Gold Medal

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By FIOMattyH | 11 points

With the Olympics opening up this weekend, FIO staff writer Dan Rossi discusses the fantasy implications of some fantasy studs playing in Beijing (specifically focusing on injuries).

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FROM GOES DOWN LOOKING:

Could Both the Yankees and Red Sox End Up Missing the Playoffs?

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By GoesDownLookin | 28 points

Surely a postseason without Captain Clutch and the Bombers would be a blow to American morale and family values, but what if, ::gasp:: the Boston Red Sox were also October absentees?

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FROM RIGGO'S RAG:

Jason Taylor to Make Debut on Saturday!

By FANSided | 15 points

The "truly blessed" dance man is going to get into the rotation on Saturday, and I'm sure Fed Ex is going to go wild.A The unstoppable Jason LaCanfora is the one with the news, and he also says London Fletcher might get in the mix a bit.A The report also says that the starters on offense will...

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FROM HARDFORTHEYARD.COM:

Brett Favre traded to Jets... worlds collide!

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By Dewey | 33 points

Tonight it is being reported that Brett Favre has been traded to the J-E-T-S, JETS JETS JETS! In return, Green Bay gets a single draft pick. The round will be based on performance.Games are of course never played on paper -- except if you're one of those dorks who plays with simulator sites, and...

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FROM YOU BEEN BLINDED:

Troy Aikman Tired Of Brett Favre, Supports Aaron Rodgers

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By YBBlinded | 26 points

Brett Favre is done with the Packers and likely headed to Tampa Bay, but it didn’t happen fast enough for former Dallas Cowboy Troy Aikman. Years of beating Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers on the field apparently weren’t enough for Aikman who sacked Favre during an appearance with ...

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FROM BATS.BLOGS.NYTIMES.COM:

Joba Chamberlain put on the DL

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By soxaddict | 23 points

Joba Chamberlain has been put on the disabled list by the New York Yankees. They've recalled pitcher Chris Britton from Triple-A to take Joba's place on the roster.How long Chamberlain is on the DL for all (he's on the 15-day right now with shoulder soreness) depends on how well his meeting with...

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