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A-LION

Passengers say Suh lied to police

According to passengers in the car who spoke to a local television station, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh lied to police about his crash in his hometown of Portland.

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
NEW ROLE

Terry Francona joins ESPN

Bobby Valentine took Terry Francona's old job as Red Sox manager.  Turnabout is fair play. 

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
SHUFFLIN' AROUND

NHL's proposes realignment

We all knew that the NHL was going to propose major realignment for the future.  Well, the proposal has been announced and reportedly voted on.  Welcome a four-conference NHL where everyone plays each other twice. 

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
DON'T SCREW IT UP

John L. Smith gets a new gig

Former Michigan State and Louisville football coach finally has a new head coaching gig.  Hopefully his new kids will be "playing their tail off" and his new coaching staff won't be "screwing it up." 

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
IT'S A MAJOR AWARD!

Heisman finalists announced

The Honey Badger made the cut. As did Robert Griffin III. But one prominent college QB will not be heading to New York this Saturday. 

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
LAME DUCK

Harris dismissed by Oregon

The talented, but troubled, cornerback has finally worn out his welcome in Eugene, as the team has finally decided to part ways with Cliff Harris for violating team rules. 

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
FIGHTIN' WORDS

Carcillo: Backes fights smaller foes

Daniel Carcillo is no stranger to throwing down on the ice, and he's calling out the Blues' David Backes for not picking on someone his own size. 

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
RIOTING A TALENT?

Pageant contestant was hockey rioter

Don't judge a Miss Congeniality by her sash. Deep down, she may have a penchant for anarchy, like Sophie LaBoissonniere does. 

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT

Magic, Hornets in a race to trade

Reports indicate the Magic and Hornets are in a race against each other to see who can get the best package for their superstar in return from the Lakers.

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
CAST OFF THE COWBOYS

Saban ranked Oklahoma St. No. 4

The Crimson Tide head coach ranked Stanford ahead of Oklahoma State on his final ballot, which wasn't totally responsible but helped land Alabama a spot in the national championship game.

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

Ron Santo headed to Hall of Fame

The Chicago Cubs great, who passed away in December 2010, has gained entrance to the Hall of Fame courtesy of receiving 15 of 16 possible votes (12 are needed) from the Hall's Golden Era Committee.

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
POLICE BLOTTER

Matthew Barnaby charged with DWI

The NHL analyst was arrested and charged with DWI in Clarence, N.Y. early Monday morning after officers pulled him over when they noticed that he was driving on only three tires.

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
PEYTON PLACE

Peyton Manning: Polian not accurate

During an interview, the injured Colts QB implied that Colts vice chairman Bill Polian's comments regarding the alleged discussion that occurred between the two about drafting a QB were taken out of context.

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
TAKE MY TALENTS WHERE?

Recruit asks LeBron to choose college

Chris Walker, a Top 10 high school basketball recruit for the Class of 2013, asked LeBron James on Twitter to help him pick out what school to attend.

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December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
SIT UBU SIT

49ers OL to fans: Stop doing the wave

While Joe Staley appreciates the enthusiasm and support from the team's fans, he nevertheless hopped on Twitter to ask them to refrain from doing the Wave at games when the team is on offense.

Via Larry Brown Sports Verified_ybn
December 05, 2011  |  Discuss
BUC STOPS HERE

Bucs coach ejected his own player

The Bucs coach told defensive tackle Brain Price to 'go home' after he committed a personal foul that ended up costing Tampa Bay the game. 

Via Pro Football Zone Verified_ybn
December 04, 2011  |  3 Comments
REELING 'EM IN

Reyes, Miami agree to six-year deal

The Marlins have gotten their man, with the news that Jose Reyes has signed a six-year, $106M deal to be the team's new shortstop. 

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December 04, 2011  |  Discuss
WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?

Garrett ices his own kicker

As the clock expired in regulation, it appeared as though the Cowboys had defeated the Cardinals on a Dan Bailey game-winning field goal. But Jason Garrett had called time out, and you can probably guess the rest.

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December 04, 2011  |  1 Comment
MANNY HAPPY RETURNS

Ramirez wants to play in 2012

Manny Ramirez reportedly would like to play again in 2012, but that would require a lot of patience. He would still have to serve a 100-game suspension for his second positive drug test.

Via NESN.com Verified_ybn
December 04, 2011  |  Discuss
HE'S BAAAACK

Tiger wins first tourney since 2009

Tiger Woods finished at 10-under and won the Chevron World Challenge. Yes, that Tiger. It was his first tournament win in two years. Does this mean Tiger's back?

Via The Sport Sofa Verified_ybn
December 04, 2011  |  Discuss
WHEN IT MATT-ERS MOST

Forte leaves with knee injury

With Jay Cutler already on the shelf and Chicago's playoff hopes looking grim, an injury to Matt Forte could put the final nail in the coffin for the Bears' 2011 campaign.

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December 04, 2011  |  Discuss
DOWN GOES JOHNSON

Andre suffers another injury

In just his second game back after returning from a hamstring injury, Andre Johnson continued what has been an extremely frustrating season as he appeared to hurt himself once again.

Via Pro Football Zone Verified_ybn
December 04, 2011  |  Discuss
FLOP CITY

Boudreau says Flyers were diving

After losing his debut as the coach of the Anaheim Ducks, Bruce Boudreau slammed the Philadelphia Flyers for taking dives.

Via Philly Sports Daily
December 04, 2011  |  Discuss
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