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Tim Tebow Keeps Starting Job
No matter which team wins the Super Bowl, the 2011 NFL season will be remembered for one thing: Tim Tebow mania. The most talked about player in the league was someone you either loved or hated. There’s simply no middle ground when dealing with Tim Tebow.
With that in mind, there is good news for fans of the NFL: Tim Tebow will keep his starting job going forward. John Elway...
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Healthy Super Bowl Party Food
If you want to make the food at your Super Bowl party a little more healthy this year, it’s definitely possible with a bit of planning and know-how. Celebrity caterer and event planner Andrea Correale, who’s worked with the likes of Mariah Carey, P. Diddy, Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Spacey, has some great tips on putting out the ultimate tailgate party spread while having...
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January 14, 2012
Super Bowl Party Essentials: Krups BeerTender
Deliver cold draft beer to your friends without ever leaving your chair with the Krups BeerTender. This unit is perfect for your Super Bowl party or any get-together.
Krups, the worldwide leader of kitchen appliances and Heineken, the leader in European Premium Imported Beer have partnered together to create the ultimate beer drinking experience at home. The BeerTender system is...
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January 14, 2012
Beer Cocktails for the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is right around the corner. Start planning your Super Bowl bash with these beer cocktail recipes.
Shandy
1.5 oz. Domaine de Canton
8 oz. beer of your choice, preferably a light beer like a pilsner
0.5 oz. fresh lemon juice
0.75 oz. club soda
Combine ingredients in a tall glass. Stir to combine and serve.
Bombs Away (this can be a cool game for whenever a team scores…OR...
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January 14, 2012
Heat Cooling Off, Lose Third Straight
Early this season, the Miami Heat looked unbeatable. After Friday’s 117-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Heat have lost there straight games. While it’s not time to panic in Miami, it’s now obvious that this regular season won’t be a walk in the park for the Heat.
Ty Lawson, like he’s been doing for most of the season, led the way for the Nuggets...
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January 14, 2012
Yankees Steal Michael Pineda
The New York Yankees needed pitching help. What do they do? In a trade with the Seattle Mariners, the Yankees stole one of the best, young pitching prospects in all of baseball. Michael Pineda, who showed dynamite stuff as a rookie last season, heads to New York, while Jesus Montero was sent to Seattle.
While Montero is a good hitting prospect, he will likely be forced to be a designated...
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January 14, 2012
Kobe Bryant is on Fire
Who says Kobe Bryant is old? He sure doesn’t look old right now. The superstar guard for the Los Angeles Lakers dropped 40 points on the Utah Jazz tonight — 24 hours after torching the Phoenix Suns for 48 points. With Kobe on fire, the Lakers have won four straight games and once again look like a legit contender in the Western Conference.
Over the last five games, Kobe...
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January 12, 2012
Lob City Beat Miami Trice
In a much anticipated affair, the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. The game lived up to the hype. In an overtime battle, the Clippers escaped with a 95-89 victory.
Chris Paul, who was traded to the Clippers in the offseason, had perhaps his best game of the season: 27 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and three blocks. Blake Griffin added 20 points and...
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January 12, 2012
Video: Jay-Z Song Dedicated to Daughter
As you’ve no doubt heard, Jay-Z and Beyonce have welcomed their daughter to the world. Named Blue Ivy Carter, Jay-z and Beyonce’s daughter is destined for superstardom. In fact, seconds after being born, Blue Ivy was featured on a Jay-Z song.
For proof, listen to the Jay-Z song at the end of this entry dedicated to Beyonce’s daughter.
The song is called “Glory...
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January 10, 2012
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Highlights
The events leading up to the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl were as exciting as the game itself. On Friday, the teams visited Glide Memorial Church & Kitchen and St. Anthony’s Dining Room in San Francisco. On Saturday, it was time for the tailgate party and the big game at AT&T Park. Though there were plenty of highlights, one of the best was seeing Hall of Famers Joe Montana...
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January 05, 2012
Spurs Blast Jazz, Improve to 3-1
A lot of older teams around the NBA have struggled. This condensed season appears to be favoring the younger squads who have youthful energy. However, so far the San Antonio Spurs have been able to avoid struggles — even though their core is older.
Against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, the Spurs cruised to a 104-89 victory. Manu Ginobili was simply fantastic, finishing with...
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December 31, 2011
Andrew Bynum and Lakers Top Nuggets
Welcome back, Andrew Bynum. The center for the Los Angeles Lakers took a break from racking up traffic tickets and got back to playing basketball. In his first game back from suspension, Andrew Bynum was dominant — scoring 29 points, pulling down 13 rebounds and blocking two shots.
With Andrew Bynum powerful in the middle, the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets by a final score...
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December 31, 2011
Carlos Quentin Traded to Padres
The San Diego Padres desperately need help at the plate. Their anemic offense last year killed any chance that the Padres could reach the playoffs. To help score some runs, San Diego traded a pair of prospects to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Carlos Quentin.
Quentin, who grew up in San Diego, should be able to help right away. Since becoming a regular four years ago, the 29...
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December 31, 2011
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Events
Unlike many other bowl games, the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl is about more than just football. On Friday, the teams — UCLA and Illinois — visited Glide Memorial Church & Kitchen and St. Anthony’s Dining Room in San Francisco.
L to R: Sean Sheller, Kai Maiava, Jordan James, Jake Brendel, Brett Hundley, Jay Barlow, Kola Awe and Mike Harris
As six-year volunteer...
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December 31, 2011
NFL Power Rankings Week 17
As we head into Week 17 of the 2011 NFL season, let’s take a look at the power rankings. While the top of these NFL power rankings has familiar teams, the bottom is starting to be populated by underdogs who may be able to make a run at the Super Bowl.
Here are the NFL power rankings heading into Week 17:
1. Green Bay Packers
With only one loss, the defending Super Bowl champs...
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December 31, 2011
Alex Rodriguez Continues to Cheat
Alex Rodriguez isn’t exactly known for playing fair. This is a guy who has admitted to using steroids to further his baseball career. And now the third baseman for the New York Yankees is stretching the rules once again.
According to reports, Alex Rodriguez flew to Germany to get a controversial treatment done in an attempt to heal injuries to his left shoulder and right knee...
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December 31, 2011
Andrew Bynum Driving Tickets
Andrew Bynum of the Los Angeles Lakers can’t play basketball right now because he is suspended for a cheap shot he delivered in the playoffs. He also can’t drive. In the month of December, Andrew Bynum got three driving tickets. THREE!
His first driving ticket was in Culver City and it was for illegally trying to pass another car. Days later, Andrew Bynum picked up two more driving...
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December 31, 2011
Blue Jays Sign Darren Oliver
The last time we saw Darren Oliver, he was blowing a save in the World Series for the Texas Rangers. The old wily veteran won’t be returning to Texas. Instead, he has signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The contract also includes a team option for a second season.
The 41-year-old is still a very effective pitcher. Last year, he had a 2.29 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP...
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December 31, 2011
Brock Lesnar Retires, Goes Out a Loser
In UFC 141, the fight everyone wanted to watch was Brock Lesnar versus Alistair Overeem. The fight ended up not being too impressive as Alistair Overeem dominated Brock Lesnar and won in the first round.
The biggest news came after the fight: Brock Lesnar retired. The 34-year-old said he’s giving up MMA.
Said Brock Lesnar: “I’ve had a really difficult couple of...
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December 31, 2011
Dwyane Wade Delivers Another Game Winner
When the chips are down and the Miami Heat need a bucket, who do they go to? That would be NBA champion and Finals MVP Dwyane Wade. For the second time this season, Wade delivered the game-winner for the Miami Heat.
This time, Wade’s shot downed the Minnesota Timberwolves by a final score of 103-101. He finished with 19 points, five assists, three rebounds and three blocked...
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December 30, 2011
Paul Pierce Returns, Celtics Win
Perhaps all the Boston Celtics needed was their best player. Losers of their first three games this season, the Celtics welcomed back Paul Pierce and then welcomed themselves to the win column with a 96-85 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
In his debut, Pierce had 12 points, five assists and four rebounds. He hit half of his eight shots from the field and both of his free throws...
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December 30, 2011
Pictures: Usain Bolt Drunk
Usain Bolt is the fastest man on earth. Apparently, he doesn’t need to train hard to keep that title. In his home of Jamaica, a drunk Usain Bolt was photographed. As you can tell in the Usain Bolt drunk pictures, he can drink just about as fast as he can run.
These pictures probably won’t do much to help his reputation. Usain Bolt has a rep for having a questionable work...
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December 30, 2011
Peyton Hillis Claims Madden Curse
Peyton Hillis was everyone’s favorite player last year. This year, the Cleveland Browns running back has struggled. Why is Hillis struggling? He claims he’s the victim of the Madden Curse.
Said Hillis: “Things didn’t work in my favor this year. There’s a few things that happened this year that made me believe in curses. Ain’t no doubt about it...
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December 30, 2011
NBA Power Rankings – Season Starts
Even though the 2011-12 NBA season is less than a week old, we are already seeing the cream starting to rise to the top. Some teams are surprisingly bad, while a number of teams are better than pundits projected. So which ten teams are the best teams in the NBA?
Here’s our NBA power rankings:
1. Oklahoma City Thunder
Despite some in-fighting between Kevin Durant and Russell...
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December 30, 2011
Amare Stoudemire Injury Update – Sprained Ankle
Amare Stoudemire is a walking injury concern. Just a couple games into this shortened season, Amare Stoudemire has sprained his left ankle. The injury took place during the New York Knicks game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Officially, Amare Stoudemire is listed as day to day.
“It’s wrapped up,” said Amare Stoudemire after the game. “I...
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December 30, 2011
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