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Worst to first? Eagles, McNabb have best shot in '08
June 16, 2008 by
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The modern NFL has made "Worst to First" more than a catchy slogan for teams trying to sell hope.
It's made the dream an annual reality.
Since realignment in 2002, at least one team a season has jumped from last place to division winner from one year to the next ...
San Francisco and Seattle are the top 2 most fit cities
May 29, 2008 by
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Good thing I just moved to San Francisco....I gotta blend in with the fit people.
Dennis Rodman facing domestic violence charge
May 16, 2008 by
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Rodman is in the limelight again...sort of. I wonder what the deadly weapon was...5" stilleto heel?
per link: Dennis Rodman was charged with domestic violence for allegedly hitting his girlfriend at a hotel last month, according to police. Los Angeles City Attorney spokesman...
Shocking!!! some NCAA football and basketball players are not graduating
May 07, 2008 by
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Is this even worth printing anymore?
Rondo creates hope
April 30, 2008 by
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Each day I learn more and more about Rajon Rondo. And each time I learn more I respect him more and more as a player. This guy is really here to just be a great athlete.
After Monday nights heart break for celtic's fans and players, I think we all need to hear something a little...
USC QB John David Booty lands in Minnesota
April 27, 2008 by
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The Minnesota Vikings traded up Sunday to select USC quarterback John David Booty in the fifth round of the NFL draft. Booty comes with plenty of polish and accuracy, but the Vikings said he will not start over Tavaris Jackson. Booty is plenty talented, but questions about his injury...
One-handed, switch-hitting slugger powers Division II softball team
April 22, 2008 by
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Shay Oberg, a junior at Montana State-Billings, was born without her left hand, but that hasn't stopped her from slugging three home runs this season for the Division II softball team while switch-hitting. She is batting .259 with 12 RBIs and has committed only one error as the...
Congressmen label BCS an illegal enterprise
April 18, 2008 by
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Congressmen Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii; Lynn Westmoreland, R-Ga; and Mike Simpson, R-Idaho believe the BCS is an illegal enterprise. No, not because they never get the playoffs right. Because it is unfair, restricting non-BCS schools from competing for the title and a large share of...
NCAA Champs Kansas say goodbye to Rush, Arthur
April 17, 2008 by
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Juniors Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur declared themselves eligible for the NBA Draft today, meaning Kansas will be losing four starters from the National Championship team if Mario Chalmers bolts for the NBA as well. Rush, who declared last year, has given up his eligibility regardless...
Recruit accidentally shatters Florida Gators' 2006 National Championship trophy
April 17, 2008 by
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Prospect tight end Orson Charles shattered Florida football's 2006 National Championship trophy last week when he bumped into it while taking pictures of quarterback Tim Tebow's Heisman trophy. The crystal trophy was valued at $35,000. I'm guessing there's no chance...
Parents sue University of Tulsa for football player's death
April 13, 2008 by
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The parents of University of Tulsa former football player Devin Adair have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school regarding Adair's death in 2006. Adair died after football drills in the spring of 2006 due to necrotizing fascitis (flesh-eating bacteria). The parents...
Boston College wins NCAA championship behind Nathan Gerbe
April 13, 2008 by
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Boston College won its third NCAA championship Saturday against Notre Dame, 4-1. The Eagles' Nathan Gerbe was instrumental in all four goals, scoring twice and assisting on two others. Gerbe, who was named the tournament's most outstanding player, also had a hat trick and an...
USC star freshman O.J. Mayo to declare for NBA draft
April 10, 2008 by
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USC star freshman O.J. Mayo has decided to declare for the NBA draft and will probably hire an agent. Mayo first signalled his intentions when he wore socks with an NBA logo in USC's loss to Kansas State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. He averaged 20.7 points (a USC...
No clear No. 1: Who will emerge atop NFL draft?
April 02, 2008 by
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A Saturday in late April. Radio City Music Hall. Shortly after high noon, an expectant buzz flows through the theater, accented by spotlights pointing to the stage and klieg lights illuminating makeshift TV studio sets hovering above for a panoramic view. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell...
Jay Cutler rips Brandon Marshall
April 02, 2008 by
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Bronco QB Jay Cutler has ripped injured WR Brandon Marshall publicly and harshly. Said Cutler; "Yeah, he's not my favorite person right now, I mean, I support him, but it's always something with him right now. I've talked to him many times. I think a lot of people...
Dark days ahead? NFL meetings set serious tone
March 31, 2008 by
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USA TODAY analyzes the key issues facing the NFL, including a cheating policy and the volatility of the league's collective bargaining agreement, as the league's owners gather for their annual meeting March 30-April 3.
NFL rethinking playoff seeding
March 31, 2008 by
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PALM BEACH, Fla. — Part of the New York Giants' mojo in streaking to an unexpected Super Bowl XLII title in February was wrapped in their identity as road warriors.
First stop, Tampa. Then Dallas. Then Green Bay.
The Giants never had a home playoff game, but it didn...
Perfect corner? The next Cromartie in the fast lane
March 23, 2008 by
Patriots Nation
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NICE air on this kid & he's got the football blood runin through the familia, check him if ya wanna, some teams are interested in him!!
Talk about sporting an impressive vertical leap.
No player has seemingly used the Senior Bowl and Indianapolis scouting combine platforms...
NFL draft's top 10: Early needs at the combine
March 20, 2008 by
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1. Miami Dolphins. Expect plenty of subterfuge from the Dolphins during the next two months; you're better off not believing anything you hear from them. General manager Jeff Ireland threw open the door for a trade when he told the NFL Network at the
Former Eagles player Al Chesley encourages child sexual abuse victims to speak out
March 05, 2008 by
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OH MY it's not a rumor, it's a blog LOL, YA i'm being a smartass, this is a great read & good for him for helpin others & doin what he digs!!!
CLICK the link to read the article!!
WILMINGTON, Del. — Former NFL linebacker Al Chesley said Wednesday he was...
Cardinals make new deal with WR Fitzgerald a priority
March 04, 2008 by
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I'm not doubting that Larry is a classy guy, an incredible football player, but what has he proven on the football field. I'm sorry but if I compare the early part of Randy's career to Larry's career...Randy is hands down the better receiver. Larry is worth a ton, but...
Study shows Historically Black Colleges and Universities struggle to meet Title IX's proportionality test
February 27, 2008 by
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Another one of the unintended consequences of Title IX enforcement: Schools like Howard, Jackson State, Southern and 72 others can't attract enough male students, so a negative feedback loop has been set up that keeps resulting in men's athletic programs being eliminated. Ironically...
ESPN trades Sean Salisbury for Cris Carter
February 27, 2008 by
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Sean Salisbury has finally been let go at ESPN. The official explanation is his contract expired but more likely, ESPN just hired Cris Carter and decided that they had had enough of Salisbury and antics like showing off pictures of his junk on his cellphone and calling John Clayton...
BG v. CP
February 25, 2008 by
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So I will mark my un-ceremonious return to the Yard by posing a question:
Which generated more buzz, Brittney Griner (who, btw, I have had featured on my MySpace page for a year...ehm) the "High School Girl Dunker" or Candace Parker "declaring" for the WNBA...
Could it be a Moose is loose in Philadelphia
February 18, 2008 by
Patriots Nation
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Maybe I got the wrong Chicago Receiver, but Moose would be an upgrade. Physical and underutilized in Chicago.
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