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Davidson, Western Kentcuky Believe in Miracles
March 21, 2008 by
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It was an overtime thriller that ended with a buzzer-beater. Not the lame kind where the game is tied and you hit a lucky three, I'm talking down by one and you go Ice Age on a mutha.
Maryland Senate approves Mixed Martial Arts bill
March 21, 2008 by
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Guess what, Maryland? You're one step closer to Mixed Martial Arts coming to the Inner Harbor! Earlier today, the State Senate approved a bill that would allow the State Athletic Commission to oversee Mixed Martial Arts fights staged in Maryland.
The Duke Blue Devils Can't Guard Anyone
March 21, 2008 by
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They would much prefer to take a seat in a 2-3 zone, watch you miss threes, and save their legs for the bombs they will launch at the other end. Smart coaching for a squad that has zero post presence, and weaker perimeter defense than that rusty fence that surrounds your neighborhood b-ball court.
Five Things the Miami Heat Are Doing Right
March 20, 2008 by
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The Miami Heat, in their efforts to win the Michael Beasley sweepstakes, lost to the Toronto Raptors 96-54 in the lowest scoring output in Miami Heat history.
Fortunately, it's not all bad news for the Miami Heat. Here are five positive things you can find in the Miami Heat...
Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria hotter than Eva Longoria?
March 19, 2008 by
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Evan Longoria is much more than a mistype in Google search bars across the country. He's a star in waiting for the Tampa Bay Rays, and is having a spring that gives early inclinations that the Rays just might climb out of the cellar and into contention in the American League East...
Is Barry Bonds Being Blackballed?
March 19, 2008 by
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As unbelievable as it sounds, MLBPA chief Donald Fehr says there might just be some collusion in play for teams not clamoring to sign a 43-year-old power hitter who can't run, and might give you 15-25 home runs a season.
I Hate Coppin State
March 19, 2008 by
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But Coppin State's tenacity cost Morgan a chance at the big dance, sweeter redemption for coach Todd Bozeman, and the MEAC a solid chance at the conference's highest seeding in the national tournament. Erin Andrews played up the whole "Coppin is a real Cinderella"...
As Houston Rockets Streak Ends, So Does Respect
March 19, 2008 by
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But combine the Rocket's 22-point home loss the Boston Celtics, and their well-documented playoff troubles, and the streak becomes an elaborate afterthought. The failures of their past, combined with the stock of talent that lies before them, gives the Rockets little room for error...
Allen Iverson's Mountain High Mishap
March 18, 2008 by
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You feel for Iverson, because you know he will never be as close to a title with the talent-laden Nuggets as he was with the ragtag 76ers. Wherever he goes, whereever he plays, his talent demands the ball and the attention, something that does not translate well in the latter stages...
Lady Terps Are What We Thought They Were
March 18, 2008 by
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The consensus this season was that the women would be great, and the men would be at least good. American University came along to bust the happy times up for the fellas, but the ladies kept rolling towards a 30-3 record.
Jason Taylor's "Dancing With The Stars" Fever
March 17, 2008 by
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Seriously, is all this noise because he's a defensive player? I don't remember all of this drama for Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith, and Rice actually continued having happy feet well after the show.
Why Does the NCAA Hate the Baltimore-Washington Area?
March 17, 2008 by
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Why have two area teams facing off against each other in the opening round? If UMBC upsets the Hoyas, then we riot. If the Hoyas stomp all over the Retrievers, we shake our heads and the second round of beers doesn't have it's intended effect. It's a lose-lose for everyone.
Oregon Vasectomy Clinic Holds March Madness-Themed Promotion
March 11, 2008 by
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Are we such bumbling clowns that we would get a vasectomy just to sit at home and watch college basketball? Do they offer mammograms to women at the height of ice skating season?
Shaun Alexander: "You're Gonna Love Me"
March 11, 2008 by
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This is almost as heartwrenching as watching 'Dreamgirls.' You know, the scene in which Effie White confronts Curtis Taylor after he's replaced her in the group and in his heart. Effie said she wasn't going anywhere, but we know how that turned out. But in case you...
Who's Your Caddy? Tiger Woods
March 10, 2008 by
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In a classic example of shilling for corporate dollars, Buick is sponsoring a contest in which Tiger Woods can be your personal caddy.
Is the fix on for UCLA basketball?
March 10, 2008 by
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I don't know about you, but as a college basketball fan, I'd much rather see a complete underdog go all the way, or the top four seeds in the country. No middle ground, give me One Shining Moment or the flashing lights of the big-time programs.
Sean Landeta Retires
March 06, 2008 by
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Okay, the Brett Favre Farewell Bandwagon is getting a little too crowded these days. First Warren Sapp hopped on, and it was cool because he's a Hall of Famer. Now New York Giants punter Sean Landeta?
My Name Is Roddick, You Suckas!
March 06, 2008 by
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You feel it. I'm getting ready to tear this b*tch up. Excuse my French...on second thought, don't. Because I might just win that joint too!
Forget the Men, Maryland Women's Basketball Won't Let You Down
March 06, 2008 by
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You know what? Enough of the guys. I know I said they would get their act together, but the women's squad is where all the action is at. People keep tripping off of Gary Williams, the Lady Terrapins head coach just had twins! She chills on the sideline in an office swivel chair...
Freshman Wrestler Does His Thing With One Arm
March 05, 2008 by
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Born with a congenital birth defect, Gonzalez wrestles at the 145 class and does well. He also plays safety for the freshman football team. The worst opponent in the world to face is one with something major to prove, and you have to think this dude is out to prove something everyday.
Warren Sapp Retires
March 05, 2008 by
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Well, we can't put him in the Reckless Gunslinger Club, but he can certainly be a charter member of the Trash-Talking NFL Analyst Association. Because you know that's exactly what he'll become this fall.
Brett Favre's place in the Reckless Gunslinger Club
March 05, 2008 by
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What to do, what to do? What does a gunslinger look forward to now in retirement land? Hanging with other blazing psychopaths, that's what.
Here's a look at the Reckless Gunslinger Club, an elite fraternity of manic shooters who let go first, didn't know what questions...
Don't Cry For College Park
March 03, 2008 by
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You're right; those years weren't marred with losses to mid-majors and close calls with inferior teams. But that's all the more reason for the Terps to shock you. Call it wishful thinking if you must, but we've seen it before, and there's no reason to think it can...
Kwame Brown - Bust Or Best Pick Ever?
March 03, 2008 by
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There's an argument that Kwame Brown might be the biggest bust in NBA Draft history, but the far less apparent yet nonetheless valid argument might be that he's the most valuable asset in NBA history.
Los Angeles Lakers - More Bars Than Any Other NBA Franchise
March 02, 2008 by
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I've never been a photo editor, but even Perez Hilton has to get a good chuckle out of this one.
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