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Davidson, Western Kentcuky Believe in Miracles
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.
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March 21, 2008
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Maryland Senate approves Mixed Martial Arts bill
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.
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March 21, 2008
The Duke Blue Devils Can't Guard Anyone
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.
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March 21, 2008
Five Things the Miami Heat Are Doing Right
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's dismal season.
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March 20, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria hotter than Eva Longoria?
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 this season.
But you don't want to hear all of that, do you? Since you don't, here'...
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March 19, 2008
Is Barry Bonds Being Blackballed?
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.
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March 19, 2008
I Hate Coppin State
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" angle, but even she couldn't convince me to give one ounce of support to the crosstown, fake-it...
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March 19, 2008
As Houston Rockets Streak Ends, So Does Respect
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 heading into March and the looming playoffs.
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March 19, 2008
Allen Iverson's Mountain High Mishap
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 of the NBA season.
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March 18, 2008
Lady Terps Are What We Thought They Were
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.
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March 18, 2008
Jason Taylor's "Dancing With The Stars" Fever
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.
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March 17, 2008
Why Does the NCAA Hate the Baltimore-Washington Area?
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.
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March 17, 2008
Oregon Vasectomy Clinic Holds March Madness-Themed Promotion
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?
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March 11, 2008
Shaun Alexander: "You're Gonna Love Me"
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 don't know how it turned out...
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March 11, 2008
Who's Your Caddy? Tiger Woods
In a classic example of shilling for corporate dollars, Buick is sponsoring a contest in which Tiger Woods can be your personal caddy.
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March 10, 2008
Is the fix on for UCLA basketball?
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.
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March 10, 2008
Sean Landeta Retires
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?
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March 06, 2008
My Name Is Roddick, You Suckas!
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!
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March 06, 2008
Forget the Men, Maryland Women's Basketball Won't Let You Down
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! How's that for a story line?
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March 06, 2008
Freshman Wrestler Does His Thing With One Arm
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.
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March 05, 2008
Warren Sapp Retires
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.
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March 05, 2008
Brett Favre's place in the Reckless Gunslinger Club
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 to ask later, and earned our love in the process.
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March 05, 2008
Don't Cry For College Park
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't be seen again.
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March 03, 2008
Kwame Brown - Bust Or Best Pick Ever?
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.
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March 03, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers - More Bars Than Any Other NBA Franchise
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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March 02, 2008
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