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NCAA: Ware can't receive gifts

Fans have been sending letters and gifts to Louisville guard Kevin Ware after his horrific injury during March's tournament. However, even items such as dog toys aren't acceptable to the NCAA. Find out why.

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PHOTO: RG3 already has street named after him

Washington Redskins quarterback, Robert Griffin III, already has a street name in America named after him. A photo tweeted to him Friday evening by teammate Tyler Polumbus, shows the offensive lineman posing under the stop sign with the street name reading “Robert Griffin III Blvd.” Maybe it is a bit soon to name a street after the young highlight reel, however it just goes to...
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Pig head found in Stoke City striker’s locker

There are a lot more questions than answers at Stoke City FC’s Clayton Wood training ground, as 28-year-old striker Kenwyne Jones found a pig’s head in his locker just a couple days before the team’s Premier League finale.  Via Sky News, Brek Shea (an American winger) tweeted the photo (which has since been pulled from Instagram) Credit @BrekShea and Sky NewsNew This seems...
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Tyron Smith feels betrayed by his family

(Credit: hiphopwired.com) Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith has had a whirlwind of family issues since being drafted in the first round in 2011. Everyone is aware that suddenly coming across large sums of money can drastically change how people view you and treat you. The people you should always be able to count on are your family members. Sadly, for Tyron Smith, this is not the...
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Nolan Ryan’s son picked as new president of Houston Astros

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Soldier surprises daughter at Rays game upon returning from Afghanistan

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Mother of Titus Young’s son gets restraining order

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Dwayne Bowe: “I’m going to lead the league in receptions”

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Mean Joe Greene: Ndamukong Suh should keep playing his way

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Derrick Rose offers help paying for funeral of 6-month old Chicago girl

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Ettore Messina to be NBA’s first European-born head coach?

If the name Ettore Messina rings a bell it’s most likely because he was an assistant to Mike Brown in Los Angeles with the Lakers, before leaving to coach CSKA Moscow. This report comes from Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. Adrian Wojnarowski: Atlanta Hawks general manager Danny Ferry is giving significant consideration to hiring the first European-born head coach in NBA history...
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UFC on FX 8 Main Card full of potential

This Saturday’s UFC on FX 8 in Brazil, will feature a number of UFC fighters that while unfamiliar to many UFC fans, have the potential to one day be household names.The main event does have an octagon veteran in the explosive Vitor Belfort [22-10-0], who is once again making a run at Anderson Silva and the middleweight belt. Standing directly in the path of the Brazilian is former...
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Warriors’ players give fans an encore after loss

The Golden State Warriors’ fantastic season came to an end on Thursday night at home against the San Antonio Spurs. The young Warriors’ squad battled hard, but cam up short to a physical, more experienced Spurs team, led by Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. Although Golden State came up short, that didn’t stop fans at Oracle Arena from sticking around to thank their team for the...
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Wigan Athletic Wins FA Cup with 1-0 Win Over Manchester City

Photo Credit: nytimes.com/AP For the first time in 81 years, Wigan Athletic laced up their soccer shoes and won a major trophy.  Head coaches Roberto Martinez and Roberto Mancini, of Wigan Athletic and Manchester City, respectively, and their teams met on the green this past Saturday is what will sure be remembered as one of the biggest upsets in soccer history. The game itself...
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Report: Alex Ovechkin played with hairline fracture in foot

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Billy Hunter files suit against Derek Fisher

The never-ending pissing match between Derek Fisher and former head of the NBA Players’ Association, Billy Hunter, seems to keep trucking along as the latest rumblings are that Hunter has filed suit against Fisher, claiming Fisher “ had a secret deal with owners during the 2011 lockout that benefited himself, his publicist and certain players”. This story comes from Brian...
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Rihanna blasts J.R. Smith

Well that was quick. Whatever relationship J.R. Smith had with Rihanna is long gone. Via Instagram, Rihanna provided a profanity-laced response to a fan who apparently was blaming her for Smith’s dreadful struggles. Warning: Rinanna was apparently a bit emotional when she responded to this fan, so some “bad words” were used. Check it out:  
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Edwards: Boxing is safer than football

Former NFL defensive end Ray Edwards, who is currently pursuing a career in the sweet science, recently stated that he believes boxing is safer than football.

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WATCH: Jerryd Bayless hits 80 foot heave after the buzzer

Memphis Grizzlies backup guard, Jerryd Bayless heaved a 80-foot prayer at the end of the third quarter that banked in for the basket. One problem, it didn’t count. We see all the time players refusing to shoot prayers at the end of quarters because it’s a low percentage outcome that hurts their shooting percentage. In this case, it looked as if Bayless was going to launch this...
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Richard Sherman hires replacement ref from the Packers/Seahawks game

Richard Sherman, the brash, young cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, is holding charity softball game in July. Sherman is in need of some umpires for this event and he has the perfect guy to officiate..twx2{position:absolute;clip:rect(455px,auto,auto,496px);}additional info Lance Easley, one of the officials who botched the Seattle Seahawks win over the Green Bay Packers, will...
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Affeldt gave back $500K to Giants

In 2010, due to an accounting error, the Giants accidentally overpaid reliever Jeremy Affeldt $500K, and even though he legally could have kept it, the lefty decided to give the money back. 

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LeBron James is the number-two paid athlete this year, number-one is…

Sports Illustrated released its top 50 U.S. athletes that earned the most in 2012.twx2{position:absolute;clip:rect(455px,auto,auto,496px);}additional info Sports Illustrated released it’s annual Fortunate 50,  which is the top athletes who play in the U.S. or a U.S.- based league. The credentials according to SI.com’s Sports Business are: Endorsements reflect current deals...
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D-1 recruit turns down football scholarship to pursue rap career

Credit: articles.philly.com.twx2{position:absolute;clip:rect(455px,auto,auto,496px);}additional info A Philadelphia high school football standout has turned down a football scholarship from Michigan State to pursue his dream of becoming a rap star. Downingtown East High School stud receiver Jay Harris informed MSU’s quarterback coach Brad Salem last week that he planned on foregoing...
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VIDEO: INSANE youth hockey fight takes place in Russia

The Russian refs couldn’t get these youths under control during a two minute fight.twx2{position:absolute;clip:rect(455px,auto,auto,496px);}additional info What takes place in this video is appalling. Physical play and fighting go hand in hand in hockey, but kids brawling for two minutes is simply egregious. This crazy fight took place in Russia when a bunch of kids decided to...
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Minnesota Vikings reveal innovative new stadium plans (Video)

One design plan for the stadium, courtesy of minnesota.publicradio.org..twx2{position:absolute;clip:rect(455px,auto,auto,496px);}additional info The Minnesota Vikings have long been in need of a new stadium to call home. The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is on its last legs and the Vikes made the playoffs last season. They look to continue their success along with getting a brand...
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