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Dwayne Bowe Suspended 4 Games For PEDs…
8 days ago by
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Oh baby, this is really going to hurt the Playoff chances of the Chiefs. Oh…wait… For Rotoworld:
NFL suspended Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe four games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances.
The suspension begins immediately and will keep Bowe...
Coming Tomorrow!…
9 days ago by
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Coming Tomorrow on The Rivalry!
* * Alex Ovechkin’s return is imminent, and what better way to do it than against the Rangers! (See: Kovalchuk; Atlanta; 11/12/09)
* * Bryan thinks the Islanders might be “for real” this year. His prediction is 85 points, putting them...
What’s Wrong With The Champs?
9 days ago by
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After a blowout win on Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers were a team who seemingly were clicking on all cylinders. Since then, they have gone ice cold and have suffered embarrassing losses to the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets...
Amazing Modern Warfare 2 Knife Throw
9 days ago by
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I’m sure many of you have seen this video already. It already has over 1 million views on youtube, but I felt that it needs to be shared no
ne-the-less. While it is undoubtedly nothing but a lucky shot it is still incredible anyway. Also, for those of you who don’t know...
WEC 44: Main Card Predictions
10 days ago by
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Danny Castillo v. Shane Roller
Castillo is a member of Urijah Faber’s Team Alpha Male which means that I’m sure big brother pushed for a job for him in the WEC. He’s 3-1 in the WEC, and hasn’t lost since losing to Donald Cerrone at WEC 34. He’s an excellent...
Report: UFC to Merge With WEC in 2010…
10 days ago by
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This has been a rumor for a while, but someone finally went ahead and put pen to paper with a few details. The source is Brazilian source TATAME.com, which is not exactly the New York Times, but they seem convinced. So, we put the word report in front of it let you figure it out.
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UFC 105: Brandon Vera’s Affliction Walkout Shirt
10 days ago by
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Since we brought you Captain America’s walkout shirt yesterday, it’s only fair that we bring you Vera’s today. There are many of us out there that think that Vera actually won the fight, and if nothing else, Vera should be better off in his career than he was before...
This Week’s Biggest NFL Injury? Saints’ Porter Tears ACL…
10 days ago by
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Whenever I watch the Saints play, I frequently find myself staring at Tracy Porter. I thought he could be a good man-to-man corner, and It turns out I was right. He’s really emerging as a nice playmaker at that spot under the tutelage of Greg Williams and Darren Sharper. Not...
MMA Rankings: Featherweight (145 lbs.)
10 days ago by
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I’ve seen a lot of MMA World Rankings lately and We haven’t found one I 100% agree with. Therefore I’m launching the first ever 3rd String Safety Official MMA World Rankings. Please, hold your applause. These rankings will be fluid and updated after every major MMA card.
Featherweights...
UFC 105: Randy Couture’s Affliction Walkout Shirt
10 days ago by
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With UFC 105 in the books, the Interweb is ablaze with MMA fans who are questioning if Captain America really won his fight against Brandon Vera. Jason weighed in on the situation last night, but one thing is for sure: It was a solid fight that propels Couture into the light heavyweight...
MMA World Rankings: Light Heavyweight
11 days ago by
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I’ve seen a lot of MMA World Rankings lately and I haven’t found one I 100% agree with. Therefore I’m launching the first ever 3rd String Safety Official MMA World Rankings. Please, hold your applause. These rankings will be fluid and updated after every major MMA card...
MMA World Rankings: Light Heavyweight
11 days ago by
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1) Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (18-4)
And we have a new number 1. Despite the loss on his record Shogun beat Machida. Don’t forget that not too long ago Shogun was a phenom, after rattling off big wins against, Rampage, Lil ‘Nog, Overeem and Arona the sky seemed like...
Did Vera Get Robbed?
11 days ago by
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I wasn’t outraged by the descion in Couture/Vera. I don’t think Vera got robbed like Shogun did. I think it’s clear Couture won Round 1 and Vera won Round 2. It’s the 3rd round that’s debatleable. Before I render my verdict I want to watch the...
UFC 105 Impressions
11 days ago by
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Stock Up:
Andre Winner: Damn, where did this come from. Winner striking was insanely crisp and technical. What happens when he goes to the ground remains to be scene but an impressive, impressive performance for the 28 year old lightweight.
Alexander Gustafsson: When the UFC...
Your 2009 NBA Stat Line of The Year…
11 days ago by
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November 14, 2009: Milwaukee Bucks 129 – Golden State Warriors 125.
Brandon Jennings: 55 points (21-34 FG, 7-8 3PT, 6-8 FT) 5 rebounds 5 assists
While the rebounds and assists may seem average, this is a rookie point guard who just dropped double nickel! With every impressive...
What Now: ‘Nog Out Of UFC 108, Lesnar Out Indefinitely.
11 days ago by
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The list of injured UFC super stars is currently bigger then the list of healthy ones.
Brock Lesnar is out of action indefinitely. Dana White shed light on Lesnar’s illness:
“He’s in a hospital up in North Dakota somewhere right now,” said White. “He went to Canada...
Why Can’t The Hawks Crash The Party?
11 days ago by
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It was assumed by every NBA analyst that only 5 teams (Lakers, Spurs, Celtics, Cavs and Magic) had a shot at the NBA title this year.
10 games into the season it’s way too early to read into things but at 7-2 the Atlanta Hawks are certainly making the case that they are a legit...
NBA Trade Talk: Okafor Already On The Way Out?
11 days ago by
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After Byron Scott was rightfully fired, the New Orleans Hornets appear to be making their second major move of what is a very early NBA season. According to Rotoworld, the Hornets are discussing a deal that would send Emeka Okafor to the Kings for Kenny Thomas.
“The Kings are...
Cutler Throws Five Picks, But Is Still Defended?
13 days ago by
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People in the public don’t necessarily get something about media types. They make analyses, and sometimes they don’t move off them for far too long. I’m guilty of it, I can openly admit that. I always seem to look at the chargers roster and think that they can overcome...
I Often Sleep Too Much…
13 days ago by
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I recently got a new job.
In my previous employment, I would often work at 5:00 at night, waking up sometime around 11 in the morning. Sometimes, I would go to bed at 2 a.m. then wake up at 11:30, sleeping over 9 hours.
I would actually be more tired when I woke up then when I went...
UFC 105: Main Card Predictions
13 days ago by
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Ross Pearson v. Aaron Riley
Pearson will make his debut as the TUF 10 lightweight winner in his home country of England. He was without a doubt the best lightweight on the show, and defeated Andre Winner on the Finale. He’s a balanced fighter with heavy hands and a pretty good...
Mayhem Miller Strikeforce Walkout Shirt
13 days ago by
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Ahhhh..Mayhem. MMA’s resident clown prince attempted to set the sport back with his entrance last Saturday night.
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If nothing else, He wore a cool shirt while he did it. This is Mayhem’s shirt from his show “Bully Beatdown”...
UFC 105: Undercard Predictions
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Andre Winner v. Rolando Delgado
Wasn’t Delgado going by Roli until like three days ago? If you don’t remember him, he was the guy on the Mir v. Nog season of The Ultimate Fighter whom was constantly questioned about his BJJ black belt. He’s 1-1 since joining the UFC...
UFC 105 Highlight/Hype Video…
14 days ago by
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The UFC always makes incredible videos to promote their events. This one is focused on the first fight between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin, and features an awesome song called “Time For War” by the incomparable LL Cool J.
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Why The UFC Needs A New Weight Class
14 days ago by
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There’s a new type of heavyweight in MMA. This heavyweight doesn’t see a 265 pound weight limit as a rule, he sees it as a guideline. This type of heavyweight will come to be the gold standard in MMA and guys like Fedor Emelianeko will begin to look like relics.
Weight...
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