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Birdman plans to wager $5 million on Super Bowl
The opening sentence on the bio page of Birdman's official website reads: "With all of his elaborate possessions - from jewels to cars and homes; his cash money making ventures- from music to...
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Happy Hour: Where will Brian Vickers end up?
Welcome to the latest Happy Hour mailbag! You know how these work: You write us with your best rant/ joke/one-liner at happyhournascar@yahoogroups.com (note new address) or on Twitter at @jaybusbee, we...
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Antero Niittymaki, waived by Sharks: ‘I don’t want to be in this organization...
Oh, the stresses and strains of the family vacation. Arguments about the radio. Kids in the backseat asking "are we there yet?" And, of course, that moment when a Finnish sportswriter calls up and...
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Showdown, Week 4: Watney, Crane, & Snedeker
So in an attempt to inject a bit more life and interest into tournaments, and because we're all inveterate gamblers who are one bad card from being out on the streets, Jay Busbee, Jonathan Wall and I...
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Driesell’s objections to ‘Gary Williams Court’ are ill-timed, unfair
Maryland decision to name the Comcast Center court after newly retired Gary Williams should be a celebration of everything the legendary coach accomplished in his illustrious 22-year tenure. Instead...
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Statistically speaking: Ark. guard scores incredible 57 points in triple-double
Sometimes high school basketball games can seem unfair, with one player dominating a game so thoroughly that he or she seemingly could have won the game single-handedly. Amazingly, one player in...
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Browns beat writer reassigned after insulting team owner on Twitter
Cleveland Plain Dealer sports writer Tony Grossi was removed from his job as Browns beat writer after he posted an insulting tweet about team owner Randy Lerner. Last week, Grossi sent out the...
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Vladimir Putin wants meeting with NHL for 2014 Sochi Games
How much do the Russians really want NHL players to participate in the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014? "A lot" would be an understatement. This is now of the highest priority with the Russian Prime...
View ArticleCristiano Ronaldo shows his frustration after yet another Barca goal
Though Real Madrid looked as if they might turn things around early in the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Barcelona, it was Barca who scored first (and second) to add to their...
View ArticleRashad Evans says boo all you want, he likes it
This is a nice behind-the-scenes video blog following Rashad Evans. As always Evans drops some awesome lines. He talks about being a heel and that he wouldn't want it any other way (5:35 mark). Watch...
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Mike Tanier’s Senior Bowl Report: Wednesday’s North Team Practice
The North and South squads follow very different practice schedules. Mike Shanahan and the South coaches make offensive and defensive players face off early in practice, so we can cut to the chase and...
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Players will be allowed to tweet during the Pro Bowl
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been accused of turning the NFL into the "No Fun League," but Wednesday, he took a bold step to fight back against that label. He's not only allowing players to tweet...
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NASCAR announces that it will disclose all fines
NASCAR announced Wednesday that it will stop the practice of 'secret fines' and publicly announce all monetary punishments. "NASCAR will no longer issue fines that are undisclosed," a NASCAR statement...
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Victor Cruz preps for Super Bowl by teaching Giants fans how to Salsa
It may be spicier than the "Super Bowl Shuffle," but for New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, he is hoping it too will end with a victory dance and a hoisting of the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Cruz...
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12 for ’12: Mizzou, A&M are the same fish in a new pond
Early narratives for the coming year. • Thesis. After 16 years as respectable, middle-class members of the Big 12, Missouri and Texas A&M;s defection to the SEC will prove to be a lateral move. •...
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Court Report: The Knicks finally get a win
No, we're not going to see the Knicks win like this on most nights. Carmelo Anthony and Iman Shumpert combined for 1-of-16 shooting, six assists, and four turnovers, while Landry Fields, Amar'e...
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In a World of Hurt: A blogger trains, NFL-style
Up through the NFL draft, Shutdown Corner blogger Kristian Dyer will be training at TEST Sports Club in Martinsville, N.J., along with roughly 20 players. All of these athletes are prepping for the...
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Kobe Bryant is the NBA’s top earner, says Forbes
Once upon a time, it seemed as if Kobe Bryant was in danger of giving up his place on the throne of NBA fame. He played on a middling Lakers team, was getting older, and saw young guns like LeBron...
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Mike Tanier’s Senior Bowl Report: Wednesday’s South Team Practice
Brandon Thompson can go home now if he wants to. There is nothing left to accomplish. Thompson (DT, Clemson) came to the Senior Bowl as one of the top defensive line prospects in the draft pool. There...
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Kenny Dalglish jokes about Man City rejects and forgetting route to Wembley
Two years ago, Manchester City paid £14 million for Craig Bellamy before loaning him out to Cardiff after a season and a half then letting him return to Liverpool on a free transfer last summer....
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