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Future Iowa Hawkeyes Punter Jonny Mullings the Steal from "Down Under"
If there is one thing Iowa Hawkeyes fans take for granted, it is the value of a great punter. For almost three seasons now, the Hawkeyes have been spoiled by the All-American caliber play of ...
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SEC Power Rankings: At the Movies
I tried to go watch The Blind Side with my daughter and her friends, but it was all sold out. So with that in mind, this will be a movie-themed edition of Power Rankings. Enjoy. Team (Pvs): Comment 1...
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Jared Allen Not Impressing This Season for Minnesota Vikings
When is 10.5 sacks not 10.5 sacks? That question isn't being asked nearly enough this season. ESPN, NBC, and FOX personalities all have mentioned Jared Allen when discussing awards like Defensive ...
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Star-Studded Jayhawks Feast on Grizzlies 89-59
As Kansas coach Bill Self sits down for Thanksgiving dinner, one would have to assume he will be thankful for the collection of talent that he has assembled this season...
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Thomas the Tank Series Announces Development of New Engine Named Brett (Satire)
HiT Entertainment today announced today that they are in the process of developing a new Tank Engine named after Brett Favre...
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Golden Gophers-Bulldogs: Minnesota Puts No. 10 Butler in the Dog House
Minnesota played its best game of the season in upsetting the No. 10 Butler Bulldogs 82-73 in the opening round of 76 Classic. The game was an upset because the Bulldogs were the higher ranked team going in...
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Baltimore Ravens Have Playoff Possibilities But Remain a Longshot
Yeah, the math is still in favor of the Ravens . But a look at the schedule, the injuries, and the failures of the past gives no indication that the math will add up to a Ravens playoff berth...
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It's Official: I Hope the BCS Fails
As I watched Texas A&M creep within striking distance of upsetting Texas, an almost certain participant in the BCS championship game, I found myself openly cheering for the underdog Aggies...
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Brian Burke and Carl Gunnarsson Have Toronto Maple Leafs Shining Down South
What a beautiful day, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the Toronto Maple Leafs are first in the east. My beautiful wife is modeling for Playboy again. I have a set of six pack abs ...
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The New York Week That Was (Thanksgiving Edition)
Thanksgiving is the best of all holidays. There’s football all day long, eating all day long, and drinking all day long (actually that sounds like most Sundays during football season)...
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Game 18: Blazers vs. Grizzlies, 7:00 PM CSN
Memphis Grizzlies coverage at 3 Shades of Blue . Blazers Analysis Grizzlies PG I still haven't seen what I expected to see out of Mike Conley. Towards the end of last season he seemed to be rounding into a good point guard in the NBA...
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Aston Villa V Tottenham Football Online Preview
Aston Villa v Tottenham 28th November, 2009 Villa Park Kick-Off: 17:30 GMT Tottenham Following their emphatic 9-1 victory over Wigan last weekend, Spurs will be keen to capitalise on ...
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Pivot Points: The Orlando Magic's Stars Are Great, But Far From Super
Imagine how good the Orlando Magic could be if their core trio of Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, and Rashard Lewis ever capitalized on the enormous potential that their athleticism and skills suggest...
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Come to Think of It: Josh McDaniels "Swears" Broncos Are Just Trying to Win
Hey, the Denver Broncos finally ended their run of futility, and all the reports focus on only one thing. The win snapping Denver's four-game slide? No. Brian Dawkins' inspired play? Nope, that's not it either...
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UConn-Duke: A Matchup Worth Watching
Tonight the Connecticut Huskies will take on the Duke Blue Devils in the final of the NIT Season Tip-Off championship game at Madison Square Garden. It will feature the first matchup in history with two coaches both having 800 wins to their names...
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Mickey Mantle's Final Seasons Were Better Than We Thought
Mickey Mantle's last solid season was 1964, although he did fairly well in 1966. In 1964, Mickey hit .303 with 35 home runs, 111 RBIs, and a .423 on base average. The 1966 season was not as good, when Mickey hit ...
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Maui Invitational 2009: Who's a Contender, and Who's In Trouble
Back in the 90's, the cream of the crop went to Maui. However with the development of other preseason tournaments and stronger fields, Maui was a bit subdued this year in terms of talent...
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Connecting the Dots: Giants Stand to Gain from Potential Notre Dame Loss
The New York Giants' loss Thursday night to the floundering Denver Broncos has finally put perspective on the roller coaster ride that is the Giants season—they're not good...
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Philadelphia Flyers: Why They Are Thankful This Thanksgiving
Written By: Mark “The Hard Hitter” Ritter Admittedly, the Philadelphia Flyers’ first quarter of the 2009-10 season has not been without flaws...
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Boston Red Sox Wants Marco Scutaro? The Question Is...WHY?!
If you haven't heard, Alex Gonzalez signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Happy Thanksgiving Red Sox Nation. What does this mean? Well first off, it means Gonzalez will not be back in a Red Sox uniform...
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How the Giants' Biggest Strength Has Become Their Kryptonite
For the past few seasons, the New York Giants' bread and butter has been their offensive line and pass rush. Now, it appears that their bread has gone stale and the butter has been sitting in a busted refrigerator for over a year...
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Ken Caminiti: National League's 1996 MVP
In 1996, Ken Caminiti had a career year, batting .326, hitting 40 home runs, and batting in 130 runs. Ken had a .408 on base average, slugged .621. and won his second consecutive gold glove...
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Will Spurs Challenge the Top Four?
As we head towards December, Spurs sit in the oxygen-thin heights of fourth, but will they last? Is Harry Redknapp the right man for the job? Where do Spurs need to improve if they are to stay ...
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State of the Arizona Cardinals, as They Prepare for Titans
Losing rookie backer Will Davis for 4-6 weeks is a blow to a defense. There is hope he can play again this season, as he was coming on strong with two sacks, twelve tackles and increased playing time...
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Casting "The Simpsons" with MLB Players
For almost 20 years, Matt Groening's "The Simpsons" has been a cornerstone of American pop culture. Even if the show has declined a bit in the last few years, it remains a gleaming bastion of wit and entertainment...
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Another Meadowlands Meltdown for the Carolina Panthers?
By Coalition Staff Writer Eric Quackenbush The Panthers find themselves in familiar territory, as they prepare to play the New York Jets on Sunday: Win and they can still attempt a late, albeit futile, push for the playoffs...
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Black Friday Signals Formal End of NASCAR Season, But Wait There's More
Black Friday signals not only the end of Thanksgiving, but also the formal end of the NASCAR season. But it also signals the start of some of the most interesting offseason racing throughout the country...
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Let's See That Again: Replay in Major League Baseball
Fair or foul? Safe or out? Home run or in play? These are some of the critical questions that umpires in Major League Baseball are faced with several times in a game, all season long...
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Cincinnati Reds Report Cards: Willy Taveras
This is the sixth installment of the grading of the starters for the Cincinnati Reds' 2009 performances. Willy Taveras is my biggest disappointment of the Reds' acquisitions last season. He came in as the reigning National League stolen base champ with 68
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Portsmouth v Manchester United Football Online Preview
Portsmouth v Manchester United 28 November, 2009 Fratton Park Kick-Off: 1500 GMT Manchester United The Red Devils travel south for this Portsmouth - Manchester United clash, having ended ...
