1. NBC Sports Tour De France 2012: Top American Levi Leipheimer Faces Uphill Battle

    Levi Leipheimer, despite being one of the older riders at age 38, is the top hope for the United States in the 2012 Tour de France . Perhaps it is time to say he was America's best chance to reach the podium...

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  2. Dwight Howard Saga Continues with Report D12 Wants Magic to Trade Him to Nets

    The NBA offseason has been filled with speculation on what will happen to Dwight Howard . The speculation started prior to the strike-shortened season with his request to be traded to the then-New Jersey Nets...

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  3. NBA Draft 2012 Results: 5 Players Who Will Struggle to Transition to NBA

    The NBA draft 2012 has matched several players to situations that will allow them to thrive for seasons to come. However, there are some who will struggle to make the transition from the collegiate game to the NBA...

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  4. Roger Federer: Wimbledon's Grass Gives Fed-Ex Advantage Against Novak Djokovic

    Roger Federer has had a prolific career at Wimbledon, dominating its grass surface with six titles between 2003 and 2009...

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  5. Philadelphia Phillies Reportedly Trade Jim Thome to Baltimore Orioles

    The Baltimore Orioles are in need of a bat to make a playoff run, and the Philadelphia Phillies have one to spare...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 10,191 reads 32 comments

  6. NBA Draft 2012 Results: Thomas Robinson Will Be Draft's Biggest Difference Maker

    Several teams made moves that should significantly improve their rosters headed into the 2012 NBA season...

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  7. 2012 MLB All-Star Roster: Adrian Beltre Deserves the Nod at Third Base for A.L.

    The 2012 MLB All-Star Game rosters will be released on Sunday. Fans are eager to see which of their favorites will make the Midsummer Classic and third base in the American League is one of the more interesting position battles...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 1,873 reads 1 comments

  8. Tiger Woods AT&T National: Absence of Fans Will Aid Tiger's Run

    Tiger Woods has shown flashes of being a great golfer once again. This weekend, he'll look to avoid the mistakes that have cost him in recent tournaments, and the absence of fans on Saturday will aid him in his effort...

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  9. Tour De France 2012: 7 Stages That Will Separate the Leaders from the Field

    The 99th Tour de France starts Saturday, June 30 in Liege, Belgium. Defending champion Cadel Evans will look to hold off Bradley Wiggins and the balance of the field, and the following ...

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  10. Wimbledon 2012 Results: Sam Querrey Won't Be Able to Continue Day 5 Upsets

    On the heels of Rafael Nadal 's early exit from the 2012 Championship at Wimbledon, Day 5 of the men's pairings saw four more players lose to lower seeds...

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  11. Wimbledon 2012 Results: Top Potential Upsets for the Rest of the Tournament

    The first two-plus rounds of the 2012 Championships at Wimbledon have led to some surprising results and upsets. With second-seed Rafael Nadal already ousted, there are several other pending matches that could raise eyebrows...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 4,144 reads 16 comments

  12. NHL Rumors: Martin Brodeur Needs to Test Free Agency

    Martin Brodeur has been the wall in front of the New Jersey Devils ' net for the last two decades. That string is in jeopardy, as it appears he's preparing to take on suitors in free agency...

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  13. Wimbledon 2012 Results: Early-Round Matches Show Field Is Wide Open

    The Championships at Wimbledon have seen a flurry of surprises in the early-rounds of the gentlemen's brackets. The biggest shocker came when Rafael Nadal closed out the second-round with a loss to Lukas Rosol...

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  14. Manchester United Transfer News: Massive Debt Won't Stall Pursuit of Modric

    Luka Modric , the coveted Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, could be one step closer to joining Manchester United . The Daily Telegraph is reporting that presumptive front-runner Real Madrid 's interest has waned in recent days...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 18,801 reads 27 comments

  15. NBA Draft Analysis: Thunder Close Gap on Heat with Superior Draft

    While the Oklahoma City Thunder came up short in the NBA Finals, they showed they can be a threat for many years to come. They have a young, talented team that was close to the Heat but obviously not quite at their level...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 2,043 reads 10 comments

  16. NBA Draft Grades: 5 Teams That Squandered Their Opportunity to Improve

    While NBA teams don't lean on the draft as much as their NFL counterparts, the June selections certainly present an opportunity to grab the next cornerstone of a franchise. Five teams had an opportunity to do just that in 2012 but failed...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 2,915 reads 2 comments

  17. Wimbledon 2012: Who Benefits the Most from Rafael Nadal's Early Exit?

    Rafael Nadal 's second-round upset at Wimbledon was his earliest exit in a major tournament since 2005. While the tennis world is trying to figure out how the presumptive finalist ...

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  18. Germany vs. Italy: Defense Won't Carry Italians to Euro 2012 Finals

    Italy has ridden their strong defense and goalkeeping to the semifinals of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship. However, that wont be enough to get them into the finals...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 1,678 reads 8 comments

  19. Wimbledon 2012: Path for Roger Federer to Play Rafael Nadal in the Finals

    While there is another name on the scene in men's tennis, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have provided some amazing championship matches since 2006...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 2,074 reads 4 comments

  20. Michael Phelps: 200m Freestyle Win over Ryan Lochte Holds Little Meaning

    Michael Phelps avenged his loss to Ryan Lochte in the 400-meter individual medley by edging his teammate by .05 seconds in the 200-meter freestyle. Phelps and Lochte will both say their head-to-head competition in the U...

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  21. Portugal vs. Spain Highlights: Mishandling of Cristiano Ronaldo Costs Portugal

    Portugal and Spain met in the semifinals of the 2012 European Championship. Strong defense and failed attacks led to the game being settled by penalties after a 0-0 end to regulation, ...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 2,895 reads 17 comments

  22. Lakers Rumors: Team Must Trade Pau Gasol and Build Around Draft Picks

    The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be shopping Pau Gasol . Given their recent woes in adding quality players via the draft, trading Gasol for draft compensation is a necessary move if they are to get back to prominence...

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  23. Ben Gordon to Bobcats: Detroit Pistons' Move to Dump Salary Is Shortsighted

    On paper the Detroit Pistons sent Ben Gordon to the Charlotte Bobcats ( via ESPN ) for swingman Corey Maggette. In reality, they sold a first-round draft pick for $12.5 million...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 2,754 reads 33 comments

  24. Manchester United Transfer News: Red Devils Will Come Up Short with Luka Modric

    Manchester United are in dire need of a legitimate playmaker and have been pursuing Luka Modric . While the window on Modric is still open, the Red Devils will come up short in bringing him to Old Trafford...

    Darin Pike Written by Darin Pike about 11 months ago 6,775 reads 21 comments

  25. 5 Seahawks Who Could Be Sleeper Starters in 2012

    During the 2010 NFL offseason, the odds of predicting the starting lineup for the Seattle Seahawks were somewhere between winning the Lotto and being struck by lightning twice...

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