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Oakland Raiders: How Al Davis' Last Dozen First-Round Draft Picks Have Fared
Late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis took plenty of criticism throughout the years over his first-round draft picks, but in hindsight, they haven't been all that bad...
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1 year ago
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WWE: Lord Tensai and 8 Wrestlers Who Prove the Gimmick Era Is Making a Comeback
The arrival of Lord Tensai not only marks the return of the wrestler whose real name is Matt Bloom, but also serves as the revival of over the top gimmicks. The majority of the WWE roster lacks true gimmicks...
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1 year ago
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Tommy Milone: Is the Oakland Athletics Pitcher Good or Just Lucky?
Those not buying into Oakland Athletics pitcher Tommy Milone's dominance on the mound may claim he's lucky—but his consistency proves it's all talent. You've heard the old saying, "It's better to be lucky than good...
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1 year ago
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Oakland Athletics: Why the A's Need to Pick Up Brandon Inge
The Oakland Athletics have a glaring hole at third base—one that could be filled effectively by Brandon Inge . The former Detroit Tiger was cut Thursday , ending a 12-year career in the Motor City...
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Nick Houser
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1 year ago
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NFL Draft: Has Mr. Irrelevant Ever Been Relevant?
Most members of the "Mr. Irrelevant" club have been just that—irrelevant. Some athletes have been able to successfully shed the title, but it doesn't happen often...
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1 year ago
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WWE's 8 Greatest Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight Champions
Whether it was bringing respect to a lesser known title or just fantastically entertaining, eight men have represented the Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight championships better than anyone else...
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Nick Houser
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1 year ago
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Andrew Luck vs. Robert Griffin III: How Past No. 2 Picks Fared Against No. 1
With never-ending debates regarding which quarterback should be selected first—Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III—history indicates whomever is taken second stands a decent chance to outshine his counterpart...
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1 year ago
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Is Brandon McCarthy Part of Oakland A's Future or Just Another Trade Chip?
History shows that under general manager Billy Beane, Oakland Athletics fans should never grow too comfortable with any individual player, and starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy is no exception...
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Nick Houser
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1 year ago
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WWE Extreme Rules 2012: 4 Additional Matches We Need Added ASAP
The four announced matches at Extreme Rules 2012 look fantastic, but the WWE needs to stop delaying and put guys like Cody Rhodes and Lord Tensai on the card...
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Nick Houser
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1 year ago
9,783 reads
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Texas Rangers: Why Yu Darvish Will Fail to Win 10 Games in 2012
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish has won two of his first three games, but don't get your hopes up—he's not going to make it to 10 wins. At least not this year...
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Nick Houser
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1 year ago
1,485 reads
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WWE and WCW's 25 Greatest United States Champions of All Time
From Harley Race to John Cena, many major players have brought fame and respect to the United States Heavyweight title, but one man is the best of them all. Since its inception in 1975, 76 wrestlers have held the title...
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1 year ago
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WWE: 7 Opponents Who Could Help Legitimize Brodus Clay
Brodus Clay has finally entered into a storyline that will take him somewhere, but he still has to beat a few notables one-on-one to push him over the hump. Fans are enjoying this character...
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1 year ago
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WWE: 7 Superstars Alberto Del Rio Should Challenge
Alberto Del Rio returned with thunder by challenging World Heavyweight champion Sheamus, but if the feud dissolves, he’ll need to take on an equally big name to remain atop the WWE pyramid...
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1 year ago
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Oakland Athletics: 5 Things Learned About the A's in the First Week of Baseball
As to be expected, the Oakland Athletics are dead last in the AL West—but fans still learned quite a bit about the A's this week, specifically about new face Yoenis Cespedes...
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1 year ago
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WWE: Ranking The Rock vs. John Cena Compared to Past WrestleMania Main Events
The WrestleMania 28 match between John Cena and The Rock will be remembered for quite some time, but it won't go down in history as one of the best. That's because there's a dozen WrestleMania main events that were better...
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1 year ago
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Brock Lesnar: Ranking the 5 Best Choices for His First Opponents This WWE Run
Before Brock Lesnar returns to WWE action with John Cena, he'll need a few touch-up matches, and guys like The Great Khali are the perfect opponents. Lesnar made a strong return one week ago when he stunned Cena with an F5 on Monday Night Raw...
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Nick Houser
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1 year ago
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Can Brandon McCarthy Be a Legitimate Ace for Oakland Athletics?
It's not just by default that Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy is the team's ace this year. Believe it or not, his talent—still not at full potential—legitimately earned McCarthy the spot...
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Nick Houser
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1 year ago
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WrestleMania 28 Review: How Well Did Monday Night Raw Advance WWE Storylines?
The post-WrestleMania 28 edition of Monday Night Raw on April 2 tied up many loose ends, providing answers to the Rock's future and John Cena's next feud. The first Raw after WrestleMania is the most important Monday night show of the wrestling year...
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Nick Houser
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1 year ago
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WrestleMania 28: Ranking and Grading Every Match
Like any other wrestling event, WrestleMania 28 provided fans with amazing, unforgettable matches while others disappointed. We saw the "End of an Era" and a match of "Once in a Lifetime" proportions...
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Nick Houser
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1 year ago
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Oakland Athletics: Exhibition vs. Sacramento River Cats Highlights and Blunders
The Oakland Athletics defeated their Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats, in an annual spring training exhibition. A walk, a bloop and a bomb. That seemed to be the pedigree the offense utilized, while the pitching was nearly perfect...
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1 year ago
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WrestleMania 28: Ranking Possible Outcomes for Rock vs. John Cena
John Cena vs. The Rock is one of the most heavily debated and speculated WrestleMania matches in recent memory, but one result is better than the rest...
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1 year ago
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Fantasy Baseball Sleepers 2012: Late-Round Gems Who'll Save Your Team
Fantasy owners who missed out on Jose Bautista and other monster bats need not worry—James Loney and more will still be available to add some seriously underrated pop to your lineup...
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1 year ago
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Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2012: 5 Pitchers You Must Target Early
If you have a top pick, you absolutely must snag a pitcher like Justin Verlander—your fantasy rotation depends on it. Like a quarterback in fantasy football, many hesitate to select pitchers with their first pick or two...
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1 year ago
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5 Reasons 2012 MLB Season Opener in Japan Was a Mistake
Foreign relations and creating a worldwide brand are great, but baseball’s season opener in Japan between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics was not the right move...
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1 year ago
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Oakland Athletics: Grading the A's at Every Position
The Oakland Athletics have officially opened the 2012 season, but just how talented is this club? Spring training is already a memory, and decisions regarding the roster have been made...
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