1. Brian Wilson Injury: Why It Will Not Matter to the San Francisco Giants

    Brian Wilson 's season may have come to an abrupt end this weekend with the announcement that he will likely have to undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a damaged elbow...

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  2. National Lacrosse League 2012: Week 15 Previews and Predictions

    After last week's NLL action, we now have four of the eight playoff spots locked down, a lead change in the race for first in the East, and yet another record set in a record-setting season...

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  3. National Lacrosse League 2012: Week 14 Previews and Predictions

    Week 13 of the National Lacrosse League schedule made the playoff picture a little clearer. It also featured some records being set...

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  4. National Lacrosse League 2012: Week 13 Previews and Predictions

    The National Lacrosse League saw some interesting developments last weekend, including having two teams lock up playoff spots and the all-time winningest coach blast his team after yet another poor performance...

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  5. Calgary Flames: Window Closing on NHL Playoff Contention

    The Calgary Flames have snuck into the final playoff spot a couple times in recent weeks. Since then, however, they have floundered...

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  6. National Lacrosse League 2012: Week 12 Preview and Predictions

    The National Lacrosse League's trade deadline came and went with a couple of intriguing moves, but nothing earth-shattering. The biggest move was the Colorado Mammoth reacquiring Jamie Shewchuk from the Minnesota Swarm...

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  7. National Lacrosse League 2012: Week 11 Preview and Predictions

    Last weekend was a busy one on the NLL schedule, with six games played over three days. In the East, Philadelphia moved into sole possession of first place, while in the West, ...

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  8. Toronto Maple Leafs: Epic Collapse in Playoff Run Good for Hockey

    The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a free fall. The Leafs are 1-8-1 in their last 10 games and, as of last night, are so far out of the final playoff spot that there is little or no chance of them making it back to a postseason position...

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  9. NLL Uniforms: Rating Them from Worst to Best

    One thing that sets every pro-sports league apart is the design of the uniforms. The National Lacrosse League is no different, with each team striving to make a statement on the floor with their outfits...

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  10. National Lacrosse League 2012: Week 9 Preview and Predictions

    Week Eight of the National Lacrosse League schedule featured some interesting story lines, with the previously undefeated Colorado Mammoth getting blown out at home, Philadelphia ...

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  11. National Lacrosse League 2012: Week 7 Preview and Predictions

    It's that time again: The week's NLL predictions from Shea Haney and me. On Saturday, we have eight of the league's nine teams doing battle in several very interesting matchups...

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  12. Ranking the National Lacrosse League's Cheerleading Teams

    There are plenty of reasons to patronize your local National Lacrosse League team. The games are fast paced, hard hitting, full of amazing athleticism and incredible playmaking. But the teams need to take a break to catch their breath now and then...

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  13. Washington Stealth Get Iannuci for Rabil, Re-Write NLL West Dynamics

    Announced today on the National Lacrosse League website was a major deal between the Washington Stealth and the Edmonton Rush. The Stealth give up top transition player Paul Rabil in exchange for scorer Athan Ianucci...

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  14. National Lacrosse League 2012: Week 5 Preview and Predictions

    Week Four of the National Lacrosse League season saw a couple close games and a couple blowouts, but lots of interesting results...

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  15. Calgary Roughnecks Lose Second Straight Overtime Game

    Last night, the Calgary Roughnecks lost 14-13 to the Toronto Rock in National Lacrosse League action. This was the second consecutive overtime defeat for the Roughnecks, as their record dropped to 2-2 on the season...

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  16. MLB Free Agent Relievers: Brad Lidge and Company Are Overrated

    Brad Lidge was signed by the Washington Nationals this week for a million dollars over one season. A bargain compared to what some closers have picked up during this offseason...

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  17. Calgary Roughnecks Blow Lead, Lose to Colorado Mammoth

    The Calgary Roughnecks finished their home opener against the Colorado Mammoth leading their visitors in almost every statistical category except one. The final score...

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  18. National Lacrosse League 2012: Week 3 Preview and Predictions

    Week Two of the National Lacrosse League saw both surprises and blowouts, making this week's slate that much more interesting. There are four games over two nights on a schedule that features seven of the league's nine teams...

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  19. Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos: Where Do They Go from Here?

    After the 45-10 drubbing the Denver Broncos and Tim Tebow took at the hands of the New England Patriots on Saturday, the team's focus must turn to the future and how it can improve before the start of next season...

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  20. Calgary Roughnecks Are on a Mission in 2012 NLL Season

    Following a hotly contested 13-10 victory over the Washington Stealth, the Calgary Roughnecks are now 2-0 to start the new NLL season. Making this all the more impressive is that both wins have come on the road...

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  21. Tim Tebow and the Broncos: Enough Mojo to Upset the Patriots?

    The improbable success of the Denver Broncos continues after they upset the heavily favored Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the NFL playoffs last weekend...

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  22. Flames and Canadiens Trade Wingers, Shake Things Up

    The Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens made a deal on Thursday that received significant attention when Montreal sent Mike Cammalleri to Calgary for Rene Bourque , with some prospects and draft picks being shuffled as well...

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  23. MLB: Top 10 Players Not in the Hall of Fame

    The recent announcement of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Class of 2012—and the number of worthy players who didn't make the cut—got me thinking about all the guys ...

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  24. MLB Hall of Fame Voting: Tim Raines Missing is a Travesty

    The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame voting has been announced, and the sole member of the class of 2012 is Barry Larkin. Jack Morris, Jeff Bagwell and Lee Smith were the only other players to garner more than 50 percent of the vote...

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  25. Calgary Flames: Quitting on Your Team and Coach Is Not Cool

    The Calgary Flames wrapped up a seven-game road trip Thursday night by getting blown out 9-0 by the Boston Bruins . They haven't won in five games, although they managed to eke out a point for a regulation tie four games ago...

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