1. NBA Playoffs 2013: X-Factors for Each Team to Reach Finals

    Now that the "final four" of the 2013 NBA playoffs is set, stakes will be higher for the contending teams to execute on their respective X-factors...

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  2. Luke Rockhold's Most Likely Opponents Following Brutal UFC on FX 8 Knockout Loss

    A Round 1 knockout via a spinning kick from Vitor Belfort wasn't quite what Luke Rockhold had hoped for heading into UFC on FX 8 on Saturday night, but he'll be able to bounce back with a respectable next fight, so long as he wins...

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  3. Giro d'Italia 2013 Standings: Stage 15 Results, Leaderboard and Updates

    After the field experienced a major stage route tweak due to inclement weather, Giovanni Visconti took Stage 15 of the 2013 Giro d' Italia in runaway fashion to end another exciting day of cycling in the mountains of Italy...

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  4. Bay to Breakers 2013 Results: Men's and Women's Top Finishers and Best Photos

    It was another exciting and entertaining Bay to Breakers in San Francisco, as the 102nd edition saw Ethiopian Tolossa Gedfa Fufi win the men's race and Diane Nukuri-Johnson of Burundi, Africa win in the women's circuit...

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  5. Rafael Nadal Defeats Roger Federer to Win 2013 Rome Masters

    In what was a completely dominating victory for Rafael Nadal , the Spaniard further proved his claim as the "King of Clay Courts" with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Roger Federer to win the 2013 Rome Masters championship...

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  6. Serena Williams Defeats Victoria Azarenka to Win 2013 Rome Masters

    American tennis icon Serena Williams kept her hot streak going through the 2013 Rome Masters on Sunday as she took down Victoria Azarenka in straight sets for a 6-1, 6-3 victory...

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  7. Rome Masters 2013: Roger Federer's Play Should Worry Rafael Nadal

    The 2013 Rome Masters may feel like more of a tune-up to the French Open for elite tennis players, but it's always a great indicator on where these athletes stand...

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  8. Bay to Breakers 2013: Complete Guide to San Francisco 12k Extravaganza

    For one Saturday in May, the Bay to Breakers 12-kilometer marathon encompasses the city of San Francisco with everything from long-distance runners to drunken costume-wearers to streakers, and this year figures to be no different...

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  9. Rome Masters 2013 Schedule: Preview and Predictions for Championship Match

    The 2013 Rome Masters has seen its fair share of surprises, but that didn't stop two of the world's best players from facing off in the final round, as Rafael Nadal will face Roger Federer ...

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  10. NBA Free Agents 2013: Available Players Who Will Transform Franchises

    There are a handful of stellar NBA players coming out of this year's free-agent class that have served as the focal point of their team and franchise...

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  11. Giro Italia 2013 Standings: Stage 14 Results, Leaderboard and Highlights

    Italian cyclist Mauro Santambrogio took Stage 14 of the 2013 Giro Italia on Saturday in exciting fashion, as overall leader Vincenzo Nibali extended his lead by finishing just behind in second place (via Cycling Weekly ) ...

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  12. Preakness 2013 Weather: How Horses Will Fare in Muddy Track

    Horses, trainers and jockeys at the 138th Preakness Stakes hoping for conditions opposite of those at the Kentucky Derby just weeks prior may be out of luck, as rain looks to be pouring down all over Baltimore in the hours leading up to the race...

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  13. Preakness 2013 Horses: Speedy Thoroughbreds Sure to Fly Out of Gate

    All talk surrounding the 2013 Preakness Stakes has surrounded Triple Crown hopeful Orb, to nobody's surprise. But that's only where you start as far as talking about elite thoroughbreds capable of victory at Pimlico ...

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  14. Orb's Biggest Threats to Kill Triple Crown Hopes at Preakness

    2013 Kentucky Derby champion Orb heads into the Preakness Stakes as a huge favorite to nobody's surprise, but that doesn't mean it's a shoe-in victory. He's in great company among eight other horses who all are capable of pulling off the upset...

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  15. Preakness 2013 Lineup: Unfamiliar Horses Capable of Stealing Spotlight

    With only nine horses in the field, it's hard to imagine how any competitor in the upcoming 2013 Preakness Stakes could be overlooked...

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  16. Rome Masters 2013 Results: Biggest Surprises from Late-Round Action

    In the final tune-up before the 2013 French Open, the Rome Masters has brought with it a heap of surprises and twists as we head toward final-round action...

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  17. Tim Tebow's Pros and Cons of Potential Move to Arena Football League

    It's crazy how far an athlete can fall after notching seven fourth-quarter comeback victories in one season...

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  18. Giro Italia 2013 Standings: Stage 13 Results, Leaderboard and Highlights

    Mark Cavendish came out victorious yet again in Stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia (per Cycling Weekly ), but it was cyclist withdrawals that dominated storylines Friday instead of the participants on the course...

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  19. French Open 2013: How Andy Murray's Injury Will Impact Tournament

    News came out Wednesday that is sure to rock the world of British tennis, as golden son Andy Murray 's probable absence from the 2013 French Open is sure to change the entire outlook of the year's first Grand Slam major...

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  20. Preakness 2013: Horses Sure to Surprise Bettors

    While Orb's attempt to keep his Triple Crown bid going is the overlying storyline heading into the 2013 Preakness Stakes , there's no shortage of horses ready to surprise the field by posting stellar performances...

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  21. Mayweather vs. Guerrero: What the Ghost Must Do to Earn Rematch with Money May

    Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. was dominant once again in the ring Saturday night against opponent Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, but don't count out a rematch in the future as the always-hungry Guerrero will pursue whatever it takes to make that a reality.

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  22. Orb Will Add Fuel to Triple Crown Fire with Preakness Victory

    Orb has made the impossible jump from Kentucky Derby favorite to champion, but that feat will only be the start of what will continue at the 2013 Preakness Stakes as the colt goes to extend his bid at the Triple Crown...

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  23. Mayweather vs. Guerrero Decision Further Proves Money's Defensive Prowess

    Whenever Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. steps into the ring, we're sure to witness a showcase of defensive quickness, escapability and counter-attacking. All of that and more was on display Saturday night against Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero...

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  24. Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero: Realistic Future Bouts for the Ghost

    After coming up short in an upset bid against Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero still has a handful of opponents who would make for an exciting matchup...

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  25. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1: Video Highlights and Recap

    In a thrilling Game 1 that lived up to the hype, the Oklahoma City Thunder slipped past the Memphis Grizzlies 93-91 to take a 1-0 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals...

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