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Dreams carry Natalie Du Toit to Beijing

daducha — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:02 EDT

She has made history by becoming the first amputee to qualify for the Olympic Games, an achievement that defies scientific logic.

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Jaguars Show Rob Meier the Money

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:44:27 EDT

When the Jacksonville Jaguars traded defensive tackle after Marcus Stroud to Buffalo, a lot of people (myself included) figured they would use a draft pick or a free agent signing on someone new to start next to John Henderson. Jack Del Rio, however, believes Stroud's replacement has been there all along.

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Baseball is Boring: Yankees @ Rays

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:39 EDT

Baseball is America's pastime, but had our forefathers enjoyed the modern conveniences of clocks, ball pumps, or haste, this pastime may well have been basketball or football. Instead, they had wood, leather, and a rudderless disposition. Baseball is Boring is a series of live blogs for folks who need irony and self-awareness to get through a game.

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Cardinals Punk Cubs Again (No, This Is Not the Jim Edmonds Signing Post)

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:05:32 EDT

Sure, the Cardinals-Cubs rivalry is dead to the rest of the country. But those charming Midwesterners still think that their hatred of each other is endearing and/or anyone else still cares. So, I say, let them have their fun. We'll laugh at their expense regardless. Like this Cubs fan, who goes into Cardinal territory and volunteers to put on a bl

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Suns Examining Mustached Former Player, Bucks Fall Guy for Coach

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:53:20 EDT

So it has come to this. Two years removed from an appearance in the Western Conference Finals, the Suns are now examining Lakers and mustache/glass combo legend Kurt Rambis (first reported here and then by ESPN.com) and former Bucks coach and current Pistons assistant coach Terry Porter for their now vacant head coaching position.

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Specter's Ire Is Good News For Steelers Fans

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:40:44 EDT

Dan Rooney is an NFL Hall of Famer, and while he may never be as beloved as his dad Art Rooney is in Pittsburgh (Mother Teresa is a distant second to The Chief in Pittsburgh), he has to be appreciated for keeping the Steelers competitive for much of the past three decades.

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The Dugout: Kyle Farnsworth Bakes

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:11:34 EDT

The most docile photo I could find of Farnsworth and I still had to crop out a middle finger.

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Fallen Troopers Skateboarding Shoes

louiebaur — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:40:32 EDT

The skateboarding shoes, Fallen Trooper by Chris Cole, are really excellent shoes. They feel sincerely comfortable and they offer plenty of available space. The Fallen Troopers are just as strong as one desire with some extra stitching and layers and they have the name Chris Cole right under the shoe's tongue.

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John Fox Pencils In Stewart for Kickoff Duty

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:44:23 EDT

The Carolina Panthers haven't returned a kickoff for a touchdown since Rod Smart did it in 2003, and since He Hate Me isn't walking through that door, John Fox is looking for answers there.

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Is Big Shot Bob Quietly Becoming a Thug?

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:53:03 EDT

Sitting there trying to reflect on what the possible loss of David West would mean to the Hornets ("devastating" and "series-ending" come to mind at first), I couldn't help but think of what Robert Horry did to Steve Nash last year. That's because Mark Jackson, Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy kept mentioning it. And with good reas

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I Could've Sworn the Third Base Coach Waved Me Home, Officer

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:36 EDT

Ah, Graduation Day! You're done with school, the world is your oyster and some notable chap in a robe is telling you and your classmates that it's your generation that will change the world! So full of hope and joy, what better way to celebrate than getting gang tackled by a bunch of cops.

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Mark Prior's Body Parts Are Exploding

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:00:58 EDT

Hey wow, did you hear? Mark Prior is hurt again! And people are paying college athletes money! When will the madness stop? For realz, though, Padres fans -- or anyone who still had some semblance of dwindling hope in Prior -- should know the pitcher's rehabilitation is not featuring metaphors for explosion. Encouraging!

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Jason Isringhausen Is Still Blowing Leads

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:10:12 EDT

While watching the first two Pirates/Cardinals games earlier this week, one of the main topics of conversation was Jason isringhausen.

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Billy Wagner Lets the Pigeons Loose as He Rips His Teammates

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:10:16 EDT

It's gone from bad to worse for the New York Mets. The bad? Losing three out of four to the Washington Nationals, wasting two great outings from their starting pitching in the process.

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Brandon Webb's Shot at 30 Wins

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:11:14 EDT

Brandon Webb goes for what would be a major league leading nine wins tonight at home against the Colorado Rockies. First of all, nine wins on May 15 would be absolutely insane. As it stands today though, regardless of the outcome, he is on pace for a 30 win season. Obviously that's not possible.

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Mike Martz Doesn't Think the Patriots Cheated; Is Insulted, Disturbed by Matt Walsh

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:43:49 EDT

Other than Pennsylvania senator Arlen Specter's quest for the truth, most everybody else is done with Spygate. Even Mike Martz, the recipient of the Super Bowl XXXVI beatdown, courtesy of the then-upstart New England Patriots.

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Vince Young: Shirtless, Patron-Swilling at a Sausage Party?

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:45:11 EDT

I guess Titan quarterback Vince Young was jealous of his 2006 draft classmateCardinal quarterback Matt Leinart in the embarrassing party pix department.

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NBA Frankenstein: Robin Lopez

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:50:03 EDT

FanHouse's NBA Frankenstein, in which we describe how draft prospects were created. Introducing: lesser of two weevils Robin Lopez.

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5 Things to Keep an Eye on: Hornets at Spurs, Game 6

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:50:26 EDT

In another of our continuing series, five things to keep an eye out for tonight in the Hornets-Spurs Western Conference Semifinals Game 6 this evening.

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LeBron Either Understands Or Overestimates How Important He Is

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:51:52 EDT

Brian Windhorst, who is one of the finest NBA reporters in the land, let alone for the Cavs, has a terrific quote this morning from LeBron James that gives us some insight into where his head at, both with his identity and his team's. After the Game 5 loss in Boston, James was quoted as saying,

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Brian Sabean Is Saying Insane Things

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:01:11 EDT

If Brian Sabean isn't the worst GM in baseball, he's close. The Goog has made its spidery thoughts very clear on the matter. I'm not sure if "delusional" is also something you'd use to refer to Sabean; "worst GM" is probably enough. No reason to pile on. But If Sabo keeps saying things like he did today, people are going to star

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Fans Get to Go All Babe Ruth-Like at the Home Run Derby

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:01:20 EDT

Kudos to State Farm for making this year's Home Run Derby more exciting, by letting one fan call his/her shot, thereby adding some much needed drama to the event. Via Darren Rovell, comes State Farm's intriguing new promotion for the Derby in New York.

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Catholic Newspaper Rips ESPN, Mike Golic for Displaying Gluttony With Eating Contest

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:31:50 EDT

On the May 1 edition of ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning, co-host Mike Golic participated in a competitive eating contest in which he scarfed down 15 chicken wings, while professional competitive eaters around him ate significantly more.

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Allen Deal Keeps Looking Better

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:39:03 EDT

We alluded to the Vikings Jared Allen gamble looking good on draft day, but Mike Florio has added another reason why the Allen trade is not nearly as crazy as some people believed it was.

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Cavs' Daniel Gibson Out for Game 6

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:52:42 EDT

Whatever hopes the Cavaliers had of winning the final two games of the series against the Celtics just took a huge hit, as sharp-shooter Daniel Gibson has been ruled out of Game 6 with a separated shoulder. Gibson left Game 5 early in the fourth quarter with the injury, which will keep him out of action for at least one-two weeks. Which, you know,

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NBA Essentials: Carmelo Anthony to the Nets?

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:52:48 EDT

NBA Essentials ranks our six favorite stories of the day.

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Andrei Kirilenko Misses Practice Due to Visa, Family Fun in France

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:53:45 EDT

Andrei Kirilenko missed practice on Thursday, a day before an elimination game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Utah due to a family trip to France.

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Drive The Ball 300 Yds - Miss a 5 ft. Putt - Having Fun Yet

jeepndave — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:05:13 EDT

No doubt the game of golf is the most frustrating sport to play. Nice clip on tips for putting breaking putts. Still missing those shots though.

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Booty Could Be the Next Brady, Unless He's the Next Bollinger

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:43:56 EDT

You have to think that if the Viking were truly worried about the quarterback situation, at least in 2008, they would've taken one before the fifth round. But as NFL Network's Adam Schefter re-reminds us, some of the league's best quarterbacks were taken late in the draft. Like, say, Tom Brady (I couldn't believe it either).

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Pau Gasol Didn't Push Off to Get That Last Rebound, Okur Flopped

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:50:37 EDT

Excellent post from Henry over at TrueHoop regarding the late game put-back from Pau Gasol that clinched the Game 5 victory for the Lakers. Like Henry, while watching it happen live, I thought Gasol pushed off, and was shocked there was no foul called. Not "angry" shocked, mind you, just "relieved" shocked, because I was rooting

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Charles Barkley Faces Felony Charges if He Doesn't Repay Casino Gambling Debt

Varadinum — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:52:29 EDT

Looks like Charles Barkley and gambling continue to be a losing combination for the outspoken NBA analyst. Barkley is said to owe the Wynn casino $400,000 from some markers (Vegas-speak for "loans") that he took out in October of last year, and unless he settles up, he could be facing felony charges.

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From NBA glory to homeless shelter

Aidenag — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:54:24 EDT

Joe Pace's 30-year spiral took him from a basketball title to the depths of despair

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Veterans combine to help Mumbai Indians crush the Knight Riders

sapna85 — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:37:55 EDT

Veterans combine to help Mumbai Indians crush the Knight Riders

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Pistons assistant Terry Porter interviews for Suns job

emotion77you — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:41:19 EDT

Pistons assistant coach Terry Porter was interviewed Thursday by Suns general manager Steve Kerr for the vacant head coach job in Phoenix, according to ESPN.

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Pistons assistant Terry Porter interviews for Suns job

emotion77you — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:41:14 EDT

Pistons assistant coach Terry Porter was interviewed Thursday by Suns general manager Steve Kerr for the vacant head coach job in Phoenix, according to ESPN.

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Chelsea / Ballack: I am more ruthless

rontravel — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:58:04 EDT

Michael Ballack believes his move to Chelsea has turned him into a more ruthless player. The Germany captain joined the club on a free transfer from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2006 but failed to settle in his first season at Stamford Bridge.

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Manchester United FC / Ferdinand signs new United deal

rontravel — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:22:55 EDT

Rio Ferdinand has signed a new contract at Manchester United which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2013.

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Cardinals place Isringhausen on DL

TomBiro — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:46:08 EDT

Jason Isringhausen was placed on the 15-day DL by the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday after injuring his hand hitting a TV.

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Olympic Dream Stays Alive, on Synthetic Legs

digitalfever — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:55:24 EDT

When an international court ruled Friday that a double-amputee sprinter from South Africa was eligible to compete in this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing, the stage was set for disabled athletes to meet their own trailblazer.

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At Preakness, Big Brown Could Be Undone by 'Bounce'

rinren — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:57:23 EDT

Rick Dutrow stood well insulated in rain gear underneath the media tent next to the Pimlico stakes barn Friday morning, expressing his expectations for Big Brown in the Preakness Stakes as succinctly as possible.

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