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CC. Sabathia releases the monkey and gets 20th win

CC Sabathia finally got that monkey off his back, giving up only 3 runs in 7 innings and striking out 4.  The New York Yankees responded with 11 runs to rout the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 Saturday night in Baltimore. Just … Continue reading

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Kurt Busch caught by NASCAR with extra set of tires

It seems the Kurt Busch racing team forgot to turn in an extra set of tires giving them 7 sets which is 1 set over the 6 set policy for practice and qualifying. His penalty?  His No 2 Dodge was … Continue reading

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Reggie Bush gives back the 2005 Heisman

Reggie Bush wanted to end the controversy and decided to relinquish the 2005 Heisman Trophy….like he had a choice? Rather than expose some bad history about his family accepting gifts and money from sports agents during his years at USC, … Continue reading

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Randy Moss voices displeasure with contract

Randy Moss would like a new piece of the action, similar to the same action that Tom Brady received with his extension.  I don’t believe the numbers will be the same however. After the New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati … Continue reading

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Will Allen Iverson play in China?

While there are no takers in the NBA, Allen Iverson may consider playing in  China.  Word is that there is interest between Iverson and a team in China. Why no interest from the NBA?  Probably due to the 35 year old … Continue reading

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Alabama and Ohio State head AP poll

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Ohio State Buckeyes are currently ranked 1 and 2 in the AP Top 25. Boise St.  is 3rd , TCU is 4th and Oregon is 5th.   Michigan, under sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson, has moved into the poll at No. 20 … Continue reading

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Tennessee under scrutiny with NCAA

The Tennessee Volunteers are under scrutiny with the NCAA for alleged violations and embarrassing incidents concerning their basketball and football programs. Bruce Pearl, the Volunteers men’s basketball coach, admitted to misleading NCAA during a 17-month investigation. When the coach does … Continue reading

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Wayne Rooney sidelined for Everton match

Wayne Rooney will not play for Manchester United versus Everton on Saturday because manager Alex Ferguson believes Rooney may be targeted by fans for his alleged sex scandal. Rooney has been subjected to allegations from a prostitute that he had … Continue reading

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Rafael Nadal advances to semifinals in 2010 US Open

In Flushing Meadows, NY, Rafael Nadal will advance to his third consecutive semifinal in the US Open. Nadal defeated No. 8 Fernando Verdasco to inch closer to achieving the only Grand Slam title he has yet to win. No. 1 … Continue reading

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Saints over Vikings in defensive battle season opener

Drew Brees completed 27 of 36 for 237 yards and 1 touchdown while Brett Favre went 15 for 27, 171 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception as the New Orleans Saints got past the Minnesota Vikings 14-9 in New Orleans. … Continue reading

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