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Xavi files a complaint to UEFA about anti-football ruining the Champions League
Barcelona eked out a 2-1 win against Celtic at the Camp Nou in their first Champions League meeting despite maintaining 82 percent of possession. Just before the second meeting, Xavi proclaimed,...
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Mark Sanchez still isn’t ready, and Pete Carroll might have been right
SEATTLE -- Through the first nine weeks of the 2012 NFL season, Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets has performed at a level that puts him 28th among qualifying quarterbacks in Football Outsiders'...
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Bears coaches, teammates support Tillman’s decision to miss game for...
If Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt wasn't having such a monster season, there's no question that Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman would be the NFL's midseason Defensive Player of the...
View ArticleAndre Miller hits Kenneth Faried for the flying half-court alley-oop (VIDEO)
Way back when, the alley-oop was a rarity, the sort of play automatically ensured of inclusion in highlight reels no matter the level of artistry involved. These days, oops are far more common, enough...
View ArticleScary thought: Phoenix may be Jimmie Johnson’s best track
Jimmie Johnson is pretty good at Martinsville. He's even better at Phoenix. According to the average finishes, it's true. With a win two weeks ago at Martinsville, Johnson improved his average finish...
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Pavel Bure’s number to be retired by Canucks; commence intense debate on...
Pavel Bure will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, and it's an honor few hockey fans found controversial — his sample size of 702 games might have been a sticking point, but his...
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Jamal Crawford ‘nutmegs’ Nando De Colo, blowing DeAndre Jordan’s mind in...
For much of the Los Angeles Clippers' Wednesday night matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, the old-guard mainstays that swept the upstart Clips out of the playoffs in the second round last year, L.A....
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USC football’s student manager fired for intentionally deflating game balls
Deflating footballs gives the offense an advantage. The balls are softer, and easier to catch or hold. Try it out -- grab a fully inflated football, and then grab a deflated one. There's a difference....
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UFC veteran Drew McFedries recovering from stabbing
UFC veteran Drew McFedries was stabbed over the weekend. He was released from the hospital after being stabbed in the side while working security at the Chorus Line, a gentlemen's club in Davenport,...
View ArticleArizona squad scores TD on wildest botched flea flicker you’ll ever see
Sometimes a big play needs a little help along the way. And sometimes a botched play ends up being the best thing that could happen to a team in need of a spark. That was certainly the case with...
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Pass or Fail: AHL Rockford IceHogs’ Mexican fiesta Los IceHogs jerseys
On Friday, Nov. 16, the Rockford IceHogs — the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks — will be holding a celebration. Dare we say, a fiesta. It's sponsored by Corona. The first 2,500 fans get...
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The Dallas Mavericks Dancers’ new uniforms prove not everything’s bigger in...
Every year, countless NBA players give countless reporters countless quotes about the hard work they've put in during the offseason, usually placing strong emphasis on new wrinkles and features...
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Midseason free agent bargains: Reggie Wayne, John Abraham headline the list
As we've hit the midway point of the 2012 regular season, Shutdown Corner thought it would be a good time to take a look at the free agent additions (or retentions) that have turned out to be...
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Josh Hamilton’s unlikely trio of suitors: Baltimore, Milwaukee and Seattle?
The hot stove season is upon us and the three teams that have lately been linked to the market's top free agent are the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers. Meanwhile, that free...
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Wait a minute, the Rockies hired a high school coach as their new manager?
On Wednesday, reports surfaced that Walt Weiss would be named the new manager of the Colorado Rockies. From an institutional culture standpoint, this move makes plenty of sense: Weiss was a longtime...
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What to watch for on opening weekend: Three games on ships and Kentucky’s...
Unlike most years when college basketball begins with a trickle of mediocre games leading into the 24-hour marathon, this season's opening weekend actually has some intrigue and panache. Traditional...
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Over/Under: Will it be a fantasy jailbreak for Big Ben, Sanders against KC?
Fantasy is a speculative game. Predict the future, and you look like a genius. Don't, and you're painfully human. Gazing into the crystal ball here's our view on 10 intriguing over/unders for Week 10....
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Dr. Saturday’s bowl projections: This week’s picks for all 35 bowl games
There are 35 bowls that need 70 teams this season. There are 120 full FBS members, and North Carolina, Penn State and Ohio State are winning teams that aren't eligible. That might make things dicey for...
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7-on-7: Jake Locker cleared, expected to start
Tennessee quarterback Jake Locker hasn't completed a pass since September 23, and he's missed his team's last five games with a dislocated non-throwing shoulder. But he's apparently ready to take back...
View ArticleKobe Bryant stares and seethes as Lakers lose to Jazz, drop to 1-4 (VIDEO)
Kobe Bryant can tell us to shut up and be patient all he wants, but the eyes, like the ball, don't lie — the All-Star shooting guard is losing patience himself, as evidenced by the daggers he shot from...
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