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Barry Bonds’ 756th home run turns 5 Tuesday
The year was 2007. "Transformers" was just starting its loud and clunky run to box office success, Andy Samberg was introducing a new form of Internet-friendly comedy named the "digital short" and...
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Dwight Howard cancels appearance at his own Orlando youth basketball camp
Good news, everyone: After months and months of stories about how the relationship between All-Star center Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic has become toxic, resulting in strident trade demands,...
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Chronicles of Stanley: Justin Williams takes the Cup to Atlantic City
The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Los Angeles Kings as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. This wasn't Justin Williams' first 24...
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Everybody panic! Astros bloopers certain to become legendary (Video)
It took them 110 games, but the Houston Astros finally delivered their defining moment for 2012 on Monday night. As you might guess, the defining moment for a team with a league-worst 36-74 record...
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Closing Time: Where does Yu Darvish go from here?
We're going to play it straight with today's Yu Darvish lead. No puns, no buzz, no outlandish statements. Right now, he's just another name pitcher struggling to put things together, and the fantasy...
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QB Primer: Is Aaron Rodgers the true king of the passer castle?
Unprecedented. That's the best way to describe the swift evolution of the NFL over the past five years. This isn't your father's or even your older brother's league. It's a new time, a new era. Spread...
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Making no progress with Mike Wallace, might the Steelers turn to Plaxico...
Mike Wallace will not be walking through the Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp door anytime soon. That's what I take from these comments from Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert, who says the...
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U.S. and Canadian newspapers played Monday’s women’s soccer thriller very...
Anyone who visited a newsstand in both Canada and the United States on Tuesday surely would have gotten a chuckle out of how differently newspapers played Monday's thrilling soccer semifinal between...
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Gold-medal swimmer admits to cheating in 100 breaststroke
South African gold medalist Cameron van der Burgh admitted to taking extra underwater kicks during his world-record performance in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Olympics, an illegal move that...
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It is the kind of inspiring stories which has the power to move anyone who sees it: An ambitious elementary school athlete wants to complete a triathlon, but is sad that his younger brother can't come...
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Ukrainian synchronized swimmers share kiss after routine
A move at the end of a synchronized swimming duet routine made Twitter buzz on Tuesday. During their finals routine, Ukrainians Daria Iushko and Kysenia Sydorenko shared a kiss that caused many to ask...
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Juggernaut Index No. 18: The Kansas City Chiefs
Now that we're entering the fourth year of the Matt Cassel era, Kansas City fans probably don't have an excess of optimism where the quarterback position is concerned. The Chiefs haven't ranked in the...
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What’s next for Flyers?; NHLPA response coming soon; Devils owner needs more...
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • If you missed this news...
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Usain Bolt plans to smuggle a jump rope into Olympic Stadium
After being barred from bringing a jump rope into Olympic Stadium before the 100-meter final, Usain Bolt vowed to smuggle one in before he runs in the 200 final on Thursday. The four-time gold medalist...
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Create-a-Caption: Team USA is heavily favored in synchronized yelling
And Carlos Delfino is freakin' spooked. Best caption wins a vociferous reminder that it is time to go to work, thanks to the Denver Nuggets' coaching staff. Good luck. In our last adventure: Team USA...
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Maryland’s new uniforms are a toned down version of 2011
For the second consecutive season, Maryland is introducing new uniforms and this year, it's going with a subdued look. Or as subdued as Maryland can get. [Related: Are Wisconsin's new football...
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Team USA’s leotards bring back memories of Mary Lou Retton’s look
During the final day of gymnastics, Jordyn Wieber and Aly Raisman wore leotards that reminded viewers of another gymnastics legend. The leotard, which was also worn by trampolinist Savannah Vinsant,...
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The 18 creepiest caps for sale on MLB.com
Ever since San Francisco caught Panda cap fever in the fall of 2010, I've been aware of the growing mascot cap fad. I'll be watching a game and the camera will pan the stands between pitches, bringing...
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Canada’s Melissa Tancredi got away with stomping on Carli Lloyd’s head during...
Even before the U.S. scored its 123rd-minute extra-time winner to beat Canada 4-3 and advance to the Olympic women's soccer final, Canada was accusing the match's referee of collusion. A rare...
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The Essentials: Anaheim Ducks Edition
(This month, Puck Daddy asked bloggers for every NHL team to tell us The Essentials for their franchises — everything from the defining player and trade, to the indispensable fan traditions. Here's Jen...
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