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Archives for July 2012

#37 Washington Huskies: College Football 77 in 77

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The Washington Huskies are back to respectability. Back to back bowl appearances and 7-6 seasons makes them improved from where they were, but when will they take the next step? Is Steve Sarkisian the guy to get them there? He's definitely done alright so far, but this team team is still a far cry from Stanford or Oregon in the Pac 12 North. Especially with that porous … [Read more...] about #37 Washington Huskies: College Football 77 in 77

Greece kicks track star off Olympic team over racist Tweet: Voula Papachristou

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Voula Papachristou has been expelled from the Greek Olympic Team for a racist tweet, according to the Associated Press. Who's Voula Papchristo? you might ask. Well she's a very photogenic triple jumper for the Greece Track and Field national team. But she's also quite the racist. The website Keep Talking Greece translated the extremely offensive tweet by Papachristou … [Read more...] about Greece kicks track star off Olympic team over racist Tweet: Voula Papachristou

4 teams to watch in Men’s Soccer at the London Olympics

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The Mens Olympic soccer competition kicks off tomorrow with group matches being played across the United Kingdom, from London to Glasgow. Much has been discussed about the competition and its relative merits, especially in Britain where the decision to field a Great Britain team has been controversial. Usually, each individual country (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern … [Read more...] about 4 teams to watch in Men’s Soccer at the London Olympics

Indianapolis Colts 2012 Fantasy Preview

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Rebuilding seems to be the theme for the 2012 Indianapolis Colts and for good reason. This is a team that went an NFL-worst 2-14 and ranked near the bottom of the league in yards (30th) and points per game (tied 28th). For the disaster that was the 2011 season, it wasn't all bad, considering the Colts were able to pick up Andrew Luck who officially brings an end of the Peyton … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2012 Fantasy Preview

#38 Tennessee Volunteers: College Football 77 in 77

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Is there any team in the country that benefits more from a more doable schedule than the Tennessee Volunteers? Not that their SEC schedule is forgiving, but this year they get Miss St. and Mizzou instead of LSU and Alabama. That's right, the toughest two teams in all of college football are replaced by one mediocre and one decent team. Now if only the Vols can establish the … [Read more...] about #38 Tennessee Volunteers: College Football 77 in 77

Kevin Garnett reaches out to Aurora, Colorado victims

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The shooting in Aurora, Colorado has been a tragic story. The opening premier of The Dark Knight Rises was ruined by one man who went on a rampage, killing 12 individuals and hurting dozens more. Since then, the killer has been apprehended and is awaiting trial and sentencing. A lot of people have reached out to the Aurora community, including a man everyone knows. … [Read more...] about Kevin Garnett reaches out to Aurora, Colorado victims

Shea Weber To Stay In Nashville, Predators Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet

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  Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers made a monster offer sheet to restricted free agent Shea Weber for 14 years and $110 million.  After a week of speculation of will they or won't they, the Nashville Predators decided to match the offer sheet, which means Weber will stay with the only team he has known through his entire NHL career.  After losing unrestricted free … [Read more...] about Shea Weber To Stay In Nashville, Predators Match Flyers’ Offer Sheet

Rick Nash is traded to the New York Rangers – Analysis

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After a five-month dizzying ordeal, forward Rick Nash has been traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the New York Rangers in exchange for forwards Artem Anisimov and Brandon Dubinsky, defenseman Tim Erixon and the Rangers’ first pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.  The Blue Jackets also send to the Rangers a conditional 3rd round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft as well as … [Read more...] about Rick Nash is traded to the New York Rangers – Analysis