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Archives for August 2014

Tony Stewart talking for the first time since killing driver on track

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Tony Stewart has decided to return to racing this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The NASCAR Cup race will be Stewart’s first start since Aug. 3 at Pocono. More importantly, it's Stewart's first race since Aug. 9th when struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint car feature at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. As of now, Stewart will not be charged with any crime connected … [Read more...] about Tony Stewart talking for the first time since killing driver on track

Jay Cutler DON’T CARE Award to…..Taye Diggs and Jon Beason

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Welcome to the August 29th, 2014 edition of “The Cuttys,” or the Jay Cutler DON’T CARE awards. They honor, as one Facebook commenter put it: “all the non-news that’s fit to delete.” Or more literally:  “terrible attempts at creating news, that I instantly deleted upon seeing it in my inbox.” All media members receive dozens of press releases and story pitches from … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler DON’T CARE Award to…..Taye Diggs and Jon Beason

Johnny Manziel NOT ready to start, sorry marketers, ESPN

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As much as the publicists, marketers and agents want Johnny Manziel to be a true NFL superstar right this second. Sorry, he's not there yet. Cleveland Browns Coach Mike Pettine is making the right call here- Brian Hoyer should start. When I say marketers and publicists, I am speaking about ESPN and NFL Network as well. When it comes to the Man ZEAL that Bristol, … [Read more...] about Johnny Manziel NOT ready to start, sorry marketers, ESPN

VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Angel Di Maria joining Man United

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"Real Madrid and Manchester United are the two biggest teams in the world," said Cristiano Ronaldo when asked his comments on Angel Di Maria moving from Los Blancos to Old Trafford today. Ronaldo is right on this point. There is no disputing that. He would know, so now does Di Maria. Here is the YouTube below of Cristiano Ronaldo talking Di Maria transfer and Real Madrid … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Angel Di Maria joining Man United

Special OTL to examine Washington team nickname debate

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There's no question what the number one storyline is this NFL season. Outside the Lines Special Report: Washington’s Nickname – An NFL Dilemma (Tuesday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2; 11 p.m., ESPNEWS) will examine the Washington team nickname controversy, where it is and where it's going. Movement towards change is reaching critical mass, extending beyond Native American groups … [Read more...] about Special OTL to examine Washington team nickname debate

United’s Wayne Rooney named new England Captain

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Steven Gerrard believed that Wayne Rooney should succeed him as England captain, and today he got his wish. Again, that's what is so special about playing for country over playing for club. National loyalties always trump commercial. Liverpool icon Gerrard believes the Manchester United striker should assume the leadership role with Three Lions now that he's stepping … [Read more...] about United’s Wayne Rooney named new England Captain

VIDEO, PHOTOS: Man United unveil Angel Di Maria

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Welcome to "Vanchester" Angel Di Maria. Manchester United broke the all time British transfer record with a £59.7 million plus add-ons purchase from Real Madrid on Tuesday. on Thursday, Di Maria and Manager Louis van Gaal met the media as we saw the new #7 for the first time. Here's video of the first ever images of Angel Di Maria with his new club: … [Read more...] about VIDEO, PHOTOS: Man United unveil Angel Di Maria