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The reason Robert Griffin III has become so polarizing

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If you don't like Robert Griffin III it's probably because you got sick of him appearing on SportsCenter everyday last season. RG3 developed into the Jessica Simpson of sports- lots of publicity, few accomplishments. However, you can't blame Robert Griffin III. Just like you can't blame Jessica Simpson. They great PR machines on their side- good for them. So, not RG3's … [Read more...] about The reason Robert Griffin III has become so polarizing

Man United Champions League odds, projections

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With Chelsea appearing to be running away with the Premier League championship this year, the real drama is in trying to figure out who will get the other three Champions League slots.  Man United are one of a host of teams that have as good a chance as anybody. Given the way the season has played out thus far, top four is the goal. It's the only realistic goal at this … [Read more...] about Man United Champions League odds, projections

VIDEO: Rockets C Dwight Howard rejects a flying salmon

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There is a cannon that shoots salmon over dams. It’s awesome. Check it out as it was featured on last night in the season finale for "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" on HBO. One of the most entertaining and intelligent shows on television, it returns February 8th. We'll miss this show as it's on break, but at least we have "The Newsroom" back now. Oliver "shot a few … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Rockets C Dwight Howard rejects a flying salmon

Radamel Falcao blasts latest reports on his Man United future

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Radamel Falcao set the futbol Twitterverse ablaze today with a very arcane, but extremely defensive tweet. Falcao doesn't call out any one outlet or journalist by name, but he's likely reacting to recent reports about his calf injury, fitness regarding his knee and his long-term future at Manchester United. There's been lots of speculation about whether or not his current loan … [Read more...] about Radamel Falcao blasts latest reports on his Man United future

Has Chelsea made the Premier League title a one horse race?

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While Chelsea were always likely to be installed as favourites for the Premier League title at the beginning of the season after their excellent work in the summer transfer window, few could have predicted their serene progress to the top of the table. Unbeaten and four points clear of second place Southampton after their 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield this weekend, the … [Read more...] about Has Chelsea made the Premier League title a one horse race?

Last night’s Chicago Bears dumpster fire in Tweets

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The Chicago Bears are just the second team in NFL history to allow 50+ points in consecutive games. The only other team to do it: the 1923 Rochester Jeffersons. The Rochester Jeffersons? "since I moved up like George and Weezy," as the Fresh Prince famously rapped.  The Chicago Bears have allowed 50+ points three times in their past 11 games. Prior to that, the Bears allowed … [Read more...] about Last night’s Chicago Bears dumpster fire in Tweets

Latest updates on Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson situations

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Now for the latest episode of franchise tailbacks who wear purple and viciously beat women and children. We haven't heard much about Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice lately. That bears mentioning because in September that's all we heard about- Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice.  When autumn arrived we couldn't go a single day without coverage of yet another NFL player committing morally … [Read more...] about Latest updates on Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson situations

Russell Wilson addresses the “not black enough” allegation

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The search engines went crazy this morning over Colleen Dominguez (here's the Dominguez dossier). It was no doubt due to her sit-down with Russell Wilson in which he finally answered the allegations that he's "not black enough." Whatever that means or supposed to mean. His answer is of course very Russell Wilson. Meaning it's something that was obviously run through and cleared … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson addresses the “not black enough” allegation

Brady Hoke likely won’t be fired until 2015 begins

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Lane Kiffin, as much an anybody, probably embodies the notion of "failing upward." In both college football and sports in general. You know what "failing upward" is. For further clarification...look at the CV of George W. Bush. No one embodies "failing upward" more than Bush 43.  Brady Hoke seems to fly under the radar on this topic. Instead, everyone talks about his imminent … [Read more...] about Brady Hoke likely won’t be fired until 2015 begins