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NFL concussion fallout raises red flags in NASCAR
Yahoo! Sports By CHRIS JENKINS, AP Sports Writer Feb 21, 3:29 pm EST DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)—If Michael Waltrip were to count up all the concussions he has sustained over a NASCAR career that stretches back nearly 30 years, he'd certainly hit 10—and probably keep ... |
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NY Knicks' Jeremy Lin makes Sports Illustrated cover for second week in row
New York Daily News By Janon Fisher / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Jeremy Lin might be floored by the news that he has landed on Sports Illustrated's cover for a second straight week. For the second week in a row, Knicks phenom Jeremy Lin has the cover spot in Sports Illustrated ... |
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HBO Sports gets right to air Pacquiao-Bradley
ABS CBN News MANILA, Philippines – HBO Sports secured the rights to air the welterweight title clash between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley. "Manny Pacquiao's fights are always special events and we are very excited that his June 9 fight with Timothy Bradley ... |
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Denver Broncos QB Brady Quinn Talks Tim Tebow, Luck and Prayer: Fan Perspective
Yahoo! Sports Sports NFL writer Michael Silver in an edition of GQ that took off in the world of football. The article included quotes from Denver Broncos QB Brady Quinn and how he felt regarding the popular QB Tim Tebow and the words, for many, made Quinn come ... |
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Michael Pineda, Hiroki Kuroda take on Yankees history with move to New York
Yahoo! Sports Sports Feb 21, 1:12 pm EST TAMPA, Fla. – On the day the New York Yankees made themselves the American League favorites, their ace, CC Sabathia, was driving from his New Jersey home into Manhattan when his phone rang. An excited voice greeted him and ... |
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Mississippi St falls to No. 1 Kentucky, 73-64
Boston.com By David Brandt AP Sports Writer / February 22, 2012 STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury could fault a thin roster and poor second-half shooting for Tuesday night's collapse. What he couldn't fault was the Bulldogs' effort. |
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Sports Economics
BlackAthlete.net While there are superstars, the league takes precedence whereas in other sports, superstars often take precedence over the league. Individual sports like golf, Tennis and NASCAR have also learned that they must face the new economics. |
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Heat coach Spoelstra a Lin fan
USA TODAY MIAMI (AP) – Heat coach Erik Spoelstra makes no secret about the fact that he's enjoying the Jeremy Lin story. Hector Gabino, AP Heat coach Eric Spoelstra says Jeremy Lin's saga is "a great story" on many levels. |
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Tiger survives, Donald falls in Day 1 of Match Play
USA TODAY MARANA, Ariz. (AP) – Luke Donald, so dominant in winning the Match Play Championship last year that he closed out every match before the 18th hole, became only the third No. 1 seed to lose in the opening round Wednesday on Dove Mountain. |
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Linsanity live: Lin, Knicks host wounded Hawks
USA TODAY By Ellen J. Horrow, USA TODAY The New York Knicks looks to rebound from Monday's loss to the New Jersey Nets, while the Atlanta Hawks will have to contend without the services of All-Star Joe Johnson in tonight's game at Madison Square Garden. |
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Mechanic Carl? Edwards drops knowledge on overheating
USA TODAY By Jeff Olson, Special for USA TODAY DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Don't really understand the overheating issue that has affected cars during preparation for Thursday's Gatorade Duels at Daytona International Speedway? |
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Boise State says it will stay in the Mountain West for the 2012-13 season
Washington Post BOISE, Idaho — Boise State's highly successful football program won't be moving to the Big East early. The school announced on Wednesday that despite repeated conversations with the Big East, the Broncos will remain in the Mountain West for the 2012-13 |
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Ruutu extended four years by Hurricanes
NHL.com The Hurricanes took the 29-year-old forward off the trade market on Wednesday by re-signing him to a four-year contract worth $19 million. The deal will pay Ruutu $4 million in 2012-13, and $5 million per the following three seasons. |
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NFL Combine Q&A: Of Andrew Luck, 49ers, Raiders and RG3
San Jose Mercury News By Jerry McDonald Stanford Cardinal's starting quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws against the California Golden Bears in the third quarter for the 114th Big Game at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. |
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Dolphins fans put up billboard for Peyton Manning
USA TODAY By Mike Foss, USA TODAY Miami fans have spoken. They want Peyton Manning. The fan group behind the Manning to Miami website posted a billboard promoting their campaign at the I-95 and I-595 junction in Fort Lauderdale which reads "Manning to Miami.com" |
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Magic TV: Programs we'd like to see on Johnson's network
RedEye Chicago (blog) But, despite unfavorable reviews and terrible ratings for that venture, Johnson is starting Aspire, a 24-hour channel with a focus on what Johnson described as positive, uplifting images of African Americans. It's scheduled to start June 30. |
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Shannon J. Owens: Young driver aims to make NASCAR history
Daily Press He hopes to become the first African American in the NASCAR Hall of Fame — and his accolades so far prove that he's on track for a successful career. Wallace Jr. didn't tell me his goal was to become the first black driver in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. |
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The 50 Greatest Black Athletes in NFL History
Bleacher Report There is no question that blacks make up perhaps the largest percentage of successful athletes in the NFL as well as throughout sports. Since 1919 when Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall became the first African-Americans to play in the NFL, ... |