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2012 London Olympics : Team USA Defeats Argentina, Will Play Spain for Gold

Filed: August 11, 2012 12:24 AM CDT by
Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE

  Facing Argentina for the third time in 17 days, Team USA once again proved to be victorious. Down 47-40 at halftime, Argentina opened the second half with a three-pointer by Manu Ginobili to get to within four points, but Team USA wouldn’t let Argentina get any closer for the rest of the game. Team [...]

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Kobe Bryant Comments On Dwight Howard Trade

Filed: August 10, 2012 11:18 PM CDT by
Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE

Kobe Bryant has issued the following comments via his Facebook page on the Dwight Howard trade: “Well, it looks like Superman has found a home. I wish nothing but the best for Big Bynum. I hope he follows what was a great season last year with an even better one next year. I know LA [...]

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Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions : WR Travis Benjamin Impressive, QB Brandon Weeden Struggles In 19-17 Win.

Filed: August 10, 2012 10:25 PM CDT by
Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

DETROIT – New starting quarterback. New wide receivers. Full off-season with no lockout. Same Cleveland Browns? Thanks to a sloppy first-half in which the Browns would commit eight penalties, turn the football over twice, four injuries and one field goal, the first-team offense would struggle move the ball in a 19-17 win over the Detroit [...]

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NHL Rumors: Who Will Be The Next Red Wings Captain?

Filed: August 10, 2012 8:16 PM CDT by
Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

The Detroit Red Wings have been the model of consistency since Mike Ilitch bought the team in 1982; from the top, all the way down to the players.  The Red Wings have amazingly had only two captains since 1986.  Steve Yzerman wore the C on his sweater proudly from 1986 through his retirement form the [...]

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MLB Rumors: Could Jimmy Rollins Be the Solution to the Philadelphia Phillies’ Problem at Third Base?

Filed: August 10, 2012 7:54 PM CDT by

The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten little to no production from their third basemen this season, as the group ranks 26th in the major leagues in OPS (.654) and they have a collective WAR of -0.1. The group – consisting largely of Placido Polanco and Ty Wigginton but also with sprinkles of Kevin Frandsen and Mike [...]

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Marquette Basketball: Golden Eagles Report Potential Violations

Filed: August 10, 2012 7:31 PM CDT by
US PRESSWIRE

Late Thursday night, the Marquette basketball program reported potential violations to the NCAA, but the issues at hand remain undisclosed. “Recently, during the athletic department’s normal course of business, we discovered information regarding a possible NCAA rules violation involving our men’s basketball program,” Marquette athletic director Larry Williams said. “Marquette University takes these matters seriously. [...]

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NFL Rumors: Cedric Benson signing with Packers?

Filed: August 10, 2012 6:10 PM CDT by
Jason Bridge-US PRESSWIRE

After a long offseason of waiting for the phone to ring, it appears that veteran running back Cedric Benson is finally getting the opportunity that he’s been waiting for. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Benson is in Wisconsin visiting with the Green Bay Packers and is expected to sign with the team. This move [...]

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Soccer Rumors: Michael Laudrup Looks to Bolster Swansea Midfield as Joe Allen Move Appears Imminent

Filed: August 10, 2012 8:49 AM CDT by
Mohammed Abdellaoue, one of the players Laudrup may be after - by Kjetil Ree, Creative Commons usage

Rumors are circulating, as they tend to do around this time of year, that Swansea manager Michael Laudrup is eyeing a bid for Hannover’s 26-year-old Mohammed Abdellaoue, and is also set to increase his £4 million offer for Bolton midfielder Mark Davies. Davies, a Wolverhampton native, might relish the chance to get back into the [...]

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NHL Rumors: Sale of Phoenix Coyotes is nearing completion

Filed: August 10, 2012 12:58 AM CDT by
Matt Kartozian-US PRESSWIRE

According to multiple outlets, Greg Jamison is finalizing his purchase of the Phoenix Coyotes and it is expected to be announced sometime in the next week. Obviously this is great news for the Coyotes and their fans, as they won’t have to worry about their team moving to Quebec City or Seattle in the near [...]

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Washington Redskins’ RG3 Debuts With Solid Performance

Filed: August 9, 2012 8:48 PM CDT by
Timothy T. Ludwig-US PRESSWIRE

Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin did what was expected of an NFL Rookie. The team did what was expected for an RG3 offense. RG3 stepped out on the field and you could tell the guy was keeping it simple, and staying focused. There was no forcing of the ball into bad situations, and he let [...]

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