Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/1/1968769/strikeforce-diaz-vs-cyborg-ratings-average-561k-viewers
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On paper, the Browns have a solid mix of youth and veterans at tight end, and the group could be a strength if a few things happen.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/30/browns-te-corps-holds-intrigue
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As he enters the final year of his rookie deal, time is running out for Falcons DE Lawrence Sidbury to show significant improvement.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/30/falcons-see-opportunities-for-competition-on-d-lin
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(At least it’ll be better than the “BONES” hat and Endicott jacket)
There can be no doubt that Jon Jones represents the image of everything the UFC wants to stand for. Not only does he do pretty much everything the UFC asks him to, including making an absolute fool of himself by trying to talk on television, he also puts forth a nice, clean, orthodox Christian image by promoting alcohol, fathering children out of wedlock, calling himself "Sexual Chocolate" before the big-money folks stepped in and made him change it a-la Chad “Money Shot" Mendes, and getting tattoos (Christian tattoos, mind you). So it should be no surprise that the UFC felt comfortable enough to become his clothing sponsor for his fight against Rashad Evans next Saturday:
I’ve had a goal of being sponsored by Nike for many, many years. Part of our strategy to try and make that happen one day is to not be a billboard, and not just be sponsored by TapouT one week, and Affliction one week, and then MusclePharm next week, and all these random companies. If you realize, I try to look for relationships with companies, long lasting relationships with companies. So a part of my brand is to keep it clean. Less is more in my opinion.
When Form Athletics went down pretty much every company in the business was looking for an opportunity to work with me, and I was really honored just to be wanted like that. I thought it was really awesome, it was a real honor. We came up with a strategy to keep it clean and be sponsored by the UFC itself. I’m glad the UFC wanted to work with me as well, and I think that they trust that I’ll never make them look bad. You never have to worry about me with a DWI or doing something crazy.
I think I’m a good company guy. The UFC asks me to do anything and I always do it, and I never tell them no for anything…They put in the deal that if any mainstream companies come after this win that they will let me go, and I think that’s awesome.
It’s nice to see the UFC dedicate its clothing sponsorship money to a fighter who would basically be starving if it wasn’t for this deal. I’m pretty sure that if the UFC hadn’t stepped in to sponsor Jones, he would have had to choose between selling his crappy car to pay his electric bill or living in an old refrigerator box in an alley.
Now the biggest questions are the following: will the UFC charge itself an annual sponsor fee? Will the UFC ban itself as a clothing sponsor when it inevitably rubs Fox the wrong way? What about if it decides to branch out from being a clothing sponsor to promoting fights? It should be lots of fun to kick back and watch the UFC’s incipient case of multiple personality disorder unfold before our very eyes.
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/ufc-champion-jon-jones%E2%80%99-ufc-sponsor-will-be-the-ufc
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There are no guarantees, but the consensus in Seattle seems to be that disgruntled DE Chris Clemons will show up for training camp later this summer.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/29/angry-clemons-expected-to-attend-seahawks-training
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QB Drew Brees remains confident that he and the Saints will agree on a long-term contract before the July 16 deadline.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/26/brees-still-hopeful-of-long-term-deal-with-saints
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Giants DT Chris Canty, who had offseason surgery on his knee, told PFW Tuesday that he will be ready at the start of training camp.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/26/giants-dt-canty-says-hell-be-healthy-by-camp
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The general impression I'm getting from UFC fans is the Jon Jones / Rashad Evans feud got old sometime around the end of 2011 and now it's just kinda played out. That's not to say people aren't excited about the fight - it's just the hype that's all been there done that. Can Jon and Rashad re-ignite our interest in their hatred of each other? UFC Insider does it's best to make it so.
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/jon-jones-and-rashad-evans-jaw-at-each-other
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In Part Two of "Head Games," associate editor Kevin Fishbain writes about the four major helmet brands — Schutt, Riddell, Rawlings and Xenith.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/27/the-big-four
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Injuries are a part of the game, but you never want to see a player’s season get derailed before it even starts. Here's a look at players returning to the gridiron in 2012.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/27/ten-who-missed-11-who-could-make-impact-in-12
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An NFL insider said there is only average offensive talent in Baltimore, and Jim Harbaugh should be frustrated with the state of the Ravens' roster.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/24/insider-harbaugh-should-be-frustrated-with-ravens
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Giants DT Chris Canty, who had offseason surgery on his knee, told PFW Tuesday that he will be ready at the start of training camp.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/26/giants-dt-canty-says-hell-be-healthy-by-camp
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An NFL insider said there is only average offensive talent in Baltimore, and Jim Harbaugh should be frustrated with the state of the Ravens' roster.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/24/insider-harbaugh-should-be-frustrated-with-ravens
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Ron Borges argues that evidence the NFL is claiming to have in its "Bountygate" investigation appears to be lacking.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/26/bounty-evidence-doesnt-help-nfls-case
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This year's crop of rookies has a lot to live up to after 2011's class, but we look at the third-rounders and below who could surprise in Year One.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/25/these-rookies-could-surprise-in-2012
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Fans hoping for a Fedor miracle for UFC 146 are liable to be disappointed. Not only is it becoming mind-bogglingly apparent that the UFC is really going to try and salvage Dos Santos vs Overeem, but Fedor's June fight in Russia has started to take shape. So who is he fighting?
In case you don't remember Rolles, he fought Joey Beltran two years ago in a match that was so bad the UFC cut him after only the one fight. Since then he has semi-redeemed himself against journeymen opponents, most recently taking out supercan Bob Sapp. But all that just kinda underscores the fact that Gracie is not a worthy opponent for Fedor by any stretch of the imagination. He's just a bankable last name M-1 hopes to make some money off.
So what happened to rumors that Fedor would fight Bobby Lashley? Funny story: Lashley will instead be fighting at the next Super Fight League event against James Thompson. I guess it's better to be the can-crusher than the can.
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/fedor-is-probably-fighting-rolles-gracie
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New Jersey's two NFL teams are suing to block a project that developers say would be the largest mall in the United States.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/26/jets-giants-sue-to-block-nj-megamall
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(At least it’ll be better than the “BONES” hat and Endicott jacket)
There can be no doubt that Jon Jones represents the image of everything the UFC wants to stand for. Not only does he do pretty much everything the UFC asks him to, including making an absolute fool of himself by trying to talk on television, he also puts forth a nice, clean, orthodox Christian image by promoting alcohol, fathering children out of wedlock, calling himself "Sexual Chocolate" before the big-money folks stepped in and made him change it a-la Chad “Money Shot" Mendes, and getting tattoos (Christian tattoos, mind you). So it should be no surprise that the UFC felt comfortable enough to become his clothing sponsor for his fight against Rashad Evans next Saturday:
I’ve had a goal of being sponsored by Nike for many, many years. Part of our strategy to try and make that happen one day is to not be a billboard, and not just be sponsored by TapouT one week, and Affliction one week, and then MusclePharm next week, and all these random companies. If you realize, I try to look for relationships with companies, long lasting relationships with companies. So a part of my brand is to keep it clean. Less is more in my opinion.
When Form Athletics went down pretty much every company in the business was looking for an opportunity to work with me, and I was really honored just to be wanted like that. I thought it was really awesome, it was a real honor. We came up with a strategy to keep it clean and be sponsored by the UFC itself. I’m glad the UFC wanted to work with me as well, and I think that they trust that I’ll never make them look bad. You never have to worry about me with a DWI or doing something crazy.
I think I’m a good company guy. The UFC asks me to do anything and I always do it, and I never tell them no for anything…They put in the deal that if any mainstream companies come after this win that they will let me go, and I think that’s awesome.
It’s nice to see the UFC dedicate its clothing sponsorship money to a fighter who would basically be starving if it wasn’t for this deal. I’m pretty sure that if the UFC hadn’t stepped in to sponsor Jones, he would have had to choose between selling his crappy car to pay his electric bill or living in an old refrigerator box in an alley.
Now the biggest questions are the following: will the UFC charge itself an annual sponsor fee? Will the UFC ban itself as a clothing sponsor when it inevitably rubs Fox the wrong way? What about if it decides to branch out from being a clothing sponsor to promoting fights? It should be lots of fun to kick back and watch the UFC’s incipient case of multiple personality disorder unfold before our very eyes.
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/ufc-champion-jon-jones%E2%80%99-ufc-sponsor-will-be-the-ufc
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This team-by-team list of AFC free agents is being updated throughout the free-agent signing period with key arrivals, departures and re-signings.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/23/afc-free-agent-moves-by-team-3
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A former Baylor basketball player is alleged to have tried to extort money from Redskins rookie QB Robert Griffin III.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/25/redskins-griffin-target-in-alleged-extortion-plot
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An NFL insider said there is only average offensive talent in Baltimore, and Jim Harbaugh should be frustrated with the state of the Ravens' roster.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/24/insider-harbaugh-should-be-frustrated-with-ravens
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Eagles GM Howie Roseman slow played making a move at safety, and we believe he did so as a way of not sending the wrong message to their young players.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/24/atogwe-gives-eagles-depth-experience
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Up until this point, fighters haven't had the best record when going up against athletic commissions. A lot of dudes have appeared with sob stories or reasonable explanations and been sent home with the same suspension they'd have landed if they hadn't shown up at all. But Nick Diaz's gameplan seems a little different. He's going to lawyer his way through this thing, and now his lawyer has gone on the offensive:
The law does not permit the NSAC to suspend our client indefinitely pending a hearing and determination of the complaint, but imposes a reasonable and definite time limit when which the complaint must be heard and determined. By enactment effected May 22, 2009, Nevada’s legislator amended NRS 233B.127(3) to provide that “[p]roceedings relating to the order of summary suspension must be instituted and determined within 45 days after the date of the order unless the agency and the licensee mutually agree in writing to a longer period.” [emphasis added] (Prior to this amendment, the time limitation was that the proceedings be instituted and determined “promptly”.) Requests for documents, including documents which are not relevant to the matters in dispute and which are protected by statutory and common law privilege, do not operate to extend the time limit within which a hearing must be held pursuant to the statutory limitation.
The final day for the hearing and determination of the NSAC’s complaint against Mr. Diaz was therefore April 6th, 2012 — 45 days after the date of the Summary Suspension Order. In discussions with Mr. Kizer, following the Summary Suspension Order, Mr. Kizer informed me and others that this matter would be placed on the NSAC’s April agenda. Our client was and is confident that there is no basis for disciplinary action against him and therefore did not object to a delay beyond the required 45 day time limit as long as the matter was heard and determined in April.
However, our client objects to any further delay.
We presume that the NSAC will comply with its statutory obligation to have this matter heard on April 24th, 2012. If not, my client takes the position that the NSAC has by virtue of its delay irrevocably elected to discontinue or abandon its complaint against Mr. Diaz. The NSAC has no authority to hear or determine the complaint at a later date, and any such purported hearing or determination of the complaint would be ultra vires the NSAC’s statutory powers.
It will still be interesting to see how all this plays out when Diaz gets his day in front of the NSAC. They're sticklers for rules, but is that only when the rules swing their way? Or do they just cherry pick what they want and ignore what's inconvenient? While Nick's lawyer has done a helluva job interpreting the NSAC rules in his client's favor, it's the commission who gets final say on how they interpret their own regulations.
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/nick-diaz-wants-this-weed-thing-dealt-with
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Alistair Overeem and his peeps have been conspicuously silent since news broke of his manly 14:1 testosterone to epitestosterone ratio. But last night he made an appearance on MMA Uncensored Live:
"I am bigger, I am stronger, I am better in the stand-up and I'm better on the ground. So for me, I don't think about what he is going to do to me. I think about what I am going to do to him and I am only thinking about what I am going to do to him. I am going to be ready wherever the fight takes me. I do prefer to strike, I do prefer a knockout over a submission win but I'm going to be ready for anything ... I'm going to get this guy, I'm going to beat him. Nothing scares me about Junior dos Santos. Everything he's doing, I've seen it before. I'm not worried about it, I've experienced it all. There's no fear, there's only two things - trained and untrained and when I step into the Octagon on May 26 I'm going to be trained."
Wait a second. What about the ... isn't the fight probably going to be ... why didn't you say anything about the ... ?
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/alistair-overeem-speaks
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Pro Football Weekly's 2012 fantasy TE rankings are led by New England's Rob Gronkowski and New Orleans' Jimmy Graham.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/24/2012-fantasy-te-rankings
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Fans hoping for a Fedor miracle for UFC 146 are liable to be disappointed. Not only is it becoming mind-bogglingly apparent that the UFC is really going to try and salvage Dos Santos vs Overeem, but Fedor's June fight in Russia has started to take shape. So who is he fighting?
In case you don't remember Rolles, he fought Joey Beltran two years ago in a match that was so bad the UFC cut him after only the one fight. Since then he has semi-redeemed himself against journeymen opponents, most recently taking out supercan Bob Sapp. But all that just kinda underscores the fact that Gracie is not a worthy opponent for Fedor by any stretch of the imagination. He's just a bankable last name M-1 hopes to make some money off.
So what happened to rumors that Fedor would fight Bobby Lashley? Funny story: Lashley will instead be fighting at the next Super Fight League event against James Thompson. I guess it's better to be the can-crusher than the can.
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/fedor-is-probably-fighting-rolles-gracie
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Gina Carano did an interview with Crave to promote her Actionfest Action Star of the Year award, and was nice enough to answer a few questions about the sport she dumped for Hollywood:
You haven’t announced whether or not you’re retiring from MMA yet, have you?
No, I haven’t. I think it’s really nice for me to get into this new career. I know I can’t make a living fighting, nor would I want to make a living fighting for the rest of my life. Plus it’s been a decade now. I don't know if you’ve been reporting or doing something for 10 years, but after you do it long enough and you find something else to put your energy towards, it’s just like starting over but it’s fresh and you have the energy all of a sudden to do it.
...
With fighting, do you have to declare you’re in or retired? Can’t you just fight if you want and take a break if you want?
That’s the way I look at it. I don’t want to be one of those people that says, “Oh, I retire. Okay, I’m back. Oh, I retire. Okay, I’m back.” I’m just like okay, this is what I’m doing right now. Who knows what’s going to come after it? I really haven’t really gotten that far yet.
Damn you Gina with your reasonable responses. Why can't you just come back and get smashed by Ronda Rousey for less money than you're making doing movies? You suck.
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/gina-carano-on-fighting-again-who-knows
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It’s looking more and more like the impasse between star RB Maurice Jones-Drew and the Jaguars isn’t getting resolved anytime soon.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/22/jones-drew-could-be-prepared-to-sit-out-the-season
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WR Julio Jones is not the only second-year skill-position player the Falcons expect big things from in 2012.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/22/falcons-bullish-on-rb-rodgers-prospects
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The Saints waived/injured DE Greg Romeus and signed LB Donovan Robinson.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/22/saints-waive-de-romeus
FUEL TV continues to put up tons of UFC videos under vague non-descriptive names. Above, 'Brian Stann gets back on track', aka 'Brian Stann separates Alessio Sakara from consciousness'. After the jump, 'Alexander Gustafsson is the next big thing', aka Alexander Gustafsson decisions Thiago Silva, which is impressive but let's not get crazy now!'
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/highlights-from-last-nights-ufc-event
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WMMA lovers, take note! InvictaFC is an all female promotion who's first event will be streaming live on the internet for free on April 28th. Now they've put together a 30 minute video breaking down some of the fighters who'll be appearing on the card.
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/invicta-fc-is-coming
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This continuously updated list of free agents by position shows whether each remains unsigned or, if signed, with which team they will now be playing.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/23/2012-free-agent-tracker-by-position
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While Christian Ponder will enter training camp as the Vikings' starting QB, the intriguing Joe Webb will continue to develop at the position.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/23/vikings-like-webbs-qb-potential-behind-ponder
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Reshad Jones and Chris Clemons got many first-team reps at safety in Dolphins minicamp, a position that needs improvement.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/21/jones-clemons-get-first-licks-at-dolphins-safety-s
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(At least it’ll be better than the “BONES” hat and Endicott jacket)
There can be no doubt that Jon Jones represents the image of everything the UFC wants to stand for. Not only does he do pretty much everything the UFC asks him to, including making an absolute fool of himself by trying to talk on television, he also puts forth a nice, clean, orthodox Christian image by promoting alcohol, fathering children out of wedlock, calling himself "Sexual Chocolate" before the big-money folks stepped in and made him change it a-la Chad “Money Shot" Mendes, and getting tattoos (Christian tattoos, mind you). So it should be no surprise that the UFC felt comfortable enough to become his clothing sponsor for his fight against Rashad Evans next Saturday:
I’ve had a goal of being sponsored by Nike for many, many years. Part of our strategy to try and make that happen one day is to not be a billboard, and not just be sponsored by TapouT one week, and Affliction one week, and then MusclePharm next week, and all these random companies. If you realize, I try to look for relationships with companies, long lasting relationships with companies. So a part of my brand is to keep it clean. Less is more in my opinion.
When Form Athletics went down pretty much every company in the business was looking for an opportunity to work with me, and I was really honored just to be wanted like that. I thought it was really awesome, it was a real honor. We came up with a strategy to keep it clean and be sponsored by the UFC itself. I’m glad the UFC wanted to work with me as well, and I think that they trust that I’ll never make them look bad. You never have to worry about me with a DWI or doing something crazy.
I think I’m a good company guy. The UFC asks me to do anything and I always do it, and I never tell them no for anything…They put in the deal that if any mainstream companies come after this win that they will let me go, and I think that’s awesome.
It’s nice to see the UFC dedicate its clothing sponsorship money to a fighter who would basically be starving if it wasn’t for this deal. I’m pretty sure that if the UFC hadn’t stepped in to sponsor Jones, he would have had to choose between selling his crappy car to pay his electric bill or living in an old refrigerator box in an alley.
Now the biggest questions are the following: will the UFC charge itself an annual sponsor fee? Will the UFC ban itself as a clothing sponsor when it inevitably rubs Fox the wrong way? What about if it decides to branch out from being a clothing sponsor to promoting fights? It should be lots of fun to kick back and watch the UFC’s incipient case of multiple personality disorder unfold before our very eyes.
Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/ufc-champion-jon-jones%E2%80%99-ufc-sponsor-will-be-the-ufc
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