Saturday, June 30, 2012

'Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg' ratings average 561K viewers

Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/1/1968769/strikeforce-diaz-vs-cyborg-ratings-average-561k-viewers

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Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman Shaping Up

Source: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/6/30/3128902/strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman-shaping-up

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Randy Couture on Amateur Wrestling, MMA and the Relationship Between the Two

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/30/3128248/randy-couture-interview-amateur-wrestling-mma-relationship-ufc-news

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Browns' TE corps holds intrigue

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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Freeney And Mathis: Making The 3-4 Switch

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/28/3123171/freeney-and-mathis-making-the-3-4-switch

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Falcons see opportunities for competition on D-line

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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UFC champion Jon Jones’ UFC sponsor will be the UFC

(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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Angry Clemons expected to attend Seahawks' training camp

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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UFC On Fox 4 Fight Card: Shogun Vs. Vera

Source: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/6/29/3126899/ufc-on-fox-4-fight-card-shogun-vs-vera

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Yamamoto/Johnson UFC 126 fight to stream via Facebook

Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/2/1971505/yamamoto-johnson-ufc-126-fight-to-stream-via-facebook

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Will Brandon Boykin Replace Joselio Hanson?

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/6/29/3126065/will-brandon-boykins-replace-joselio-hanson

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RTT's Brad Shepard On Swain & Rucker at 3:30 Eastern

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/27/3120634/rtts-brad-shepard-on-swain-rucker-at-3-30-eastern

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Friday, June 29, 2012

2012 Colts Position Breakdowns: Tight Ends

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/28/3121267/2012-colts-position-breakdowns-tight-ends

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10 Questions for 2012 #9 - Special Teams

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/29/3124880/10-questions-for-2012-9-special-teams

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Brees still hopeful of long-term deal with Saints

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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Yamamoto/Johnson UFC 126 fight to stream via Facebook

Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/2/1971505/yamamoto-johnson-ufc-126-fight-to-stream-via-facebook

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Colts Announce 2012 Training Camp Schedule

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/28/3123113/colts-announce-2012-training-camp-schedule

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RTT's Brad Shepard On Swain & Rucker at 3:30 Eastern

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/27/3120634/rtts-brad-shepard-on-swain-rucker-at-3-30-eastern

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Yamamoto/Johnson UFC 126 fight to stream via Facebook

Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/2/1971505/yamamoto-johnson-ufc-126-fight-to-stream-via-facebook

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D.C. United Re-Sign Branko Boskovic, No Longer A Designated Player

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2012/6/29/3125985/united-re-sign-branko-boskovic-designated-player

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Giants DT Canty says he'll be healthy by camp

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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Playoff Selection Committee will choose matchups for "Big 6" bowls as well

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/28/3124145/playoff-selection-committee-will-choose-matchups-for-big-6-bowls-as

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Wimbledon 2012: Schedule And Results For Friday

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/tennis/2012/6/29/3125306/wimbledon-2012-schedule-results-matches-friday

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2012 Colts Position Breakdowns: Tight Ends

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/28/3121267/2012-colts-position-breakdowns-tight-ends

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Playoff Selection Committee will choose matchups for "Big 6" bowls as well

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/28/3124145/playoff-selection-committee-will-choose-matchups-for-big-6-bowls-as

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2012 Colts Position Breakdowns: Wide Receivers

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/26/3118478/2012-colts-position-breakdowns-wide-receivers

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Lights Out Radio Presented by MMAForReal.com - Episode 279: UFC 126 Preview

Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/3/1973284/lights-out-radio-presented-by-mmaforreal-com-episode-279-ufc-126

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Jon Jones and Rashad Evans jaw at each other

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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2012 Colts Position Breakdowns: Wide Receivers

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/26/3118478/2012-colts-position-breakdowns-wide-receivers

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Germany Vs. Italy, Euro 2012 Semifinals: Buffon Puts Italy In Trouble Again

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2012/6/28/3124015/germany-vs-italy-live-score-update-euro-2012-buffon-puts-italy-in-trouble

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The big four

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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UFC's Ian McCall Doesn't Think Demetrious Johnson Will Get Past Joe Benavidez

Source: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/6/28/3122630/ufc-ian-mccall-was-sick-going-into-fight-with-mighty-mouse

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Bloody Elbow 2012 Half-Year MMA Awards - Best Feud

Source: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/6/27/3121844/bloody-elbow-2012-half-year-mma-awards-best-feud

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Chat Wrap: Silva vs. Sonnen II Preview, Alistair Overeem PR Tour Discussion

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/27/3120662/live-chat-silva-vs-sonnen-ii-preview-alistair-overeem-pr-tour-mma-news

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10 Questions for 2012 #10: New Wide Receivers

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/25/3114586/10-questions-for-2012-10-new-wide-receivers

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Ten who missed '11 who could make impact in '12

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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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Tennessee Recruiting: Vols Pick Up Another Offensive Lineman

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/27/3120100/tennessee-recruiting-vols-pick-up-another-offensive-lineman

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Montreal Impact Vs. Toronto FC, 2012 MLS: Reds Rout Impact In Battle For BMO

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2012/6/27/3122458/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc-2012-mls-final-score-report-result

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Nate Marquardt Wants Focus Off TRT and On to Strikeforce Title Fight

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/strikeforce/2012/6/27/3121141/nate-marquardt-wants-focus-off-trt-and-on-to-strikeforce-title-fight

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Jim Irsay Refutes Report Regarding Andrew Luck's Contract, Calls It 'BS'

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/25/3116174/jim-irsay-refutes-reports-regarding-andrew-lucks-contract

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Insider: Harbaugh should be 'frustrated' with Ravens' roster

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 Canty says he'll be healthy by camp

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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Insider: Harbaugh should be 'frustrated' with Ravens' roster

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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Bounty 'evidence' doesn't help NFL's case

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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Who Will Be The Eagles Best Offensive Lineman In 2015?

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/6/26/3117683/who-will-be-the-eagles-best-offensive-lineman-in-2015

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These rookies could surprise in 2012

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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Christian Morgan Discusses Florida State Commitment, Recruitment

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2012/6/26/3119652/christian-morgan-commitment-florida-state-arkansas-baylor-ole-miss

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Fedor is probably fighting Rolles Gracie

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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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Crazy Photo Of Falcon Stadium With Wildfire Nearby

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2012/6/26/3119817/falcon-stadium-colorado-springs-fire

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Detroit Pistons Trade Ben Gordon To Charlotte Bobcats, According To Report

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/6/26/3119642/ben-gordon-trade-pistons-bobcats

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Sounds Like Jerry Hughes Is Happy Bill Polian Was Fired

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/22/3110801/sounds-like-jerry-hughes-is-happy-bill-polian-was-fired

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Jets, Giants sue to block N.J. megamall

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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UFC champion Jon Jones’ UFC sponsor will be the UFC

(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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Video: Rener Gracie submits a purple belt while both arms were tied to his waist. Dang!

Source: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/6/26/3118314/video-rener-gracie-submits-a-purple-belt-while-both-arms-were-tied-to

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Stokes scores 11, U.S rolls, 107-72 " GoVolsXtra

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/20/3100230/stokes-scores-11-u-s-rolls-107-72-govolsxtra

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AFC free-agent moves, by team

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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Colts Stuff I'm Not Worrying About: The Quarterbacks

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/22/3110145/colts-stuff-im-not-worrying-about-the-quarterbacks

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UFC 148 Media Call

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/25/3116857/ufc-148-media-call-audio-anderson-silva-chael-sonnen

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MMA Wrap-Up: UFC on FX 4, UFC 147

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/6/25/3115744/mma-wrap-up-ufc-on-fx-4-ufc-147

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UFC 147 Aftermath: Rich Franklin Rides to the Rescue

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/24/3114687/ufc-147-aftermath-rich-franklin-rides-to-the-rescue

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Redskins' Griffin target in alleged extortion plot

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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Insider: Harbaugh should be 'frustrated' with Ravens' roster

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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DRC and DeSean with Steve Breaston at McCoy's charity softball game last night. Wrote an article w/...

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/6/24/3114218/drc-and-desean-with-steve-breaston-at-mccoys-charity-softball-game

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Atogwe gives Eagles depth, experience

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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Jim Irsay Refutes Report Regarding Andrew Luck's Contract, Calls It 'BS'

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/25/3116174/jim-irsay-refutes-reports-regarding-andrew-lucks-contract

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The Linc - How To Break Down Cover 2

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/6/24/3114001/the-linc-how-to-break-down-cover-2

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Nick Diaz wants this weed thing dealt with

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 speaks!

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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UFC 147 in Tweets: Pros React to Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/24/3113969/ufc-147-in-tweets-pros-react-to-wanderlei-silva-vs-rich-franklin

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2012 fantasy TE rankings

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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2012 Colts Position Breakdowns: Running Backs

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/21/3104195/2012-colts-position-breakdowns-running-backs

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The Soccer Equivalent Of A Wicked Crossover

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2012/6/24/3115373/heath-pearce-danny-cruz-video-crossover

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Minor League Ballpark Becomes Giant Swimming Pool

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2012/6/24/3115208/bright-house-field-water-photo-clearwater-threshers

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Fedor is probably fighting Rolles Gracie

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 on fighting again: "Who knows?"

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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Jones-Drew could be prepared to sit out the season

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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Maybe The Phillies Could Borrow DRC?

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/6/23/3113696/maybe-the-phillies-could-borrow-drc

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Eagles Sign DT Tevita Finau, Waive Maurice Fountain

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/6/22/3111248/eagles-sign-dt-tevita-finau-waive-maurice-fountain

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UFC 147 in Tweets: Pros React to Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/24/3113969/ufc-147-in-tweets-pros-react-to-wanderlei-silva-vs-rich-franklin

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Falcons bullish on RB Rodgers' prospects

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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Saints waive DE Romeus

The Saints waived/injured DE Greg Romeus and signed LB Donovan Robinson.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/22/saints-waive-de-romeus

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Highlights from last night's UFC event

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!'

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Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/highlights-from-last-nights-ufc-event

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Invicta FC is coming!

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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2012 free-agent tracker, by position

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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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Eagles Flush With Cap Space Heading Into Summer

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/6/23/3113110/eagles-flush-with-cap-space-heading-into-summer

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Has Tennessee had the most difficult four years in all of college football?

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/21/3104858/has-tennessee-had-the-most-difficult-four-years-in-all-of-college

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Lights Out Radio Presented by MMAForReal.com - Episode 279: UFC 126 Preview

Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/3/1973284/lights-out-radio-presented-by-mmaforreal-com-episode-279-ufc-126

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Vikings like Webb's QB potential behind Ponder

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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Jones, Clemons get first licks at Dolphins' safety spots

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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Peyton Manning speaks on UT - Phillip Fulmer to be honored at Alabama game

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/19/3096685/peyton-manning-speaks-on-ut-phillip-fulmer-to-be-honored-at-alabama

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2012 Colts Position Breakdowns: Running Backs

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/6/21/3104195/2012-colts-position-breakdowns-running-backs

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A Sneak Peek at Rocky Top Tennessee 2012

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/6/19/3097225/a-sneak-peek-at-rocky-top-tennessee-2012

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UFC champion Jon Jones’ UFC sponsor will be the UFC

(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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With The Redskins, Atogwe Was Impressed With Eagles

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/6/22/3110334/with-the-redskins-atogwe-was-impressed-with-eagles

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Joe Amendola Asks If He's Talking To Somebody Cute On CNN

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2012/6/22/3111939/joe-amendola-somebody-cute-video

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