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Being a UFC judge comes with a lot of pressure. Saturday night’s fight between Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar was called in Henderson’s favor by decision and there are some unhappy fans because of it....

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U.S. basketball takes gold

August 12, 2012

Spain made a run for it, but in the end couldn’t match up to the NBA’s best Americans. The U.S. Olympic basketball team defeated the Spanish team 107-100 to win its’ second consecutive Olympic gold....

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Cullen Jones: On a mission

August 12, 2012

When watching Cullen Jones race down a center lane of the pool at the Olympic Park Aquatics Centre, the last thing on anyone’s mind is drowning. Yet, the Olympic gold medalist has become invested in fighting...

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Despite several subtle, and not so subtle, hints that Boston was his first choice, former Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe has been signed to none other than the New York Yankees. According to CBS Sports,...

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Olympic action: Aug. 11

August 11, 2012

The London Games might be one day away from Closing Ceremonies, but there’s still plenty of action. Wrestling is still getting under way, and with the end near many events’ gold medal matches are set...

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The Mexican men’s soccer team made history Saturday when they defeated Games favorite Brazil to take home the Mexico’s first Olympic gold medal of the London Games. The 2-1 victory kicked off with a goal...

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This is the sixth piece in a seven-day series featuring US Olympians who in some way lead extraordinary lives aside from their medals and athletic talent. Check out part one on John Orozco, part two on Jake...

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Imagine fashioning a bra out of Always maxi pads, or washing your hair in the sink for 24 days with a bottle of Dasani water and Pantene Pro V shampoo. Imagine sleeping on a bed...

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In an interesting act of revenge, France’s Nicolas Batum punched Spain’s Juan Carlos Navarro in the groin in Thursday’s Olympic basketball match. Batum was extremely candid about the situation when he told the press that...

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Olympic action: Aug. 10

August 10, 2012

Men’s hoops team cruises past Argentina, set up for clash in final against Spain There was a never a doubt during Friday’s semifinal game as to whether the US men’s basketball team would play for...

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