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NHL Playoffs Off To Wild Start in Philly, L.A.

By NHL Playoffs Off To Wild Start in Philly, L.A.

The NHL playoffs have begun and are living up to expectations. Every game has been extremely entertaining. There have been seven games that went into overtime including two that went into double overtime. Not only ...

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In Wake of Tebow Trade, Where Do Jets Stand?

By In Wake of Tebow Trade, Where Do Jets Stand?

The biggest splash of the NFL offseason was made right before the calendar turned to April. Tim Tebow was traded to the New York Jets in what could be the best PR move in NFL ...

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Fielder and Pujols Comparable in Moves to A.L.

By Fielder and Pujols Comparable in Moves to A.L.

Two of the best first basemen in the National League decided to make the jump to the more offense oriented American League. Albert Pujols left the St. Louis Cardinals and went to the Los Angeles ...

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Return of Crosby Strengthens Streaking Penguins

By Return of Crosby Strengthens Streaking Penguins

The hottest team in the NHL got one of the best players in the league back from injury last week. The Pittsburgh Penguins, just coming off an 11-game winning streak, got Sidney Crosby back after ...

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Trendy Bracket Pick, Tar Heels Are For Real

By Trendy Bracket Pick, Tar Heels Are For Real

A year has passed and it is finally time for the best four week period of the year. It is time for March Madness and for me to make my predictions. As the defending Minaret ...

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Boston Fan Shows Optimism in Midst of Despair

By Boston Fan Shows Optimism in Midst of Despair

Life as a New England sports fan has been pretty difficult over the past couple of months. From blowing the Super Bowl against the Giants to not even making the playoffs in baseball, times have ...

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Lightning Claw Back Into Playoff Contention

By Lightning Claw Back Into Playoff Contention

The Tampa Bay Lightning started the season horribly and have been towards the bottom of the standings since. That is until Jan. 17. The Lightning had lost seven games in a row and everyone in ...

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All-Star Break Triggers Reflection on First Half

By All-Star Break Triggers Reflection on First Half

With the NHL All-star break upon us, it is time to take a look at how the first half of the season played out. The New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings are atop their ...

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Cardinals Surprise Many On Way to World Series

By Cardinals Surprise Many On Way to World Series

One of the best MLB seasons in recent memories ended with an even better World Series. The St. Louis Cardinals took home the trophy after beating the Rangers in the seven game series as the ...

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Young Quarterbacks Revitalize Losing Teams

By Young Quarterbacks Revitalize Losing Teams

This NFL season has been filled with young quarterbacks who have both stepped up and lived up to the high expectations. That’s no easy thing to do. The successful quarterbacks in the NFL usually sit ...

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Injuries Take Spotlight in NFL Season Thus Far

By Injuries Take Spotlight in NFL Season Thus Far

  The NFL season has been filled with injuries that have impacted each team in the league. Some of the elite players that have been injured are Michael Vick, Peyton Manning and Jamaal Charles. Each ...

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An American League Postseason Preview

By An American League Postseason Preview

It took the whole 162 game season for the American League playoff picture to be set. The season is finally over and it is time for the playoffs to begin. It was one of the ...

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A.L. East Fans Comment on an Everchanging Rivalry

Watching a Franchise Evolve

By A.L. East Fans Comment on an Everchanging Rivalry

As a child growing up 45 minutes from Boston, it was easy for me to love the Red Sox and hate the Yankees. Growing up during the 90s was especially hard. The “Curse of the ...

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NFL Week One Repercussions

By NFL Week One Repercussions

The first week of football started with a bang and there were no signs of fatigue from the lockout. The first game of the season was played in Green Bay. The New Orleans Saints squared ...

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