1. Marv Albert gets recognition from Jimmy Kimmel, but not everyone at show 7 hours ago   permalink

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DIANE PUCIN ON SPORTS MEDIA

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Will Brinson / FanHouse :   Marv Albert, 50 Cent Rumble Backstage at Jimmy Kimmel Live

Brooks / SPORTSbyBROOKS :   Dear 50 Cent: Marv’s Bite’s Worse Than His Bark

Tommy Craggs / Deadspin :   Showing Signs: Marv Albert And 50 Cent Now Have Beef Awful Announcing / AwfulAnnouncing :   Wait, There's A Marv Albert And 50 Cent Feud?

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Www.sportressofblogitude.com Marv Albert And 50 Cent's Entourage Mix It Up Backstage At Jimmy Kimmel's Show   —  Sure, Marv Albert’s street cred ain’t what it used to be, but does that mean he needs to start mixing it up with 50 Cent’s posse? That seems to be what happened backstage at Wednesday’s taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live, when 50 Cent’s entourage didn’t recognize Albert and somehow a rigamarole ensued with words going ... Will Brinson / FanHouse :    Marv Albert, 50 Cent Rumble Backstage at Jimmy Kimmel Live Tommy Craggs / Deadspin :    Showing Signs: Marv Albert And 50 Cent Now Have Beef Awful Announcing / AwfulAnnouncing :    Wait, There's A Marv Albert And 50 Cent Feud?

2. NFL FanHouse Week 11 Chat 7 hours ago   permalink

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by Bruce Ciskie Filed under: Browns , Buccaneers , Colts , Lions , Ravens , Saints , NFL Fans , NFL Live Blogging We still have two unbeatens in the NFL, New Orleans and Indianapolis. The Saints visit Tampa, so they shouldn't be threatened, but the Colts have a doozy of a game at Baltimore. Meanwhile, it's a clash of titans in Detroit, as the 1- ...

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Chris Burke / NFL NFL FanHouse Podcast: The Debut   —  by Chris Burke Filed under: NFL Podcast Fashionably late is better than unfashionably absent. It's not a pretty motto (you might prefer "It's better late than never"), but it holds true for our NFL FanHouse podcast, which gets off the ground this week. In the inaugural run, Matt Snyder and Chris Burke tackle some pressing Week 10 topics -- like ...

Knox Bardeen / Fantasy Football Fanhouse Injuries to Watch: Week 11   —  by Knox Bardeen Filed under: NFL Injury Report Whether it's torn, sprained, broken or just needs to be taped, Injuries to Watch will keep you up to date on injuries around the NFL and how they'll affect your fantasy football team. Quarterback o. Ben Roethlisberger , Steelers - Roethlisberger is not listed on the injury report, but he sat out ...

Digg.com NFL tailgating policies won't affect "real" fans   —  When the Philadelphia Eagles have an in-stadium jail, all 32 teams allow text messages about unruly fans, the NFL has adopted a Fan Code of Conduct, and some stadiums (including the Houston Texans and the famously rowdy Oakland Raiders) have adopted the NFL's 20-ounce beer limit, it is time to admit there is a problem with fan behavior at games. Yahoo! Sports Is there still a "code" in the NFL?   —  For his new book, " The Code ", Ross Bernstein talked to dozens of current and former NFL players and... Awful Announcing / AwfulAnnouncing Your Week Eleven NFL Announcing Schedule And Broadcast Maps   —  Thanks as always to The506.com for the broadcast maps.... NFL Network Thursday Night Football: Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers (Bob Papa, Matt Millen) NBC Sunday Night Football: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears (Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth) ESPN Monday Night Football: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans (Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon ... Comments / Azcentral.com NFL fines Cardinals' Dockett for Hasselbeck incident   —  The NFL has fined Darnell Dockett $7,500, technically for roughing the passer on Sunday in the Cardinals' 31-20 win over Seattle. Ryan Wilson / Back Porch FanHouse Obama, NFL Players Take on Kids in Tag Football Game at White House   —  by Ryan Wilson Filed under: Current Events , NFL Under the guise of the United We Serve initiative, President Barack Obama teamed up with Drew Brees , Troy Polamalu and DeMarcus Ware to school a bunch of kids in tag football on the White House's South Lawn. All in the name of stressing the importance of fitness for America's youth. Via the press ... Will Brinson / Back Porch FanHouse Hauscast Talks NFL With Cowboy Lifer Daryl 'Moose' Johnston   —  by Will Brinson Filed under: Podcast , NFL The FanHouse Podcast : Because bloggers are much sexier on the phone. Daryl Johnston played his entire NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, and he currently covers the NFC for Fox on Sundays. So who better to talk to about the current state of the NFC and the Cowboys' place in it? Thanks to the kind ... Matt Snyder / Fantasy Football Fanhouse Fantasy Cram Session: Run, Ricky, Run   —  by Matt Snyder Filed under: NFL Waiver Wire , NFL Injury Report , Podcasts , NFL Start 'Em Sit 'Em We're back. It's "Run, Ricky, Run!" Week here at Fantasy FanHouse, as we witnessed Ricky Williams thrust himself into the ranks of other must-start running backs. First, Ronnie Brown went down for the season, next Ricky provided fantasy owners with ... GC / Can't Stop The Bleeding Formerly Toothless Labor Union : Out With The NFL’s Skull Doc   —  Sorry, I just can’t get enough of using the phrase, “skull doc” Barely a week goes by without the New York Times’ Allan Schwartz reporting on findings that draw ties between NFL head injuries and one-way tickets to Vegetable City . On Friday, Schwartz reports the NFLPA, less than alarmed when Gene Upshaw was running the ... Yardbarker The QBs of the 2007 NFL Draft: The Worst Single Position of Any NFL Draft Class Ever?   —  Do the 11 quarterbacks taken during 2007 NFL Draft, headlined by first rounders JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn, comprise the worst single position from any draft class ever? The evidence is pretty damning.

3. Rangers won't do three-way Bradley deal 16 hours ago   permalink

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The deal has the Rangers sending Kevin Millwood to the Mets, who would trade second baseman Luis Castillo the Cubs. To complete the trade, the Cubs would send Milton Bradley to the Rangers.

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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors :   Latest Milton Bradley Scenario

Evan Brunell / The Hardball Times :   Kevin Millwood or Luis Castillo: Who is more valuable?

Sports Blogs : :   The Hardball Times :: Kevin Millwood or Luis Castillo: Who is more valuable? Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com :   Buzz: Mets, Cubs trying hard for a Three-Way Chicago Breaking Sports :   Grabow calls return to Cubs a "no-brainer"

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Chicagotribune.com Cubs exploring Bradley deal for Castillo   —  The Cubs continue trying to find ways to move Milton Bradley in packages that would bring them second baseman Luis Castillo from the Mets. The latest, according to sources, is a three-team deal with the Rangers that would send send the Rangers' No. 1 starter, Kevin Millwood, to New York.

4. Celtics Vs. Magic Preview and Live Chat 1 hour ago   permalink

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The Magic shoot 64% of their shots from long range, and 27% near the basket. That's a pretty interesting stat seeing that they have Dwight Howard hulking down low.

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Michael David Smith / MMA UFC 106: Preview and Predictions on Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin 2   —  by Michael David Smith Filed under: UFC UFC 106 went from one of the biggest pay-per-view cards of the year to one of the weakest when UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar had to pull out of his fight with Shane Carwin . But you'll still get some good fights if you purchase the pay-per-view on Saturday night, and we've got the full preview of ...

Www.theboxingbulletin.com British Scene: Rendall Munroe vs Simone Maludrottu Preview   —  Matt Chudley previews tonight's European 122 pound title match-up between champion Rendall Munroe and challenger Simone Maludrottu. The boxing binman Rendall Munroe returns to action tonight in a mandatory defense of his European Super-Bantamweight title against former world title challenger Simone Maludrottu, in a fight that doubles as an ... SC / Bad Left Hook :    Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Rendall Munroe v. Simone Maludrottu

Yahoo! Sports Game to pay attention to: Magic vs. Celtics   —  Orlando at Boston It could be a three-game night, or it might be a 10-game night. Doesn't matter.

5. WNBA Folds in Sacramento, Seeks Bay Area Owner for 2010 3 hours ago   permalink

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by Michelle Smith Filed under: Kings , WNBA The WNBA announced Friday afternoon that the Sacramento Monarchs, one of the league's original eight franchises, are folding and that the league is actively pursuing an ownership group for the team in the San Francisco Bay area in time for the 2010 season. Joe and Gavin Maloof, who also own the NBA's ...

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Webmaster / NBA.com Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise   —  The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.

SI.com Maloofs to shut down WNBA's Monarchs franchise   —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.

Globe Sports Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise   —  Another team could be set to relocate USATODAY.com NBA Fallen Monarchs: Kings will no longer operate WNBA team   —  The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight ...

6. Jimmie Johnson Signs Contract Extension With Hendrick 5 hours ago   permalink

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by Holly Cain Filed under: Jimmie Johnson , Hendrick Motorsports HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Two days before he attempts to wrap up a historic fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, Jimmie Johnson has announced a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep the champ driving the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet through the 2015 season. " ...

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Joost / The Pit Stop Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and a whole mess load of other news.   —  For the race on Sunday it was Jimmie Johnson picked up the poll for this event with a sped of 173.919MPH.  Sitting along side of him will be Scott Speed.  Mark Martin will be starting 4th. Jimmie Johnson has signed on with Hendrick Motorsports through 2015. Jeff Gordon is going to be racing until at the end of the 2013 season. Kasey Kahne may ...

DOUG ROBERSON / Top Sports news Tech coach Johnson signs contract extension   —  Georgia Tech football coach Paul Johnson signed a one-year contract extension Friday that ties him to Tech through 2016.

Associated Press / ESPN.com Sprint Cup: Jimmie Johnson will chase fourth straight title from pole   —  Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph to win the pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He qualified first Friday hours after it was announced he signed a contract extension to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season. David Newton / ESPN.com Jeff Gordon sticking with Rick Hendrick Motorsports through at least 2013   —  Four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon will drive through at least the 2013 season for Hendrick Motorsports, team owner Rick Hendrick said. Yahoo! News Johnson takes pole at Homestead   —  AP - Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole. Holly Cain / Motorsports FanHouse Brian France Talks State of NASCAR   —  by Holly Cain Filed under: Chase for the Sprint Cup HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- NASCAR Chairman Brian France held an impromptu news conference Friday at Homestead Miami Speedway, addressing topics from NASCAR's legal battle with driver Jeremy Mayfield , to shortening the schedule, to the Chase for the Championship format and the possibility of Danica ... SI.com France commends Johnson on his achievements   —  HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR chairman Brian France doesn't think Jimmie Johnson's four-year reign signals a flaw in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format. SI.com Great start: Johnson takes pole at Homestead   —  Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph to win the pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He qualified first Friday hours after it was announced he signed a contract extension to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

7. Thierry Henry Believes France vs. Ireland Match Should Be Replayed 7 hours ago   permalink

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by FanHouse Newswire Filed under: FIFA World Cup LONDON (AP) -- Thierry Henry denied Friday that he was a cheat but said the "fairest solution" would be to replay the France-Ireland World Cup playoff that was decided by his handball. Henry set up the deciding goal for William Gallas by controlling the ball with his hand in Wednesday's 1-1 draw ...

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Kevin Blackistone / Kevin Blackistone FanHouse Beautiful Game Ruined by Ugliness   —  by Kevin Blackistone Filed under: Soccer The World Cup is fixed. But in the outrage from the illegal handball seen 'round the world (but not by the referees) Wednesday by France's superstar Thierry Henry, which earned the French team a plane ride to South Africa over Ireland for next summer's global soccer scrum, the small fact about the manner ...

Www.cnn.com Replay 'fairest solution' says Henry   —  (CNN) -- Thierry Henry believes a replay would be the "fairest solution" after his handball set up France's clinching goal in their World Cup playoff with the Republic of Ireland. Daryl / World Cup Soccer :    How Long Until We Forgive Thierry Henry? Rcade / SportsFilter :    AP Columnist: 'Soccer Players Can't Be Trusted'

STUART CONDIE / Wash Post Sports FIFA: No replay for France-Ireland WCup qualifier   —  LONDON -- FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be "the fairest solution" to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal. BBC Sport France reject Irish replay hopes   —  The French Football Federation turns down the Republic of Ireland's request for a replay of their controversial World Cup play-off game. USATODAY.com Soccer FIFA hands out ruling: No replay for Irish of Cup qualifier   —  FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, but Thierry Henry said a rematch ... Yardbarker Worst Calls of All Time from Rumors & Rants   —  Ireland got the shaft in the recent World Cup qualifier when French star Thierry Henry 's obvious handball wasn't called by the referees. The controversy led to this week's Gillette Fusion Power blog post by Rumors & Rants , recalling some other terrible officiating from other sports. Here's a sample: Jeffrey Maier’s Catch: ... Footynut / FootyBlog.net Should France V Rep.Ireland Be Replayed? Is Henry Sorry?   —  Many people have been calling for the France v Rep. Ireland game to be replayed, but I’m not too sure if this will be possible. Sure, I think the game wasn’t fair and France don’t deserve to go to the World Cup, but I’m not sure if you can simply decide to replay this match [...] Www.google.com FIFA: No replay for France-Ireland WCup qualifier   —  LONDON — FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be "the fairest solution" to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal. Daryl / World Cup Soccer :    How Long Until We Forgive Thierry Henry? RTÉ Sport Hooray, Henry and Keane call for replay   —  France captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be ‘the fairest solution', with Ireland skipper Robbie Keane echoing his comments. RTÉ Sport FFF insist there will be no replay   —  A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off match between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation insisted.

8. Knicks Reportedly Pass on Allen Iverson 6 hours ago   permalink

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by Matt Watson Filed under: Bobcats , Heat , Knicks , NBA Rumors A four-time scoring champ leading Mike D'Antoni's up-tempo offense? It looked like a match made in heaven on paper, but the Knicks have apparently decided the intangibles surrounding Allen Iverson -- including ugly exits with two teams in the span of seven months -- outweighed the ...

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HOWARD BECK / NYT Knicks Decide Not to Pursue Iverson   —  Team officials spent three days weighing the pros and cons of signing Allen Iverson, a four-time N.B.A. scoring champion with problems in his past. Matt Watson / FanHouse :    Knicks Reportedly Pass on Allen Iverson

Www.cbssports.com Knicks decide to pass on available Iverson   —  GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future. Team president Donnie Walsh said Friday the team won't make any additions at this time despite its 2-9 record. He added the decision to pass on the former MVP had nothing to do with Iverson's ability to ...

BRIAN MAHONEY / Wash Post Sports Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson   —  FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2009, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies' Allen Iverson brings the ball upcourt against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. The Grizzlies announced Monday, Nov. 16, in a statement that the team has ended its one-year contract with the 10-time All-Star and former league MVP in what it called a ... Webmaster / NBA.com Knicks will pass on chance to sign Iverson   —  The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future. CBC Knicks' answer to Iverson: No, thanks   —  New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh said Friday the team has decided not to pursue free-agent guard Allen Iverson. Chron.com Sports Knicks decide not to take chance on Iverson   —  Team president Donnie Walsh said Friday the team won't make any additions at this time despite its 2-9 record. He added the decision to pass on the former MVP had nothing to do with Iverson's ability to play.

9. Week 11: Denver and San Diego Are Battling Again 1 hour ago   permalink

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The Week 11 showdown between the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos could have a major impact in the American Football Conference (AFC) West division.

10. Alex Ovechkin Returns to Lineup, Caps Return to No. 1 4 hours ago   permalink

Adam Gretz / NHL

by Adam Gretz Filed under: NHL Power Rankings Losing Alex Ovechkin for two weeks didn't stop the Washington Capitals from winning games, and he picked up right where he left off in his return, scoring his 15th goal of the season in a 4-2 win against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. With that, the Caps take over the top spot in this week's ...

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CBC Ovechkin comes home as Habs visit Caps   —  Washington welcomes back Alex Ovechkin on Friday as the Captials host the Montreal Canadiens.

11. Uga VII Dies: William Henry Harrison of Georgia Bulldog Mascots 7 hours ago   permalink

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by Clay Travis Filed under: Georgia , SEC Uga VII, not surprisingly, the son of Uga VI, succumbed to an unexpected heart illness Thursday. The Bulldog mascot, in just his second year prowling the sideline, was only four years old. Presumably, he is survived by many other dogs given that Georgia uses lineal descendants to anoint the next mascot. ...

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Chip Towers / Top Sports news There will be a Uga VIII, but not until 2010   —  UGA fans have stepped forward with offers to replace the school's beloved mascot for Saturday night's game in the wake of Uga VII's death.

Chip Towers / Top Sports news Uga VII to be buried Saturday morning at Sanford Stadium   —  Uga VII will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Sanford Stadium on Saturday morning. The Georgia Bulldogs mascot, who died suddenly on Thursday, will be interred in the mausoleum in the southwest corner of Sanford Stadium where his six predecessors are also buried.

12. Detainees at Camp in Iraq Use Favre To Tease Wisconsin Soldiers 17 hours ago   permalink

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BAGHDAD - It seems that the Brett Favre-Green Bay Packers saga is such a worldwide phenomenon that it's being used by detainees in American military camps.

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Yahoo! Sports :   Iraqi detainees taunt Wisconsin soldiers about Brett Favre

Barry Petchesky / Deadspin :   Iraqis Now Using Favre-Based Warfare Ryan Wilson / Back Porch FanHouse :   Even Iraqi Detainees Are Clowning Packers Fans About Brett Favre

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Dusted / SportsFilter Brett Favre Mic'd Up   —  That's a great line, dusted. "Pardon me while I hand the ball off for a touchdown now." should have been the next words out of his mouth. As much fun as it is to bag on Mr. Indecision, you have to like the guy a bit. I mean, it seems to me that it is just a game to him and he is a kid out there, ya' know, playing it.

Yardbarker Brett Favre Now Officially Giving Comfort to the Enemy   —  Americans have been tortured by the unremitting mentions of Brett Favre for at least the last several years. However, it's typically been a self-imposed thing. Not anymore. But then, that's the price of a free and open society. Our enemies see the harm we inflict upon ourselves and start using it for their own ends. According to a ...

13. ESPN Horndog Dossier: Katey Lacey 5 hours ago   permalink

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Who? Exactly. Lacey, SVP of Marketing for ESPN, was a popular subject in our tips box dating back to last year. Why? Why do people despise this woman so much?

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TheBigLead / The Big Lead :   Rumor: ESPN “Parts Ways” Executive David Berson

DAULERIO / Deadspin :   Horndog Hero David Berson Rumored Leaving ESPN

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Tommy Craggs / Deadspin From The Desk Of George Bodenheimer: "Class, Dignity And Integrity"   —  Hey, look! It's another memo from ESPN President George Bodenheimer ! And today he wants to tell his employees about all the exciting things his company is doing to slow its steady transformation into Connecticut's answer to Gomorrah. The memo, in full: Our Workplace Top Story 11/19/09 @ 3:33 PM - Updated: 11/20/09 @ 10:09 AM A message from ...

Aaron Schatz / Footballoutsiders.com ESPN: When To Give Up On Young QBs   —  Nice article, though it is interesting that it seems like the QBs listed as having a chance to still be ok match up well with what the Lewin QB prediction system thinks. If I recall if thought all three QBs from the Lienert/Young/Cutler draft would be good, and that Quinn would be good while Russell would not be.

Tommy Craggs / Deadspin The Basement Tapes: A Compendium Of Sportswriters' Hacky Jokes About Bloggers   —  Woody Paige, the orange person always yelling on your television set, recently disagreed with someone on the Internet. He then made a joke suggesting that the blogger still lives in his mother's house. Have you heard this one? Here's what Paige wrote : I give my opinion, which is based on sound information, thoughtful research and observation, ...

14. Discuss this entry 2 hours ago   permalink

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After a few weeks of being plagued with a bout of the butter fingers (it must be contagious) the second-year receiver from Hawaii is beginning to produce some clutch catches for the Dolphins.

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15. Most Valuable Competition 8 hours ago   permalink

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Every few weeks, FanHouse will offer a writer's opinion on the current NBA MVP Rankings. This time, Tom Ziller gives his top 20 through the season's first four weeks, as well as an assessment of the multitude of rookie point guards.

16. Create your own team of free agents 9 hours ago   permalink

Extra Bases

Here's a fun exercise to kill some time at work today before the weekend: Create a team out of the free agents on the market. Now that the free agents are able to negotiate with any team out there, theoretically...

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Randy Booth / Over the Monster :   Make Your Own "Abraham Abominaters" Team

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17. Sources: 19-Year-Old Zach Bogosian Enters US Olympic Picture 8 hours ago   permalink

Christopher Botta / NHL

by Christopher Botta Filed under: Thrashers , FanHouse Exclusive Zach Bogosian , the 19-year-old defenseman from the Atlanta Thrashers , has emerged as a serious candidate for the United States Olympic Team, a pair of sources have told FanHouse. The 19-year-old Bogosian, a native of northern New York, has developed into a superb two-way ...

18. Edwards, Bodden meet again 3 hours ago   permalink

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Leigh Bodden will face his former teammate Sunday when the Pats get their first look at Braylon Edwards in a Jets uniform.

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Sports Blogs : :   Reiss' Pieces :: Edwards, Bodden meet again

19. Devin Hester is improving this year for the Chicago Bears 35 minutes ago   permalink

Admin / Chicago Bears

27-year old Devin Hester is starting to improve as a WR right before our very eyes.  He has played in 9 games this season for the Bears and he has caught 48 passes for 596 yards (12.4 avg) with 3 TD grabs.  Hester was a cornerback when he came into the NFL but he wasn’t [...]

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Admin / Chicago Bears Is the ghost of Rex Grossman haunting the Chicago Bears?   —  Rex Grossman played six years for the Bears playing in 29 games in which he completed 521 of 962 passes (54.2%) for 6,164 yards with 33 TD passes and 35 INTs (70.2 QB Rating).  He also carried the ball 55 times for 180 yards (3.3 ypc) with 3 TD runs in Chicago.  He is currently [...]

Jeff Dickerson / SportSpyder.com - Chicago Bears running back Garrett Wolfe is out for the season with a lacerated kidney   —  ... 8 versus Arizona, and he was hospitalized for the next few days. Still, the Bears were optimistic Wolfe would be able to return in 2009. The Bears said Wolfe ... NFL Bears RB Wolfe lost for season with kidney injury   —  The Chicago Bears placed backup running back Garrett Wolfe on injured reserve Friday, ending his season. The team listed a kidney injury for Wolfe, who told the Chicago Tribune in a text message that he suffered a lacerated kidney on the opening kickoff of a game against Arizona on Nov. 8. The Bears elevated running back Kahlil Bell from the ... Jeff Dickerson / ESPN.com Chicago Bears running back Garrett Wolfe is out for the season with a lacerated kidney   —  LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- A lacerated kidney will force Chicago Bears running back Garrett Wolfe to miss the remainder of the season, the team confirmed Friday. Yardbarker Jay Cutler, Lovie Smith spurn Bob Costas interview request   —  Stating that "there's nothing else to say", Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith has refused a Bob Costas interview request in anticipation of the Bears Sunday Night Football game. Jay Cutler(notes) and Bears general manager Jerry Angelo will also be unavailable to the network. It sounds like a simple enough decision. The Bears have ... Michael David Smith / SportSpyder.com - Four players fined in Bears-49ers game   —  ... were fined for violations during the game. Players fined $5,000 apiece were Bears right tackle Chris Williams for a late hit, 49ers tight end Delanie Walker f ... Mike Prada / SBNation.com Dwight Howard To Stan Van Gundy: 'Chill Out, Bro'   —  Okay, so Dwight Howard didn't utter those exact words, but he certainly told his coach to stop being such a Negative Nancy. Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard told the Sentinel on Thursday that he asked Stan Van Gundy in a private meeting to quell what he perceived as the coach's recurring ...

20. The Vollmer Question: Light's out??? 3 hours ago   permalink

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Break out the quotation marks for this one -- If Matt Light's ready to play on Sunday, what do the Patriots do along the offensive line? Rookie Sebastian Vollmer, as has been well-documented, has been off the charts in Light's place at left tackle. So do you send him to the bench? Do you move him to the right side, where he worked a bunch in camp?

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