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Lolo Jones Sets Indoor Hurdles Record
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“Lolo Jones recovered from near-elimination in the semifinals to defend her title in the 60-meter hurdles in Doha, Qatar, setting the record at the world indoor championships and the third-best time in history.” [Link]
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Cleveland Browns Sign Jake Delhomme
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“The 35-year-old Delhomme, released recently by the Carolina Panthers, has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Browns, whose quarterback position has been nothing short of a merry-go-round of players since the team returned as an expansion team 11 years ago.” [Link]
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Manny Pacquiao Wins, Beats Joshua Clottey In Unanimous Decision
“Joshua Clottey proved to be indestructible but that did not prevented Manny Pacquiao to pull-off a unanimous decision victory on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in their WBO welterweight title fight at the Dallas Cowboys Stdium in Arlington, Texas.” [Link]
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Over 50,000 Go To Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey Fight In Texas
“A crowd of 50,994 turned out for the first boxing match at the $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium on Saturday night, the third largest crowd for an indoor fight in boxing history. The original seating configuration for the card headlined by the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey fight was for 45,000, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said it could go higher if needed. There were about 42,000 seats sold as of Friday, and stadium officials decided to sell standing-room only ‘party passes’ for $35.” [Link]
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Jets & Giants To Flip Coin Over New Meadowlands Opener
“The teams will begin playing in their new 82,500-seat, $1.6 billion stadium this season, and both have campaigned to the NFL to play the opening game there. The Jets posted on their Web site Saturday night that league will make heads or tails of it by having a coin toss in the near future.” [Link]
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Merlin Olsen Dead At 69
Merlin Olsen, football hall of famer and actor has died at 69. Olsen was a passionate fisherman, and enjoyed fly fishing the most. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2009 and underwent three courses of chemotherapy. In January 2010 he filed a lawsuit against NBC Studios, NBC Universal, and 20th Century Fox for exposing him to asbestos.
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Marion Jones Playing In WNBA For Tulsa Shock
“Disgraced Olympic Athlete Marion Jones is getting a new lease on her sports career, signing a deal with WNBA basketball team the Tulsa Shock. In an Wednesday morning press conference, Marion Jones announced she would embark on a professional basketball career to make amends for her disgraceful cheating at the Sydney 2000 Olympic games.” [Link]
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Georgia Cops Demand Ben Roethlisberger DNA In Sex Assault Case
“Georgia law enforcement officials have requested a DNA sample from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as they continue to investigate allegations that Roethlisberger sexually assaulted a 20-year-old female college student, according to a TMZ.com report.” [Link]
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Dodgers Willie Davis Found Dead At 69
“Willie Davis, who succeeded Duke Snider as the center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers and used his blazing speed to steal 20 or more bases 11 straight years, led the National League in triples twice and set a record of three stolen bases in a World Series game, was found dead on Tuesday at his home in Burbank, Calif. He was 69.” [Link]
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Terrell Owens Meeting With Bengals
“Terrell Owens is headed to Cincinnati to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.” [Link]
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Robert De Niro To Play Vince Lombardi In ESPN/NFL Movie
“Robert De Niro is ready to take the field with ESPN. The iconic actor has been tapped to play legendary football coach Vince Lombardi in a biopic being developed by ESPN Films and the NFL, according to The Hollywood Reporter.” [Link]
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Amber Hanley: College Student Says Ben Roethlisberger Hit On Her
“Amber Hanley, a 21-year-old college student who met NFL star Ben Roethlisberger in a Georgia bar, says the Steeelers quarterback wanted more than a just a cute photo with the young co-ed, but she just rolled her eyes and moved on, earning a tongue lashing from Big Ben.” [Link]
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PGA Bans Ping Wedges
“The 20-year-old Ping wedges with square-shaped grooves will no longer be allowed on the PGA Tour starting March 29 under an agreement reached Monday between the tour and Ping.” [Link]
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Cops To Interview Ben Roethlisberger Over Alleged Sex Assault
“The police in Milledgeville, Ga., who are investigating a 20-year-old woman’s claim that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her at a nightclub, said they expected to interview Roethlisberger and about eight other people in the next several days.” [Link]
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Tim Tebow Working Out For Bills, Seahawks
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“Two teams that are already expressing interest in the former Florida Gator include the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks, who have lined up individual workouts for Tebow after his pro day, according to Gil Brandt of NFL.com.” [Link]
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Joe Buck Separates From Wife Ann Buck
“Sports broadcaster Joe Buck, 42, and his wife, Ann, are separated ‘They’re taking a break,’ said Joe’s mom, Carol Buck.” [Link]
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Jayhawk Coach Kurtis Townsend: I Didn’t Know Samantha Ryan Was A Pornstar When I Gave Her A Ticket
“‘I met her on a flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City, back in December,’ Townsend said. ‘I had no idea she was a porn star. She was Jamie (Doe), a former KU student who said she was a big fan of the Jayhawks. We talked on the flight. I was just being nice and gave her my card and told her to call me if she ever wanted to go to a game. I’ve never seen her since. I wouldn’t know what she looked like. I didn’t see her at the game.’” [Link]
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Mike Tyson Plots Boxing Comeback
“According to a source close to Tyson, former Promoter Don King has a tentative deal for Tyson to return to the ring in late 2010. The initial plan is to have Tyson-Holyfield III, but there is rumored hesitation on the part of Iron Mike, and there is a plan B. A Connecticut heavyweight named Tony Grano, former cruiserweight champ, Jean Marc Mormeck, Vinny Maddalone, and Derric Rossy have all been mentioned as potential first or second comeback opponents for Tyson. ” [Link]
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Samantha Ryan: Porn Star Gets Kansas Jayhawks Tickets From Coach
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“Samantha Ryan is an adult film star who attended the University of Kansas. Thanks to Jayhawks’ assistant coach Kurtis Townsend, Ryan was able to attend last night’s regular season finale in Lawrence against rival Kansas State.” [Link]
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Tawanna Iverson: Allen Iverson’s Wife Files For Divorce
“In the divorce petition filed on Tuesday, Tawanna Iverson said her 8 ½-year-long marriage to the guard was ‘irretrievably broken.’ In the petition, Tawanna Iverson asked for temporary and permanent custody of their five children as well as child support and alimony. She did not ask for a specific dollar amount.” [Link]
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