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30 Reasons to Watch the NBA in 2007

Post author By TheGuru8700
Post date February 9, 2007
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The Best Storylines Going into the All-Star Break

Now that the NFL season has come to a close, I can really focus on some basketball. And since I had so much success with this article NFL style, I figured, why not give a NBA version a try. Well, from what the little bit I’ve watched, the 2006-07 NBA season is already shaping up to be a doozy. The usual powerhouses are dominating and the usual losers are, you guessed it, still stinking it up every other night. But beyond that, some things have been flying under the radar. But that’s what you have me for, so here we go…

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Breaking Down The American League

Post author By Trevor
Post date February 7, 2007
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by Trevor Freeman

For the first time in four months, I am ready to talk about baseball again. The Oakland A’s and I had to take a little break from each other as I was beginning to question the fairness of life after the Magglio Ordonez walk-off. Luckily I was able to immerse myself in a 49er renaissance and preparation for March Madness. If you discount the Ken Macha baseball card hanging off the dartboard in my office and the Magglio Ordonez baseball card which was used for a brief three-day stretch as a urinal bullseye then for the most part I have responded to the loss in a mature fashion.

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Indianapolis Colts

From Failure to Greatness: How the Colts Won the Super Bowl

Post author By Jackson Govatos
Post date February 6, 2007
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Indianapolis Colts. Super Bowl champions. After seeing the team fail in the playoffs year after year, I didn’t expect they would ever win. But they convinced everyone they were the true champs with an impressive postseason performance, quieting all their doubters with win over archrival New England and a Super Bowl blowout over the Bears. With all the doubt and criticism that Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy have withstood for so long, I think this franchise truly deserves a Super Bowl title. But an intriguing question is, how did they get here? How could this team finally lift up their play and win a championship after six years of postseason failures?

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NHL General

NHL Power Rankings for Feb. 5- 2007

Post author By matt Jordan
Post date February 6, 2007
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As the trade deadline approaches, the Preds, Wings, and Sabres seem to be comfortably on top of the NHL world. Meanwhile, the teams that are in the middle of the pack just happen to be the same ones that all the rumors are flying. Teams like Colorado, Vancouver, Carolina and Toronto have been in the mill every day for the past two weeks, along with the Flyers. Where did your team finish this week?

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How NOT to Win an Eclipse Award

Post author By Michael Souza
Post date February 3, 2007
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Sometimes no matter how good you are, winning a year-end award is out of your control. In this case, Lava Man, the best horse on the west coast, loses one race out of eight, all Stakes races, and isn’t even a finalist for Horse of the Year.

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I’m Not So Sure Sammy

Recently signed to the Texas Rangers, Sammy Sosa is looking to make a return to Major League Baseball. In my opinion this signing is one that is shocking and honestly doesn’t make much sense.

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NHL General

The Real State of the NHL

Post author By matt Jordan
Post date February 2, 2007
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Gary Bettman has given his 2007 edition of the state of the National Hockey League. In it, were some very interesting statements, and like any other good Public Relations person, he tried to put the best face forward of the NHL. While he didn’t out rightly lie, he did mislead people just slightly.

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NHL Power Rankings for Jan. 29- 2007

Post author By matt Jordan
Post date January 30, 2007
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Nashville is starting to run away with the power rankings. Meanwhile, the top nine did not change. In the middle of the pack, Pittsburgh has finally overtaken Boston, thanks in part to Sidney Crosby lightning up the Coyotes like a firework. Ottawa continues to impress, while the Flyers are talking with Forsberg about his future. Where did your team end up?

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Following Greatness

For years my favorite player who doesn’t wear a Jets uniform has been Peyton Manning. He’s a great quarterback, says the right things, does the right things (for the most part), and he is always in a good commercial. By the way you can pretty much bet that win or lose in the Super Bowl, Mastercard is going to make a commercial about him beating the Patriots to go to the Super Bowl was “Priceless.”

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Juxtaposition

Intellectuals often complain about the double standard athletes are granted in society. Professional players lose their distinction as citizens, American Royalty. However, many never stop to consider the treacherous position this circumstance drops our sports stars into. An individual can become easily entrapped in celebrity, and those who maintain their character in our cutthroat culture deserve to be commended for their courage, and conviction.

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