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The Nets certainly need the help and Nate Robinson almost gave it to them. Nasty came within a fraction of a second from scoring for New Jersey. The problem? Robinson plays for the Knicks. That never goes over well with the coach. ... Read More
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It's probably safe to assume this was the last time Anaheim's Scott Niedermayer will throw his stick over the boards to a fan. This certainly doesn't reflect well on the Ducks' fans. Gordon Bombay can't be happy. ... Read More
bodyThe Tennessee Titans’ 41-17 drubbing of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday was the team’s most dominating performance since Vince Young took over the starting QB position from Kerry Collins three weeks ago.
And Titans owner Bud Adams was quick to show his approval… just not with a conventional “thumbs up” from the box. ... Read More
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LeBron called this "probably top 10 all-time.” Not sure about that, but Dwyane Wade's dunk over Cleveland's Anderson Varejao sure was filthy. ... Read More
bodyFellow fight fan and Comcast.net editor, Brian Hegarty, comes to Write That Down to help me break down UFC 105 – Randy “The Natural” Couture vs. Brandon “The Truth” Vera – and shed some light on a few questions surrounding Saturday’s big event.
UFC 105 will air live on SpikeTV (8 p.m. ET) from the M.E.N Arena in Manchester, England. ... Read More
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Allen Iverson bolted his bench role with the Memphis Grizzlies this weekend. The Grizzlies granted the indefinite leave of absence so A.I. could attend to a “personal issue.” So that’s what they call it in the NBA when you’re furious at the boss and don’t show for work? In the real world, they call it, “Get out of here, you’re fired!” ... Read More
At 30-1 (one no contest) and equipped with one of the most staunch resumes in mixed martial arts, Emelianenko is widely considered the world’s top heavyweight. Some even go so far as to label him the greatest in MMA history.
Such praise might doom a lesser man. But as expectations and audiences beckon, Fedor doesn’t play the heel, he let’s his fists do the talking. ... Read More
bodyIndyCar Series star Danica Patrick is closing in on a two-year deal with JR Motorsports, the NASCAR Nationwide Series team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., according to an ESPN report. ... Read More
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Florida Gators star linebacker Brandon Spikes has some explaining to do.
Television cameras caught Spikes forcing his hand into Georgia running back Washaun Ealey’s face mask following a tackle during Saturday’s showdown in Jacksonville.
When asked about Spikes’ play on Sunday, Florida coach Urban Meyer responded: “I’ll talk to him today. [He is] a very emotional player, and if that’s the case, I’ll have a very serious talk with him.”
Emotional? Hardly. And here we thought defensive captains were supposed to lead by example… ... Read More
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How does Ryan Newman walk away from this crash at Talladega practically unscathed? Somebody get the individuals that designed these cars to fix the economy. ... Read More
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Stephon Marbury joined an elite group. He’s enlisted in a club that is presided over by Mike Tyson and has Lenny Dykstra as its treasurer. After Marbury’s latest bizarre behavior he’s officially gained induction into the Ex-Athlete Insane Asylum. The EAIA as we like to call it. ... Read More
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The brutal nature of the NFL makes for busy radiologists. Especially on Mondays, less than 24 hours after the mangled bodies and limbs are carted out of bed and into examination rooms.
This Sunday, though, more limbs and ligaments seem to be under intense scrutiny than ever. And it’s not just quantity, it’s quality. There are a ton of significant names going under the magnet. (Minnesota’s Antoine Winfield, the Jets’ Kris Jenkins, Philadelphia’s Jason Peters, Seattle’s Lofa Tatupu, Cincinnati’s Antwan Odom, the Giants’ Kareem McKenzie, Buffalo’s Trent Edwards and Arizona’s Anquan Boldin)
Just look at the Vikings. They alone had three key players hurt in their win over the frequently fined and often dirty Baltimore Ravens. ... Read More
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Believe it or not, this English Premier League goal counted. What do you expect? Hooliganism is part of the game there.
As for the fan who knocked the balloon on the pitch, he's a Liverpool fan. Can you say Steve Bartman? ... Read More
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As if Kobe Bryant wasn't already despised by just about everyone in Philadelphia, now he's officially hated by every single resident of the City of Brotherly Love. ... Read More
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Something tells us Honduras would do anything for the United States right now. You don't need to speak Spanish to understand how excited these Honduran radio announcers (be patient, wait until the :24 second mark) were on Wednesday night when the U.S. Men's Soccer team scored in extra time, allowing Honduras to clinch a berth in the 2010 World Cup.
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bodySerena Williams, the No. 1 ranked player in women's tennis, shed the designer attire and bared all for the cover of "ESPN Magazine's" Body Issue, which hits newsstands Friday, October 9th. ... Read More
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It's safe to say Ray Lewis wasn't happy with a pair of roughing the passer calls on Tom Brady in the Ravens' 27-21 loss to the Patriots Sunday in Foxborough. In addition to calling it "embarrassing" (see video below), Ray-Ray had some other harsh words for the NFL's Mr. Perfect. ... Read More
bodyOut of plain curiosity, yours truly settled in last night for 60 minutes of pure unadulterated, USDA Slice… Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson, that is. ... Read More
bodyIf Dana White is for real, UFC fans will have a title showdown to savor faster than they can digest their New Year's Day meals.
According to Los Angeles Times writer Lance Pugmire, Dana White has received verbal agreements from both UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort for the two to fight for the 185-pound title in Las Vegas on January 2. ... Read More
bodyNot since Evander Holyfield fought Lennox Lewis for the heavyweight titles more than a decade ago has there been any serious interest in boxing’s most uninteresting division.
Awash with paper champions, makeshift No. 1 contenders and mediocre talent, what was once the sport’s most coveted prize – the heavyweight champion of the world – has been lost. ... Read More
bodyAfter steamrolling UFC veteran and former middleweight champion Rich Franklin in the main event at UFC 103, Vitor Belfort is the talk of the middleweight division. ... Read More
bodywenty-one months after flattening Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, Floyd Mayweather Jr. took fans for a ride in his 12-round deconstruction of a smaller, slower and technically inferior Juan Manuel Marquez.
Mayweather’s size and power were as overwhelming as his speed and athleticism. He showed no ring apathy. He boxed just as beautifully as he did in 2007 and did it while receiving little (if any) damage from Marquez. ... Read More
Does King James have the goods to make it in the NFL? Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey finds the idea ridiculous. 
The Tennessee Titans’ 41-17 drubbing of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday was the team’s most dominating performance since Vince Young took over the starting QB position from Kerry Collins three weeks ago.
Let all the haters and naysayers kick rocks. Boxing isn’t dead, and Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto is proof. 
Fellow fight fan and Comcast.net editor, Brian Hegarty, comes to Write That Down to help me break down 
Apparently, it's not all good in Shaq's hood. 
What won't Jose Canseco do for a dime? 
Fedor Emelianenko is a rarity.
IndyCar Series star Danica Patrick is closing in on a two-year deal with JR Motorsports, the NASCAR Nationwide Series team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., according to an ESPN report. 
Serena Williams, the No. 1 ranked player in women's tennis, shed the designer attire and bared all for the cover of "ESPN Magazine's" Body Issue, which hits newsstands Friday, October 9th. 
Out of plain curiosity, yours truly settled in last night for 60 minutes of pure unadulterated, USDA Slice… Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson, that is. 
If Dana White is for real, UFC fans will have a title showdown to savor faster than they can digest their New Year's Day meals.
Not since Evander Holyfield fought Lennox Lewis for the heavyweight titles more than a decade ago has there been any serious interest in boxing’s most uninteresting division.
After steamrolling UFC veteran and former middleweight champion Rich Franklin in the main event at UFC 103, Vitor Belfort is the talk of the middleweight division. 
wenty-one months after flattening Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, Floyd Mayweather Jr. took fans for a ride in his 12-round deconstruction of a smaller, slower and technically inferior Juan Manuel Marquez.
