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NFL minicamp 2013: Chargers sequester Manti Te’o

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Head coach Mike McCoy and the San Diego Chargers plan on restricting Manti Te’o's access with the media until minicamps in mid-June.  After the scandal of the fake girlfriend which was tied to Te’o, the Chargers are being protective with their linebacker. It is being reported that Te’o recently attended a party hosted by Maxim magazine.  Ironically the magazine included ... Read More »

MMA week in review: Belfort KOs Rockhold, Diaz suspended for homophobic slur

The UFC returned to Brazil on Saturday, May 18, when Vitor Belfort knocked out Luke Rockhold with an incredible spinning back kick to the head in the main event at UFC on FX 8. Belfort’s victory put him in position to once again challenge for the middleweight title later in the year. Here’s a look a Belfort’s victory and the ... Read More »

Mariners news: Raul Ibanez renews his magic at Yankee Stadium

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The Seattle Mariners welcomed Raul Ibanez back into their family this season.  As this is his third stint with the Mariners organization, he was a familiar addition to the lineup.  This is now his 11th season in a Mariners uniform.  He has played in both the Kingdome and Safeco Field, and Mariners fans were excited to once again see him ... Read More »

Melvin Ingram injury: Chargers eye Dwight Freeney to replace LB

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The San Diego Chargers aren’t wasting any time replacing second-year outside linebacker Melvin Ingram after he suffered a torn ACL on Tuesday during organized team activities; according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, they are already visiting with free agent pass rusher Dwight Freeney. The move would seem to make sense — new general manager Tom Telesco has familiarity with Freeney. The ... Read More »

49ers offseason 2013: Emphasis put back on special teams

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When the San Francisco 49ers surprised the football world en route to a 13-3 record in 2011, they did so with a complete team effort. At the time, the 49ers were not the high powered, scoring machine we saw in the 2012 playoffs. They relied on great defense, just enough offense and one of the league’s best special teams units. ... Read More »

Dwight Howard offseason: Lakers star focused on giving back

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Dwight Howard is excited to take time away from what was undoubtedly a rigorous NBA campaign in 2012-13 in order to give back to his most important fans. Howard will be one of four celebrities involved in the ACUVUE® 1-DAY Contest. Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, and Shay Mitchell round up the rest of the group. Winners ... Read More »

Tiger Woods wins THE PLAYERS Championship: He’s back

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Tiger Woods is officially back after overcoming a major hurdle that has disrupted his glorious career for so long. With the win at THE PLAYERS Championship on Sunday, he got the better of a tournament that has been a significant test for him. Aside from his only other win there 2001, he has not fared well. It marked just second ... Read More »

49ers minicamp 2013: New faces, high expectations

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The San Francisco 49ers minicamp began with expectations already raised from last year. In 2012, none of the players drafted or signed we’re expected to come in and make any kind of an immediate impact. In fact, the 49ers were the only team in the NFL that did not have a rookie start a game at any point during 2012. ... Read More »

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