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Brian Urlacher Announces Retirement

Former Chicago Bears standout Middle Linebacker Brian Urlacher has announced his retirement this morning. Urlacher posted the following on his twitter account. “After spending a lot of time this spring thinking...
Justin Bailey: 2013 NHL Draft Player Profile #41

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Oh Sergio, What have you done?

Sergio Garcia has gone and stuck his foot in his mouth, and the extraction on this one won’t be easy. Garcia has been having a well-publicized war of words with Tiger...
Back in Black: Charles Woodson Returns to the Raiders

Free agent defensive back Charles Woodson has signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders, returning to the team that drafted him, and for whom he stared as a cornerback from...
Chris Bigras: 2013 NHL Draft Player Profile #40

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San Francisco to get 50th Superbowl, Houston to get 51st

The NFL has made their decision. After narrowing the candidates for Superbowls L, and LI (50 and 51) down to three, we now know exactly who is set to host the...
Battling Leukemia, Derrick Nash Vows to Play Again

In February, it was considered a major addition for the Central Michigan football team when they signed the state’s best running back in Derrick Nash, who led all Michigan high school...
Steven Santini: 2013 NHL Draft Player Profile #39

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NFL to make Choice on Superbowl L and Superbowl LI on Tuesday

NFL owners will meet on Tuesday to decide the sites for Superbowl L, and Superbowl LI (50 & 51 for those who don’t understand Roman Numerals). The games, scheduled to be...
Colangelo takes on New Role; Raptors search for a New President and GM

After months of speculation, Bryan Colangelo is staying with MLSE. However he will no longer be the President and General Manager of the Toronto Raptors, as he will stay with the...
Jason Dickinson: 2013 NHL Draft Player Profile #38

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Jason Spezza will return to Senators Lineup in Game 3

Trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0 in their second round Stanley Cup Playoffs Series the Ottawa Senators are in need of a boost. It appears that they will get just that, with...
Dwight Freeney signs with the Chargers

After the season-ending knee injury suffered by former first round pick Melvin Ingram this week, the San Diego Chargers have wasted little time in finding someone to replace his role in...
Ian McCoshen: 2013 NHL Draft Player Profile #37

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Rays Place David Price on Disabled List

There is some cause for concern today in Tampa concerning the status of Rays’ staff ace and 2012 American League Cy Young Award winner David Price. The star pitcher was forced...
Charlotte Bobcats looking to Change Name to Hornets

Earlier this year, the New Orleans Hornets announced that they would be changing their name to the New Orleans Pelicans for next season. The franchise was formerly the Charlotte Hornets from...
Report: Rob Gronkowski May Need Back Surgery

It’s been a trying off-season for Rob Gronkowski. As you will recall, the Patriots Tight End broke his forearm on November 18th in a game against the Indianapolis Colts. He returned...
2013 Memorial Cup Preview and Prediction

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Frank Lampard signs for One More Year at Chelsea

Its been a big week for Chelsea, as the West London club brought home their second European Trophy in as many years, winning the Europa League Final 2-1 over Portuguese Club...
Happy Ending to a Bad Love Story

Earlier this month New England Patriots Defensive Lineman Kyle Love was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. While this is a serious illness, it is one that is becoming more and more...