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Jake Locker entered last season as nothing more than a gifted athlete with plenty of upside. By the end of September, he had attained national recognition and superstar status on a team with a no-name roster. With one victory over Pete Carroll’s Trojans, the faceless quarterback was catapulted into America’s living rooms. And as we sit just two days away from the rematch, Locker finds himself in a similar situation. [...]

European stars Andrea Bargnani and Linas Kleiza spearheaded the Toronto Raptors training camp as it opened Tuesday at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada.

The Raptors, who have shaken up their roster following the departure of Chris Bosh this summer, will be splitting their [...]

Well, this is it. Bobby Cox’s final regular season series, ever. It’s pretty hard to believe that after 17 years of watching Braves baseball this is actually it for #6. Basically, I just want to say thanks to Bobby for all he’s done the Braves in the time that I’ve watched them. Thanks for drafting Chipper Jones. Thanks for winning us that World Series in 1995. Thanks for spoiling me every year until 2006 when we finally weren’t good anymore. Thanks for the almost full season’s[...]

On Saturday, November 6th, HBO will televise its first fight from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey when Zab “Super” Judah (39-6, 27 KO’s) battles Lucas Matthysse (27-0, 25 KO’s) in a 12-round, junior welterweight collision. Judah has won three fights in a row and five of his last six. On the other hand, Matthysse is undefeated, and holds four consecutive knockout victories.[...]

-Head coach Raheem Morris announced that rookie runningback LeGarrette Blount has earned the short yardage and goal line duties from now on during his weekly radio show on WDAE-AM 620. Blount impressed in his NFL debut rushing for 27 yards and a touchdown in six carries. He’ll now see a bigger role in the offense as he learns more of the playbook. The role of Kareem Huggins is unknown…

I’ve always been a huge supporter of Jeff Fisher, likewise of Vince Young since he entered the league. I’ve defended both numerous times, but it’s time to change that right now.

While I still greatly support both of them, it’s become evident that there’s trust issues between the two, or at least, Fisher has trust issues Vince Young.
While I still greatly[...]

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Yahoo is reporting that the Nets are backing off pursuit of a deal for Carmelo Anthony, league source says. “At least for now,” according to Adrian Wojnarowski

With the Nets officially holding back from making a deal, its becoming more evident that Anthony will remain with the Nuggets for the start of the 2010 season.

Once the season begins the Nuggets could become more inclined[...]

Going into Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys were staring down the barrel of a 0-3 start for the first time since 2001. The 2-0 Houston Texans were expected to embarrass their neighbor to the north by a double-digit margin. However, this time it was the Cowboys handing out the humble pie.

Linebacker Demarcus Ware set the tone…

It’s become expected around Philadelphia over the past couple of seasons that the Phillies will win the NL East. Anything else is just not acceptable — to the team or the fans. But for Roy Halladay, it’s a brand new experience.

The pitcher that most consider the best in baseball will get his first opportunity to pitch in the postseason after pitching a two-hit shutout against the[...]