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Reasons To Watch The EPL's Final Weekend
Friday, May 11, 2012 3:05 pm

Written by: Max Thompson

The 2011-12 English Premier League season was totally worth the price of admission. If you're American, that price is waking up earlier than you'd prefer on the weekends to watch a sporting event on TV. And there is no be... >>

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Blackburn Rovers, Bolton, Clint Dempsey, English Premier League, EPL, Everton, Fulham, Joey Barton, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Papiss Cisse, QPR, Queens Park Rangers, Soccer, Wolverhampton
Irish Harness Racers In A Heap Of Trouble
Thursday, May 10, 2012 3:04 pm

Written by: Max Thompson

Drag racing is a visceral enterprise, one that's deep-rooted in the muscle cars of America. But this time, we're talking about a completely different kind of drag race. Apparently, a couple of Travellers (a traditionally noma... >>

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Harness Racing, Horses, Ireland, Performance, Sulky Racing
Incredible Catch In Ultimate Frisbee Game
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 2:54 pm

Written by: Max Thompson

There are no shortage of Frisbee catches on the Internet. What originally caught speed as a way to kill time between classes in college has turned into multiple styles of sports with fledgling leagues and growing followings. ... >>

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Athletics, Golf, Outdoors, Ultimate Frisbee
Former Pro Wrestler Inspires Incredible Weight Loss
Monday, May 7, 2012 2:24 pm

Written by: Max Thompson

Maybe professional wrestling isn't real, but the impact its athletes can have on people isn't limited by its legitimacy. Enter Diamond Dallas Page, a former WCW, WWF/WWE and TNA star, who has transformed himself in a fitness ... >>

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Athletics, Commitment, Golf, Outdoors, Pro Wrestling, Weight Loss, Yoga
Eight-Year-Old Balls With UNC Squad
Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:57 am

Written by: Max Thompson

Ask any resident of North Carolina draped in baby blue if they would like a chance to play hoops with their beloved Tar Heels, and almost all of them would put it on their bucket list. Many Carolinians got that wish yesterday... >>

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Commitment, Golf, MOA, NCAAB, North Carolina Tar Heels

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