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The “Big Cactus” to Become…..”???” in Cleveland

The “Big Cactus” to Become…..”???” in Cleveland

Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by Damon Stafford.

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Sources report that The Cleveland Cavliers and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to terms that would send Shaquille O’Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a pick in tonight’s NBA draft, and $500,000 cash.  O’Neal, one of the NBA’s top 50 players of all-time would join Lebron James in a [...]

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Lakers Win in 5

Lakers Win in 5

Posted on 14. Jun, 2009 by Damon Stafford.

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Congrats to The Los Angeles Lakers, winners of their 15th NBA Championship and to their head coach, Phil Jackson, who surpasses Red Auerbach as having won the most championships as an NBA head coach.  The Lakers beat the Orlando Magic Sunday night 99-86.  Los Angeles won the championship series against the Magic in a best of [...]

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Reader Poll:  What’s Next For Michael Vick?

Reader Poll: What’s Next For Michael Vick?

Posted on 27. Feb, 2009 by Damon Stafford.

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Reports are swirling that former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick, is one step closer to a possible return to gainful employment in the National Football League.  Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison for his role in a dogfighting operation.  He’s eligible to be released to a halfway house in the near future and, sources [...]

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Colts to Release Marvin Harrrison

Colts to Release Marvin Harrrison

Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by Damon Stafford.

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While most of us felt that it was coming, it still doesn’t feel right. It appears that once again the Colts, like other NFL teams with salary cap concerns, have had to part ways with one of their veteran players. The culture of the organization has probably best been described as “next man up”. The [...]

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Lightning (A)Rod

Lightning (A)Rod

Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by Damon Stafford.

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The sports universe is in a tizzy because baseball’s golden boy, Alex Rodriguez, admitted using “performance enhancing substances” from 2001 to 2003 to Major League Baseball reporter, Peter Gammons yesterday.  This after Sports Illustrated magazine reported that Rodriguez was linked to a positive drug test administered by Major League Baseball almost 6 years ago.  Rodriguez, the high-profile [...]

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Steelers Make History; Win Super Bowl XLIII

Steelers Make History; Win Super Bowl XLIII

Posted on 02. Feb, 2009 by Damon Stafford.

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Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Head Coach, Mike Tomlin.  At age 36, Tomlin becomes the youngest head coach to ever win a Super Bowl title and the second African-American, following Tony Dungy who led the Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI.  The Steelers become the first team to win six NFL Championships and [...]

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