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NFL Athlete Takes Up Curling
"This is probably one of the craziest things I've ever done. I thought snowboarding was crazy. This is even crazier." -- San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, who recently learned the sport of curling from members of the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club . "I had no idea it would be this ...
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Who is John Wilson/MK?
Who is John Wilson/MK?
loopaxles.blogspot.com — Well... John Wilson is a manufacturer of Figure Skating blades...MK is the name of the blade John... Wilson produces. John Wilson/MK is also the title sponsor of the 2010 British Figure Skating Championships which wrapped up in Sheffield, UK this weekend. While there weren't any surprises, it's ... (more) Who is John Wilson/MK?
Canada A Little Sensitive About The Olympics [Olympics]
A reporter crossing the border into British Columbia was detained by agents fearful she might be coming over to criticize the Vancouver Games. After all, gotcha journalism is the worst kind of terrorism. Amy Goodman , for those of you who aren't godless liberals, is known for hosting Democracy ...
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The Op-Ed: Don't Blow Off the Grand Prix Final
The Op-Ed: Don't Blow Off the Grand Prix Final
loopaxles.blogspot.com — I get really irked when skaters withdraw from the Grand Prix Final! If there is a legitimate... reason to do so (such as Joubert)...I get it. But it seems, at least to me, for the past several years, the number of skaters taking a pass on the Grand Prix Final for....cough cough...injury has ... (more) The Op-Ed: Don't Blow Off the Grand Prix Final
Eight Hold’em Bad Beats that Prove Life Sucks
Eight Hold’em Bad Beats that Prove Life Sucks
gunaxin.com — rounders1 When sitting at the poker table, knowing you have the absolute best hand (“the nuts“) possible... at the time is completely enthralling. You are the king of the castle and everyone else are simply baby piglets, who are soon to be so envious of your massive chip stack that they’ll simply ... (more) Eight Hold’em Bad Beats that Prove Life Sucks
The 10 best Olympic athletes of the decade
Picking out just ten athletes who dominated the Olympics through the beginning of the century was a tough task. With Summer Games in 2000, 2004 and 2008, and Winter Games in 2002 and 2006, thousands of athletes have competed in dozens of sports. Still, there were a few athletes who peaked ...
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25 Amazing Flexible Female Gymnasts
It takes allot of skill and practise to be as flexible as some of these beatiful gymnasts and some can even compete for the hottest female athlete. But you don't have to worry Allison Stokke and Alizee Paradis we still think your the 2 hottest female athletes of all time.  ...
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Another Withdrawal
Another Withdrawal
loopaxles.blogspot.com — Hope your Thanksgiving is going well. At my parents' house and every woman in my family is... zooming around the kitchen at warp speed so I stole away upstairs to the computer and I discover that Brian Joubert has withdrawn from the Grand Prix Final . He injured his foot in a training session ... (more) Another Withdrawal
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
loopaxles.blogspot.com — To all my blog readers, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!... (more) Happy Thanksgiving
Jessica Ennis Defines Competitiveness
Jessica Ennis Defines Competitiveness
istadia.com — I was just reading a good article on Heptathlon World Chamption, Jessica Ennis (BBC) and it had... a really good quote from her. It sums up what it really means to be competitive (more) Jessica Ennis Defines Competitiveness
I Was There…With Glowing Heart
Now that's hot! Forgive us for the large buffet of tasty offerings just prior to Thanksgiving, but we’ve had so much to share today. Me? I was fortunate to have a real hottie come to my city tonight. The Olympic Torch Relay made its historic stop in Fredericton, New Brunswick ...
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Either/Or: Sports, Sex and the case of Caster Semenya
a long, thoughtful piece on gender from the New Yorker.
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Best of the decade: The 10 best Olympic moments on ice
As we hit the end of the decade, Yahoo! Sports is taking a look back at the past ten years in sports. Here at Fourth-Place Medal, we're looking through the best and the worst of the last five Olympics. Today, the most memorable moments on ice, in hockey, figure skating and speed skating.  ...
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Barringer explains what happened
The great running website Flotrack has a fascinating 24-minute interview with CU’s Jenny Barringer , explaining her shocking collapse Monday in the NCAA cross country championships she was favored to win. Track and Field Videos on Flotrack It was painful to watch her stagger and ...
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Lutai Banned For a Year
Lutai Banned For a Year
loopaxles.blogspot.com — The Russian Figure Skating Federation has handed Andrei Lutai a one year ban from competition . "For... violating ethical norms of an athlete, the executive board excluded Andrei Lutai from the national team for a period of one year until Nov. 15, 2010," Russia's Figure Skating Federation (RFSF) ... (more) Lutai Banned For a Year
Pic of the Week
Pic of the Week
loopaxles.blogspot.com — I was really hoping he wouldn't be like a one or two hit wonder, but after NHK... Trophy I had my doubts about Jeremy Abbott. Admittedly, I thought his free skate was amazing but over ambitious and I never thought he would have much success with it this season. I was pleased as punch that Jeremy ... (more) Pic of the Week
Remember Nastia Liukin?
Remember Nastia Liukin?
epiccarnival.com — It's been months since we've seen one of our favorite Olympic gymnasts Nastia Liukin so it was... good to see she's still in LA and has enough money left to do some shopping. It's also good to see that she is still as sexy as we remember her. And that's ... (more) Remember Nastia Liukin?
MICHAEL PHELPS BANGED (ANOTHER) MISS CALIFORNIA
Michael Phelps is building quite the reputation as a ladies man. We heard about his alleged fling with Miss California Carrie Prejean, his penchant for Balitmore strippers, and the Vegas cocktail waitress he romanced. Turns out that there was another girl in the mix… and it was another Miss ...
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LAME!
LAME!
loopaxles.blogspot.com — I'm just going to go on record and say that Tanith and Ben's withdrawal from the Grand... Prix Final is lame. An infected tooth ? Really, an infected tooth? I remember when Maria Butyrskaya competed at the Grand Prix Final like a week (maybe even less) after having her Appendix out. Pony up! At ... (more) LAME!
Photos: The Other Man In Alicia Sacramone’s Life
Photos: The Other Man In Alicia Sacramone’s Life
sportsbybrooks.com — Shocking new photos of Brady Quinn ’s latest reported acquaintance, Alicia Sacramone , already nuzzling with another... dude! Already cheating? Can you believe it? More damning photographic evidence after the jump. (more…) Share This (more) Photos: The Other Man In Alicia Sacramone’s Life
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