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Bit by shark and hit by car, athlete perseveres
lohud.com — Here's the thing about getting bitten by a shark: No one believes it actually happened. Not your boss. Not your swim coach. Not even your mom. Jessica Brothers got bitten in August while surfing near her family's summer home in North Carolina. She and her buddy Josiah had just paddled out into the Atlantic when she saw a tiny splash nearby and thenMore… (Other Sports)
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UFC Cuts Jon Fitch over videogame likeness rights
sherdog.com — Jon Fitch, who went five rounds with UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre in August, received notice Wednesday that the UFC has released him. Fitch stated that he was cut from the promotion after he’d refused to sign an agreement that would have relinquished his likeness rights for a UFC videogame.More… (Other Sports)
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The Six Best Insider Sports Blogs
fastcompany.com — Sports blogs are among the most widely read, but most of them aren't worth reading. Here, Fast Company takes a look at the six best sports blogs written by those who actually live the sports life -- athletes, owners, managers, and front-office executives.More… (Other Sports)
brainnovate5 Questions To Be Answered After Brock Lesnar’s UFC Win
mmamemories.com — Everyone and their mother knows now that Brock Lesnar, former WWE champion, won the UFC Heavyweight title by defeating Randy Couture last Saturday night in Las Vegas. Lesnar’s size and strength was simply too much for Couture to handle. But Brock Lesnar’s UFC title win certainly raises a lot of questions, here are 5 of the most important.More… (Other Sports)
diggleagueTop 10 Greatest Three-Peats In Sports
msn.foxsports.com — The Greatest Teams and Individual Accomplishments of All-TimeMore… (Other Sports)
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Armstrong fears for his safety at Tour de France
news.yahoo.com — Lance Armstrong fears he could be attacked by spectators if he returns to the Tour de France next year. The seven-time Tour champion, who is making a comeback after three years in retirement, said in an interview in The Guardian on Tuesday that he is concerned about his safety. More… (Other Sports)
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Brock Lesnar Leads the UFC’s Next Generation
sports.yahoo.com — “It’s getting stronger and stronger,” former champ Randy Couture said. “Brock is a great indicator of where the heavyweight division is going. We’re seeing guys who aren’t just big guys, they’re also very, very good athletes. Brock, obviously, is walking around with the title now, but more importantly, he’s on the right path to completing his game"More… (Other Sports)
Indian cricket gets cheerleaders but without skimpy costumes
telegraph.co.uk — Sari-clad cheerleaders are to urge on the Indian cricket team when they play England in a one-day international next week. More… (Other Sports)
ScottMcIntyreLesnar drops Couture for UFC heavyweight crown
sports.yahoo.com — Brock Lesnar won the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s heavyweight title in stunning fashion on Saturday at UFC 91 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, forcing a referee stoppage of legendary champion Randy Couture at 3:07 of the second round. More… (Other Sports)
Coach At Elite Liberal Arts College Shuns BigTime,Still Wins
nytimes.com — Good story about respected track coach at liberal arts college, Haverford -- He's trained Olympians, could coach anywhere, but has chosen this small academic-oriented school to build his program & (shock) teach kids who are smart, OK athletes, balanced. Postscript: He's turned out NCAA champions & Haverford is 1 of top Div-3 programs.More… (Other Sports)
openthinkYoung sailor aged 16 starts record attempt world voyage
news.bbc.co.uk — A teenage student attempting to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world has admitted he is "a little crazy" to do it at his age. Michael Perham, 16, from Potters Bar in Hertfordshire is the youngest person to have sailed across the Atlantic alone. More… (Other Sports)
9 Really Unusual Sports You Never Knew Existed
bleacherreport.com — Football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and more - these mainstream sports attract the most interest if people. However, there is more to sports than just hitting a ball with a stick or throwing something at someone. Here's just a few of the most unusual sports that are popular.More… (Other Sports)
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UFC Officially Announces UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. BJ Penn 2
mmafrenzy.com — The UFC has officially announced UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2, which features the highly anticipated rematch between welterweight title-holder Georges St-Pierre and lightweight champion BJ Penn. Now, nearly three years removed from their first meeting, the pair of top UFC fighters will meet again, both fighters in their prime.More… (Other Sports)
Former De La Hoya Trainer: "He Has Lost Every Big Fight"
sports.yahoo.com — and Freddie Roach continued by claiming that Mexican and Mexican-American fans have never fully supported De La Hoya because despite being Mexican-American, he doesn’t fight with a tough enough style. He claims they’ll even root for Pacquiao, a Filipino.More… (Other Sports)
A Detailed Breakdown Of The Couture-Lesnar MMA Chess Match
sports.yahoo.com — Trying to handicap Saturday's Randy Couture-Brock Lesnar UFC heavyweight title match is almost an exercise in futility. From a pure physical standpoint, it looks like no contest. Lesnar is bigger, stronger, faster and younger, at 31, going against the 45-year-old champ. On the other hand, MMA is a sport that takes years to learn...More… (Other Sports)
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