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Baylor's Simon Holden wins 3200, 1600, 800 state titles

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Although temperatures reached the mid-90s Friday afternoon, it was Simon Holden's pace that wilted the rest of the Division II distance runners.

Source: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/26/baylors-holden-wins-3200-1600-800-state-titles/

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Five dark horse candidates for Heisman: Oklahoma QB Landry Jones

Five dark horses for Heisman: Oklahoma QB Landry Jones

Source: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college/2012/05/oklahoma-landy-jones-dark-horses-for-heisman.html

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My story: The Lions aren?t satisfied with just breaking through in 2011

I began my conversation with Lions President Tom Lewand yesterday just hoping to get an understanding for how Detroit has turned around its once-woeful franchise. I left with a franchise-wide view on why this string of success may continue. Lewand and I spoke for a while, with him mixing in anecdotes about the two main things that have happened to spring the Lions. One is how decisions have been made without bowing to public pressure. The other is that those in power — including coach Jim Schwartz — are not satisfied. They won’t be satisfied with just making the Wild Card game. As Lewand told me, “We haven?t done anything yet. We got a Wild Card game. And I understand [...]

Source: http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/22/my-story-the-lions-arent-satisfied-with-just-breaking-through-in-2011/

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Asher Allen retires at age 24

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/30/asher-allen-retires-at-age-24/

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Nederlands Flogs.com In Zee Met Fox Sports

Het Nederlandse bedrijf Flogs International zorgt er momenteel voor dat Amerikaanse televisiekijkers van FOX Sports precies weten wat er wanneer op televisie komt. De Amsterdammers zijn verantwoordelijk voor de digitale verspreiding van het televisieschema van één van de grootste sportzenders ter wereld. Wie vaak in Amerika komt, die herkent het probleem maar al te goed. [...]

Source: http://americanfootball.blog.nl/algemeen/2012/05/15/nederlands-flogs-com-in-zee-met-fox-sports

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Cowboys coach Jason Garrett says ?We?re not going to trade? Mike Jenkins, expects him back soon

The Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their second day of OTAs a few minutes ago, but their first open to the media. One player not present was CB Mike Jenkins, who has made known his desire to be traded (for real at some point). He’s also rehabbing a shoulder injury, so he wouldn’t be participating anyway. A few minutes ago, coach Jason Garrett seemed pretty clear on two things: He wants Jenkins to be here, and the team isn’t trading the disgruntled defensive back. “Mike Jenkins, we believe, is a big part of our football team right now,” Garrett said. “He?s making a business decision not to be here. But we?re not going to trade him. We like Mike Jenkins, we [...]

Source: http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/23/cowboys-coach-jason-garrett-says-were-not-going-to-trade-mike-jenkins-expects-him-back-soon/

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Jonathan Baldwin opening eyes with offseason work

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/30/jonathan-baldwin-opening-eyes-in-offseason-work/

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Denver Broncos Greatest Defensive Plays: #4

Once again we return to the early 1990′s for another huge moment in my adolescent fanhood of the Denver Broncos.  This one came in the regular season and helped ensure I would idolize Steve Atwater for the rest of his career. Naturally, we are talking about Atwater blowing up Kansas City Chiefs fullback, Christian “The Nigerian [...]

Source: http://broncotalk.net/2012/05/37059/broncos-blog/denver-broncos-greatest-defensive-plays-4/

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Rob Oller commentary: Tressel?s exit remembered a year later

Last Memorial Day, while many of us were buying ice for the cooler and firing up the grill, Jim Tressel lost his job.

Source: http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2012/05/28/tressels-exit-remembered-a-year-later.html

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High-school sports results

Thursday?s semifinals: Massillon Perry (21-10) vs. Westlake (23-6), 4 p.m.; Cincinnati Moeller (24-5) vs. Grove City (26-2), 7 p.m.

Source: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2012/05/28/highx28-gr8hg2dp-1.html

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How will the Lions pay for their version of the Big 3 ? Megatron, Suh, and Stafford?

From 2007 to 2010, the Lions picked their version of the Big 3. After years and years of terrible drafting, Detroit grabbed WR Calvin Johnson second overall in 2007, QB Matthew Stafford first overall in 2009, and DT Ndamukong Suh second overall in 2010. That’s not bad. Three cornerstones. And each were in the era of massive, massive rookie deals. Slowly, that trio will look to get paid. And considering their production, all will deserve it. Megatron was first, and he’s slated to earn about $130 million over the next eight years. Figure Stafford is next, and then Suh. It’s a hefty task for the Lions in a salary cap era, though some would say a good problem. And so, [...]

Source: http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/23/how-will-the-lions-pay-for-their-version-of-the-big-3-megatron-suh-and-stafford/

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Cam Newton says he was a bad teammate last year

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/29/cam-newton-says-he-was-a-bad-teammate-last-year/

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2/28 Recruiting Roundup

Posted by Bryan Fischer

Could Ole Miss pull off the upset and land Robert Nkemdiche?

Kentucky's Joker Phillips talked about oversigning rules and landing Justin Taylor.

Michigan's 2013 class continues to grow.

Source: http://bryan-fischer.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/35017594?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF

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Hines Ward gets one last action figure

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/29/hines-ward-gets-one-last-action-figure/

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Football: Ohio State-Michigan to kick off at noon

The Ohio State-Michigan football game this year will start at noon on Nov. 24, both schools announced yesterday.

Source: http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2012/05/23/osu-vs--michigan-to-kick-off-at-noon.html

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High-school sports results

Thursday?s semifinals: Massillon Perry (21-10) vs. Westlake (23-6), 4 p.m.; Cincinnati Moeller (24-5) vs. Grove City (26-2), 7 p.m.

Source: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2012/05/27/highx27-gkghfo7g-1.html

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High-school softball: Grove City struggles to find its offense

Coach Jerry Goodpasture lamented that his hard-hitting North Canton Hoover softball team was held to its second-lowest scoring output of the season yesterday.

Source: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2012/05/25/grove-city-struggles-to-find-its-offense.html

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Ban of Indian mascots is disrespectful

Tribes in Oregon arent offended with schools using "Braves" "Warriors" and "Indians" as mascots. They are upset that state school leaders have voted to eliminate all Native mascots in public schools.

Source: http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=646&sid=682448

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Kozan finally signs with Auburn

Posted by Bryan Fischer

No, the class of 2012 wasn't over.

26 days after Signing Day, Castle Rock (Colo.) offensive lineman Alex Kozan put one of the finishing touches on the class by signing with Auburn, the school confirmed in a release.

The 6-foot-4, 295-pounder had narrowed it down to finalists Auburn, Iowa and Michigan before finally faxing in his Letter of Intent on Monday to the Tigers.

Source: http://bryan-fischer.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/35012400?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF

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Ohio State football: Playoffs are hard work, Meyer says

If things go the way coach Urban Meyer wants them to at Ohio State, he and his coaching staff could be in for some near-sleepless January nights in the years to come.

Source: http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2012/05/17/meyer-playoffs-are-hard-work.html

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McWilson is Nebraska's second 2013 commit

Posted by Bryan Fischer

Nebraska had a slow start to the class of 2012 and the coaching staff certainly doesn't want a repeat effort. Things are looking better in 2013 with a commitment on Monday from Youngstown (Ohio) defensive back Marcus McWilson.

“I just feel I have an opportunity to play and make a difference,” McWilson told 247Sports. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown. “I can get out there on the field which is nice and what I like. Hopefully we can win some championships. I know Nebraska has great potential and great opportunities and I’d like to be a part of that. I was talking to my family about it and we all think it’s a good fit. We’re definitely excited about it.”

Source: http://bryan-fischer.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/35011655?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF

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McWilson is Nebraska's second 2013 commit

Posted by Bryan Fischer

Nebraska had a slow start to the class of 2012 and the coaching staff certainly doesn't want a repeat effort. Things are looking better in 2013 with a commitment on Monday from Youngstown (Ohio) defensive back Marcus McWilson.

“I just feel I have an opportunity to play and make a difference,” McWilson told 247Sports. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown. “I can get out there on the field which is nice and what I like. Hopefully we can win some championships. I know Nebraska has great potential and great opportunities and I’d like to be a part of that. I was talking to my family about it and we all think it’s a good fit. We’re definitely excited about it.”

Source: http://bryan-fischer.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/35011655?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF

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Girls lacrosse: Golden Bears rout Cardinals to reach state

Upper Arlington is headed to the state lacrosse tournament for the fifth straight season after routing visiting Thomas Worthington 18-5 yesterday in a Division I regional final.

Source: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2012/05/25/golden-bears-rout-cardinals-to-reach-state.html

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Going to school: Brian Hanks, Worthington Kilbourne

Worthington Kilbourne

Source: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2012/05/26/hs-goto-5-26-art-g58hf4s5-1.html

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Gene Smith: Ohio State facing more violations, none major

Gene Smith: Ohio State facing more violations, none major

Source: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college/2012/05/gene-smith-ohio-state-not-facing-major-violations.html

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2/27 Recruiting Roundup

Posted by Bryan Fischer

Family appeal could help Ole Miss with top recruit Robert Nkemdiche.

Nick Saban tried to steal a Georgia commit but the Alabama head coach was rebuffed.

Auburn had a good Junior Day and now leads for quarterback Jeremy Johnson.

Source: http://bryan-fischer.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/35007379?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF

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Nine really random things and whatever else is going on around the NFL?

A quick and random spin through what the heck happened in the NFL this week ...

Source: http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/27/nine-really-random-things-and-whatever-else-is-going-on-around-the-nfl-2/

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TEs Winslow, Clark won?t have much draft value

Dallas Clark and Kellen Winslow will be wearing new uniforms in 2012, but neither will have much fantasy appeal.

Source: http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/22/tes-winslow-clark-wont-have-much-draft-value/

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Texas adds a third commitment on Sunday

Posted by Bryan Fischer

Texas' second big Junior Day appears to be much more successful than the first, resulting in a third of the Longhorns' 2013 commitments on Sunday. The last of the trio to flash a 'Hook'em' sign and pledge to the program was Lancaster (Texas) defensive end Daeshon Hall.

"I thought I could fit in with coach (Oscar) Giles and coach (Mack) Brown," Hall told Orangebloods.com. "My mom was excited. I called my dad and my uncles and we talked about it. The tradition and the coaching staff makes it a win-win. Plus, I think I can help them win another national championship."

The 6-foot-6, 220-pound end held offers from Baylor, Texas A&M, TCU and others. He nearly missed Texas' Junior Day but arrived late and was able to take in everything he needed to know in order to make the decision to commit.

Source: http://bryan-fischer.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/35003896?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF

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Dennard isn’t down from his draft-day drop

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/28/dennard-isnt-down-from-his-draft-day-drop/

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Chris Palmer: Titans’ offense will show the value of a full offseason

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/28/chris-palmer-titans-offense-will-show-the-value-of-a-full-offseason/

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Softball: Bloom-Carroll continues shutout streak

Taran Alvelo threw a two-hit shutout, and Bloom-Carroll beat Lucasville Valley 3-0 in a Division III regional softball final yesterday at Lancaster.

Source: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2012/05/27/bloom-carroll-continues-shutout-streak.html

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Grace Academy in final 3 by topping Silverdale Baptist Academy

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- It took 17 innings Thursday, almost in succession, but Grace Academy worked its way into the losers-bracket final in the TSSAA Class A state softball tournament at Starplex No. 4.

Source: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/25/grace-in-final-3-by-topping-sba-lady-olden-eagles/

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Some thanks from Oklahoma City Thunder

As if it doesnt hurt enough that Seattle lost its Sonics to Oklahoma City, a t-shirt company there has printed up shirts for Thunder fans thanking Seattle for their team. Isnt that nice?

Source: http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=646&sid=680348

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Nieuwe Serie Van 30-for-30

Goed nieuws voor iedereen die intens heeft genoten van de prachtige documentairereeks 30-for-30: ESPN heeft besloten nog eens 30 pareltjes op de markt te brengen. ESPN kwam tot de conclusie dat het een nieuwe reeks van docu’s moest maken, nadat de vervolgdocu’s van ESPN Films (zoals bijvoorbeeld “The Announcement” over Magic Johnson, die ESPN America [...]

Source: http://americanfootball.blog.nl/algemeen/2012/05/17/nieuwe-serie-van-30-for-30

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Ex-NFL player Reggie Rucker: Concussions were funny then, not now

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/27/ex-nfl-player-reggie-rucker-concussions-were-funny-then-not-now/

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Softball | North Canton Hoover 12, Central Crossing 0: Central Crossing falls hard

Last week, Central Crossing coach Rona Dorsey named five-time state champion North Canton Hoover the favorite to advance from a four-team Division I softball regional at Ohio State.

Source: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2012/05/27/central-crossing-falls-hard.html

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Garrett Sickels commits to Penn State

By MaxPreps' Stephen Spiewak

Garrett Sickels, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Red Bank Regional (Little Silver, N.J.), committed to Penn State Sunday evening, according to head coach Nick Giglio.

Sickels chose Penn State over a host of other offers including Alabama, Tennessee and Notre Dame.

According to Giglio, a formal announcement will be made on Thursday at Red Bank Regional.

Source: http://bryan-fischer.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/35100526?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF

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Gene Smith: Ohio State facing more violations, none major

Gene Smith: Ohio State facing more violations, none major

Source: http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college/2012/05/gene-smith-ohio-state-not-facing-major-violations.html

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Lady Trojans blast Munford: Soddy-Daisy cruising in Class AAA

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Soddy-Daisy right-hander Kelsey Nunley continued Wednesday the pitching mission she's been on throughout her senior season, but as always she needs at least a little offense.

Source: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/24/lady-trojans-blast-munford-soddy-daisy-cruising/

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