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Kansas State Takes Second Year In A Row In Dazing No. 3 Oklahoma

Not only did this loss give Oklahoma the unfortunate distinction of losing to the same team twice in two consecutive seasons, it also gave them a pretty unfortunate distinction after losing as a 28-point favorite.

byBien Luigi

September 26, 2020

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New Name Proposals From Social Media Arise As Washington Redskins Team Announced Its Name Is Undergoing “Thorough Review”

People on Twitter have proposed a host of new names, many with meaningful stories behind them.

byBien Luigi

July 5, 2020

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FIFA World Cup 2018 Tracks – from Jason Derulo to Will Smith

Jason Derulo, Nicky Jam, Will Smith, and many more perform 2018s World Cup Hitlist.

byDomingorich

July 14, 2018

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2018 FIFA World Cup Power Rankings: All 32 teams in Russia rated from best to worst

With fewer than 100 days until the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia, we take a look at all 32 teams involved and rate them based on their chances in the tournament.

byBrennen Jones

March 7, 2018

Tyreke Smith I Hope I Don't Get Killed For Being Black Today

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Here’s How to Get Tyreke Smith’s ‘I Hope I Don’t Get Killed For Being Black Today’ Shirt

"I Hope I Don't Get Killed For Being Black Today."

byVictoria Johnson

June 23, 2017

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Baltimore Brigade Hosts Open Tryouts. Are You Ready for the Baltimore Arena Football Team Debut?

Today is a big day for football playing hopefuls looking to join the Baltimore Brigade. Tryouts are being held today in south Baltimore from 9a.m -2:30 p.m.

byMelony Hill

February 26, 2017

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Former NFL Player, Joe McKnight, Shot Dead In Traffic Incident In New Orleans

Former NFL Player, Joe McKnight was shot and killed in New Orleans yesterday. The shooter, Ronald Gasser, stayed on the scene after the shooting holding his gun until police arrived. When asked to hand over his weapon, he did so peacefully and was taken into police custody.

byMelony Hill

December 2, 2016

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Darren Sharper, Former Super Bowl Champion, Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison For Drugging And Raping Multiple Women Across Various States.

Former NFL star Darren Sharper sentenced to 18 years in jail after he plead guilty in federal court to 3 counts of distributing drugs with intent to rape. Though Sharper was indicted on charges against a 'mere' 9 women, it is suspected that he and his friends drugged and sexually assaulted at least 16.

byMelony Hill

August 19, 2016

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Will Smith, Former New Orleans Saints Pro Bowler, Shot Dead After Car Crash. Weird Connection To His Killer Inside.

Will Smith, former Pro Bowler and New Orleans Saints defensive end, was killed in New Orleans over the weekend. It's hard to wrap your mind around the fact that one moment you could be riding down the street talking to your spouse and in the next, dead.

byMelony Hill

April 10, 2016

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Ravens Cornerback Tray Walker Dies Following Florida Dirt Bike Crash

23-year-old Walker had just completed his first year in professional football. A Florida native, he had been drafted by the Ravens in 2015 and played only 8 games.

byMelony Hill

March 19, 2016

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St. Louis Rams Prepare for Their Move to Los Angeles

St. Louis has lost their NFL franchise. Ownership states how difficult it was in making their decision to move the team to L.A. Fans of the team also appear to be heartbroken.

byMatthew Rash

January 13, 2016

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Chad Johnson Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail

Former All-Pro NFL receiver Chad Johnson sentenced to 30 days in jail following a congratulatory butt slap of his attorney Monday during a court hearing.

byJoseph Kimber Jr

June 10, 2013

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Tim Tebow to Join the Patriots

Former University of Florida Heisman Trophy winner, ex-Bronco, and ex-Jet, Tim Tebow, has signed with the New England Patriots.

byJoseph Kimber Jr

June 10, 2013

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Marshawn Lynch Stays With the Seahawks for 4 More Years

Sunday night the Seahawks signed Lynch for 4 more years. The decision was made just 24 hours before teams had to use the franchise tag.

byValaney

March 5, 2012

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Clint Eastwood and Chrysler: Focus on the Win

Many people are dissecting the actor/director's Super Bowl commercial, which seems to tout auto-industry bailouts, but Clint Eastwood and Chrysler wants you to focus on the "win".

byAdam Croan

February 8, 2012