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Bracketology: Any Surprises from NCAA's Selection Sunday?
If you are a college hoops fan, Selection Sunday is almost like a national holiday. The field of 68 is chosen for the 2013 men’s NCAA basketball tournament and we find out where teams are seeded, who...
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It's Official: Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods Are a Couple
With announcements to a combined Facebook and Twitter audience of nearly 6.5 million, golfer Tiger Woods and ski racer Lindsey Vonn confirmed Monday that they are dating, then asked for privacy because...
View ArticleOlympic Gold Medalist Dorothy Hamill an Early Favorite to Win DWTS
Olympic gold medal figure skater Dorothy Hamill, known as “America’s Sweetheart,” is one of four athletes competing this year on Dancing With The Stars. She is paired with professional dancer Tristan...
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Blame Patriarchy: Notes on Steubenville and "Jock Culture"
In a recent polemic Dave Zirin asks if "jock culture" is to be blamed for the Steubenville case.Responding to evidence that adults around these football players conspired to cover up the shame and the...
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Brackets and More: March Madness with Meg
Are you into the whole March Madness thing? Thankfully Sophie's Talking Sports has a guest post from a March Madness die hard friend. We’ll call this friend Meg. It may or may not be her real name....
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M is for March Madness: Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Considering I haven't been working over the past four weeks, I'm feeling a little detached from March Madness this year. Working in sports television usually translates to a palpable buzz around the...
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2013 #MarchMadness: FGCU and Other Weekend Bracket Busters
I didn't pick 'em but I love watching the underdogs win. March Madness continues as the weekend's games featured lots of bracket busters starting with 13th seeded Harvard defeating #3 seed New Mexico...
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From My Couch to My First 5K
When I began my list of 50 Things To Do Before My 50th Birthday I (impulsively) added, number 33 "Run Participate in a Half-Marathon." You'll notice I said participate, not run.I'm a lawyer and a...
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That's Cute Meme Celebrates Minnesota Women's Perfect Hockey Season
The Gophers became the first Division I hockey team — men’s or women’s — to complete an undefeated NCAA championship season since the Cornell men’s team went 29-0 in 1970.This meme pretty much sums up...
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Backlash from Tiger Woods 'Winning Takes Care of Everything' Ad
Nike is causing a media firestorm with its latest ad showing a picture of Tiger Woods with the tagline, “Winning takes care of everything,” a phrase he often uses with reporters when asked about his...
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Surprisingly, Devoted Group of Women Defend Oscar Pistorious
Editor's Note: Today comes news that a South African judge has eased the bail restrictions on Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, allowing the Olympic sprinter...
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Griner and Baylor Stunned: Who Says Women's Basketball Isn't Exciting?
Wow. Talk about March Madness. On the last day of the month, comes the biggest surprise of all. Baylor, the defending NCAA champions, upset by fifth-seeded Louisville. The Cardinals were picked in many...
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MLB Opening Day is Like Christmas in Spring
Most baseball fans believe that Opening Day should be a national holiday. Typically taking place the first week of April, the first official day of the baseball season serves as a symbol of rebirth....
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It's True: There Are Two Kinds of People in the World
I’ve never liked the phrase, “There are two kinds of people in the world,” but when it comes to sports, I suspect it’s true. There are jocks and non-jocks, and I’m definitely one of the latter.So...
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Not Just for Pros: Steroid Use Among Girls
Sports fans know that many sports, at varying times and frequencies, are plagued by the use of steroids. Steroid scandal has hit professional athletes in track and field, baseball, cycling and...
View ArticleReasons to Run: Inspirational Stories From the Start Line
Ten years ago Sally lost her husband shortly after they were married. With her friend Lisa's encouragement, running has given Sally a second chance at life. Sally truly believes she wouldn't have...
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Teaching & Learning Lessons at a Middle School Basketball Game
“It’s not fair!”“This stinks!”“That was a foul! The ref shoulda called that!”“That team is way bigger than ours!”My younger two sons were droning on and on about what a stupid basketball game we were...
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Running Pregnant: Best-of List That Makes Running Comical
Running while pregnant has been an adventure, to say the least. Or maybe a comedy of errors.Throughout my long non-pregnant life, I had a few iterations of how I imagined pregnancy would be. One of...
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Explosions at the Boston Marathon: Our Hearts Go Out to Runners, Families
Two explosions were heard near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, with reports of many injuries and two casualties, according to the Associated Press.Image: © Nicolaus...
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Thoughts on Coming Home to Boston
On Thursday afternoon I popped outside for my lunch break and walked around Copley, like I always do. Only that day, the excitement in the air over the upcoming marathon was palpable. Workers were busy...
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