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Houston Astros: 2010 Preview

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:07:37 -0500

SportsPickle is previewing each MLB team in the lead up to Opening Day 2010. Today: Houston Astros (2009: 74-88, 5th in NL Central)

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Dennis Dixon Accuses Ben Roethlisberger of Sexual Assault

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:23:21 -0500

The sexual assault allegations against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger continue to pile up. The latest accusation, reported today, is from a man who works closely with the star: Steelers backup quarterback Dennis Dixon.

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Geno Auriemma pads win total against another women's team

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:44:50 -0500

Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies won their 71st game in a row Monday night, establishing a new NCAA record. But the fact that the victory came against a women's team did little to silence the...

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VIDEO: BALK! That's a BALK!

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:14:54 -0500

The SEC may be good at football. But they're no good, dirty, stinking cheaters when it comes to baseball. (VIDEO)

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Yao Ming's Wife Gives Birth To Beautiful 7-Foot Baby Girl

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:56:14 -0500

Basketball player Ye Li, the 6'2" wife of 7'6" Rockets center Yao Ming, has given birth to a healthy seven-foot baby girl.

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New York Mets: 2010 Preview

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:36:42 -0500

SportsPickle is previewing each MLB team in the lead up to Opening Day 2010. Today: New York Mets (2009: 70-92, 4th in NL East)

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VIDEO: As though Jake Delhomme didn't do enough to embarrass himself on the field

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:41:47 -0500

This Jake Delhomme commercial should also have its contract bought out. (VIDEO)

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Steelers fan assumed to be pro-rape

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:23:47 -0500

Pittsburgh Steelers fan Jeff Thompson says he has been getting a lot of awkward glances at work today. "I'm a Steelers fan. I have repeatedly said that I think Ben Roethlisberger is one of the best...

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Chris Chelios Embarrasses Rest of Thrashers by Passing Puck Like a Dad

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:31:59 -0500

During their first practice today with newly-signed teammate Chris Chelios, Atlanta Thrashers teammates expressed feelings of embarrassment over the fatherly passing style of the 48-year-old veteran defenseman.

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Sandra Bullock Cast as Star Quarterback in Upcoming Football Movie

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:07:11 -0500

Fresh off her Oscar win for her role in "The Blind Side", Sandra Bullock has signed on to play the role of a star professional quarterback in the upcoming movie "4th and Life". Bullock will play a character named Kirk McIntyre, and the film's producers hope it could bring the actress another Academy Award.

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Arizona Diamondbacks: 2010 Preview

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:52:39 -0500

SportsPickle is previewing each MLB team in the lead up to Opening Day 2010. Today: Arizona Diamondbacks (2009: 70-92, last in NL West)

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VIDEO: Finally a reason to watch televised poker ... GUNPLAY!

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:16:18 -0500

Fold, check, raise ... yawn. Hey! Lookie there! Those guys have guns! (VIDEO)

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Cleveland Indians: 2010 Preview

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:49:05 -0500

SportsPickle is previewing each MLB team in the lead up to Opening Day 2010. Today: Cleveland Indians (2009: 65-97, T-last in AL Central)

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VIDEO: Utah head basketball coach Jim Boylen sets a crude state record

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:57:11 -0500

Utah has a large salt lake. So, yes, they can have sailor talk.

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Free agency ruining draft expert's entire mock draft

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:00:39 -0500

NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock said the opening hours of NFL free agency have completely ruined his most recent mock draft, which he spent "hours putting together" but is now useless. "I am...

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Tweet of the Week

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:45:11 -0500

A TIE! From @CaroWozniacki AKA tennis professional Caroline Wozniacki and @SophieGustafson.

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The 10 Worst Sports Movies of All-Time

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:06:38 -0500

"The Blind Side" seems poised to win Sandra Bullock an Academy Award and bring sports movies a fresh round of critical acclaim at the Oscars. However, none of this prestige would have been possible without the decades of crummy sports movies that helped lower the bar for the entire genre. Let�s take a look at the 10 worst sports movies of all time.

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Uncapped NFL Teams Begin Bidding on Lebron James

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:48:50 -0500

The NFL free agency season kicked off at midnight on Friday without a salary cap and Lebron James has reportedly already received big-money offers from all 32 NFL teams.

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Kansas City Royals: 2010 Preview

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:23:45 -0500

SportsPickle is previewing each MLB team in the lead up to Opening Day 2010. Today: Kansas City Royals (2009: 65-97, T-last in AL Central)

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Photo Scouting Report: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:48:44 -0500

The NFL Draft hype has just begun. While scouts will break down every little thing about each player -- how fast he runs, how high he jumps, how he conducts himself in an interview -- they should not forget to mine the valuable football information that comes from photos. Today SportsPickle presents the photo scouting report on Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame.

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