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Forging of the Mandarin mermaid: How Chinese children are taken away from their families and brutalised into future Olympians
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9 years ago
Winning at all costs: Children are put through their paces doing punishing exercises to toughen them up. Chinese state earmarks potential champions from young age Youngsters are sent...
You guys interested in some friendly football competition? With obligatory smack talk?
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9 years ago
I was just thinking if there was enough interest, we could run a NewsTalkers fantasy football league for all the football smack talking glory. I can set either up on ESPN easily enough if there is...
Roger Clemens returning to mound
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9 years ago
HOUSTON -- Roger Clemens isn't done with baseball quite yet. The 50-year-old Clemens signed with the Sugar Land (Texas) Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League on Monday and he is expected...
Get Well Soon, Thoroughbred Rachel Alexandra, KY Oaks Winner!
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The winner of the 2009 Kentucky Oaks race, which takes place the Friday before Derby, is in serious condition following surgery after foaling a filly. The poor horse suffered bruising of her...
One of the Most Terrific Athletic Displays I've Ever Witnessed
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9 years ago
This was an amazing game with outstanding defense and all around tenacious play. The game didn't get over until after 1 AM and the winners play this evening for the crown. 6 Over Times and the...
A mistake by the lake: Remembering the 10-cent Beer Night riot
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Tuesday marks the 39th anniversary of one of the more colorful or dubious, depending on your (in)take events in baseball history: the 10-Cent Beer Night Riot. On June 4, 1974 , a promotion at...
Seattle Seahawks vs. Indianapolis Colts: Preview and Predictions
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9 years ago
Ok, any and all fans of these two teams - whatdya think ? I watched the video and thought about what the commentators had to say. I'm leaning towards another close game that will go into...
ESPN's David Pollack: Women don't belong on college playoff committee
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9 years ago
"Oh brother (but not sister),here we go. I knewthe college football selection committee was going to be controversial, but I didn't think it would happen before the panel was actually announced....
Parent Files Bullying Complaint Because of Loss of Football Game
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Parent Files Bullying Complaint against Winning Football Team Coaches Really? The thought of "Waah' comes to mind. In Texas, no less. What a sad commentary-if my kid's team loses, I'll file a...
Has the Reds Baseball Team turned Racist?
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9 years ago
When you look at Baseball teams the make up of most teams are a pretty good mix of White Black and Brown.That used to be true of the Cincinnati Reds. Highest paid Reds player white Votto. A player...
Physical beatings and threats to RAPE his sister: The shocking extent of bullying Jonathan Martin allegedly suffered from Dolphins teammates he tried to befriend
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9 years ago
A lawyer for Miami Dolphins player Jonathan Martin revealed further shocking details on Thursday about the bullying he suffered at the hands of teammates. Martin walked out on the Dolphins...
Report: Redskins’ Name Only Offensive If You Think About What It Means
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9 years ago
A new study published Monday by the University of New Mexico confirmed that the name of the Washington Redskins is only offensive if you take any amount of time whatsoever to think about its actual...
Predicted Final Score: Denver 28, New England 24, what do you think?
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26 16 AFC Championship Game 2014: Viewing and Betting Info for Patriots vs. Broncos And where will you be this Sunday at 1:00pm MST. After reading the article above I am a bit more...