New-Look Jets with a Swagger

I'll admit, I was less than pleased all last week when the Jets talked and talked leading up to their game with the Patriots.The truth is, when they do things like that, it makes them look even worse when they get beat.But the fact that they were able to back up all that talk and win the game makes me kind of happy they did it.I think I like a team with some swagger.And I think I like that it starts with the coach.This is certainly not the type of thing that would have happened under Eric Mangini. A player who said anything under Mangini would face a fine, I'm sure ... or worse.(Continue to 200 Miles From the Ci...

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Never Too Early for Must Wins

Here we are in Week 3 of the NFL season and already there are a handful of teams in precarious situations. Some of them were expected to be where they are while others are not at all where they wanted to be.And while the tired cliche "Every game is a must-win," has been repeated around the league, it actually holds true in more than one case -- including the game I will be at tomorrow out here in beautiful San Diego between the Chargers and the Miami Dolphins.So let's go down the list, shall we? Last week was the first time I have tried my hand at picking games and I have to say going 8-7 was a pleasant surprise. Remember, because of my affiliation with the Dolphins I cannot weigh in with a prediction on their game.(Continue to NFL Gu...

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USF Stuns FSU with Bullish Effort

Florida State University never saw this one coming.The Seminoles were confident they'd handle upstart South Florida in the friendly confines of Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday.FSU never saw first-time starter B.J. Daniels coming. Likewise, the Seminoles never saw the South Florida defense coming, and that was a mistake.The South Florida Bulls, playing FSU for the first time ever, stunned the 18th-ranked Seminoles in every facet of the game and reshuffled the state's football power structure with a 17-7 victory.(Continue to Running with the Bul...

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Ducks Take Bears to the Woodshed

summary_noimg = 250; summary_img = 10; img_thumb_height = 184; img_thumb_width = 245; California entered Autzen Stadium as the No. 6 team in the country with the hopes of finally living up to expectations and capturing a Pac-10 title this season....

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Top NBA Teams for 2009-10

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Purposeful Pakistan Beats Rivals

The SubContinental showdown lived up to its pre-match billing with 550 runs and no shortage of incident as Pakistan saw off India by 54 runs.The majestic Malik cracked 128 to set up the platform, although Yousef's 87 from 88 balls was just as crucial...

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Bittersweet Ryder Anniversary

It was 10 years ago today that one of the most remarkable comebacks in golf history occurred at the 33rd Ryder Cup match in Massachusetts. It was dubbed the "Battle of Brookline" and saw the American team rally from four points down on the final day...

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Raiders: Just Whine, Baby!

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Week 4 Predictions

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SEC Is So Tough ... Just Like a Duck

Most certainly, I'm not the only one who suspected that Ole Miss was a fraud. Yeah, the Rebels did beat Florida and finished with a six-game win streak last year, but what have they done in 2009 to ...

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Cupcakes for Florida ... Mmmm Good

First and foremost, all UF programs are about winning SEC championships, as AD Foley has repeatedly stated. Indeed they are one of the primary benchmarks by which our coaches are evaluated.Within this context, the scheduling Ass. AD must keep in mind...

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JaMarcus Russell Continues Struggle

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Dolphins Look to Avoid 0-3 Start

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Fleury Released, But Still a Winner

Well done,...

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The World's Longest Trick Shot

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Wanderers Pitch Lifts England

After half the cricket writing fraternity have eaten large slices of humble pie this morning - myself included - it's time to reflect on England's surprise six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka last night.England were desperately looking for some inspiration...

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Yankees Will Be Measured by October

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Give the Kid a Chance

Dear New...

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NHL's Five Most Intriguing Players

With the...

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Why Does God Hate Michigan?

Week 3...

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Marriage of Tigers and Destiny

Last night,...

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Remember Curt Flood?

Today, I discuss some Cardinal history and recall my all-time favorite St. Louis player, Curt Flood.Flood was primarily a center fielder for the Cardinals and played 12 of 15 years with the birds on the bat logo. He retired in 1971 as a Washington...

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Soccer's Week in Review

USA-Honduras at a Neutral site?The World Cup Qualifying match between the United States, scheduled to be played on Oct. 10 at San Pedro Sula may be moved to an alternate site amid the political unrest that is currently gripping Honduras.Airports...

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Davis Cup 2010: What a Draw!

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This Is Why I Love Sports

It's fall, and fall is when I fall in love with sports all over again. Some people don’t understand why I love sports the way I do. They just can’t fathom calling in sick to watch game seven. They can’t empathize with a fan spending his entire vacation...

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Gretzky Quits the Coyotes

Super...

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The Rise and Fall of Brad Lidge

How the...

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Packing Heat: Delonte, No!

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Sports News? How Tweet It Is

I know,...

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Say It Ain't So, Foppa

Brett...

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Cloud Hangs Over Tavares Debut

This is the...

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K.C. Hockey Fans M.I.A

The city of Kansas City seems to be a little confused right now. Maybe people play head games in relationships by trying to make it seem as though they aren't TOO interested even though they really like somebody, but that won't work when trying to...

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KU Fight Club: Bad Press or No Press?

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USF Pins Hopes on Daniels

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Notre Dame ... Missing Tiller

As Notre Dame prepares for Saturday's contest at Purdue, Irish fans should reflect on how much they miss former Boilermakers coach Joe Tiller.Ole Joe always seemed like one heck of a nice guy, but he might have been the only mentor in the Big Ten that...

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Gary Williams on WaPo Live

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No Justice in Plax's Prison Sentence

He looks...

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What's Up with Tom Brady

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Romo, Defense Come Up Short for Dallas

You can't...

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Conservative Dolphins Done In by Colts

As we've...

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Early Separation Already Evident

Two weeks into the 2009 NFL season there already are a handful of teams beginning to separate from the pack inside their division and conference -- and it's not the usual suspects in every case. I'll break down both conferences over the next two...

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Giant Thanks and Steel Resolve

We're...

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Tressel Ball vs. Win Forever

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Time to Pull Plug on UAB Football?

Before...

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An Avalanche of Teens

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Hockey in K.C.? Not a Good Idea

It was...

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PGA's Off Week Still Eventful

So we take a week off from the chase for the FedEx Cup in the PGA and you think that means all's quiet on the golfing front do you?Not so fast.A 57-year-old Southern California man decided to pay tribute to fallen duffers everywhere by throwing golf...

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Milton Bradley: Going, Going, Gone

You can...

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R.I.P. Tiger Stadium (1912-2009)

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Lanny Wadkins Has Plenty to Say

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Bucs 'D' a Big Nightmare

Tuesday...

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Good Weekend for Kessel, Dubinsky

A couple of NHL mini-dramas came to a close this weekend as the Boston Bruins finally traded free agent winger Phil Kessel, and center Brandon Dubinsky ended his holdout with the New York Rangers. Now if there could only be some end-game with the Phoenix...

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Redskins Going Nowhere Fast

If you...

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Who'll be the First to Five?

One riveting...

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Hansbrough Will Succeed in NBA

There...

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Here's the Bill, Belichick

The football...

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Buccaneers Get Buffaloed

"No one...

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