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Florida Prep Football Player Jonathan Semerene Kicks 70-Yard Field Goal
Considering the San Francisco 49ers just released former Pro Bowl kicker David Akers, maybe the team should take a look at high school kicker Jonathan Semerene. The Florida prep school kicker can nail a 70-yard field goal, in the wind.
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Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Dies
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has died. Buss had been fighting on undisclosed form of cancer, but according to Buss' assistant, Bob Steiner, the "immediate cause of death was kidney failure." He was 80.
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Eagles, Michael Vick Agree to 1-Year Deal
According to ESPN, the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Michael Vick have agreed to a 1-year deal for the coming 2013 season.
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Lindsey Vonn Injures Knee in Crash During Super-G, Status Unknown
According to reports, skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during a super-G run at the World Championships in Schladming, Austria on Tuesday.
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San Francisco 49ers’ Chris Culliver Apologizes for Anti-Gay Comments
This isn't exactly the kind of publicity the 49ers were looking for on the eve of the Super Bowl, especially when your team calls San Francisco home.
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University of Oregon Ducks Tap Offensive Coordinator Mark Helfrich as New Head Coach
In a move that surprised no one, the University of Oregon has tapped Duck's offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich as the new head coach, replacing Chip Kelly who took the same position with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.
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Maloofs Agree to Sell Sacramento Kings to Seattle Group; To Become SuperSonics
According to sources, the owners have the Sacramento Kings have agreed to sell the team to an ownership group in Seattle. The group plans to move the team back to that city and reclaim the name Supersonics.
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Phoenix Suns Fire Head Coach Alvin Gentry as Team Sits in NBA Western Conference Cellar
Another NBA coach rides off into the sunset, sort of speaking. The Phoenix Suns and head coach Alvin Gentry have parted ways.
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Arizona Cardinals Hire Former Indianapolis Colts’ OC Bruce Arians as Head Coach
The NFL coaching carousel has officially stopped as the last team standing - the Arizona Cardinals - have tapped Bruce Arians as their head coach. The team announced the hiring Thursday night.
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NFL Draft Bust Ryan Leaf Kicked Out of Drug Treatment Program, Sent to Prison
Most people will remember him as the quarterback that the Indianapolis Colts 'almost' drafted. Unfortunately for Ryan Leaf, many people will also remember him as the biggest flameout in NFL history.