NewsCenterd: May 2015

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

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Friday, May 15, 2015

"Today in History for 15th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1849 – Philadelphia Turngemeinde founded1891 – Jules Massenet’s opera “Griselde” premieres in Paris1933 – 1st voice amplification system to be used in US Senate1948 –...

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"The Believer In the Public Square" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
On Saturday, I’ll deliver my first actual sermon at an Apologetics conference in Chicago. I submit it here now for your consideration. Frankly, if I keep staring at it, I’m going to make...

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"This chart shows how absurd the Rockets' Game 6 comeback was" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

How unlikely was it? THIS unlikely.

That’s how quickly it can happen. Clippers fans everywhere will not be able to bear looking at this chart. Or thinking about Game 6 ever again, for that matter.
See the...

Read More...This chart shows how absurd the Rockets' Game 6 comeback was

Thursday, May 14, 2015

"May 15, 1937: Madeleine Albright is born" - in #History

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On this day in 1937, Madeleine Albright, America’s first female secretary of state, is born Maria Jana Korbelova in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic).
The daughter of Czech diplomat Josef Korbel, Albright fled...

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"ESPN unveils Stuart Scott memorial plaque" - in #Sports

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By Whitney Medworth

Boo-yah.
Stuart Scott has a new place in history at SportsCenter Studios.

A memorial plaque in honor of Stuart Scott was unveiled in the SportsCenter studios today. pic.twitter.com/69sTy1redc
— SportsCenter (...

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"LeBron James winks at Scottie Pippen" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

Winks don’t count as technical fouls, but maybe they should.

This wink came with the Cavs holding a sizable lead over the Bulls in the third quarter of Game 6 in Chicago. Mark Jackson claims the wink was...

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"Watch Nikola Mirotic clothesline Iman Shumpert, for some reason" - in #Sports

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By Mike Prada

You don’t think of Nikola Mirotic as the kind of player that does something like this. It was incredibly dumb for him to clothesline Iman Shumpert on the fast break. And yet, Mirotic cracked up because he...

Read More...Watch Nikola Mirotic clothesline Iman Shumpert, for some reason

"NASCAR Power Rankings: Jimmie Johnson deposes Kevin Harvick for No. 1" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

There’s a shakeup at the top of the weekly rankings.
Consistency is important, however winning is more so. Which is why despite Kevin Harvick’s remarkable brilliance that’s seen him rack up two...

Read More...NASCAR Power Rankings: Jimmie Johnson deposes Kevin Harvick for No. 1

"Norwegian soccer team tries to play Bird’s Eye Soccer, with hilarious results" - in #Sports

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By Whitney Medworth

This is awkward
There’s a new way to play soccer.
Step 1: Put on VR glasses
Step 2: Give yourself a birds eye view of the field.
Step 3: Try and kick a soccer ball.

Good luck, guys!
Read more here::...

Read More...Norwegian soccer team tries to play Bird’s Eye Soccer, with hilarious results

"Blindness Doesn’t Hinder Flawless Make-Up Tutoring on YouTube" - in #Uplifting

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By Ashley Williams
This 19-year-old video blogger won’t let blindness keep her from flawlessly applying her Makeup. Two years ago, Lucy Edwards lost sight in her left eye. But, with her sister’s help she developed a...

Read More...Blindness Doesn’t Hinder Flawless Make-Up Tutoring on YouTube

"Dog Rescued From Euthanasia Now Nominated for “Hero of the Year” (WATCH)" - in #Uplifting

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By Terry Turner
A German shepherd who narrowly escaped death at a shelter is officially in the running to be National Hero Dog of the Year. A group called K9s for Warriors rescued Axel from the pound in hopes that he might be able...

Read More...Dog Rescued From Euthanasia Now Nominated for “Hero of the Year” (WATCH)

"Dog Rescued From Euthanasia Now Nominated for “Hero of the Year” (WATCH)" - in #Uplifting

"Gay Marriage Activist was engineer in AMTRAK wreck" - in #Politics

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By streiff (Diary)

Yesterday the left was all thigh-sweaty over the idea that the AMTRAK wreck in Philadelphia was a result of AMTRAK only getting north of $1 BILLION per year in federal subsidies and the GOP was to blame. In...

Read More...Gay Marriage Activist was engineer in AMTRAK wreck

"Jet-powered go kart is so fast it's a fire breathing monster on wheels" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

Life demanded it so the mad genius that is Colin Furze delivered a jet-powered go kart that can go as fast as cars on a highway. The jet-powered go kart is so ridiculous it basically spits out fire while you drive...

Read More...Jet-powered go kart is so fast it's a fire breathing monster on wheels

"Carafem: the perfect intersection of left-feminism and bro culture." - in #Politics

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By Moe Lane (Diary)

Come, I will conceal nothing from you: I am pro-life, but it is not my top issue. I generally don’t talk about it, much, because there are a good number of people for whom life is their top issue and I...

Read More...Carafem: the perfect intersection of left-feminism and bro culture.

"NBA playoffs scores 2015: Al Horford plays the hero in thrilling Hawks victory" - in #Sports

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By Jason Patt

Horford rode in on a white horse to save the Hawks’ right after it looked like Paul Pierce was once again going to be the hero.
One could only imagine what was going through the minds of Al Horford, his...

Read More...NBA playoffs scores 2015: Al Horford plays the hero in thrilling Hawks victory

"Today in History for 14th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1787 – Delegates gather in Philadelphia to draw up US constitution1920 – Giants inform Yankees that the lease allowing them to play in the Polo Grounds will not be renewed at end of 1920 season1931...

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"Today in History for 14th May 2015" - in #History

"Josh Barnett vs. Roy Nelson set to headline UFC: Japan, coach new reality show" - in #Sports

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By Anton Tabuena

UFC announced that Josh Barnett vs. Roy Nelson will coach a new reality show and will headline UFC: Japan this September
Shortly after defending his grappling title at Metamoris, Josh Barnett will be returning to...

Read More...Josh Barnett vs. Roy Nelson set to headline UFC: Japan, coach new reality show

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

"Europa League semifinal: How to watch as four teams grasp for a chance at glory" - in #Sports

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By Conor Dowley

The Europa League knockout rounds are nearly done, with just one last push to see who faces who in the final in Warsaw.
After two exciting first leg matches, we’ve now got just 90 minutes to go of the...

Read More...Europa League semifinal: How to watch as four teams grasp for a chance at glory

"Harrison Barnes got crossed up so hard he did the splits, nearly died" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

SWEET LADY OUCH.
Hey Harrison Barnes, careful while you’re defending Courtney L —

SWEET MERCY

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOLY CRAP
RIP Harrison Barnes’ groin pic.twitter.com/xSAd63R7Kt
— Matt Mc (...

Read More...Harrison Barnes got crossed up so hard he did the splits, nearly died

"John Wall blocks a dunk like a superhero" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

Five. Broken. Bones. It doesn’t matter. This is the only thing going well for the wiz right now
Read more here:: John Wall blocks a dunk like a superhero

Read More...John Wall blocks a dunk like a superhero

"This is a real photo of different types of food cut into identical cubes" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

My eyes mislead me. Even though this photo looks so perfect that it must be CGI’d or digitally manipulated, it’s not, it’s completely real. …
Read more here:: This is a real photo of...

Read More...This is a real photo of different types of food cut into identical cubes

"The Wizards are starting '----' at point guard in Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

It’s a mystery!

Looks like a dash will start at PG for #wizards. So much gamesmanship pic.twitter.com/6q5mXcaPdD
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) May 13, 2015

Who will start for the Wizards at point g...

Read More...The Wizards are starting '----' at point guard in Game 5

"Wizards star John Wall will play in Game 5 against the Hawks" - in #Sports

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By SB Nation NBA Staff

The Wizards point guard will suit up just eight days after suffering multiple fractures in his left wrist.
Washington Wizards guard John Wall will suit up and play in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks on...

Read More...Wizards star John Wall will play in Game 5 against the Hawks

"It’s Official: Liberia Is Ebola-Free" - in #Uplifting

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By Terry Turner
Ebola has finally left Liberia. The World Health Organization has officially announced that the last case of Ebola has been cleared out of the country. The last case was cleared more than 42-days ago, the time WHO...

Read More...It’s Official: Liberia Is Ebola-Free

"Álvaro Morata puts Juventus ahead of his old team" - in #Sports

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By Jack Sargeant

Juve are back in front.
Well, well, what a game we have on our hands here. Real Madrid largely dominated the first half of this match, though their failure to add to Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty has come...

Read More...Álvaro Morata puts Juventus ahead of his old team

"Álvaro Morata puts Juventus ahead of his old team" - in #Sports

"The left on the AMTRAK wreck: GOP to blame" - in #Politics

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By streiff (Diary)

The wheelsets on AMTRAK’s Northeast Regional Train 188 hadn’t even stopped spinning when the left took to Twitter to do what it does best: lie.
Hope there are lots of Republicans on that Amtrak...

Read More...The left on the AMTRAK wreck: GOP to blame

"The left on the AMTRAK wreck: GOP to blame" - in #Politics

"8-bit Captain America: The Winter Soldier is almost as fun as the movie" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

Captain America: The Winter Soldier smartly buoyed what could have been a pretty bland character with other fun ones which all added up to a really fun movie. One of Marvel’s best, probably. Here it is summed...

Read More...8-bit Captain America: The Winter Soldier is almost as fun as the movie

"One step further than buying American? Supporting a homemade industrial infrastructure." - in #Uplifting

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By Lori White

Now that’s what I call a job creator.

The country music capital of the world could become the capital of something much different:

Jobs. Local ones. Good ones.

At a time when even the reconstruction of...

Read More...One step further than buying American? Supporting a homemade industrial infrastructure.

"Podcast #12: Indulge in a Modest Splurge, Tigger vs. Eeyore, Road Rage, and April Fool’s Pranks." - in #Uplifting

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By gretchen@gretchenrubin.com (Gretchen Rubin)

Time for the next episode of “Happier with Gretchen Rubin.“ A fun episode, because Elizabeth got to record it from our hometown, Kansas City (Missouri, for those of you who know you...

Read More...Podcast #12: Indulge in a Modest Splurge, Tigger vs. Eeyore, Road Rage, and April Fool’s Pranks.

"Short film: A tragic story told from a unique view entirely up above" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

Billy Lumby’s God View is a short film about a tragic day in the life of Philip, a mentally unwell man. It’s filmed very uniquely, from entirely up above him. Like you’re seeing him move around in...

Read More...Short film: A tragic story told from a unique view entirely up above

"Ted Cruz gets the Iraq Question Wrong" - in #Politics

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By streiff (Diary)

Though Ted Cruz (R-TX) 100% remains one of my top two picks for president in 2016 it was disappointing to see him play to the cheap seats in his interview with Megyn Kelly. When given a chance to answer the...

Read More...Ted Cruz gets the Iraq Question Wrong

"Riding the waves of change around the world" - in #Uplifting

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By Positive News

Seeking out people and organisations working towards environmental stability has always been at the heart of Emily Dunning’s travels. She recounts her experiences, the lessons she has learned and the...

Read More...Riding the waves of change around the world

"Today in History for 13th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1777 – University library at Vienna opens1913 – 1st four-engined aircraft built and flown (Igor Sikorsky, Russia)1954 – Robin Roberts gives up a HR then retires next 27 men in a row1985 –...

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"Real Madrid vs. Juventus preview, Champions League 2015: Can Juve hold on?" - in #Sports

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By Conor Dowley

Juventus surprised everyone by taking a 2-1 lead out of the first leg of their Champions League semifinal with Real Madrid. Do they have what it takes to complete the upset on the road?
It’s time to finalize...

Read More...Real Madrid vs. Juventus preview, Champions League 2015: Can Juve hold on?

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

"Real Madrid vs. Juventus preview, Champions League 2015: Can Juve hold on?" - in #Sports

"TALL MEN WITH BEARDS" - in #Sports

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By Mike Prada

Kevin Harlan’s long history of weird catchphrases begins a new chapter. Though in Spencer Hawes’ case, it’s much more fun to imagine Harlan saying “TALL MEN WITH BEERS.”
Read more...

Read More...TALL MEN WITH BEARDS

"This Chris Paul off-the-backboard pass doesn't even make any sense" - in #Sports

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By Rodger Sherman

If this was intentional, it’s spectacular. If it wasn’t, it was still cool.
Here is what we know: Chris Paul threw this lob, and Blake Griffin caught it and scored.

Here are the potential options...

Read More...This Chris Paul off-the-backboard pass doesn't even make any sense

"Giancarlo Stanton launched a baseball out of Dodger Stadium and into orbit" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

Not literally into orbit, but HOLY LORD HE CLOBBERED THAT THING.

Yep, that baseball landed on that jagged canopy and went 478 feet. Longest home run of the season. Not surprising it came off the bat of Giancarlo...

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"Taj Gibson ejected for kicking Matthew Dellavedova" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

A subtle leg lock from Dellavedova led to Gibson losing his cool.
This happened during the fourth quarter of Game 5 on Tuesday night:

A closer look at what all went down:

And a third angle:

The two teams...

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"Derrick Rose bounces ball off defender’s face, makes layup" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

A happy accident … for all of us.
Great play:

Great, great, great play. Can we give the assist to Tristan Thompson’s face?
(h/t Shea Serrano)
Read more here:: Derrick Rose bounces ball off defender’s ...

Read More...Derrick Rose bounces ball off defender’s face, makes layup

"NBA playoffs 2015: Rockets try to stay alive, Bulls-Cavs set for Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

The Cavaliers are back at home and with the opportunity to take a 3-2 lead. But Chicago has already won once in Cleveland. The Rockets are facing a must-win Game 5 while a Clippers victory would send Los...

Read More...NBA playoffs 2015: Rockets try to stay alive, Bulls-Cavs set for Game 5

"Video: The sound effects of Star Wars" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

If you see a light saber, you can hear the glowing sound it makes. If you see C-3P0 or R2-D2 or Chewie, you can automatically hear them even if they’re not talking. Vader? Yeah, you hear the breathing. And...

Read More...Video: The sound effects of Star Wars

"The hour of the NBA goon is nigh" - in #Sports

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By Spencer Hall

Every team needs a goon to advance in the NBA Playoffs. The Warriors had theirs all along.
That first round of the NBA playoffs is something spectacular, really: players of exceptional talent pitted against...

Read More...The hour of the NBA goon is nigh

"Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar combine for brilliant clinching goal" - in #Sports

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By Jack Sargeant

Bayern’s hope was fleeting.

It looked like Medhi Benatia’s early opener had given Bayern Munich a chance of an unlikely comeback against Barcelona at the Allianz Arena, though the Catalans have...

Read More...Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar combine for brilliant clinching goal

"David Vitter vs. the GOP" - in #Politics

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By Joe Cunningham (Diary)

Two years before his announcement that he would run for governor, David Vitter (R-LA) 90% declared war on health care subsidies for Congress and its staff. The subsidies were to be lost thanks to...

Read More...David Vitter vs. the GOP

"Blasphemy and The 1st Amendment" - in #Politics

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By Repair_Man_Jack (Diary)

Free Speech Will Eventually Offend You.

We are at a dangerous juncture. The 1st Amendment to The US Constitution is under a very real threat. People are getting very, very angry. People are just...

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"Blasphemy and The 1st Amendment" - in #Politics

"Today in History for 12th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1459 – Sun City India founded by Rao Jodhpur1864 – US Civil war: Battle of Drewry’s Bluff, VA (Ft Darling)1901 – US President McKinley visits San Francisco1973 – 6th ABA championship:...

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"Today in History for 12th May 2015" - in #History

"Action for Happiness’ Happy Cafes spread positivity around the UK" - in #Uplifting

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By Positive News

A growing network of Happy Cafes around the UK is helping to counteract the materialistic way of thinking that is damaging to both our mental wellbeing and the planet
Read more here:: Action for Happiness’ Happy C...

Read More...Action for Happiness’ Happy Cafes spread positivity around the UK

"Action for Happiness’ Happy Cafes spread positivity around the UK" - in #Uplifting

Monday, May 11, 2015

"Action for Happiness’ Happy Cafes spread positivity around the UK" - in #Uplifting

"Round One For the RedState Gathering" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
I hope you have gotten your tickets to the RedState Gathering, because with this post today I suspect we are going to see them start going quickly. Backers of the various candidates want to see their...

Read More...Round One For the RedState Gathering

"Warriors vs. Grizzlies 2015 results: 3 things we learned as Steph Curry and Golden State bounced back" - in #Sports

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By Jesus Gomez

The Warriors won the game with a fantastic first half in which the league’s MVP was unstoppable.
Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a much-needed 101-84 win in Game 4 with 33 points, eight...

Read More...Warriors vs. Grizzlies 2015 results: 3 things we learned as Steph Curry and Golden State bounced back

"WWE announces the return of Elimination Chamber" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

First King of the Ring, now this. It’s been a good couple of months for WWE fans.
On Monday night’s “RAW,” WWE announced that Sunday, May 31 would see the return of the Elimination Chamber...

Read More...WWE announces the return of Elimination Chamber

"I Come to Praise Jeb Bush and Bobby Jindal" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
As willing as I am to offer up criticism of Bush and the other 2016 candidates, I also think it is worth praising them when they are willing to take a position that is unpopular in the current cultural...

Read More...I Come to Praise Jeb Bush and Bobby Jindal

"Wife of Jets owner uses emoji to celebrate DeflateGate punishment" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

Say it the way it was meant to be said: with emojis.
The NFL brought the hammer down on the Patriots on Monday. At least ONE person is pretty happy about that:

Yes, that’s the wife of the owner of the Jets...

Read More...Wife of Jets owner uses emoji to celebrate DeflateGate punishment

"Patriots players are NOT happy about the NFL's DeflateGate punishment" - in #Sports

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By Louis Bien

Patriots players took to Twitter to vent about the NFL’s decision to suspend Tom Brady and punish the Pats over DeflateGate.
The NFL handed down its DeflateGate verdict — a four-game suspension for...

Read More...Patriots players are NOT happy about the NFL's DeflateGate punishment

"Can A-Rod become MLB's all-time home run king?" - in #Sports

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By Ryan Nanni
With Willie Mays in the rear-view mirror, only 3 men stand between the much-maligned Alex Rodriguez and baseball immortality. Ryan Nanni examines the likelihood of him getting there.
Watch on YouTube | Subscribe to...

Read More...Can A-Rod become MLB's all-time home run king?

"David Blatt was way overthinking when he didn't call the last-second play for LeBron James" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The Cavaliers’ coach defended himself by saying James is the team’s best inbound passer. The problem with that logic: James is also the team’s best shot maker by a mile.
David Blatt isn’t...

Read More...David Blatt was way overthinking when he didn't call the last-second play for LeBron James

"Kyrie Irving will play through a right foot strain and tendinitis in his left knee" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The Cavaliers’ point guard has multiple leg injuries, but will play through them anyway.
An MRI has revealed that Cleveland Cavaliers All Star guard Kyrie Irving has a right foot strain and tendinitis in...

Read More...Kyrie Irving will play through a right foot strain and tendinitis in his left knee

"Built by Quarterback Tim Tebow, Children’s Hospital in Asia Opens" - in #Uplifting

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By Terry Turner
NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has scored a win for suffering children in the Philippines. His foundation has opened a five-story, 30 bed hospital in Davao City. It has three operating rooms and will specialize in...

Read More...Built by Quarterback Tim Tebow, Children’s Hospital in Asia Opens

"Fred Davis is the latest tight end experiment for the Patriots" - in #Sports

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By Adam Stites

The Patriots once dominated the NFL with dual tight end sets, but haven’t been able to replace the production lost with Aaron Hernandez.
When the New England Patriots selected Rob Gronkowski and Aaron...

Read More...Fred Davis is the latest tight end experiment for the Patriots

"A Simple Infographic to Understand the Choice in 2016… More Barack Obama or a Return to Reagan" - in #Politics

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By imperfectamerica (Diary)

One of the most difficult games to play in politics is the notion of what might have been… How might things have been different had JFK not been shot? How might have things have been different had Al G...

Read More...A Simple Infographic to Understand the Choice in 2016… More Barack Obama or a Return to Reagan

"Today in History for 11th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1749 – British parliament accepts Consolidation Act: fleet reorganization1867 – Treaty of London drawn, concerning Luxembourg1963 – Racial bomb attacks in Birmingham Alabama1980 – Pete...

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"Today in History for 11th May 2015" - in #History

"Flames vs. Ducks 2015 final score: Corey Perry sends Ducks to conference finals" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

Perry’s overtime goal eliminated the Calgary Flames in Game 5.
A valiant effort by Karri Ramo was not enough to spoil a storybook game by Corey Perry. The Anaheim Ducks eliminated the Calgary Flames in...

Read More...Flames vs. Ducks 2015 final score: Corey Perry sends Ducks to conference finals

"Flames vs. Ducks 2015 final score: Corey Perry sends Ducks to conference finals" - in #Sports

Sunday, May 10, 2015

"Flames vs. Ducks 2015 final score: Corey Perry sends Ducks to conference finals" - in #Sports

"The 'LeBron James' kid has returned" - in #Sports

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By nick pants

If you haven’t met the ‘Lebron James’ kid, you haven’t lived.

Here is where it all started.

The original Vine spawned other great works.

Well, tonight after Lebron’s game-winning...

Read More...The 'LeBron James' kid has returned

"Corey Perry leaves Game 6 with injury after collision" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

The playoff’s leading scorer went down in a scary incident.
The Anaheim Ducks briefly lost their leading scorer and the Conn Smythe Trophy favorite on Sunday when Corey Perry suffered a lower-body injury in...

Read More...Corey Perry leaves Game 6 with injury after collision

"Dwight Howard refused to let Blake Griffin posterize him" - in #Sports

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By Mike Prada

Dwight Howard REALLY did not want to get Mozgov’d, so he shoved Blake Griffin down instead of getting dunked on. The referees somehow called this a common foul, perhaps because Griffin also wrapped his arms...

Read More...Dwight Howard refused to let Blake Griffin posterize him

"Rangers vs. Capitals 2015 results: Rangers survive late rally to force Game 7" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

New York won a 4-3 Game 6 to survive again.
The New York Rangers weathered the storm and forced a seventh game with a 4-3 win in Game 6 against the Washington Capitals.
Chris Kreider made sure the second period...

Read More...Rangers vs. Capitals 2015 results: Rangers survive late rally to force Game 7

"Soccer player does hilarious showboating dance, gets cleaned out" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

He’s lucky he didn’t get kicked harder. People used to get red cards for destroying Kerlon.
(h/t @101GreatGoals)
Read more here:: Soccer player does hilarious showboating dance, gets cleaned out

Read More...Soccer player does hilarious showboating dance, gets cleaned out

"Bulls halftime show involves a dog standing on a basketball" - in #Sports

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By Jacob Price

The Bulls have pulled out all the stops today. First came Kanye, and now we have this:

The Bulls’ halftime show is unequivocally the greatest moment in basketball history. pic.twitter.com/hNugZHuqCx
— D...

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"NBA playoffs schedule and results: Cavs, Rockets try to even series" - in #Sports

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By Sarah Hardy

Chicago will look to go up 3-1 at home against Cleveland in the first game Sunday. Later, the Clippers hope to pick up where they left off against the Rockets.
The Chicago Bulls took Game 3 in dramatic fashion,...

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"Otto Porter is taking advantage of his opportunity to shine" - in #Sports

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By Liam Boylan-Pett

Porter is proving to be an essential cog in the Wizards’ offense with John Wall on the bench.
Without John Wall, the Washington Wizards were supposed to wither away in their second-round series against...

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"Phillies pitcher Jerome Williams plays catch with a fan" - in #Sports

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By Jacob Price

This kid probably didn’t go to the ballpark expecting to play catch with a Major League Baseball player, but that’s what happened.

Just having a catch. NBD. pic.twitter.com/iYE4zpDaZZ
— Phillies (...

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"Watch this soccer team escort their moms onto the field for Mother's Day" - in #Sports

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By Jacob Price

These Ajax players had to work on Mother’s Day, but they still found a way to spend time with their moms:

#MothersDay! If they can’t visit us on #matchday, let’s visit them!...

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"2015 NFL depth chart: Browns find starters on offensive, defensive lines in NFL Draft" - in #Sports

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By James Brady

The Cleveland Browns found multiple starters on both sides of the ball in the NFL Draft.
The Cleveland Browns kept things somewhat close in the AFC North early on last season, but ultimately fell behind the...

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"The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass: Tee times, pairings for Sunday's final round" - in #Sports

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By Brendan Porath

The Players leaderboard is so clustered that someone teeing off before lunch still has a chance to win.
The Players Championship is as wide open as it’s ever been with 30 players within five shots of the...

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"Today in History for 10th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1278 – Jews of England imprisoned on charges of coining1774 – Louis XVI ascends to throne of France1913 – 39th Kentucky Derby: Roscoe Goose aboard Donerail wins in 2:04.81941 – 67th...

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"Today in History for 10th May 2015" - in #History

"Beat the bloat forever: best recipes for healthy digestion" - in #Food

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By Ashlie Brombley

Fermented kimchi, bone broth, oat cookies and other tummy-friendly recipes that can soothe a troubled digestion and boost your overall health
Read more here:: Beat the bloat forever: best recipes for healthy...

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"Jimmie Johnson wins 2015 SpongeBob SquarePants 400 at Kansas Speedway" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

Jimmie Johnson emerged with the win at Kansas Speedway on Saturday night after making a calculated decision not to make a late pit stop.
Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. may have been faster throughout the...

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Saturday, May 9, 2015

"Jimmie Johnson wins 2015 SpongeBob SquarePants 400 at Kansas Speedway" - in #Sports

"SpongeBob car gets stuck on SpongeBob logo at SpongeBob SquarePants 400" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

Who lives in the middle the infield at Kansas Speedway? SpongeBob SquarePants!

If you assumed that the car with SpongeBob Squarepants on the hood would win the SpongeBob SquarePants 400 at the Kansas Motor...

Read More...SpongeBob car gets stuck on SpongeBob logo at SpongeBob SquarePants 400

"SpongeBob car gets stuck on SpongeBob logo at SpongeBob SquarePants 400" - in #Sports

"Warriors vs. Grizzlies 2015 final score: 3 things we learned from Memphis' Grindhouse win" - in #Sports

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By Tim Cato

The Grizzlies made Golden State play their style in their home gym to take a 2-1 lead.
That the Golden State Warriors would make a fourth quarter comeback and narrow a 20-point lead to just a few was inevitable. The...

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"WAS ED MILIBAND’S STONE LABOUR PLINTH STOLEN AWAY BY THE DRUIDS?" - in #Politics

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By Moe Lane (Diary)

OK, this made me laugh.
Where is #EdStone? The monumental question facing Labour after Miliband’s departure
Ed Miliband’s much maligned pledge stone remains shrouded in mystery and its whereabouts...

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"Lightning vs. Canadiens 2015 final score: Price leads Montreal to 2-1 win in Game 5" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

Price and Parenteau sent the series back to Tampa Bay.
A late goal and a sparkling performance in net led the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5, keeping the Canadiens alive...

Read More...Lightning vs. Canadiens 2015 final score: Price leads Montreal to 2-1 win in Game 5

"Paul Pierce schools Dennis Schroder on his clutchness" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

Always respect your elders.
Paul Pierce hit a buzzer-beater to give the Washington Wizards a 103-101 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The win gives Washington a 2-1 series lead. Some post-game comments from Pierce and...

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"Hawks vs. Wizards 2015 results: Paul Pierce's banked jumper beats Atlanta" - in #Sports

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By Tim Cato

Washington blew a 20-point fourth quarter lead but Pierce saved them with a dagger as the buzzer expired.
After dominating for three and a half quarters, the final six minutes of Game 3 almost unraveled everything the...

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"Watch Jeff Teague dangerously slash Bradley Beal across his face" - in #Sports

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By Mike Prada

That’s a flagrant foul and it could have been even worse.

Bradley Beal was pissed at Jeff Teague for swiping him across the face, and rightly so. Beal was running at full speed and was lucky to avoid serious...

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"Rory McIlroy's ball moves just an inch after whiffed flop shot" - in #Sports

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By Brendan Porath

The No. 1 player in the world authors one of the worst shots of the day.
Even the world No. 1 can have days like this. #QuickHits https://t.co/nMZ91C058Y
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 9, 2015
Because we’re u...

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"Rory McIlroy's ball moves just an inch after whiffed flop shot" - in #Sports

"Good morning. The bank stays open late for Derrick Rose." - in #Sports

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By Tom Ziller

That and more in Saturday’s NBA newsletter.
Good morning. Let’s basketball.
DERRICK ROSE, DERRICK FELL AND DERRICK ROSE AGAIN: Just an amazing finish to Game 3 of Cavs-Bulls. With the game tied, Derrick...

Read More...Good morning. The bank stays open late for Derrick Rose.

"Today in History for 9th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1753 – King Louis XV disbands French parliament1837 – “Sherrod” burns in Mississippi River below Natchez Miss; 175 dies1846 – Battle of Resaca de la Palma-US sends Mexico back to Rio...

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"Today in History for 9th May 2015" - in #History

"Ipswich Town vs. Norwich City, Championship playoffs: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

A rare proper local derby in the playoffs will see one of Ipswich or Norwich dump the other out of the promotion race.
A strange season filled with bad luck and a managerial change has landed a very good Norwich...

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"Ipswich Town vs. Norwich City, Championship playoffs: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online" - in #Sports

"Rockets vs. Clippers 2015 results: 3 things we learned in Clips' dominating win" - in #Sports

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By Liam Boylan-Pett

Austin Rivers went off and Los Angeles caught fire in the third quarter to pull away for a 25-point win.
With Chris Paul back in the lineup after missing two games with a hamstring injury, the Los Angeles...

Read More...Rockets vs. Clippers 2015 results: 3 things we learned in Clips' dominating win

Friday, May 8, 2015

"Rockets vs. Clippers 2015 results: 3 things we learned in Clips' dominating win" - in #Sports

"Austin Rivers destroys Rockets, steals James Harden's signature taunt" - in #Sports

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By Liam Boylan-Pett

Rivers led a 23-0 run as the Clippers pulled away from Houston.
Austin Rivers is often the subject of ridicule, but he’s dominating the Houston Rockets in Game 3. And he’s rubbing it in by stealing...

Read More...Austin Rivers destroys Rockets, steals James Harden's signature taunt

"Derrick Rose hits ridiculous game-winner, expresses no emotion whatsoever" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

THIS IS HOW YOU CELEBRATE.
First, Derrick Rose won the dang game with a buzzer-beating three-pointer. Then he did this:

JUST LOOK AT HIM:

This is how we celebrate from now on. This is indisputable.
Read more...

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"LeBron James puts Joakim Noah on a poster, makes Joakim Noah so mad" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

Joakim Noah and LeBron James have a history. From Noah calling James’ Heat teams “Hollywood as hell” to James beating Noah three times in the playoffs, this is one example of two NBA...

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"Chris Paul to start Game 3 vs. Rockets, will be on a minutes restriction" - in #Sports

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By Tim Cato

The Clippers star missed the first two games of the series with a hamstring injury.
Chris Paul will return Friday against the Rockets for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, according to Orange County...

Read More...Chris Paul to start Game 3 vs. Rockets, will be on a minutes restriction

"2015 Players Championship: Rory McIlroy lurking on leaderboard while Jordan Spieth heads home" - in #Sports

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By Brendan Porath

Kevin Na and Jerry Kelly jump out to a two-shot co-lead but some world-class talent is chasing at TPC Sawgrass.
Only one half of the the “next great rivalry” in golf showed up this week at The...

Read More...2015 Players Championship: Rory McIlroy lurking on leaderboard while Jordan Spieth heads home

"Mayweather-Pacquiao will almost certainly obliterate the all-time PPV record" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

By quite a lot, it seems.
Yahoo Sports reports that, without a single cable company already reporting their numbers — and cable companies generally comprise about 60 percent of sales for a pay-per-view...

Read More...Mayweather-Pacquiao will almost certainly obliterate the all-time PPV record

"Fantasy football 2015: Top 100 rankings for PPR leagues" - in #Sports

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By John Daigle

Standard leagues not doing it for you? Don’t worry, we’re here to help.
The 2015 NFL Draft is just around the corner, which means rosters will fill out with the nearly 300 rookies entering the league....

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"Fantasy football 2015: Top 100 rankings for PPR leagues" - in #Sports

"Baby Gorilla Born in Virunga for Mother’s Day (WATCH)" - in #Uplifting

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By Helaina Hovitz
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund announced the birth of an endangered mountain gorilla in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. There are less than 900 of these primates in existence...

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"GOP Failure Theater: the Iran nuclear vote, Cruz-Rubio edition" - in #Politics

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By streiff (Diary)

Failure Theater. When the GOP talks a good game about opposing Obama’s policies but, in fact, vote to go along with them.
Yesterday the US Senate voted 98-1 to go along with whatever Barack Obama decides...

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"Make The Future Better – Be A Good Parent" - in #Politics

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By Repair_Man_Jack (Diary)

I don’t think parents reading their children bedtime stories should constantly have in their minds the way that they are unfairly disadvantaging other people’s children, but I think they...

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"Today in History for 8th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1858 – John Brown holds antislavery convention1898 – The first games of the Italian Football League are played.1907 – Tommy Burns beats Jack O’Brien in 20 for heavyweight boxing title1916...

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"Yes and But In the Wrong Order" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)

Last week in Garland, TX, a lady named Pamela Geller sponsored an event about Islam, a component of which included drawing cartoons of the prophet Mohammed. While muslims in prior centuries painted...

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"Yes and But In the Wrong Order" - in #Politics

"NHL playoffs results: Blackhawks sweep Wild, Canadiens crush Lightning" - in #Sports

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By Sarah Hardy

The Blackhawks are back in the Western Conference finals after sweeping the Wild while the Canadiens staved off elimination with a 6-2 win against the Lightning.
The Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the Minnesota Wild...

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"NHL playoffs results: Blackhawks sweep Wild, Canadiens crush Lightning" - in #Sports

Thursday, May 7, 2015

"NHL playoffs results: Blackhawks sweep Wild, Canadiens crush Lightning" - in #Sports

"Astros CF makes unassisted double play ... at 1st base" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

Your standard U-8 pop fly double play.
Well, this one is a little unusual. Center fielder Jake Marisnick took advantage of Albert Pujols inexplicably trying to go first-to-third on a pop fly and did this:
Your...

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"Blackhawks’ Michal Rozsival suffers gruesome leg injury" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

The Blackhawks lost a veteran to a terrible injury in Game 4.
It’s probably safe to say the Chicago Blackhawks won’t see defenseman Michal Rozsival for awhile after the veteran twisted his leg in an...

Read More...Blackhawks’ Michal Rozsival suffers gruesome leg injury

"Canadiens vs. Lightning 2015 results: Montreal lives on with 6-2 rout" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

The Canadiens avoided elimination with an emphatic win.
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper called his team’s effort in Game 3 “ludicrous”. One can only imagine what he’ll call his...

Read More...Canadiens vs. Lightning 2015 results: Montreal lives on with 6-2 rout

"The @AP tries to pin two deaths on Pamela Geller" - in #Politics

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By Joe Cunningham (Diary)

In the era of BuzzFeed, Mashable, Gawker, and other online media using attention-grabbing headlines to lure in clicks, traditional media has often had to catch up. The Associated Press has taken what...

Read More...The @AP tries to pin two deaths on Pamela Geller

"Tom Brady's agent gives a master class in saltiness" - in #Sports

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By Ryan Nanni

Tom Brady could have apologized or stayed quiet. Instead? His agent pulled out the brass knuckles.
After the release of the Wells report yesterday afternoon, Tom Brady had three choices: apologize, stay silent and...

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"Everett Golson to transfer from Notre Dame" - in #Sports

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By Katie Sharp

The former Fighting Irish quarterback will be eligible to play immediately for any team as a graduate transfer.
Former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson is transferring from the Fighting Irish to play his final...

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"Everett Golson to transfer from Notre Dame" - in #Sports

"Jon Stewart, Afghanistan, and Baltimore" - in #Politics

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By Repair_Man_Jack (Diary)

Baltimore Schools Do Receive Funding
“If we are spending a trillion dollars to rebuild Afghanistan’s schools, we can’t, you know, put a little taste Baltimore’s way. It’s c...

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"Today in History for 7th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1864 – Skirmish at Port Walthall Junction Virginia (Drewry’s Bluff)1866 – German premier Otto von Bismarck seriously wounded in assassination attempt1927 – Angelos Sikelianos organizes the...

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"Tech at Night: International fights on Patents and Trademarks" - in #Politics

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By Neil Stevens (Diary)

The patent fight in Washington just got bigger. You’ve got the push for a ‘comprehensive patent reform’ monstrosity the House, using patent trolls as cover, as favored by the Chinese. Y...

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"Tech at Night: International fights on Patents and Trademarks" - in #Politics

"Shaq put on a giant turkey costume, danced around without pants" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

Inside the NBA got weird.
Inside the NBA held a lip sync competition on Wednesday. It included Kenny Smith doing Kid n Play, Charles Barkley doing Bruno Mars and Ernie Johnson performing as the Beatles. It also...

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

"Shaq put on a giant turkey costume, danced around without pants" - in #Sports

"Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports secure NAPA Sprint Cup sponsorship" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

NAPA will be Chase Elliott’s primary Sprint Cup sponsor for the next three seasons.
When Chase Elliott replaces Jeff Gordon next season he will do so with familiar colors on the side of his car.
NAPA,...

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"Afghan Girls, Not Allowed On Bikes, Shred On Skateboards Instead" - in #Uplifting

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By McKinley Corbley
The idea of females riding bikes in Afghanistan is considered offensive and taboo, but one nonprofit has given these girls a different kind of fun on wheels. Helping marginalized youth to feel empowered,...

Read More...Afghan Girls, Not Allowed On Bikes, Shred On Skateboards Instead

"Mike Dunleavy embarrasses himself, completely airballs a jumper" - in #Sports

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By Tyler Tynes

This is just unfortunate.

HE’S SUPPOSED TO BE A GREAT SHOOTER!
Oh Mike Dunleavy, you have to at least hit rim here, pal.
Read more here:: Mike Dunleavy embarrasses himself, completely airballs a jumper

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"2015 Players Championship odds: Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth co-favorites at TPC Sawgrass" - in #Sports

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By Brendan Porath

Woooooo the top two players in the world are grouped together at The Players and listed as co-favorites to take the game’s fifth major.
All you have to do is look at the odds to understand why this may be...

Read More...2015 Players Championship odds: Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth co-favorites at TPC Sawgrass

"Funny ad shows how dumb futuristic smart homes can be" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

A smart home is supposed to make your life easier. Doors open when you’re near, lights turn on when you walk by, TVs rise up on command and everything can be powered by a phone. This goofy ad by Dutch...

Read More...Funny ad shows how dumb futuristic smart homes can be

"Pope Francis met the Harlem Globetrotters" - in #Sports

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By Rodger Sherman

They taught His Holiness some tricks!
The Harlem Globetrotters visited Pope Francis in Rome today:
Today we met with @Pontifex (Pope Francis) & named him an Honorary @Globies. Photo © L’Osservatore ...

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"Obama: abortion is birth control" - in #Politics

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By streiff (Diary)

T
he DC City Council passed a law with the Orwellian name of “Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014” (RHNDA). The bill seems sort of innocuous. I mean how often is anyone really fired bec...

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"Chris Cuomo Is Not That Bright. Good Thing He Can Hide Behind His Last Name." - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)
Chris Cuomo is the privileged son of Mario Cuomo. He is a liberal. He is a Democrat. He is a licensed attorney. But on CNN he plays an objective reporter who pretends to not be liberal.
He is a...

Read More...Chris Cuomo Is Not That Bright. Good Thing He Can Hide Behind His Last Name.

"How to make your own powerful vortex cannon that boom blasts the air" - in #ScienceNews

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By Casey Chan

Let’s say you’re bored. Let’s say you’ve always dreamed of firing a cannon. Let’s say you like blowing things up. Let’s say you spend a free night building this kick ass vortex...

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"NBA playoffs scores 2015: Mike Conley ruins Stephen Curry's coronation" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The Grizzlies point guard returned to the court after a three game absence and led Memphis to a Game 2 win over the Warriors in Golden State.
This was supposed to be Stephen Curry’s night. On Monday it...

Read More...NBA playoffs scores 2015: Mike Conley ruins Stephen Curry's coronation

"Today in History for 6th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1896 – Samuel Pierpont Langley flies his unpiloted Number 5 aircraft using a catapult launch from a boat on the Potomac River, USA. The aircraft travels almost 3/4 of a mile – ten times further than...

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"Today in History for 6th May 2015" - in #History

"Grizzlies vs. Warriors 2015 results: Mike Conley leads Memphis to Game 2 win" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The series is now tied at 1.
He wasn’t the point guard who received the MVP trophy but on this night Mike Conley was the most valuable player on the court. Returning to his team after missing...

Read More...Grizzlies vs. Warriors 2015 results: Mike Conley leads Memphis to Game 2 win

"Grizzlies vs. Warriors 2015 results: Mike Conley leads Memphis to Game 2 win" - in #Sports

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

"Matt Kemp was unbelievably entertained by this mariachi band" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

The Padres star may have had the best Cinco de Mayo of all.
The Giants hosted the Padres on Cinco de Mayo. Part of the pregame festivities was a performance by a mariachi band. No one — NO ONE — was...

Read More...Matt Kemp was unbelievably entertained by this mariachi band

"Angels set world record for largest gathering of people in sombreros" - in #Sports

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By Zach Woosley

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
With over 20K participants, we hold the Guinness World Record for the Largest Gathering of People Wearing Sombreros! pic.twitter.com/auk5H445wu
— Angels (@Angels) May 6, 2015
To celebrate C...

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"Ernie Johnson wins Emmy, presents it to Stuart Scott’s daughters" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

A truly moving gesture.
During Tuesday night’s Sports Emmys, TNT’s Ernie Johnson won the award for Outstanding Studio Personality or Host. After receiving the award, he called Stuart Scott’s...

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"Al Horford flinches away from a missed free throw" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

It’s okay, buddy. Those balls are filled with air.

He probably lost his concentration for a moment and the bouncing bar snapped him back to reality. It’s only a playoff game, after all.
Things Al...

Read More...Al Horford flinches away from a missed free throw

"NFL depth chart 2015: Quarterback and running back highlight Bills camp battles" - in #Sports

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By Katie Sharp

Rex Ryan has declared an open competition at quarterback for the Bills this spring and summer.
Despite notching its first winning season in more than a decade, the Buffalo Bills missed the playoffs for the 15th...

Read More...NFL depth chart 2015: Quarterback and running back highlight Bills camp battles

"NFL depth chart 2015: Quarterback and running back highlight Bills camp battles" - in #Sports

"Alvaro Morata opens the scoring for Juventus against his old team" - in #Sports

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By Conor Dowley

Real Madrid have quickly come to regret letting Morata go last summer, as he scored early in their Champions League semifinal tie.
Álvaro Morata has become a star for Juventus in his first season there after ...

Read More...Alvaro Morata opens the scoring for Juventus against his old team

"Will Ferrell crashed 'Letterman' in character as Harry Caray" - in #Sports

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By Seth Rosenthal

He didn’t talk about space at all, but Will Ferrell’s Harry Caray made a surprise on Ed Sulliv– I mean, David Letterman’s show Monday night:

To be fair, “Harry” was just...

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"College Kids’ Invention Connects Disaster Workers When Cells Are Down" - in #Uplifting

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By Helaina Hovitz
Reachi, a communication now in the hands of the Filipino Red Cross, can help emergency responders stay in touch even when cell signals are down. When the power goes out, this device, which is solar powered, will...

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"Calls to make London the world’s first National Park City" - in #Uplifting

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By Lucy Purdy A former geography teacher has launched a campaign to make London the world’s first National Park City
Read more here:: Calls to make London the world’s first National Park City

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"Juventus vs. Real Madrid preview, Champions League 2015: Juve look to upset Merengues" - in #Sports

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By Jack Sargeant

Can the Italian champions move a step closer to their first Champions League final in over a decade?
The last time Juventus met Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout stages was exactly a decade ago, when...

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"Juventus vs. Real Madrid preview, Champions League 2015: Juve look to upset Merengues" - in #Sports

Monday, May 4, 2015

"Juventus vs. Real Madrid preview, Champions League 2015: Juve look to upset Merengues" - in #Sports

"A Free Place Social Entrepreneurs Can Live and Learn Together (Apply Now)" - in #Uplifting

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By Good News Network
Entrepreneurs across the country are creating ideas and social enterprises designed to confront our world’s biggest challenges. But there’s one catch: starting a social enterprise isn’t easy....

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"For Mother’s Day: Here’s Our Favorite ‘Mom-isms’…Tell Us Yours" - in #Uplifting

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By Good News Network
What’s your favorite memory of your mom that is something she did that no one else did, something quirky or endearing that really makes you smile? All this week, we want to collect everyone’s...

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"Manny Pacquiao needs surgery for 'significant tear' in shoulder" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

The fighter suffered the injury a few weeks before fighting Floyd Mayweather.
Manny Pacquiao will undergo surgery for a torn right rotator cuff with the injury described as a “significant tear,”...

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"Watch Katie Nolan challenge people to a game of 'Derby horse or hipster band?'" - in #Sports

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By Bill Hanstock

This is a VERY DIFFICULT GAME.
This is totally awesome, especially for the infuriated and baffled reactions from people who clearly don’t listen to indie rock OR care about the Kentucky Derby. Let’s...

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"Chris Paul ruled out for Game 1 against Rockets with hamstring injury" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

A hamstring injury will keep the Clippers’ star point guard out of the team’s opening game in Round 2.
Chris Paul will be out for his team’s Game 1 conference semifinals matchup in Houston...

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"Watch Stephen Curry tear up while thanking father during MVP acceptance speech" - in #Sports

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By Seth Rosenthal

Stephen Curry did an admirable job keeping it together during his MVP acceptance speech — I would cry throughout, and am crying right now for no reason — until he turned to his father, Dell Curry,...

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"Meet The Newest Royal Baby: Princess Charlotte’s First Photo" - in #Uplifting

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By Ashley Williams
What a way to welcome the month of May with the arrival and the naming of a new royal. The Kensington Palace tweeted Monday that Duke William and Duchess Katherine had named their baby girl, Charlotte Elizabeth...

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"Bulls vs. Cavaliers 2015: Time, TV schedule and live stream for NBA playoffs" - in #Sports

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By Liam Boylan-Pett

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Kevin Love and J.R. Smith, can the Chicago Bulls take advantage?
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Chicago Bulls in Game 1 of the second-round series on Monday. LeBron...

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"Triple Crown odds 2015: Can American Pharoah end the drought?" - in #Sports

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By James Brady

It’s been a long time since the last Triple Crown win. Can American Pharoah make history?
It’s been 37 years since Affirmed won the Triple Crown. Since then, 13 horses have won the first two legs of the...

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"Today in History for 4th May 2015" - in #History

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Historical Events
1799 – Fourth Anglo-Mysore War: The Battle of Seringapatam: The siege of Seringapatam ends when the city is assaulted and the Tipu Sultan killed by the besieging British army, under the command of General...

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"Conservatives Must Oppose Bob Corker’s Capitulation" - in #Politics

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By Erick Erickson (Diary)

The video above explains why President Obama’s deal with Iran is so bad. Made worse is Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN)Heritage ActionScorecardSen. Bob CorkerSenate Republican AverageSee Full...

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"Taking the Bait and Blaming the Victim" - in #Politics

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By Joe Cunningham (Diary)
Yesterday, just outside of Dallas, Texas, two shooters attacked an art exhibit that was displaying parody images of Muhammad. Normal people were appalled at the atrocity, and several more knew that the...

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"Taking the Bait and Blaming the Victim" - in #Politics

Sunday, May 3, 2015

"Taking the Bait and Blaming the Victim" - in #Politics

"Watch a Flames player try to kick a puck and fall on his butt" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

You are not a soccer player, Matt Stajan.

We’d applaud Matt Stajan’s efforts to clear the puck on the penalty kill, but we’ll be too busy watching this on loop for the next 24 hours.
In the...

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"Corey Crawford appears dazed after shot off helmet, remains in game anyway" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

No quiet room visit?
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford remained in Game 2 despite a woozy reaction to taking a shot off his mask in the third period.
The incident occurred midway through the frame....

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"Dodgers fan records 1st person video of him catching home run" - in #Sports

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By nick pants

Watch as a Dodgers fan records himself and catches a home run.

And what’s the only way to make this cooler? Yep, Vin Scully narrating it.

(h/t MLB)
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"Lightning vs. Canadiens 2015 results: 3 things we learned from Tampa Bay's 6-2 win" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

Game 2 belonged to Tampa Bay’s power play.
The Tampa Bay Lightning made the Bell Centre sound like a crypt on Sunday, silencing the Montreal Canadiens crowd with a 6-2 win in Game 2.
Tampa Bay scored four...

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"Watch Lightning carve up Canadiens on great tic-tac-toe goal" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

Like a hot knife through butter.
If there are any open passing lanes in Game 2, the Tampa Bay Lightning will find them and exploit them. The Montreal Canadiens learned this the hard way, getting burned for three...

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"Jeff Gordon commits costly pit road gaffe" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

A potential Jeff Gordon victory went by the wayside due to a familiar mistake on pit road.
Dale Earnhardt was dominate in winning Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, but Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon...

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"Grizzlies vs. Warriors 2015 final score: Golden State blows out Memphis in Game 1" - in #Sports

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By Yaron Weitzman

The Warriors ride their defense to a 1-0 series lead.
Stephen Curry had 22 points and Klay Thompson added in 18 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 101-86 Game 1 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in front...

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"Bradley Beal injury: Wizards guard exits after turning ankle" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

Let’s hope the Washington guard is OK.
With the Washington Wizards holding a slim lead in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks, star guard Bradley Beal fell to the ground in pain after...

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"Hawks fan gets mad at Nene, shouts at him" - in #Sports

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By Jacob Price

Nene is an NBA basketball player, but I’m not sure he wants any part of this Hawks fan given how angry he seems.

SIT DOWN. SIT DOWN. OKAY I’LL SIT DOWN.
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"Health Insurer Aetna Raises Wages For Lowest-Paid Workers To $16 An Hour" - in #Uplifting

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By Good News Network
Aetna became the latest large corporation to announce a voluntary minimum wage hike. The health insurer joins Wal-mart, Target and McDonald’s in enacting large raises for its lowest earning workers....

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"Wild vs. Blackhawks 2015: Time, TV schedule and how to watch Game 2 online" - in #Sports

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By Eric Stephen

If the Minnesota Wild are going to win their second round series against the Chicago Blackhawks, they will have to figure out a way to win at the United Center. Minnesota gets another try on Sunday night in Game 2...

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"Grizzlies vs. Warriors, NBA playoffs 2015: Time, TV schedule and live stream for Game 1" - in #Sports

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By Tim Cato

Golden State raced past Anthony Davis and the Pelicans in four, while Memphis took five games to eliminate the injury-struck Trail Blazers.
The Grizzlies and the Warriors are antitheses of each other. Golden State...

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"Manny Pacquiao's next fight: Shoulder injury leaves 2015 uncertain following loss" - in #Sports

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By Scott Christ

What’s next for Manny Pacquiao after his loss to Floyd Mayweather? Injuries and limited options make his immediate future pretty cloudy.
Manny Pacquiao’s loss to Floyd Mayweather is certainly nothing...

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