4 Missouri football players involved in car crash Four Missouri football players – Terry Beckner Jr., DeSean Blair, Keyon Dilosa and Trevon Walters – were involved in a car crash Friday afternoon. The program confirmed the players, all freshmen, were transported to University Hospital “as a precaution” to treat injures, none of which are life threatening. According to the Columbia Tribune, … [Read more...]
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FSU QB Everett Golson lays out Boston College defender on block (Video)
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Michigan State lands Cassius Winston, No. 29 in ESPN 100 – ESPN
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Florida Panthers: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview
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Tim Beckman’s Illinois home for sale (Photos)
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Captain Gaughen takes Belmont feature (The Associated Press)
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Cycling-Also-ran Sagan must deliver at world championships (Reuters)
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Bills’ team store puts inflating pumps ‘front and center’ before Patriots game
Bills' team store puts inflating pumps 'front and center' before Patriots game There's been plenty of noise out of Buffalo in anticipation of Sunday's game against New England. With Rex Ryan at the helm for the Bills, they're doing their best to supplant the New York Jets as the Patriots' biggest AFC East rival. Now, the Bills' team store is making a silent contribution to the hullaballoo. … [Read more...]
BDL 25: Just how *excellent* are these Miami Heat, anyhow?
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