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Many obstacles remain before NFL returns to Los Angeles

December 2, 2011

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Many obstacles remain before NFL returns to Los Angeles There will soon be a new owner in Jacksonville who may have his sights on L.A. But a move by the Jaguars or any other team won’t be easy, as owners figure to make the relocation fee extremely high.   Sam Farmer The Los Angeles Times  […]

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NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars sold to Pakistani-born businessman Shahid Khan

November 29, 2011

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Jaguars being sold to Illinois businessman Shahid Khan Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver, without a succession plan, sold the Jaguars to a businessman who is expected to keep the team in Jacksonville. By Tania Ganguli Times-Union JACKSONVILLE- For the first time ever, the Jaguars will have a new owner. One day before the 18-year anniversary of […]

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Will the NBA’s popularity decline after the lockout ends- an economic consequence?

November 27, 2011

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Will the NBA’s popularity decline after the lockout ends due the Great Recession and fans’ anger with wealthy owners and wealthy players? The NBA had another lockout which occurred right after the 1998 season. The lockout wiped out 32 games of the 1998–1999 season. It was reported the lockout had caused fan apathy. Duration: July 1, 1998 – Jan. 6, 1999 […]

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NBA owners and players reach tentative deal

November 26, 2011

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NBA Owners, Players Reach Tentative Deal       Patrick McDermott/Getty Images NBA Commissioner David Stern (right) and union executive director Billy Hunter speak to the media Saturday in New York City to announce a tentative labor agreement that would end the 149-day lockout.               NPR Staff and Wires […]

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NBA owners and players met for more than 12 hours Friday

November 26, 2011

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NBA, players meeting in New York Associated Press NEW YORK — NBA owners and players met for more than 12 hours Friday in an attempt to end the 148-day lockout in time to save the league’s Christmas Day schedule. That deadline has created a sense of urgency because the Dec. 25 schedule is traditionally a […]

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London 2012 Olympics unveils official uniforms for staff and volunteers

November 23, 2011

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London 2012 unveils Games Maker and Technical Official uniforms           London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) today unveiled the designs of the Games Maker and Technical Official uniforms that will be worn by staff and volunteers during the London 2012 Games. The uniforms will be […]

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Is Tiger Woods on the comeback trail?

November 21, 2011

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Tiger Woods on the Comeback Trail, Says He’s ‘Progressing’ By: Gennine Kelly CNBC It’s been two years since Tiger Woods won a major golf tournament, but Sunday he roared back and delivered the winning point for the American team at the President Cup — and with a third-place finish at the Australian Open last week […]

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Video: U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden booed at NASCAR event on Sunday

November 21, 2011

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden booed at NASCAR event in Florida The First Lady – Michelle Obama and Second Lady, Jill Biden booded by some of the attendees at Sunday’s NASCAR season finale at the Homestead-Miami Speedway  

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Duke’s Coach K makes history- winningest college basketball coach in Division I men’s basketball

November 16, 2011

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Duke University’s Mike Krzyzewski makes history becomes the winningest college basketball coach in NCAA Division I                     Photo WTVD 11 ABC Raleigh-Durham   Associated Press   DURHAM — Duke’s Coach Mike Krzyzewski made history Tuesday night. Coach K became the winningest college basketball coach in Division […]

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Video: Sandusky declares ‘I enjoy being around children’ in 1987 video of Penn State accused

November 14, 2011

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Sandusky declares ‘I enjoy being around children’  in creepy 1987 video of Penn State accused

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