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Clippers Handed the Series Away

Posted on May 4th, 2013 by Sina Rashidi

Going into the playoffs, no one truly expects upsets in the first round, especially with a team as talented as the Los Angeles Clippers. With a great run earlier in the year, many people expected the Clippers to finally make a statement in the postseason. So, it was no surprise to see the L.A. franchise… read more

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UEFA Champions League Semifinal (Day 4) Roundup

Posted on May 1st, 2013 by Cody Dixon

FULL-TIME: Barcelona 0-3 Bayern (Agg: 0-7) #BarcelonaBayern #ChampionsLeague uefa.to/103TW7g — Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 1, 2013 If there were still some doubters that a changing of the guard was taking place atop the soccer world, then tonight’s second leg between Barcelona and Bayern Munich leaves no doubts. Already down 4-0 after the first leg, former… read more

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UEFA Champions League Semifinal (Day 3) Roundup

Posted on April 30th, 2013 by Cody Dixon

FULL-TIME: Real Madrid 2-0 Dortmund (Agg: 3-4) #RealMadridDortmund #ChampionsLeague uefa.to/1011dEC — Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 30, 2013 After a stunning scoreline last week, Real Madrid found themselves buried in a huge hole that they almost overcame tonight. Borussia Dortmund’s stellar performance at home last week set the stage at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid, down 4-1… read more

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MVP: Most Valuable Picks of the 2013 Draft

Posted on April 27th, 2013 by Sina Rashidi

After months of waiting for football to start again, fans booed Roger Goodell as he announced the beginning of football season with the NFL Draft. With over twenty million fans watching (I don’t understand why so many people watched this, but again, I am one of those fans) the season was underway. Through three rounds… read more

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Jets Flying Out As Winners Of The Revis Trade

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by Sina Rashidi

When you think of the New York Jets, you think disappointment, butt-fumble, and possibly the most awkward tattoo on a woman – I’m talking to you Rex Ryan. They had retained their diamond-in-the-rough shutdown corner Darrelle Revis… until this week. Trading away the number thirteen pick and a later pick in 2014, the Buccaneers acquired… read more

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Worst Defeat for the Spanish Since the Defeat of the Armada

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by Sina Rashidi

On Tuesday, Barcelona was humiliated by Bayern Munich 4-0, and Real Madrid followed suit, being crushed 4-1 by an impressive Borussia Dortmund squad. The world is in shock: the best teams in the world were humiliated in Champions League Semifinals. Is this the end of La Liga’s reign as the arguably the best league in… read more

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UEFA Champions League Semifinal (Day 2) Roundup

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by Cody Dixon

FULL-TIME: Dortmund 4-1 Real Madrid #DortmundRealMadrid #ChampionsLeague — Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 24, 2013 A record breaking performance marked the first leg of the second UEFA Champions League Semifinal tie. After last night’s shock Bayern-Barcelona scoreline, German soccer was at it again. The atmosphere was fierce at the Westfalenstadion, and the fans went home happy…. read more

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UEFA Champions League Semifinal #1 Roundup

Posted on April 23rd, 2013 by Cody Dixon

FULL-TIME: Bayern 4-0 Barcelona #BayernBarcelona #ChampionsLeague — Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 23, 2013 What was expected to be an epic clash of European giants, turned out to be quite the laugher in Munich tonight. A battle between this year’s Bundesliga Champs, Bayern Munich, and this year’s La Liga champs, Barcelona, should have been a crowning… read more

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Boston Marathon: A Reminder of Life

Posted on April 20th, 2013 by Sina Rashidi

Every American’s heart was in Boston in the last week as flags were lowered to half-mast. For the first time since 9/11, the American people felt the shock and awe of an attack on US soil. Instead of striking terror into the eyes of every American, those responsible for the attack reinforced the patriotism and… read more

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UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal (Day 4) Roundup

Posted on April 10th, 2013 by Cody Dixon

It’s all over! Congratulations to @fcbayern and @fcbarcelona on reaching the semi-finals. Draw is on Friday. — Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 10, 2013 The final two teams punched their tickets to the UEFA Champions League Semifinals tonight. Bayern Munich looked assured with a 2-nil advantage going up against Juventus, while Barcelona and PSG played a… read more

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