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Bellator 69: Getting Closer to a World Champ

eyun | May 22, 2012
A girl fight and a no-holds-barred match-up on the road to a new world champ.

Bellator 69

The latest bouts in this season of the Bellator Fighting Championships were as bloody as ever, but Friday's fights came with some disappointment, too.

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The 100 Toughest Athletes

eyun | May 21, 2012
The strongest, grittiest and scariest athletes to grace every sport.

Ray Lewis is Scary

Lately, it seems like star athletes are have longer rap sheets than lists of sports accomplishments.

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Athletes Show Higher Pain Tolerance

eyun | May 18, 2012
Researchers find that toughness on the field translates into toughness dealing with pain.

Injured Soccer Player Carried Off Field

Pain separates real athletes from the weekend warriors.

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NFL’s Bill Cowher Leads Melanoma Campaign

eyun | May 16, 2012
The former NFL coach and CBS commentator pushes awareness for the disease that took his wife.

Bill Cowher

Bill Cowher has one of the most recognizable faces in football, but he’s hoping his popula

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Bellator 68: Blood, Sweat and a New Champ

eyun | May 14, 2012
A bloody pummeling and a dramatic tapout at this week's Bellator Fighting Championships.

In what was probably the most dramatic day of fighting on the sixth season of the Bellator Fighting Championships, Waachiim Spiritwolf pounded Marius Zaromskis, but couldn't get the win, Marcin

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Is Josh Beckett Really to Blame for Red Sox Struggles?

mmonagan | May 12, 2012
Beckett's Golf Outing Sparks Controversy

Josh Beckett

Josh Beckett's recent golf outing on a day he was supposed to be injured (and if not injured, starting) is troublesome but not unreasonable for major league ballplayers.

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Why Do People Choke Under Pressure?

eyun | May 11, 2012
Scientists study how financial rewards improve (and hinder) performance.

When everything is on the line, people often blow it. Just look at game shows or sporting events, where many contestants or players crumble under pressure.

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Maserati Shoots to Break North Atlantic Record

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The Maserati team sets sail from New York City to break the North Atlantic sailing record.

Maserati Sailing Record

Men's Fitness caught up with Maserati and skipper Giovanni Soldini in New York City's North Cove Marina for a test sail days before the crew set out to break the North Atlantic rec

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Rangers’ Josh Hamilton Hits Four Home Runs in One Game

mmonagan | May 10, 2012
He's the 16th MLB Player in History to Accomplish Rare Feat

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Four home runs? One game? I'm not joshin'! Well, actually, I guess I am.

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Bellator 67: "It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish"

eyun | May 8, 2012
Three bloody match-ups and a shocking come-back-from-behind win.

The sold-out crowd in Ontario was in for a treat in the latest Bellator Fighting Championships. Bryan Baker advanced to the finals and Ryan Ford came back from behind for a dramatic win.

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MLB Suspends Phillies’ Cole Hamels for Beaning Nationals’ Rookie Bryce Harper

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Is Hamels' Five-Game Suspension Justified?

It's fine to send a message in baseball. Just don't go bragging about it.

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Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera Tears His ACL

mmonagan | May 4, 2012
The Greatest Goes Down

Mariano Rivera

The image was horrific.  It was inconceivable.  It couldn't be him?  Not Mo.

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The Five Key Bench Players in the NBA Playoffs

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The Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy

In any sport, but especially in basketball, there’s nothing quite like having that spark off the bench—high-energy scorers that don’t make many mistakes and can replace a starter with well…a starter. That sixth or seventh man that can score a quick 15 points, bury a devastating trey, or play “this guy is grinding disgustingly hard on my hips” defense. Every winning team has one.

The 1960s Boston Celtics had the scrappy, can’t stop hustling John Havlicek. Besides being quick and smart with the ball, the Ohio State alum averaged 20.8 ppg over a 16-year Hall of Fame career.

Also, who can forget the Croatian Sensation Toni Kukoc for Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in the ’90s or Rasheed Wallace on the 2004 Pistons?

There’s no getting around it. A deep bench is crucial to a winning formula. Below are five guys that could make or break their respective teams shot at a championship. Mind the pine.

Stephen Jackson, San Antonio Spurs

Stephen Jackson, San Antonio Spurs

Talk about some fire off the bench. Jackson’s ferocity, aggressive play and ability to score at will are all extremely important ingredients to a Spurs’ championship. The former “Malice at the Palace” participant has also been known for his wild side, but a core group of guys including Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Coach Gregg Popovich seem to be providing a dynamic where Jackson can flourish (and lead). David Robinson should be proud.

James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder

James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder

Harden seems to have brushed off the elbow from World Peace (maybe his beard took the brunt of the blow) and has helped the Thunder get out to a 2-0 lead against the defending national champion Mavericks. He scored 19 in the opening game and 15 the other night. He’s a young, versatile player that should probably be this year’s sixth man of the year. He could also be hoisting the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Yeah, that’s what it’s called.

J.R. Smith, New York Knicks

J.R. Smith, New York Knicks

The Knicks need a miracle. But along with that, they also need points from their bench. They need that energy and power that makes their games at Madison Square Garden so daunting for opposing teams and so magical for Knickerbocker fans. Can J.R. Smith create this kind of atmosphere? With A’mare out for the playoffs and Jeremy Lin watching from the sidelines, he needs to try. Along with Novak, Smith can re-ignite the team with his ability to shoot the three. He can also fire up the crowd with his explosive drives to the basket and cocky attitude. Along with the bench, if Melo plays well, Chandler gets healthy and Baron Davis finds what youth is left in his wobbly body…folks…we could have a Knickershocker.

O.J. Mayo, Memphis Grizzlies

O.J. Mayo, Memphis Grizzlies

The highly-touted USC alum is providing star-like power off the bench for Memphis’ young starters. He’s a great mid-range shooter and scored 17 points in game one, going four of six from three. Mayo is a spry 24-year old with fresh legs, a smart basketball IQ (averages only about two turnovers per contest) and the ability to take over an entire game if he wants to. He’s also got a great name.

Lou Williams, Philadelphia 76ers

Lou Williams, Philadelphia 76ers

WIth Derrick Rose out, the Bulls looked very vulnerable in a game two loss to the Sixers. Lou Williams, a seven-year veteran, was a big part of the victory, scoring 20 points and dishing out six assists. Sweet Lou had an exceptional 2012 season coming off the bench for Philly and will be crucial to a deep playoff push. The Sixers just better hope Chicago doesn’t dig down into their bench. Two words. Brian Scalabrine.

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The 10 Biggest Pay-Per-View Matches of All Time

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Remembering the biggest fights worth shelling out $50 for.

Pay-Per-View is where the money’s at, and with the polarizing and controversial Floyd Mayweather’s PPV fights raking in millions, he is the reigning king, if not “the greatest of

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Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller Fight Day Live

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Ronda Rousey and Frankie Edgar preview the Diaz/Miller fight on Fight Day Live.

Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller Fight Day Live

Catch former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and current Strikeforce women's champ "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey when they break down the match-up between Nate Diaz and Jim Miller on Fight Day

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Hottest WWE Divas

eyun | April 30, 2012
We wouldn't mind a few rounds in the ring with these sexy WWE Divas.

Sure, WWE fights are fake, but there’s no denying that some of the women to come out of the WWE are 100 percent hot.

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Boxing Preview: Mayweather vs. Cotto

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Does the Floyd Mayweather/Miguel Cotto fight mean Manny Pacquiao is next?

Mayweather vs. Cotto

While there’s no question that when Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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The NFL Draft Game Changer: Justin Blackmon

eyun | April 26, 2012
Top NFL Draft prospect Justin Blackmon talks his pro potential, as well as his gamer skills.

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50 Most Inspiring Sports Quotes

eyun | April 25, 2012
Get over your midweek hump with these motivational gems.

Michael Jordan

If there are two things we can always rely on from athletes, it’s that they say some seriously idiotic things and, every now and then, they drop some truly motivational gems (hey, that’s still a step

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Red Sox Pitcher Curt Schilling Has Got Game

eyun | April 24, 2012
The hotheaded former Red Sox pitcher talks gaming and the infamous bloody sock.

He’s brash, opinionated, and a three-time World Series champion. So what’s Curt Schilling’s retirement been like so far? It might surprise you to learn it’s got nothing to do with sports.

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Bellator 66: A Brutal Knockout

eyun | April 23, 2012
The fighters were hungry at Bellator 66, and it showed.

The contenders weren’t interested in letting their fights go to decision at Bellator 66.

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Boxing & MMA: What is the Breaking Point for Brain Damage?

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When does head trauma starts to cause problems with memory or thinking.

The damage done by repeated blows to the head in boxing and other combat sports is highlighted by a

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The Real Jon Jones

eyun | April 20, 2012
Jon 'Bones' Jones recounts his rise from drop-out to MMA star.

Jon “Bones” Jones has already distinguished himself as a force to be reckoned with in MMA.

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Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Fight Day Live

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Prepare for the intense Jones vs. Evans matchup by catching Fight Day Live.

Are you as excited to see Jon Jones defending his light heavyweight title against Rashad Evans this weekend as we are?

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Bellator 65: Crowning a New Champ

eyun | April 17, 2012
A new bantamweight champion gets crowned in dramatic fashion.

In another week of brutal Bellator match-ups, Daniel Straus bloodied Mike Corey en route to the featherweight finals and Marcos Galvao pounded Ed West to get to the semis.

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