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The best thing El Paso could -- and should -- build for itself is a soccer complex. This would be better than building a baseball stadium. Better by far than another arena. Better than swimming pools, multi-purpose gyms and skate parks.

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These days, Americans hustle and we bustle more than ever before, and we don't get nearly enough sleep. So if some sports no longer hold our attention quite the same way, there's bound to be some nodding off. I'm sure this happens from time to time in every sport, but I know of only one that could offer enough footage of people dozing off at a game to make a whole video. And here it is...

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When you think of cheap shots in sports history, a few memorable incidents are forever ingrained in the minds of fans. The Kermit Washington sucker punch to Rudy Tomjonovich, Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield's ear, and Marty McSorley clocking Donad Brashear are three that immediately come to mind.

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Ah, the pop of the glove, the "tink" of the bat...That's right, it's college baseball season, too! I generally prefer the college game over the pros in many sports; and while MLB has its own magic because of its tradition, college baseball can be a lot of fun. You'd never see whole teams of Major Leaguers doing stuff like Ole Miss and Southern Miss did during a rain delay...

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Today is the REAL opening day in Major League Baseball, sorry those games in Japan that nobody could watch doesn't count in my book.

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Ah, the trials and tribulations of a typical fantasy baseball geek choosing his team. Except this one's got a gee-tar and a love of The Clash...Oh, and a couple of New York buddies who happen to be major leaguers Ike Davis of the Mets and Robinson Cano of the Yankees...

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2 billion dollars. That is the price tag for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tonight, a group that includes former Los Angeles Laker star Magic Johnson and longtime baseball excutive Stan Kasten agreed to purchase the Dodgers from owner Frank McCourt for $2 billion.

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I'm sure many of you have always dreamed of stepping into the batter's box or taking the mound as a professional baseball player. Well, now you will have the chance. The El Paso Diablos are holding open tryouts next month at Cohen Stadium.

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This second installment of my 2012 Spring Training Tour features San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson. The 30-year old pitcher is a mainstay for the Giants and his trademark beard continues to grow as long as ever.

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Derek Lowe is one of the veterans of the young Cleveland Indians. The 38-year old starting pitcher is the oldest player on the team, but one of the most accomplished big leagers.

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