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5 Former Athletes Who Flamed Out on TV

Danny Groner — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:21:17 +0000

Former Giants’ defensive end Michael Strahan is reportedly on the short list to take over for Regis Philbin on the popular morning program “LIVE!” If Strahan is chosen, it wouldn’t be his first entrance into the cultural limelight — he starred on the forgettable FOX sitcom “Brothers” in 2009.

He isn’t the first former athlete to leave the game behind in hopes of distinguishing himself as an actor or TV host. Here’s a look back at five recent ex-pros who have reemerged in the media and entertai

5 Managers Who Have Somehow Never Won a World Series

Tom Barrabi — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:05:33 +0000

Every major sport has its share of hard luck losers — the players and coaches who routinely outperform their competition, only to fall just short when it matters most.

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The 5 Biggest Contracts Ever By Sport Will Blow Your Mind

Tom Barrabi — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:04:42 +0000

Between endorsements and increasingly larger contracts, athletes are earning more money than they ever have before.

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5 Over-the-Hill Stars Who Definitely Should've Stayed Retired

Tom Barrabi — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:31:01 +0000

Some guys just don’t know when to hang up the cleats.

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The Five Biggest Home Runs Ever [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:51:00 +0000

One of the highlights of the MLB All-Star Game is the Home Run Derby, because whether or not you love the game of baseball, EVERYBODY loves a home run! Cecil Fielder's performance in the MLB Home Run Derby got the office thinking about the biggest home runs ever. Here are my Top 5.

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5 Lengendary MLB MVPs Who Played for Losing Teams [VIDEOS]

Danny Groner — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:38:10 +0000

Because he plays for the Colorado Rockies, who have among the worst records of any Major League Baseball team at the All-Star break, Carlos Gonzalez flies under the radar.

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10 Longest WWE Championship Reigns of All Time

Shawn W. Smith — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:34:52 +0000

As WWE’s Money In The Bank PPV approaches, CM Punk’s WWE Championship reign is reaching epic proportions.

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Sports Movie of the Week — 'Youngblood' [VIDEO]

Joe Student — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:44:51 +0000

The NHL All-Star Game is scheduled for this Sunday afternoon in Ottawa, Canada. In areas of northern US and Canada, the popularity of the sport is unmatched, as kids grow up in a culture that sometimes revolves around the Canadian Junior Hockey League.

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