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San Diego Chargers – Philip Rivers Can’t Handle Fourth Quarter Pressure
It’s silly blaming Philip Rivers for the lack of success we’ve seen from the San Diego Chargers over the last couple of years considering the awful offensive line he has in front of him. What is obvious, regardless of quality erosion in his protecting unit, is that Rivers is struggling to get it done in the fourth quarter recently.
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NFL Rumors – New York Giants Interested in Signing Brandon Jacobs or Willis McGahee
The New York Giants had a less than pleasant start to the 2013 NFL season, and are in deep trouble when it comes to their running back situation, bringing them to try and get something out of those remaining without a team, as Brandon Jacobs and Willis McGahee get their attention and possibly a contract if they impress in workouts.
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NBA Rumors – Chicago Bulls Don’t Want to Re-Sign Luol Deng
The Chicago Bulls don’t mind having Luol Deng on the team, but not at his current rate (and probably not close to it), and are strongly considering for this season to be the last for him on the team, enabling them to go after a high-profile free agent next season or get something via trade for Deng.
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Rafael Nadal – Soon More Grand Slam Titles Than Roger Federer
Whenever the discussion of Rafael Nadal and his chances to become the all-time leader in Grand Slam titles comes up, the words ‘as long as he doesn’t get injured’ are heard. And it’s true – Nadal is an injury risk. But even with that risk, it’s getting clearer and clearer that the day of him dethroning Roger Federer isn’t very far away.
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Tim Tebow, a Rugby Player?
The worst thing that’s happening to Tim Tebow is that he’s no longer being taken seriously as an option for a quarterback in the NFL. Getting released from the New England Patriots before the beginning of the season means there might not be anymore chances for him, which makes the option of playing Rugby just a bit less than fantastical.
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Houston Texans – Brian Cushing Gets to be a Comeback Hero
If anyone deserves to be heralded as a comeback hero, it’s someone who has been injured for a very long time. Brian Cushing returned an interception for a touchdown as part of an impressive return for the Houston Texans on the season opener when it seemed like the day was lost very early on.
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Philadelphia Eagles – LeSean McCoy Enjoys New Offense More Than Anyone
One game doesn’t announce a new era, no matter how different it looks from the shambles of last season. And yet the speed, quickness and effective of the new-look Philadelphia Eagles under Chip Kelly made everyone look better, especially running back LeSean McCoy.
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Chelsea FC Transfer Rumors – Interested in Signing Victor Valdes
It’s always difficult separating the truth from the lies in the world of transfer rumors, as the news of Chelsea possibly making a move for Victor Valdes, soon to be a former Barcelona player, fall into the category of something that isn’t very likely to happen.
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Most Capped Players for the Italy National Football Team
A big moment in Italian football history will come up as Italy face the Czech Republic in the World Cup qualifiers, with Gianluigi Buffon appearing for the 136th time for the Azzurri, tying with Fabio Cannavarro on top of the list for the most capped players in Italy’s history.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard the Key to Prolonged Success
Even if he is the oldest player on the team, soon to turn 34, Steven Gerrard continues to be irreplaceable for Liverpool, switching roles over the years but remaining just as important, only in a different way than in the past, to the prospect of success that has eluded the club for quite some time.