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April 11th, 2019 at 4:37:06 PM
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Quote: FaceFirst Round TOR v BOS. There is nothing better than this time of year. Also, there is nothing worse than this time of year.
If thecesspit is lurking - Neenerneener =p
If buzz is socking we will find out in 3....2....1....
Are you talking about the time of year when we get to watch crosby be great? My burn isn't so burny after a loss.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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April 11th, 2019 at 5:23:12 PM
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Odd you'd try to burn anything using the most moist player in NHL history.
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April 14th, 2019 at 8:21:11 AM
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Can Tiger make history today?
Love the early start. Its like watching the Open
Go Tiger
Love the early start. Its like watching the Open
Go Tiger
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April 14th, 2019 at 10:48:01 AM
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Going to be a tight finish
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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April 14th, 2019 at 10:52:14 AM
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Quote: FaceOdd you'd try to burn anything uusing the most moist player in NHL history.
Moist?
Awful word to start with. What does it mean in this context?
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
April 14th, 2019 at 10:58:06 AM
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Tiger leading by 2 after 16. The par 3 16th tee shot he hit was one of the sweetest ever under pressure. If he wins this, that was the shot that shut the door.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
April 14th, 2019 at 11:32:32 AM
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Pretty awesome, turn back the clock except for the hairline...
April 14th, 2019 at 11:36:15 AM
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Quote: beachbumbabsTiger leading by 2 after 16. The par 3 16th tee shot he hit was one of the sweetest ever under pressure. If he wins this, that was the shot that shut the door.
Not the same pressure.. or maybe it is in context. I was on my last ball if a 300 game in bowling. I felt like I was going to faint, arm was jelly, and couldn't see straight. Ended up with a 6. Eeek.
This was just a normal league game and nothing special.
I can not imagine how you would feel knowing it is a huge shot and he nailed it.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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April 14th, 2019 at 11:53:17 AM
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I’m of the opinion that particularly among professional athletes, “clutch” is not a real thing, simply a small sample size issue in particular situations.
And before we get the you’ve never been in a clutch situation comment, I’ve had my own Al Bundy moments I Jr. High.
And before we get the you’ve never been in a clutch situation comment, I’ve had my own Al Bundy moments I Jr. High.
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April 14th, 2019 at 12:14:22 PM
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Our bet was about Pitt/Cle # of wins. (I didn't remember, had to look back!)
Tiger winning the Masters now makes the next one, the PGA, even more intriguing. I think I watched every shot today. He is the GOAT. I dont care that Jack won more majors.
Tiger winning the Masters now makes the next one, the PGA, even more intriguing. I think I watched every shot today. He is the GOAT. I dont care that Jack won more majors.
April 16th, 2019 at 4:40:15 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsMoist?
Awful word to start with. What does it mean in this context?
Several things, dear Babs.
The yoots of today use "moist" as a pejorative, usually to describe something soft and/or feminine.
Eg. Someone: Puts Keith Urban on the radio
Me: "Dude. Please. Get that moist s#$% out of my house."
Moist also describes something damp, wet, or otherwise overly hydrated, which happens to precisely describe the perpetual state of Sid Crosby's cheeks. You know, on account of all the crying.
And finally, a majority of the population has a reflex to the word "moist", one which could be described as a mild revulsion. Not coincidentally, it mirrors the reaction to a majority of the population hearing the phrase "Crosby is (insert any positive aspect here)."
Awful word? Perhaps. But while it might be awful, it is perfectly accurate =)
On a happier note, we are all about to join a club that only EB and kenarman belong to. Absolutely mental watching it all go down.
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April 16th, 2019 at 9:11:09 PM
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Quote: FaceSeveral things, dear Babs.
The yoots of today use "moist" as a pejorative, usually to describe something soft and/or feminine.
Eg. Someone: Puts Keith Urban on the radio
Me: "Dude. Please. Get that moist s#$% out of my house."
Moist also describes something damp, wet, or otherwise overly hydrated, which happens to precisely describe the perpetual state of Sid Crosby's cheeks. You know, on account of all the crying.
And finally, a majority of the population has a reflex to the word "moist", one which could be described as a mild revulsion. Not coincidentally, it mirrors the reaction to a majority of the population hearing the phrase "Crosby is (insert any positive aspect here)."
Awful word? Perhaps. But while it might be awful, it is perfectly accurate =)
Ok, thanks!
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On a happier note, we are all about to join a club that only EB and kenarman belong to. Absolutely mental watching it all go down.
What? Lost me again.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
April 16th, 2019 at 10:04:07 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabs
What? Lost me again.
Leafs are going to win the Cup. EB and kenarman are the only ones old enough to have witnessed that before =)
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April 17th, 2019 at 7:51:52 AM
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I was watching a really good fight and all of a sudden a hockey game broke out
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April 17th, 2019 at 8:14:26 AM
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no joy in Mudville — mighty Tampa Bay Lightning has struck out.
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April 24th, 2019 at 3:45:40 AM
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Damian Lillard 37 foot buzzer beater to beat OKC in series in 5 games - he had 50 for the game
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April 24th, 2019 at 7:07:31 AM
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What a shot
He was actually closer to the half court line then the 3 point line
He was actually closer to the half court line then the 3 point line
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April 24th, 2019 at 7:08:58 AM
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he should be crucified for that terrible play. tie game with 12 seconds and that is the shot he takes? That is just terrible. Plenty of time to get to the paint.
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April 24th, 2019 at 7:58:30 AM
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That wasn’t a high percentage shot but for comparison sake it was better than the triple teamed contested fade away long twos that “clutch” Kobe was known for taking while he had teammates waiting with wide open 15 footers. And Dame and Steph are probably the only two players in the league who will routinely pull up from about 3-4 feet in front of that spot if unguarded.
Amazing performance to witness overall either way, he really had to work for that 50, and it’s always satisfying to see Westbrook lose.
Amazing performance to witness overall either way, he really had to work for that 50, and it’s always satisfying to see Westbrook lose.
April 24th, 2019 at 8:08:44 AM
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Quote: lilredroosterDamian Lillard 37 foot buzzer beater to beat OKC in series in 5 games - he had 50 for the game
lol at red tank tops expression, should be a meme.
April 26th, 2019 at 3:04:43 AM
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R.I.P. guy
he was truly great - a perpetual motion machine - he just ran and ran and ran and ran
Celts would never have gotten all those championships with out him - I feel sad - I really admired the guy
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/sports/basketball/john-havlicek-dead-boston-celtics-hall-of-famer.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
he was truly great - a perpetual motion machine - he just ran and ran and ran and ran
Celts would never have gotten all those championships with out him - I feel sad - I really admired the guy
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/sports/basketball/john-havlicek-dead-boston-celtics-hall-of-famer.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
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April 26th, 2019 at 7:23:05 AM
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I "hated" Hondo. Guy just did everything right. He stumbled into open shots, somehow ended with with loose rebounds and had every foul call go his way. We hates him.
Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace.
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April 26th, 2019 at 7:49:48 AM
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I remember him as Bobby Knight's teammate on the Buckeyes.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
April 26th, 2019 at 8:52:55 AM
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I see the NFL draft is underway
The funniest thing about the draft is how sports reporters rate how well teams drafted
WTF
Nobody knows how well a team drafted till about 5 years down the road
The funniest thing about the draft is how sports reporters rate how well teams drafted
WTF
Nobody knows how well a team drafted till about 5 years down the road
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April 26th, 2019 at 9:06:30 AM
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Quote: DRichI remember him as Bobby Knight's teammate on the Buckeyes.
How old are you? Hondo was around for about ten years before I saw him.
Did you see George Mikan play? I saw Bob Cousey come off the bench when he was player coach for the Royals one game.
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April 26th, 2019 at 9:24:30 AM
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Quote: billryanHow old are you? Hondo was around for about ten years before I saw him.
Did you see George Milan play? I saw Bob Cousey come off the bench when he was player coach for the Royals one game.
I remember Hondo
1976 NBA Finals
Celtics vs Suns
Game 5 OT. One of the best basketball games I have ever seen in my life
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April 26th, 2019 at 9:33:32 AM
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Quote: terapinedI remember Hondo
1976 NBA Finals
Celtics vs Suns
Game 5 OT. One of the best basketball games I have ever seen in my life
Sure, but he, Lucas and Knight played together decades before that.
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April 26th, 2019 at 9:36:11 AM
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R.I.P John Havlicek.
Daniel Jones, Duke QB, selected by the Giants as the 6th pick of the draft? ??? NYC newspapers will be roasting the Giants.
Daniel Jones, Duke QB, selected by the Giants as the 6th pick of the draft? ??? NYC newspapers will be roasting the Giants.
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April 26th, 2019 at 9:38:44 AM
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Quote: gordonm888R.I.P John Havlicek.
Daniel Jones, Duke QB, selected by the Giants as the 6th pick of the draft? ??? NYC newspapers will be roasting the Giants.
I don't know the stats or the market, but there was a time when Eli was just Peyton's younger, less-talented brother. Takes a few years to develop - maybe they know what his true potential is.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
April 26th, 2019 at 9:47:40 AM
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Quote: gordonm888R.I.P John Havlicek.
Daniel Jones, Duke QB, selected by the Giants as the 6th pick of the draft? ??? NYC newspapers will be roasting the Giants.
Why roast
This might br a great pick. Could be a bust.
Nobody knows till about 5 years down the road
What were the initial reports when Tom Brady was drafted??????????
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April 26th, 2019 at 10:08:33 AM
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Quote: terapinedWhy roast
This might br a great pick. Could be a bust.
Nobody knows till about 5 years down the road
What were the initial reports when Tom Brady was drafted??????????
Giants could have traded down, still got him and picked up extra chips. Same thing last year. They took a RB with #2 pick in draft when he would have been there at 4 or 5.
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April 26th, 2019 at 10:09:19 AM
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Quote: terapinedWhy roast
This might br a great pick. Could be a bust.
Nobody knows till about 5 years down the road
What were the initial reports when Tom Brady was drafted??????????
I follow college FB closely and was unaware of Daniel Jones -never heard of him - until he floated up the draft boards recently. He does not have a cannon for an arm and he is not mobile.
Dwayne Haskins, the Ohio State QB, was available to be picked and was ranked universally as the #2 QB in the draft, with some preferring him to Kyler Murray. I think the Giants like Daniel Jones for his intelligence - an attribute that sportscasters tiptoe around.
And sometimes, you know very quickly if a QB is a bust or great - it often does not take 5 years. Pat Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, Carson Wentz are great. Once, the pre-draft question was: Peyton Manning or Ryan Leaf? They were drafted 1-2. And it very quickly became apparent who was who.
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April 29th, 2019 at 2:30:23 AM
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really interesting - Michael Lewis, an author who usually writes about the stock market has a podcast which looks at what's happening with NBA referees and how it is similar to what's happening in other parts of the public where people have jobs similar to referees
he says, and I agree with him - that NBA refs have received more training and are now more neutral and aren't favoring the stars - letting them get away with stuff such as traveling, and that is infuriating the stars who are used to privilege and they are striking back powerfully in social media. the refs are getting better yet they are made to look like they are getting worse
a perfect example is the 2nd vid - James Harden went crying everywhere yesterday about the no call at the end of the game on his 3 pt. attempt. if you watch the vid at :23 you can clearly see that he jumps forward into the defender. he doesn't deserve to go to the line for that. he's a crybaby. it was a good no call.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-the-rules-with-michael-lewis/id1455379351
he says, and I agree with him - that NBA refs have received more training and are now more neutral and aren't favoring the stars - letting them get away with stuff such as traveling, and that is infuriating the stars who are used to privilege and they are striking back powerfully in social media. the refs are getting better yet they are made to look like they are getting worse
a perfect example is the 2nd vid - James Harden went crying everywhere yesterday about the no call at the end of the game on his 3 pt. attempt. if you watch the vid at :23 you can clearly see that he jumps forward into the defender. he doesn't deserve to go to the line for that. he's a crybaby. it was a good no call.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-the-rules-with-michael-lewis/id1455379351
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May 8th, 2019 at 11:51:18 AM
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First 2019 No-hitter in baseball last night by Mike Fiers.
https://www.mlb.com/news/amazing-facts-about-mike-fiers-no-hitter
He had an ERA over 6 before the game and it was his second career no-no.
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-athletics/2019/05/07/566102#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=566102
https://www.mlb.com/news/amazing-facts-about-mike-fiers-no-hitter
He had an ERA over 6 before the game and it was his second career no-no.
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-athletics/2019/05/07/566102#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=566102
May 13th, 2019 at 2:25:53 AM
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Kawhi Leonard buzzer beater to beat Sixers in game 7 - hit the rim 4 times before dropping
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May 14th, 2019 at 3:49:54 AM
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watching the result of the now world famous buzzer beater:
the shot itself:
the NBA does deliver excitement in the playoffs at least sometimes
the shot itself:
the NBA does deliver excitement in the playoffs at least sometimes
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May 14th, 2019 at 7:01:07 AM
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One of the most exciting shots I have ever seen
As the play developed, I just did not think it was going in. I thought OT
Just incredible as it bounced 4 times on the rim
Very exciting.
As the play developed, I just did not think it was going in. I thought OT
Just incredible as it bounced 4 times on the rim
Very exciting.
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May 15th, 2019 at 8:18:18 AM
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Here's my take on the 2019 NFL Season and Win Totals for anyone interested:
https://wizardofvegas.com/articles/nfl-teams-in-100-words/
This is just an opinion article and is not meant in any way, shape or form to be actual betting advice.
https://wizardofvegas.com/articles/nfl-teams-in-100-words/
This is just an opinion article and is not meant in any way, shape or form to be actual betting advice.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
May 15th, 2019 at 8:30:23 AM
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Quote: Mission146Here's my take on the 2019 NFL Season and Win Totals for anyone interested:
https://wizardofvegas.com/articles/nfl-teams-in-100-words/
This is just an opinion article and is not meant in any way, shape or form to be actual betting advice.
So your results are guaranteed then. Cool beans.
Thanks for sharing.
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May 15th, 2019 at 9:21:14 AM
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Quote: Mission146Here's my take on the 2019 NFL Season and Win Totals for anyone interested:
https://wizardofvegas.com/articles/nfl-teams-in-100-words/
This is just an opinion article and is not meant in any way, shape or form to be actual betting advice.
Good article. Thanks for sharing. I like Titans Under a lot but can’t find it anywhere at 8.5 but only 8. Did your lines come from a live place?
ETA: I see Odds Shark link now. Think some of those are stale.
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May 15th, 2019 at 9:39:49 AM
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Quote: unJonGood article. Thanks for sharing. I like Titans Under a lot but can’t find it anywhere at 8.5 but only 8. Did your lines come from a live place?
ETA: I see Odds Shark link now. Think some of those are stale.
Thanks for the compliment! Yeah, even with the disclaimer I deliberately did not include the Lines (stale or otherwise) because, since I occasionally give AP advice, I want to make absolutely sure that article is not interpreted as gambling advice.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
May 16th, 2019 at 4:24:57 AM
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sharks win NHL playoff game in OT with illegal hand pass - should have been disallowed
Since a Sharks player was the next to touch it, under NHL rules, the play should have been blown dead.
𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇!!!............................that hurts if you're for the other side
Since a Sharks player was the next to touch it, under NHL rules, the play should have been blown dead.
𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇!!!............................that hurts if you're for the other side
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May 16th, 2019 at 6:42:46 AM
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I turned it off right after they scored. Found out about this this morning.
These things happen.
Maybe they should have scored in the open net with one of their several shots.
Or, better defense in the last minute.
They got some lucky calls earlier in the game and I knew they needed another goal.
I’m so angry about all of this.
These things happen.
Maybe they should have scored in the open net with one of their several shots.
Or, better defense in the last minute.
They got some lucky calls earlier in the game and I knew they needed another goal.
I’m so angry about all of this.
May 16th, 2019 at 7:16:31 AM
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Sadly, they can't review that play under the rules. It would have definitely be overturned if they could.
Go Sharks!!
Go Sharks!!
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May 18th, 2019 at 2:32:29 AM
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the probable NBA finals between the Warriors and Bucks is going to be very exciting because of Giannis - can't wait - this guy is definitely for real
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June 2nd, 2019 at 10:12:11 PM
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Best fight I've seen in quite a while. Heavyweight championship between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz.
Can be found in various places, but here's one.
https://mmashare.fullfight.video/mma-videos-f36/anthony-joshua-vs-andy-ruiz-jr-t828.html
I wish I could have seen it without knowing the outcome.
Can be found in various places, but here's one.
https://mmashare.fullfight.video/mma-videos-f36/anthony-joshua-vs-andy-ruiz-jr-t828.html
I wish I could have seen it without knowing the outcome.
The +1100, underdog got off the canvas to destroy the champ and break his will
June 3rd, 2019 at 1:36:29 AM
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yes sir - fat guy knocks out world champion - let's give a cheer for the world's fat guys................. 😄
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/02/sports/anthony-joshua-andy-ruiz-knockout.html?action=click&module=Features&pgtype=Homepage
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/02/sports/anthony-joshua-andy-ruiz-knockout.html?action=click&module=Features&pgtype=Homepage
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July 1st, 2019 at 1:13:08 AM
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Nets gamble on Durant - snag him as free agent - probably won't play in upcoming season - injury pretty serious - no guarantee of full recovery
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/30/sports/kevin-durant-nets.html?action=click&module=News&pgtype=Homepage
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/30/sports/kevin-durant-nets.html?action=click&module=News&pgtype=Homepage
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July 2nd, 2019 at 11:44:31 AM
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USA vs England
Pretty shocking Rapinoe not starting
If the US does not score by halftime, I think we will see Rapinoe start the 2nd half
Go USA
Pretty shocking Rapinoe not starting
If the US does not score by halftime, I think we will see Rapinoe start the 2nd half
Go USA
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July 13th, 2019 at 1:17:17 AM
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NBA upcoming season superstar pairings:
LBJ and Anthony Davis - Lakers
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George - Clippers
Kyrie Irving and Durant - Nets
James Harden and Westbrook - Rockets
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson - Warriors
very exciting to watch
LBJ and Anthony Davis - Lakers
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George - Clippers
Kyrie Irving and Durant - Nets
James Harden and Westbrook - Rockets
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson - Warriors
very exciting to watch
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