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Earth
3rd Planet orbiting the star Sol in the Solar System, Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group ...4 more words
About 28,000 light years from the center of the Milky Way galaxy, it is around 4.57 billion years old, ...68 more words
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Sean Taylor Shot in Miami Home
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"We've yet to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting," Miami-Dade Police spokeswoman Kathy Webb said.

Sean Taylor was found in his Miami home, is in intensive care, and is noted to be in "Critical Condition"

Taylor plays for the Washington Redskins, was the 5th overall pick in the 2004 draft.

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tagicon Florida, Miami, NFL, Redskins (4 more tags)
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Aldridge over Thomas!
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"We ask [Thomas] to sprint the floor," Skiles said. "To my knowledge, in his career he hasn't done it one time -- not one time. You guys, sit and watch the game tonight. If he gets in there, is he jogging or is he sprinting the floor?"

"I've got to not only look for, especially young guys, can someone help me win a game tonight and balance that against trying to get him to be a high, high-level player. He's not going to be if he doesn't do that ...81 more words Click for full details

tagicon Basketball, Chicago Bulls, nba, Tyrus Thomas (2 more tags)
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Randolph on New York's Booing
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"I didn't like that," Randolph said. "I ain't never heard nothing like that. Coming from Portland, I ain't never heard the fans do something like that. It was surprising.&quo  t;

Randolph said the crowd's animosity toward Thomas pained him.

"It's hard on me because Isiah brought me here, and he's a good coach," Randolph said. "We ain't winning right now, but [the fans need to understand] ...102 more words Click for full details

tagicon fans, knicks, New York Knicks, Zach Randolph (1 more tags)
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Tyson - 1 Day Sentence/ 3 Year Probation
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Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion checked himself into Maricopa County Jail where he will be serving a 1 days sentence on drug charges. [ COCAINE ]

He was leaving a night club [The Pussycat Lounge] in Scottsdale, AZ. When officers spotted him driving like a madman and swerving from lane to lane. They found baggies of Coke in his pocket and more evidence in his vehicle. He plead guilty in September to 1 count of felony cocaine possession and 1 misdemeanor count of driving under ...87 more words Click for full details

tagicon Cocaine, Mike Tyson, Boxing, pink underwear
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Trail Blazers nearly 50 percent

Portland Trail Blazers tonight came within 3 baskets to breaking a road game losing streak this season so far have not won a single road game. After tonights game with the Philadelphia 76ers (92) the Portland Trail Blazers (88) are on a parallel track to seasons standings this time last year with 4 wins and 5 losses over the first 9 games. However, keep in mind the Portland Trail Blazers did not make all it's recent changes just to match last seasons record as improvements are abound!

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tagicon 76ers, blazers, Blazers vs 76ers, Philadelphia 76ers (2 more tags)
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Bonds is Indicted
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perjury and obstruction of justice

"During the criminal investigation, evidence was obtained including positive tests for the presence of anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing substances for Bonds and other athletes," the indictment read.

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tagicon Barry, baseball, Bonds, Cheater (5 more tags)
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Brandon Roy just hit a new career high
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Brandon Roy just hit 32 points against the Mavs after making 2 three pointers back-to-back. So far (4th quarter, 2:20 to go), he is 11/15 shooting including 5/6 from three along with 6 assists and only 1 turnover.

(updated at 9.26pm) Game over - Brandon Roy ended w/ 32 points and 7 assists. Another Blazer win! 3 in a row at home.

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tagicon Basketball, brandon roy, nba, Sports
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From Me to Nate
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I'm glad you speak your mind Nate, keep doing so, you wont be losing me as a fan. Great job last night with rotations.. Keep moving the guards around and dont worry about who stays and who to trade. Just play as a team like last night.. and who knows maybe 7th or 8th spot in the playoffs will be owned by our beloved "Blazers&q  uot; Organization..

Might be a stretch.. But like so many have said in here.. MOVE FORWARD, not back words.

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Magic Honey
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If you haven't been watching the Hornets are preparing to take the league by storm, as they stomped the Lakers last night. High scorer Peja Stojakovic put up 36 points, while grabbing 5 boards. More impressively Chris Paul handed out 22 assists and notched 19 points. The hornets are 4-0 probably off to the best start they've had since 1996-97 season when they ended the year 54-28.

If you forgot who the Hornets had that year fear not. Few names from the roster that you will remember: ...154 more words Click for full details

tagicon Basketball, blazers, hornets, nba (6 more tags)
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Apples[KANSAS] - Oranges[Oregon]
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(Alot of people don't think UofO is top tier, they think that its okay to whine and complain that Kansas isnt getting any love.. well Lets take a little look here.)

You must have missed a lot of the Oregon action due to whiplash caused by Dixon's trickery. In any case, I'm not here to knock on anyone, but since we are comparing apples to oranges, here it goes. Lets compare Kansas (apple) to say....Oregon (orange).

KU opponents' have a combined record of 35-52. ...145 more words Click for full details

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Earth
3rd Planet orbiting the star Sol in the Solar System, Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group ...4 more words
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Earth
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