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NASCAR has brotherly love-hate for Kyle, Kurt Busch
May 21, 2013
The Busch Brothers are NASCAR's guilty pleasure.
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Are NASCAR drivers athletes? Try a spin at Daytona
May 15, 2013
"Race car drivers aren't athletes."
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Jimmie Johnson keeps rolling on, eyeing 6th NASCAR title
May 14, 2013
Jimmie Johnson remains the most underappreciated five-time champion in professional sports.
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Adonal Foyle children's book reflects introspective NBA journey
May 12, 2013
Two former Orlando Magic big men let loose with their literary vibe recently.
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Tim Tebow's popularity is based on his faith, not his ability as QB
May 9, 2013
Tim Tebow wins.
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NASCAR's inconsistent penalties fuel continued controversy
May 7, 2013
Here's a perfect concept for a NASCAR-themed reality show:
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David Ragan scores wild, rainy win at Talladega
May 5, 2013
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Talladega is always a race of attrition and lottery luck. It was amped up to the fullest on a rainy Sunday afternoon when a guy who was a 100-1 longshot won the race, followed by a teammate racing with a good-luck pink sticky note from his 10-year-old daughter.
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Denny Hamlin back in Chase scramble at Talladega
May 3, 2013
TALLADEGA — Denny Hamlin, the guy still recovering from a fractured vertebra in his lower back, will zip around Talladega Superspeedway at close to 200 mph on Sunday.
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Dwight Howard drama is Orlando's guilty pleasure
May 1, 2013
"So what's Dwight gonna do?"
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Cup runneth over NASCAR Nationwide Series
May 1, 2013
I assume every NASCAR fan has received this memo by now:
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Orlando gay kicker wants to put boot to NFL stereotypes
April 27, 2013
It will happen one day, hopefully soon. The announcement will be accompanied by a frenzied media circus, complete with carnival barkers and clowns shouting out homophobic slurs. There will also be rational minds who will simply laugh at the absurdity of it all.
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Stopping Miami Heat NBA title run is futile
April 24, 2013
March Madness has given way to April Anxiety.
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New qualifying rules welcome change on NASCAR road courses
April 23, 2013
The phrase "NASCAR qualifying" may be the next best thing to Ambien.
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Deplorable reality: Mike Rice coaching adolescent girls
April 21, 2013
So what's one of the most abusive, homophobic and misogynistic coaches in this country going to do after he gets canned in the wake of a national controversy?
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Boston bombings will not destroy healing power of sports
April 17, 2013
Memo to the Pond Scum Terrorists, or whatever you are calling yourselves these days:
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NASCAR 'Feuding with the Stars' continues with Keselowski
April 16, 2013
Is there another professional sport that feuds with its talent more than NASCAR?
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Tim Tebow remains popular with everyone except NFL GMs
April 14, 2013
What's a guy to do when he's one of the most unpopular governors on the planet?
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Tommie Smith: An Olympic journey of prejudice, then perseverance
April 10, 2013
The boos and the catcalls echoed as Tommie Smith and John Carlos walked off the medal stand in the summer of 1968, track shoes in their hands to symbolize the poverty of their youth. The noise reached a crescendo as they stepped into a tunnel labeled the dungeon in the bowels of Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City.
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It's good to be Jimmie Johnson, baby
April 9, 2013
Excluding Rick Pitino, Jimmie Johnson just may be the King of the World right now.
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Baseball card collections bring priceless memories
April 8, 2013
My childhood memories are very scattered, lost in the clutter of advancing age.
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Bubba Watson day at Dubsdread typical for golf's most likable player
April 7, 2013
Waitress jokes aside, which Masters champion — Tiger Woods or Bubba Watson — would most likely show up at Perkins for one of its Griddle Great specials?
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Expect Rays to keep rolling despite Opening Day loss
April 2, 2013
ST. PETERSBURG -- A day after the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox celebrated Opening Day in storied Yankee Stadium, two other franchises in the American League East began their celebratory chase of a division title in a place cynics decry as a domed graveyard.
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Fracture may not cripple Denny Hamlin's run at Chase
April 2, 2013
As a driver whose boss is a former pro football guy, Denny Hamlin needs to embrace the all-or-nothing mentality made famous by late iconic Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis:
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Opening Day Yankees a beat-up team in decline
March 31, 2013
The once proud-and-loud New York Yankees have been reduced to a Seinfeld punch line as they prep for Opening Day against their arch-nemesis, the Boston Red Sox.
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Heat, Tiger Woods lead bully domination parade
March 27, 2013
A painful memo to all mortal souls in the planet:
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Tiger Woods' dominance continues in Tavistock team event
March 26, 2013
Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods.
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Aggressive driving puts Joey Logano in NASCAR crosshairs
March 26, 2013
Joey Logano is guilty of a few things, especially if you count aggressive driving as a sin.
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Dancing daredevil Helio Castroneves looks for another victory ride in St. Pete Grand Prix
March 21, 2013
The moment called for something more poignant that his signature Spider-Man shtick.
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Denny Hamlin isn't afraid of bucking NASCAR, former teammates
March 19, 2013
Denny Hamlin has emerged as NASCAR's Dark Knight.
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Major expectations rise for Tiger Woods as Augusta nears
March 13, 2013
Congratulations Mr. Woods. You've passed the first round competition on the road to redemption.
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Matt Kenseth victory brings good karma to NASCAR
March 12, 2013
For a span of five days or so, it seemed that NASCAR was on some sort of crazy suicidal run. It was as if leaders met in a boardroom and said, "Let's see what we can do to really muck things up."
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Accountability not in Dwight Howard's game
March 10, 2013
I assume the NBA doesn't keep track of such statistics, but here's one significant piece of NBA history in which Dwight Howard can take pride: He's managed to wreck two teams in one season.
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NASCAR fires self-inflicted wound with NRA sponsorship
March 6, 2013
In sports, fans of opposing teams usually have animated debates over a few brews, then shake hands at the end of the discussion.
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Driver suspension for racial slur reflects NASCAR commitment to diversity
March 5, 2013
Richard Lapchick had just moved to Central Florida in 1997 when he got a call from Brian France. He wanted to get together to chat.
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Jimmie Johnson Daytona victory reflects Chad Knaus work ethic
February 26, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — The conspiracy nuts went to work probably within seconds of learning that Jimmie Johnson trashed his front end during the infield victory celebration Sunday at Daytona.
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NASCAR Baby Boom a playful, cheerful noise
February 20, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH -- The snapshots along Victory Lane might look a little funky these days. The beer guzzle has been replaced by the occasional drool or snot on the firesuit.
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NASCAR looking at mandatory concussion protocols in 2014
February 19, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — Reacting to understandable red flags about driver safety, NASCAR is expected to require baseline concussion tests in time for the 2014 season.
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Danica-Ricky romance kiss of death for NASCAR
February 14, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — Dear Danica and Ricky:
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Danica romance,Gen 6 car top NASCAR storylines
February 12, 2013
The haulers should be rolling into Daytona anytime now. NASCAR's short respite is over, and it's time to welcome in the 2013 season.
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Miami revels in Dream Team concept; Lakers keep reeling
February 10, 2013
The Miami Heat predictably rolled over the Los Angeles Lakers by 10 points Sunday afternoon, in a picture-perfect contrast about the finicky nature of the NBA's Dream Team concept.
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Harbaugh fumbles call on complaints about Super Bowl officiating
February 5, 2013
Super Bowl XLVII had a little something for everyone, including a blackout segment and a sequel to The Crying Game.
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Matt Kenseth finds perfect match in Joe Gibbs Racing
February 5, 2013
CHARLOTTE — Matt Kenseth didn't agonize over one of the most important decisions of his life last spring. He didn't lose a wink at night and didn't have to call in an army of consultants.
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Mike Tyson show an introspective journey of mayhem
February 3, 2013
The Most Interesting Man in the World isn't that old dude trying to sell us imported beer.
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Magic should silence trade talks involving J.J. Redick
January 30, 2013
J.J. Redick shouldn't have to look at the Orlando Magic management team and plea, "call me, maybe."
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Brad Keselowski motivated by drive to repeat as NASCAR champ
January 29, 2013
CHARLOTTE — Wearing the cap of a NASCAR champion is a cool thing. Brad Keselowski has met Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps at a Baltimore Ravens game. He has gotten a Twitter shout-out from Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. He's even contemplating buying a tank.
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Dwight Howard still center of controversy, confusion
January 27, 2013
Like Krispy Kreme doughnuts and Haagen-Dazs ice cream, the sweet temptation of peeking in on the colossal implosion of the Los Angeles Lakers is almost impossible to resist.
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NASCAR stars crash Rolex 24 party
January 25, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — The world is shrinking, as they say. Consider all those fancy modern conveniences in transportation, communication and computer technology.
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Seau lawsuit adds to NFL empire in disarray
January 23, 2013
How is that State of the Union speech working out for you, Mr. Goodell?
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NASCAR stakes future on new car, eyes improvements at Daytona
January 22, 2013
CHARLOTTE — In a gathering best described as a media conference sprinkled with bits and pieces of a pep rally, NASCAR officials laid out their vision for the sport, embedded in the hope of a new car energizing the fan base and of refurbishing the iconic Daytona International Speedway .
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Long road of redemption for Armstrong, Te'o
January 20, 2013
An embarrassing laugh track starting in cyberspace morphed into a national television joke during several Saturday Night Live segments involving Lance Armstrong and Manti Te'o.
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Oprah confessional won't free Lance Armstrong from burden of lies
January 16, 2013
I'd be lying to say that I won't watch the Lance Armstrong confessional with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday -- and Friday! -- nights.
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New cars signal return to traditional racing at Daytona, Talladega
January 15, 2013
And so what's The Big Bang Theory following a 12-car pileup during pre-season testing at Daytona International Speedway this past week?
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Dale Jr. Earnhardt intent on winning more than popularity contest this NASCAR season
January 12, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — Dale Earnhardt Jr. has always been NASCAR's enigmatic favorite son.
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Big crash wrecks momentum of Daytona testing
January 11, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH — The restrictor-plate monster known as Daytona gobbled up a bunch of fancy new cars that were testing late Friday for the 2013 NASCAR season.
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Danica Patrick, polarizing queen of NASCAR, ready for full Cup season
January 10, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH -- Race fans generally feel two ways about Danica Patrick.
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New, faster cars set for testing at Daytona
January 8, 2013
The envelope please: NASCAR is about to unveil its "Gen 6" car.
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Losing Magic job has opened doors of community involvement for Stan Van Gundy
January 6, 2013
Stan Van Gundy took a leisurely mile-and-a-half stroll with his family for Sunday-morning brunch at a dog-friendly restaurant in Lake Mary. He didn't have much else going on the rest of the day except taking down the Christmas tree.
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Gators flop in New Orleans not an indictment on 2012 season
January 3, 2013
Put down your sharp objects, Florida fans. Step away from the ledge. Stop screaming at Rex Ryan to sub in Tim Tebow at quarterback for Jeff Driskel.
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Nebraska's Tom Osborne quietly steps away as college football icon
January 1, 2013
His last day on the job wasn't filled with any pomp and circumstance. No special proclamations or gold watches or one final ride on the field, with shoulder pads propping up one of the legends of college football.
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Ex-NFL backup greatest role is saving lives with heartfelt passion
December 22, 2012
Arthur "Archie" Roberts played for the proverbial cup of coffee in the NFL.
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UCF rolls to bowl win, delivering sweet reward for seniors
December 21, 2012
ST. PETERSBURG — They did this for 20 young men. Twenty special players, in coach George O'Leary's eyes, who deserved better than to sit home alone during the dizzying smorgasbord of holiday bowls.
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As Orlando Magic rise, woeful Wizards continue downswing
December 18, 2012
These are some days when you are drinking your double-espresso latté while reading the newspaper -- print edition; call me old-school crazy -- when you come across something that makes you go pfffttt! all over your comfy jammies:
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'Daddy Ball' reigns as Apopka heads into state football final
December 12, 2012
Apopka High state championship: Family dynamics reign during Apopka High state championship run as the Blue Darters face Weston Cypress Bay at the Florida Citrus Bowl Saturday night.
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Jon Gruden is still an NFL coach — without the agony and stress
December 9, 2012
TAMPA — The man with one of the coziest gigs in professional football gets to his office at 3 a.m. every weekday.
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Magic fans giddy over Dwight Howard, Lakers misery
December 5, 2012
Strike up the band. Spike the eggnog. Buy a bunch of party favors. Call Mayor Buddy Dyer so he can sign a proclamation on behalf of all Magic fans residing in the City of Orlando:
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Keselowski ushers in era of hope for NASCAR free of Earnhardt's ghost
December 2, 2012
LAS VEGAS — As much as it tries to move forward at a fast clip, NASCAR still clings onto the ghost of Dale Earnhardt.
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Hector Camacho funeral brings end to one crazy ride
November 30, 2012
In life and death, Hector "Macho" Camacho was a mercurial spirit.
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New cars are great for NASCAR but drivers need room to move
November 29, 2012
LAS VEGAS -- NASCAR moves toward the future in a sweet ride.
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Falcons make their point against Tampa Bay
November 25, 2012
TAMPA — There are lots of ways to spin a one-point loss.
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UCF needs C-USA title to energize program, fans
November 24, 2012
Feel free to roll your eyes or shake your head emphatically if you've heard this one before:
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NASCAR Champ Brad Keselowski enjoys sweet ride of success
November 20, 2012
Brad Keselowski has a few interesting things on his holiday wish list:
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Brad Keselowski feels cool buzz of first NASCAR Cup title
November 19, 2012
HOMESTEAD — NASCAR's future and its old guard etched their way into NASCAR history Sunday with a dash of champagne, a trickle of tears, and a little bit of a beer buzz.
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Jimmie Johnson needs luck, chaos to strip title from Keselowski
November 16, 2012
HOMESTEAD -- Jimmie Johnson has a shot Sunday afternoon.
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Brad Keselowski's NASCAR journey a bouncy road of perseverance
November 15, 2012
HOMESTEAD — Everybody has a journey, a path that determines if they rise or fall.
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Gordon, Bowyer lead NASCAR's circus of mayhem into Homestead
November 13, 2012
If image is everything, NASCAR has a problem.
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NASCAR didn't go far enough in probation, fine for Jeff Gordon
November 12, 2012
Jeff Gordon should have parked at Homestead this Sunday.
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What's sweeter, Magic Fan: Orlando playoff run or L.A. Lakers implosion?
November 7, 2012
Question for you: Would you rather have a fabulous rebound relationship with a cute but not overly gorgeous partner, or would you prefer to see you ex implode in dysfunctional flames after you get unceremoniously dumped?
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Brad Keselowski insists he has plenty of fight in NASCAR Chase
November 6, 2012
Whatcha got, Brad Keselowski?
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Botched romance between Tim Tebow and Jaguars hurts both ways
November 4, 2012
We all have relationships that we regret. Not in the "Why didn't we break up after the first date?" type of way, but because of a feeling that you let a good one slip through your hands.
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A tearful farewell to Mia, my best friend and greatest teammate
November 3, 2012
I was a lost soul for most of my life.
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Gators-'Noles trash-talkers are back in business
October 31, 2012
"I kept telling you guys that Driskel stinks. Tallahassee's going to be hell for you, Florida."
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Knaus, Johnson revive greatest nightmare for many NASCAR fans
October 30, 2012
For NASCAR rationalists, the thought of Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson winning another Cup championship is blasphemy.
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Danielle Leavitt rises above Crohn's Disease to star in academics, athletics
October 24, 2012
Her journey began ominously, in a hospital, with a doctor holding test results from a colonoscopy.
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Brad Keselowski can't shake Jimmie Johnson as Chase winds down
October 23, 2012
Jimmie Johnson is lurking.
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'Gridiron Girls' tackles football stereotypes
October 22, 2012
As the NFL prepared to roll for Week 7 — part of that $8 billion-plus empire that captivates America — a handful of women gathered in downtown Orlando to embrace their own Sunday football experience.
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Longwood's Hunter Kemper eyes fifth Olympic Games
September 23, 2012
At first blush, it's easy to label Hunter Kemper as a typical pampered athlete who loathes the day he has to settle for a 9-to-5 job. It's easy to fall into the lifestyle of fame and fortune, isn't it?
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Bar set low for Ryan Tannehill in long line of Dolphin QB flops
August 22, 2012
Sixteen guys have walked in Dan Marino's shoes.
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Jenny Barringer Simpson's persistent competitiveness marks Olympic journey
July 22, 2012
The first step of Jenny Barringer Simpson's athletic career began as a third-grader competing in a mile race around a soccer field. She finished second to a girl named Brittany Baxter.
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Despite summertime dominance, Tony Stewart still chases Daytona 500 victory
July 8, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH — Tony Stewart's postcard from the sandy shores of Daytona Beach this weekend would read something like this:
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Richard Petty: Still King of NASCAR at 75
June 30, 2012
He will climb atop of one of the team haulers Saturday night as he always does, finding solitude in the roar of 43 engines churning along Daytona's super-speedway.
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An Olympic legacy etched in a 'benevolent dictatorship'
June 23, 2012
LAKE BUENA VISTA — Deep in the heart of make-believe magic, Brooks Johnson is delving into the political philosophy of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin and the Russian Revolution. You can almost hear Mickey Mouse in his high-pitched voice screaming, "Oh, nooooo! ... This is a happy place!"
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Orlando Magic need to be creative, different, choosing next coach, GM
May 21, 2012
It's time to be creative, Orlando Magic.
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Chipper Jones' legacy honors loyalty, longevity
May 20, 2012
ST. PETERSBURG — He is a throwback superstar without the petty pretense and the explosive twitter account, atrocious spelling optional.
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UCF fighting losing cause appealing Plancher verdict
May 13, 2012
I'm not much of a ramblin' gamblin' man, in the immortal words of Bob Seger, but I suppose that the University of Central Florida has embraced that mentality by appealing the Ereck Plancher wrongful death verdict.
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Magic likely regretting potential deal for Andrew Bynum
April 22, 2012
A show of hands for anyone thinking the Orlando Magic are having seller's remorse over Dwight Howard?
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Urban Meyer-Steve Spurrier Florida envy understandable
April 15, 2012
One former University of Florida football coach is revered for his unapologetic honesty.
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Ozzie Guillen's Castro apology won't silence anger of Cuban-Americans
April 8, 2012
Two significant commentaries rekindled my connection to my native Cuba recently.
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Random bump-and-grind will determine Daytona 500 winner
February 25, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH — To paraphrase the famous philosopher Forrest Gump, the Daytona 500 is like a box of chocolates.
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George Diaz: Top 5 storylines for 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season
February 17, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH — The quiet calm of the short NASCAR off-season ends tonight with the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway.
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George Diaz: Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick: NASCAR's new power couple
February 16, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH — She is the perky princess of auto racing, a hot-bod casting herself in an extreme makeover involving stock cars and a whole new vocabulary, surrounded by a polarizing fan base still conflicted about her driving ability.
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FSU, Notre Dame here to enjoy bowl perks without pessimism
December 28, 2011
Over at the Amway Center Thursday night, thousands of Orlando Magic fans will cheer for a young man who has happy feet. Dwight Howard seems bothered by the "culture" of this team and the city, and wants out.
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Dwight Howard trade dilemma falls on GM Otis Smith
December 10, 2011
I'm not exactly sure how the marketing plan went for a small group of prospective season-ticket buyers at Amway Center on Saturday morning.
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Cheating Margarito deserves beatdown from Miguel Cotto
November 22, 2011
Let's dispense with the cordial pat on the gloves before the bell, and let the fists fly from the get-go.
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Orlando Magic need a Dwight Howard backup plan to win NBA championship
December 29, 2010
One more piece, Otis.
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DCF's red tape trips up even the best-prepared
February 27, 2009
Somehow, despite the melodrama that comes with a sick child, a traumatized cat and no strawberries for the Neapolitan ice cream, I'd say the Diaz household did OK during a dry run as foster parents.
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