Julie Hayes
Julie is a fun-loving, sports-obsessed woman living the dream in Colorado. Born in Indiana, raised in Georgia, and now living next to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, she brings a diverse and extensive amount of regional knowledge about sports, culture, and politics. She s also spent her life pursuing interests in science and medicine.
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Denver Broncos Defense Finally Stifles the Oakland Raiders at Home: Fan's TakeWhile most of the attention in Sunday's 37-6 victory over the Oakland Raiders will be attributed to the offense, the Denver Broncos defense accomplished what previous Broncos teams couldn't. They stopped the Raiders running game.
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What Will the Peyton Manning Doubters Say Now? Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos dominated the Oakland Raiders Sunday 37-6. Quarterback Peyton Manning was in his usual excellent form in throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns. What will those who doubt Peyton Manning's health say now?
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Colorado Rockies Need One Win in Final Week to Avoid 100 Losses in 2012: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies have had a terrible season, and the only thing that could make it worse would be to finish the season with 100 losses. With five games left, the Rockies need just one win to avoid this ignominious ending.
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Georgia Bulldogs Survive 51-44 Track Meet Against Tennessee: Fan's TakeThe Georgia Bulldogs survived against the upstart Tennessee Volunteers 51-44 at home in Athens. Behind a highly productive offense, the Dawgs improved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the SEC.
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Denver Broncos Need Strong Game Against Oakland Raiders: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos are playing the Oakland Raiders on Sunday afternoon, and it's a key AFC West contest for both teams. The Broncos would love to win a divisional game and even their record up at 2-2.
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Why Isn't Roger Federer Wearing a Brazilian Uniform a Controversy? Fan's TakeRoger Federer recently released a photo spread in which he's pictured wearing the Brazilian team uniform. This is obviously a promotional idea launched by Nike ahead of Federer's exhibition there later this year, but why have him wear the uniform?
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Peyton Manning on Pace to Get Sacked More in 2012 Than Ever in His Career: Fan's TakeThrough three games, Peyton Manning has been sacked eight times. Extrapolate that out to a 16-game season, and Manning is on pace to be sacked more in 2012 than he has in any other year in his career.
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Denver Broncos Fans Wondering Why Bill Belichick Got a Relatively Low Fine This Week: Fan's TakeNew England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was fined $50,000 by the NFL for grabbing an NFL referee on Sunday night. The NFL also fined Denver Broncos coaches, but Broncos fans are wondering why did Belichick get off so lightly?
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Could NFL Fans Ever Organize Themselves Enough to Prevent Lockouts? Fan's TakeIn the wake of this season's NFL replacement debacle and last year's lockout of NFL players, fans have been getting the short end of the stick with their favorite sport. What can fans do to have their voices be heard and should they get more organized?
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Chris Kuper Could Return to the Denver Broncos for Sunday's Oakland Raiders Game: Fan's TakeDenver Broncos right guard Chris Kuper participated in a full pad practice today with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos have missed Kuper's abilities on the offensive line protecting Peyton Manning.
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Denver Broncos Coaches Fined, Should Be Complaining to Owner, Not Refs: Fan's TakeToday the NFL fined Denver Broncos head coach John Fox and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio for their verbal abuse of the replacement officials in their Week 2 loss against the Atlanta Falcons.
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AFC West Race Up for Grabs After Week 3 in the 2012 NFL Season: Fan's TakeAfter three weeks of the 2012 NFL season, the AFC West looks wide open. While the San Diego Chargers are 2-1, the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Oakland Raiders are just one game behind.
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Biggest Weakness Right Now for the Denver Broncos is at Linebacker: Fan's TakeDuring the Denver Broncos loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, there were many easily identifiable problems with the team. The biggest area of concern is at linebacker where the Broncos lack of quality depth is easily noticed.
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Denver Broncos Fans Vastly Overreacting to 1-2 Start: Fan's TakeAfter Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans, Denver Broncos fans took to the airwaves this morning expressing their displeasure on local sports radio talk shows. In my opinion, those fans are extremely short-sighted.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Denver Broncos Loss to the Houston Texans: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos may have made it a bit interesting in the fourth quarter, but for the vast majority of the game they were dominated by the Houston Texans in their 31-25 loss on Sunday.
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Peyton Manning and Denver Broncos Fall Short in Comeback Bid Against the Houston Texans: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos are now 1-2 after a 31-25 loss to the Houston Texans Sunday. Despite Houston looking vastly superior to Denver for the first three quarters, Peyton Manning and the offense scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to make it close.
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Colorado Rockies in 2012 Are the Worst in Franchise History: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies are having a very forgettable 2012. Currently, with 95 losses, the Rockies have matched the worst loss total in franchise history. Sometime soon, they will set a record that they'd just as soon forget.
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Is the USADA Seeking to Further Embarrass Lance Armstrong After Stripping Him of Titles? Fan's TakeDespite swiftly punishing Lance Armstrong after the former seven-time Tour de France champion decided to stop fighting them, the USADA has yet to turn over Armstrong's case file to the UCI. What is behind this delay?
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Federer, Djokovic, and Murray Enter Asian Swing of ATP Schedule: Fan's TakeThe Asian swing of the 2012 ATP schedule is about to begin, and Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray will all participate in key tournaments.
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Difficult Schedule is a Gift to the Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning: Fan's TakeWhile the Denver Broncos may have one of the most difficult schedules in the NFL in 2012, the quality of opponents will only help the Broncos prepare for the playoffs. With Peyton Manning at quarterback, no game is out of reach.
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Face It, Denver Broncos Fans, Peyton Manning is a Dink and Dunk Quarterback: Fan's TakePeyton Manning is a dink and dunk quarterback. That means he's likely to be most successful when throwing short passes relying on timing, accuracy, and precise route running. That's exactly how the Denver Broncos are going to succeed.
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Denver Broncos Defense Growing into a Contender: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos defense, under the tutelage of head coach John Fox and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, is turning itself into a top-10 defense. Will that help them against the powerful offense of the Houston Texans on Sunday?
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USA Women's National Team Scores Six Goals in Coach Pia Sunhage's Final Game: Fan's TakeLast night the United States women's national soccer team defeated Australia 6-2 in front of a sold-out crowd in Colorado. It was a fitting end for head coach Pia Sunhage, who is now leaving the team she has coached for the past five years.
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Peyton Manning Spreading His Passes Around to Many Denver Broncos: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos offense is still a work in progress, but one interesting fact about the passing game is that quarterback Peyton Manning has spread his 43 completions out among eight different receivers.
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Denver Broncos Need More Depth at Running Back Behind Willis McGahee: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos are 1-1 and about to head into the most difficult part of their schedule. While running back Willis McGahee has been a monster, the Broncos need for the guys behind him to produce as well. I'm looking at you, Knowshon Moreno.
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Peyton Manning's Arm Strength Not an Issue: Fan's TakeSome critics seem to think that Peyton Manning's three interceptions in the game against the Atlanta Falcons Monday night were a result of a weakened arm. I think it was more due to a rusty brain. Let's look at the evidence.
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Peyton Manning Should Learn a Great Broncos Running Game Can Be His New Best Friend: Fan's TakeWhen Peyton Manning had a rough night against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, he and the Denver Broncos coaching staff turned to Willis McGahee and the running game for a spark. McGahee responded with 113 yards and two touchdowns.
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Peyton Manning Shows He's Still Not 100% Mentally: Fan's TakePeyton Manning threw three interceptions in his first three drives in the Denver Broncos game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. Despite that, he still gave the Broncos a chance to win the game in the fourth quarter.
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Denver Broncos Can Take Many Positives from Loss to Atlanta Falcons: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos may have lost 27-21 to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, but there was a lot of good and bad that could be taken from the game. The Broncos should be fairly pleased, despite the disappointing loss.
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Replacement Officials Still Had Worse Game Than Peyton Manning: Fan's TakeThere were a lot of bad plays by Peyton Manning in Monday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons, but his performance paled in comparison to how the replacement officials did. This might be the game that gets the real NFL referees back.
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Denver Broncos Defense Should Be Well Prepared for Atlanta Falcons: Fan's TakeThe Atlanta Falcons is just one of several teams beginning to incorporate more no-huddle offense into their scheme. However, the Denver Broncos defense plays against the master of the no-huddle, Peyton Manning, every day in practice.
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Tim Tebow Continuing to Be Used by National Media and the New York Jets: Fan's TakeAs someone who lives in Denver and wasn't a big proponent of Tim Tebow during his playing time here, I'm frankly appalled at how he's being treated now that he's a member of the New York Jets. He's simply Mark Sanchez's motivation.
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Zane Beadles is My Player of the Week for the Denver Broncos: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos have a special offensive lineman in Zane Beadles. The Utah graduate was drafted by the Broncos in 2010 and has been a constant starter since then. On Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, his play stood out.
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United States Men's Soccer Team Avoids Disaster with 1-0 Victory Over Jamaica: Fan's TakeWith tonight's 1-0 victory over Jamaica, the United States men's national soccer team saved their World Cup hopes. Had they lost, the road to the next stage of qualifying would have been very difficult.
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Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, and Murray Each Win a Grand Slam in 2012 in Peculiar Fashion: Fan's TakeNot since 2003 has the four Grand Slams of tennis been won by four different tennis players. In 2012, not only did Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray each win one, but they did it in a particular interesting order.
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Denver Broncos Lose Ty Warren with Another Season-Ending Injury: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos, after an exciting Sunday night victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, got some bad news today. Ty Warren, a starting defensive tackle, was diagnosed with a tear in one of his triceps. This ends his season and possible his career.
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Murray Wins U.S. Open by Turning Himself into Djokovic: Fan's TakeAndy Murray won the U.S. Open on Monday night over Novak Djokjovic in yet another tennis final for the ages. Murray made history tonight by becoming the first British man in 66 years to win a Grand Slam tournament.
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Peyton Manning Finally Unites the Fan Base of the Denver Broncos: Fan's TakeWith just one comeback win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night, the fan base of the Denver Broncos is united and excited in a way that hasn't been seen here in a decade. Peyton Manning is the man to thank for that.
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Peyton Manning is Key to Denver Broncos Win Over Pittsburgh Steelers: Fan's ReactionThe Denver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night 31-19 in a game that was far closer than the score indicates. The Broncos won largely because of the intelligence and experience of their quarterback Peyton Manning.
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Tim Tebow Trade May Have Benefited Everyone Involved but Tim Tebow: Fan's TakeWhen Tim Tebow was traded to the New York Jets from the Denver Broncos, many wondered how that would affect Tebow's future. After the Jets' first game of the season, it looks like Tebow might end up being the odd man out.
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Will Denver Broncos Fans Respect Peyton Manning's Offense Style by Staying Quiet? Fan's TakePeyton Manning is used to playing in noisy stadiums. However, he is also used to dealing with a home crowd that stayed respectfully quiet when he was running the offense so that everyone could hear him calling out the plays and audibles.
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Novak Djokovic Will Face Tough Test Against Andy Murray in U.S. Open Final: Fan's TakeThe U.S. Open final could be one of the best finals in New York City in recent years with the two best hardcourt players in the world, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, facing off against each other.
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Georgia Bulldogs Show Missouri How SEC Football is Really Played: Fan's TakeThe Georgia Bulldogs used a blistering fourth quarter to trounce the Missouri Tiger 41-20 in both teams' SEC opener. Missouri looked capable of keeping the game close til the Dawgs scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to blow the game wide open.
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Weather Ruins Super Saturday at U.S. Open, Pushes Djokovic and Serena Williams to Sunday: Fan's TakeGusty wind conditions and in impending monster thunderstorm completely wrecked what should have been a great day of tennis at the U.S. Open. Not only was the prime time women's championship moved, but one of the men's semi-finals as well.
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Sealver Siliga Promoted to Denver Broncos Opening Day Roster from Practice Squad: Fan's TakeWhen the Denver Broncos released quarterback Caleb Hanie from the opening day roster, they had their choice of players to promote from the practice squad. They choose defensive lineman Sealver Siliga.
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Denver Broncos Cut Peyton Manning's Backup One Day Before Opening Game: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos cut Caleb Hanie today from their 53-man roster. Hanie was listed as Peyton Manning's primary backup. This will immediately promote rookie Brock Osweiler to back up for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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USA Men's Soccer Team Faces Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Jamaica Friday Night: Fan's TakeThe United States men's soccer team is facing a crucial game against Jamaica on Friday night. In the midst of this round of World Cup qualifying, no game can be taken for granted. Also, no American team has ever won a game in Jamaica.
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A Year Later, Colorado Rockies Trade of Ubaldo Jimenez was the Right Decision: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies sure look like they have come out on the better end of that 2011 trade with the Cleveland Indians when they dealt away Ubaldo Jimenez. Sometimes, addition by subtraction really does make sense.
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Was Andy Roddick an Underachiever or Simply Did the Best He Could? Fan's TakeAmerican tennis hero Andy Roddick retired after his loss to Juan Martin Del Potro at the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Wednesday. Looking back at Roddick's career, what will be his legacy?
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Roger Federer Will Maintain Top Ranking Despite Loss, but Nadal Could Drop to Fourth: Fan's TakeI'm not sure anyone but Tomas Berdych could forsee that he could (and did) defeat world No. 1 Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. With this early exit, how will it impact the ATP tennis rankings?
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Are the Pittsburgh Steelers Ready for Peyton Manning 2.0? Fan's TakeWhen the Pittsburgh Steelers return to the site of one of their most embarassing playoff losses ever, they won't find the same Denver Broncos team that beat them in overtime. Instead, they will be going up against Peyton Manning 2.0.
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Rafael Nadal Should Drop Some Weight to Save His Knees and His Career: Fan's TakeRafael Nadal has had chronic knee issues for the past few years and announced today he would be missing at least a few more months healing from a partial patellar tendon tear. Could a drop in his weight help his knees long-term?
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Klinsmann Names U.S. Roster for Jamaican World Cup Qualifier: Fan's TakeUnited States men's national coach Jurgen Klinsmann named his 25-man roster for the next world cup qualifier against Jamaica. There are a few interesting names missing, but the important issue is who will actually start?
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Rafael Nadal Announces He Has Partial Tendon Tear, Will Miss Rest of 2012: Fan's TakeRafael Nadal announced today that his knee injury, once thought to be just tendonitis in his knee, will keep him out of the rest of 2012. I think he needs to drop some weight during this time off to help his knees going forward.
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Andy Roddick Likely to Be Last American Man Standing at U.S. Open: Fan's TakeThe U.S. Open has been a difficult one, like every Grand Slam these past several years, for American men. Andy Roddick, the last Grand Slam champion, will likely be the last American man in this tournament by tomorrow.
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Saturday's College Football Results Make Me Feel Much Better About Georgia Bulldogs: Fan's TakeThe University of Georgia defeated the Buffalo Bulls 45-23 in an uneven effort for many fans. However, after observing the state of many of the other so-called "top" teams in the country, I think UGA came off rather well.Also published on:
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Federer and Djokovic Reach Fourth Round Easily at U.S. Open: Fan's TakeNo. 1 Roger Federer and No. 2 Novak Djokovic both easily won matches to skate into the fourth round of the U.S. Open. Neither man has been really tested as of yet and both look to be in their prime. Is a finals matchup inevitable?
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Denver Broncos Have the 2011 Lockout to Thank for Getting Peyton Manning: Fan's TakeA year ago it would be inconceivable to Denver Broncos fans that Peyton Manning would one day be their starting quarterback. Without the NFL lockout of 2011, that is something that may very well have never happened.
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Ben Garland Makes Denver Broncos Practice Squad, but No Adam Weber: Fan's TakeToday was the day that NFL teams could sign any player that cleared waivers to their practice squad. While the Denver Broncos grabbed some fan favorites, they look like they will not be able to grab quarterback Adam Weber.
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Coach Pia Sundhage Leaving United States Women's National Soccer Team: Fan's TakeThe United States women's national soccer team coach, Pia Sundhage, has announced that she will step down from her position after the team's current victory tour through the United States. It's not unexpected, but sad nonetheless.
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Five Things to Love/Hate About Georgia's Victory Over Buffalo: Fan's TakeGeorgia fans might be happy that the Bulldogs defeated Buffalo today at home , but there were many things in the first half that should be worrisome. Here are five things about today's game to be happy about, and five things to hate.Also published on:
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Jack Sock Pushed No. 12 Nicolas Almagro Hard in Loss at U.S. Open: Fan's TakeJack Sock was matched up well against No. 12 Nicolas Almagro, but in the end the older man's experience proved to be too much for the 19-year-old American. Sock fought well but lost in four sets.
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Clint Dempsey is Now with the Tottenham Hotspurs After Tense Standoff with Fulham: Fan's TakeClint Dempsey finally got away from Fulham, but ended up transferring to a surprising team. The Tottenham Hotspurs, fresh off their fourth place finish in last year's Premier League standings, will certainly be a step up for the American.
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Evaluating the Denver Broncos 2012 Draft After Team Makes Final Roster Cuts: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos received a lot of mixed grades for how they conducted their 2012 NFL Draft. Now that the 53-man roster has been announced, how did those draft picks fare? Were there any picks that were clearly mistakes?
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Some Surprises and Disappointments as Denver Broncos Make Final Roster Cuts: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos finally cut their roster down to the required 53 players, and there were some definite surprises for fans. While players like Drayton Florence and Adam Weber were cut, others like Keith Brooking made the team.
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So, Clint Dempsey, Which Team Really Wants You in the Premier League? Fan's TakeAmerican soccer star, Clint Dempsey, is within 24 hours of knowing where he will play in the Premier League in 2012. Will he finally get that transfer to Liverpool he covets, or will he end up on a lesser team after a failed standoff with Fulham?
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Georgia Bulldogs Need to Start Season Strong Against Buffalo Bulls: Fan's TakeIn a season in which championship hopes are high, nothing kills momentum than a poor game against an opponent that you should have crushed. The Georgia Bulldogs face that challenge on Saturday against the Buffalo Bulls in their season opener.
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Colorado Rockies to Get Even More Unconventional with Pitching in 2013: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies have announced plans for a bold, new pitching innovation in 2013: an 8-man hybrid pitching rotation. It will involve four starters and four "hybrid" pitchers, and just might be the thing that finally brings wins back to Coors Field.
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Denver Broncos Fans Need to Temper Expectations of Peyton Manning and 2012 Team: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos have a lot of promise. However, they also have a relatively new team and a very difficult schedule ahead of them in 2012. Here is a run-down of their first eight weeks of the season and a look at how they could fare.
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Colorado Rockies Continue Surge, Take Two of Three Games from Dodgers: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies may be finishing one of the worst seasons in their history, but they are certainly trying to go out on a high note. The Rockies almost swept the Los Angeles Dodgers this week at home in a three-game series.
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Peyton Manning Plays Just One Insanely Successful First Quarter Against 49ers: Fan's TakeDespite expectations that the Denver Broncos might just play Peyton Manning quite a bit, the quarterback got just one quarter of play. Of course, it was a highly productive, 17-point first quarter.
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Colorado Rockies Look to Spoil Playoff Race for Dodgers or Giants: Fan's TakeWhile the Colorado Rockies are well out of the playoff race, they still have a great opportunity to make a big impact on who makes the playoffs from the NL West. With several games against the rival Dodgers and Giants, every game will be crucial.
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Denver Broncos Face Outstanding Test in Preseason Game Against San Francisco 49ers: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos will play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, August 26. As the third preseason game, both teams will be playing their starters for a majority of the game. This matchup will be a great opportunity for the Broncos to work on everything.
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Denver Broncos Fans Fixated on Peyton Manning's Wobbling Passes: Fan's TakeEver since the last preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has been criticized by a large number of fans for the quantity of his wobbly passes. Does this really mean anything or are they overreacting?
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Tulowitzki and Giambi Start Rehab Stints, Could Return to Colorado Rockies in September: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies have sent shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and first baseman Jason Giambi to Double-A to begin rehab assignments. Both players played their first game on Friday night and could potentially return to the team in September.
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Congrats USADA, You Just Turned Lance Armstrong into a Present-Day Robin Hood: Fan's TakeTonight Lance Armstrong finally gave up the fight to protect his legacy by declining arbitration from the USADA over doping allegations. The USADA has destroyed an American hero (guilty or not, no one will ever know) and turned him into a martyr.
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Eight American Men's Tennis Players to Watch at the 2012 U.S. Open: Fan's TakeAm American man hasn't won the U.S. Open since 2003 (Andy Roddick), and it certainly isn't going to happen this year. That doesn't mean that American tennis fans don't have plenty of American men to watch and cheer on.
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Colorado Rockies Starting to Turn 2012 Season Around: Fan's TakeAre the Colorado Rockies beginning their traditional late-season surge? It's not as if fans expect the team to really contend in the wild-card race, but it would be great to regain that excitement at Coors Field that is usually pre
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Aaron Murray Could End Career at University of Georgia as Best Quarterback in School History: Fan's TakeJunior quarterback Aaron Murray is about to begin his third year starting for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He's been highly productive as a passer his first two years, and he's easily Georgia's best offensive player.Also published on:
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Peyton Manning's Expectations of His Backups Great News for Osweiler and Denver Broncos: Fan's TakeBeing a backup quarterback to Peyton Manning seems to be the cushiest job in the world. Former backup Jim Sorgi has admitted this isn't true, and this is great news for the Denver Broncos and their rookie quarterback, Brock Osweiler.
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Denver Broncos Should Not Pursue Maurice Jones-Drew Trade: Fan's TakeAlthough many Denver Broncos fans seem to be in favor of acquiring running back Maurice Jones-Drew in a trade, I believe this to be a bad idea. We won't get him cheap, and isn't one aging running back on the roster enough?
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Denver Broncos Fans Will Never Forget the Clinton Portis-Champ Bailey Trade: Fan's TakeClinton Portis will be retiring on Thursday, August 23, as a member of the Washington Redskins. During his nine-year playing career, two of those years were played in Denver. The Broncos traded him away for current defensive star Champ Bailey.
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With Peyton Manning Throwing the Passes, Will the Denver Broncos Abandon Their Running Game? Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos were the most successful rushing team in the NFL last season. However, with Peyton Manning as the new quarterback, how much will the Broncos run the ball?
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Colorado Rockies Fans Showing Why They're One of the Best Group of Fans in MLB: Fan's TakeDespite experiencing a horrible year on the field, the Colorado Rockies have continued to enjoy strong support from fans. Already more than two millions fans have attended games at Coors Field, and there's no place I'd rather watch a game.
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Some Denver Broncos Still Extremely Worried About Peyton Manning: Fan's TakeToday on local Denver talk radio I listened to a variety of local fans weighing in on the Broncos preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Of all the most irrational (but common) opinions, the one that Peyton Manning is done was the most common.
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Colorado Rockies Lose Michael Cuddyer to Injury Again, Possibly End of His Season: Fan's TakeMichael Cuddyer returned to the lineup on Thursday, August 16 after a stay on the disabled list. Looks like he's heading back there again after reaggravating the original abdominal injury and this time it might end his season with the Rockies.
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Denver Broncos Defense a Work in Progress: Fan's TakeAlthough the Denver Broncos lost 30-10 to the Seattle Seahawks in Denver on August 18, I wouldn't sweat that too much. Despite the score, the Broncos defense had more good than bad (at least with the starters playing).
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Roger Federer Should Be Favorite for U.S. Open Title: Fan's TakeWith his dominant victory today over Novak Djokovic at the Cincinnati Masters, world No. 1 Roger Federer is showing he's the clear favorite to win at the 2012 U.S. Open. He is simply too sharp and too confident right now.
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Jhoulys Chacin Return to Starting Rotation Great News for Colorado Rockies: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies pitching staff will see the return of starter Jhoulys Chacin to the rotation on Tuesday, August 21. Chacin. who hasn't pitched since May 1, has been sorely missed by fans and a team that badly needs quality starting pitchers.
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It's a Fact: Peyton Manning Will Continue to Throw Interceptions: Fan's TakePeyton Manning threw two interceptions in playing a full half tonight against the Seattle Seahawks. However, Denver Broncos fans don't need to worry that it means Manning isn't still a great quarterback. No, it's simply part of the process.
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Tim Tebow Continues to Get Pass from Media for Terrible Quarterback Play: Fan's TakeAt a glance, anyone watching the New York Jets play the New York Giants saw a theoretically tale of two quarterbacks. While Mark Sanchez clearly had a bad night, Tim Tebow continually got the benefit of the doubt by announcers.
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Do the University of Georgia Bulldogs Deserve No. 6 Preseason Ranking? Fan's TakeThe Associated Press preseason college football rankings placed the University of Georgia Bulldogs at No. 6. There are four teams from the SEC in the top 10, but do the Bulldogs deserve such a high national rating?
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Clint Dempsey Taking Big Risk by Refusing to Play for Fulham: Fan's TakeClint Dempsey, the American Fulham forward, is reportedly refusing to play for the club at this time. He is hoping to move to a better quality squad that has a better chance at playing in the Champions League.
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Peyton Manning Isn't Worried About His Neck, Denver Broncos Fans Shouldn't Worry Either: Fan's TakeA long-standing concern for Peyton Manning fans in and out of Colorado has been how he will handle getting hit for the first time following neck surgery. Will his fused neck vertebrae hold up to the strain, or will he break down and have his career ended?
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Roger Federer in Danger of Burning Himself Out by End of 2012: Fan's TakeRoger Federer is No. 1, but that has come at a cost. His success has caused him to play far more matches over the past calendar year than he is used to. Will this catch up to him or will he have to cut back his schedule and risk losing the No. 1 spot?
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Will San Francisco Giants Fans at Coors Field Finally Stay Silent Towards Jason Giambi? Fan's TakeIt seems that most of the games I've attended over the years at Coors Field have been against the rival San Francisco Giants. Giants fans love to taunt Jason Giambi, which is something that has caused many problems at Coors Field.
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Tim Howard Should Be New Captain of Men's National Soccer Team: Fan's TakeLast night American goalkeeper Tim Howard was named captain for the squad because regular captain Carlos Bocanegra was playing in Scotland. Howard deserves to have this honor going forward and Jurgen Klinsmann should make this change.
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USA Soccer's First Ever Win Against Mexico in Mexico City: Fan's TakeFor the first time since the United States has been going down to play Mexico in Mexico City, the Americans have never won. Tonight all that changed with a 1-0 upset victory and one of the greatest non-tournament wins in the history of the U.S.
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Is Anyone Else as Sick of Tim Tebow News as I Am? Fan's TakeBetween the installation of the not-so-secret wildcat offense the Jets are putting in just for Tebow, the new (not so modest) photo spead in GQ this week, and the multitude of birthday news for Tebow's 25th, I'm just tired of it all.
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Moreno, Garland, and Stokley Can Be Important Role Players for This 2012 Denver Broncos Team: Fan's TakeBen Garland, Brandon Stokely, and Knowshon Moreno are three players that the Denver Broncos are going to need in the upcoming 2012 season for a variety of roles. They need to make that final roster cut when it happens on September 2.
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Top 10 Olympic Moments from American Women at London Games: Fan's TakeThe United States will finish these London Summer Games with the highest medal total for any nation and they have their female members to thank for that. There are ten gold medal moments in particular that I believe stand out for the women.Also published on:
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Peyton Manning Shows in One Series Why Trading Tim Tebow was Right Move: Fan's TakePeyton Manning played his first live action with the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. With just one series of plays which involved seven passes, he showed Broncos fans just how dynamic this offense can be and why Tebow could never have stayed here.
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Rafael Nadal Withdraws from Cincinnati, Could He Miss U.S. Open? Fan's TakeWorld No. 3 Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from yet another tournament in 2012. This time it's the W&S Open, one of the hardcourt tuneups to the US Open. All signs point to Nadal's continued knee problems as the culprit. This is not good, tennis fans.
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Colorado Rockies Position Players Vastly Different Roster from Opening Day: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies have had a tumultuous year that has resulted in so many roster changes that it boggles the mind of even the most devoted fan. The team that is playing now is dramatically different than what the Rockies had planned.
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10 Positives to Take from Denver Broncos First Preseason Game Chicago Bears: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos defeated the Chicago Bears in the first preseason game of the 2012 NFL season. There were many positives to take from this game which included the play of Peyton Manning and the rest of the offense.
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Peyton Manning Gives Fans Tantalizing Taste of Offensive Potential Against Chicago Bears: Fan's TakePeyton Manning played just one offensive series in the Denver Broncos first pre-season game but it was an exciting one. Broncos fans got to see the team mix it up with a multitude of passes and runs that showed a taste of what's to come this year.
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USA Women's Soccer Team Shows Heart, Will in Winning Gold Medal: Fan's TakeIn winning the gold medal at the Summer Olympics, the American women showed yet again why they are one of the most dominant teams in the world in any sport. Beyond that, they showed the power of what coming together as a team can accomplish.
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Denver Broncos Defense Should Get Good Test Against Chicago Bears: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears will play their first pre-season NFL game against each other. Both teams are good matchups offensively and defensively, but I'm most interested in seeing how the Broncos defense performs.
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Colorado Rockies First Baseman Todd Helton Done for Season, Possibly Career: Fan's TakeTodd Helton was placed on the disabled list but for all purposes is done for the surgery. He has a torn labrum in his right hip that will take six months to rehab. Can Helton possibly return to the Colorado Rockies after this as a 39-year-old in 2013?
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Denver Broncos Need Keith Brooking's Crazy Intensity: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos signed veteran linebacker Keith Brooking as a free agent on Monday. While some may say that the 15-year-old vet is a long shot to make the team, I think his intensity will be a welcome addition to this new-look Broncos.
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Caleb Hanie Named Denver Broncos Backup Quarterback Doesn't Mean Much Right Now: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos have listed Caleb Hanie as the second-string quarterback behind Peyton Manning with the release of their roster prior to the first pre-season game this Thursday. Personally, I don't think this indicates anything permanent at this time.
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The American Women's Soccer Team is Out for Revenge in Gold Medal Game Against Japan: Fan's TakeThe gold medal women's soccer game on Thursday will involve two teams that have one of the best rivalries in all of soccer. The United States will be looking to avenge the loss to Japan in the 2011 World Cup final.
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Will the Denver Broncos Limit Peyton Manning's Pre-Season Game Playing Time? Fan's TakeWith pre-season NFL games starting soon, Denver Broncos fans are wondering just how much live action that quarterback Peyton Manning will get to see. While some think that he won't get much action, I believe it will be hard to keep him on the sidelines.
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American Tennis Fans Need to Start Paying More Attention to Jack Sock: Fan's TakeAmerican teenager Jack Sock is steadily rising through the ranks of men's tennis. Despite being just 19 and only turning pro a year ago, I expect Sock to challenge Ryan Harrison in 2013 as best young American tennis player.
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United States Women's Soccer Team Thrills Fans Again with Last-Minute Victory: Fan's TakeThe American Women's Soccer Team defeated the Canada 4-3 in overtime today to secure a berth in the gold medal game against Japan later this week. It was one of the most remarkable soccer games I've ever seen and a classic for the ages.
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First Female NFL Referee to Officiate Pre-Season Game is a Travesty: Fan's TakeThe NFL is using replacement referees while it hammers out a deal with their regular officials. One of those replacements is a woman who has never coached a major-level college game. The NFL is insane and negligent for letting this happen.
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Djokovic Fails to Meet Summer Goals, Loses Bronze Medal at Olympics: Fan's TakeFormer world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has had a very good year by most tennis players standards, but compared to his outstanding 2011 campaign, 2012 has been a veritable bust. Today he missed out on a chance at a bronze medal at the Summer Olympics.
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Andy Murray Dominates Roger Federer to Claim Olympic Gold: Fan's TakeIn a completely opposite result of last month's Wimbledon final, Andy Murray today dominated No. 1 Roger Federer in straight sets to win his first ever men's single gold medal.
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American Women's Soccer Team Needs Alex Morgan to Score to Win Gold: Fan's TakeThe United States women's soccer team is heading into the semi-final round of the Summer Olympic soccer tournament. With their next game against Canada, the Americans need Alex Morgan to step up offensively.
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These London Summer Olympics Have Made Me Love Andy Murray: Fan's TakePrior to the beginning of the Summer Olympics in London, I had written off Andy Murray as a petulant, underachieving, fragile tennis player who could never win the big one. In just one week, Murray has completely turned me around.
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Andy Murray to Get Another Chance Against Roger Federer for Olympic Gold: Fan's TakeAndy Murray and Roger Federer will face each other yet again with a major title on the line. This time they're playing for the gold medal in the men's singles tennis tournament. Can Murray finally break through?
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Federer Shows He Can Be Marathon Man in Victory Over Del Potro: Fan's TakeRoger Federer came from behind to defeat Juan Martin Del Potro in today's semi-final match at the men's singles tournament at the Summer Olympics. Despite losing the first set, Federer ultimately won 3-6, 7-6, 19-17 to earn a chance at a Gold medal.
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Roger Federer Cruising so Far at Summer Olympics: Fan's TakeWorld No. 1 Roger Federer has cruised into the quarterfinals of the men's singles Olympic tennis tournament today. So far nothing has altered my opinion that he is the heavy favorite to win his first ever men's singles gold medal at the Olympics.
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Peyton Manning Doesn't Need to Throw Many Long Passes in Practice: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos are limiting the number of deep, long distance, throws that quarterback Peyton Manning is doing in training camp. This does not indicate that they are worried about his ability to do so. The Broncos are simply being prudent.
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Some Broncos Fans at Training Camp Still Pining for Tim Tebow: Fan's TakeI attended the first training camp practice open to the public today for the Denver Broncos. While the Tim Tebow jersey was rarely seen, many had Tebow's name on their lips as they watched their new quarterback, Peyton Manning, running drills.
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Peyton Manning's First Training Camp Practice in Front of Enthusiastic Denver Broncos Fans: Fan's TakePeyton Manning and the rest of the Denver Broncos opened training camp for the public today. Approximately 4,000 fans were able to watch Manning and crew go through live drills and scrimmage situations.
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2012 Denver Broncos Much Stronger Team Heading into Training Camp: Fan's TakeThe 2012 Denver Broncos will be heading to training camp next week to start what should be an extremely exciting and productive season. Contrary to the past few years, the Broncos will have no glaring weaknesses going into training camp.
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Peyton Manning Will Be at Higher Risk of Injury If NFL Uses Replacement Referees: Fan's TakeThe NFL is flirting with disaster by not coming to a new contractual agreement with its referees. By hiring and using replacement officials, many of the NFL's marquee stars (such as Peyton Manning) will be at greater risk of injury.
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American Tennis Team at Summer Olympics Should Succeed in Everything but Men's Singles: Fan's TakeWhile the American women should be favorites to win medals at the Summer Olympics in London on the women's side and in men's doubles, the men's singles event looks to be a difficult one.
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Denver Broncos Training Camp Tips for Fans in the Peyton Manning Era: Fan's TakeFans will be able to attend training camp to observe practices starting on July 26. With only 18 practices open to the public, these sessions should be very crowded. Here are some tips for fans who plan on attending.
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Andrew Brown Latest Call-Up for Colorado Rockies: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies have been hit by a wave of injuries and illness and many players have spent time on the DL. Andrew Brown is the latest call-up for a team that has had quite a few this season. Can he stay up in Denver over the long haul?
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Nadal's Withdrawal Should Make Federer Favorite for Gold at Summer Olympics: Fan's TakeRafael Nadal has withdrawn from the London Summer Olympics due to a lingering knee issue. With him gone, the overwhelming favorite for the Gold Medal should be Roger Federer.
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London Summer Olympics Already Showing Signs of Trouble: Fan's TakeFrom athletes getting lost from the airport to trouble with getting tickets to customers, organizers of the London Summer Olympics have already had several issues to deal with. Can they pull everything together in time for the Opening Ceremonies?
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Colorado Rockies Fans Should Get to Know Jeff Rutledge: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies have a new young shortstop in Josh Rutledge. Rutledge, a 2010 draft selection, will fill in for Troy Tulowitzki until he returns. Rutledge has a strong bat and is very fast, making him a potential leadoff man for the future.
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Who Should Be the American Flag Bearer at the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonies? Fan's TakeThe American Olympic squad has many choices on who should carry the American flag in the opening ceremonies in London on July 27. From Kobe Bryant to Michael Phelps to Venus Williams, there are many worthy Americans to choose from.
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Should the Colorado Rockies Trade Away Michael Cuddyer? Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies are in a rebuilding mode with a young team halfway through the 2012 season. One of the few areas of strength and depth on the team is in the outfield. Should the Rockies sacrifice this depth to bring in more talent?
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Roger Federer Has Excellent Chance at Finishing Year Ranked No. 1: Fan's TakeRoger Federer regained the world No. 1 ranking in tennis with his win at Wimbledon this month. Given his level of play this year and the schedule the rest of 2012, Federer has an excellent chance at finishing the year on top.
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Denver Broncos Tight Ends Should Be Highly Productive in 2012: Fan's TakeWith Peyton Manning at quarterback, the tight ends on the Denver Broncos roster should receive plenty of opportunities for passes and touchdowns in 2012. With Joel Dreesen and Jacob Tamme leading the way, how high can they go?
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Three Keys to Second Half of Colorado Rockies 2012 Season: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies will begin the second half of their 2012 season on Friday with a 32-55 record. Will the Rockies finish with 100 losses or will things begin to gel for this young team?
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Has Novak Djokovic Lost the Fire that Made Him so Dominant in 2011? Fan's TakeNovak Djokovic had an amazing season in 2011 in which he won seven tournaments and had a 70-6 record (including three grand slams). Over halfway through the 2012 season, Djokovic is just 41-7 with two titles. Where is that 2011 form?
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Broncos Fans Should Embrace Peyton Manning's Character and Sense of Humor: Fan's TakeFans of the Denver Broncos have been fortunate to cheer for a guy with the character of Tim Tebow for teh past year. Now, however, they can enjoy the wit and charm of Peyton Manning. Oh yea, he's a better football player, too.
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NFL Attendance Numbers Dropping, Football Losing Popularity? Fan's TakeNFL attendance has been on a downward trend over the past five years. Is that a sign that the sport is losing popularity or are there other factors at work here that make these numbers not so important?Also published on:
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Murray Shows He is Still Not Ready to Win Grand Slam with Wimbledon Loss: Fan's TakeAndy Murray lost today in the Wimbledon final to Roger Federer. It was the fourth time Murray has lost a Grand Slam final, but it was by far the best Murray had played in one. Is he closer to winning, or does he still have a long way to go?
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Federer Regains Crown as King of Wimbledon with Win Over Murray: Fan's TakeRoger Federer defeated Andy Murray today in four sets at the Wimbledon final to claim his seventh title and the world No. 1 ranking. It was a magnificent turning back of the clock.
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Do the Denver Broncos Have a Viable Backup for Peyton Manning? Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos are going into the 2012 season with Peyton Manning as their starting quarterback. Behind him on the depth chart are a shaky veteran (Caleb Hanie), an unproven practice squad veteran (Adam Weber), and a rookie (Brock Osweiler).Also published on:
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Sorry Roger Federer, You're the Villain at Wimbledon Now: Fan's TakeRoger Federer will be playing for his record-tying seventh Wimbledon title Sunday against Andy Murray. Murray will undoubtedly be the fan favorite and Federer will have to deal with the fans overwhelming supporting his opponent. How will he react?Also published on:
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Murray Will Need an English Miracle to Beat Federer in Wimbledon Final: Fan's TakeAndy Murray should be a heavy underdog to defeat six-time champion Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. Despite that, Murray still has a shot to become the first British man to win a Grand Slam since 1936.
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Nicasio Needs Knee Surgery, Fans Still Hopeful for Young Rockies Pitcher : Fan's TakeJuan Nicasio will have arthroscopic knee surgery later in July to remove some debris that's been causing some pain and swelling over the past month. Fans are hopeful that Nicasio will return to fulfill the promise of his 2011 rookie campaign.Also published on:
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Federer Very Deservedly Poised to Regain Crown as King of Wimbledon: Fan's TakeRoger Federer is poised to regain his title as King of Wimbledon if he can pull off the victory on Sunday against Andy Murray. Federer has done an outstanding job of rebuilding his game after a very disappointing 2010 and 2011.
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Can the Denver Broncos Be a Top 10 Defense in 2012? Fan's TakeFans of the Denver Broncos remember the Orange Crush years of a couple decades ago. That history is a source of pride for the city and the franchise. Are the Broncos on the verge of returning to their former defensive greatness?Also published on:
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Tyler Colvin Needs to Be Starting in Right Field for the Colorado Rockies: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies, in desperate need of quality players, need to find a regular fielding position for Tyler Colvin. Colvin's bat demands that he be playing on a daily basis and I believe that right field is where he should be.Also published on:
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Hincapie and Leipheimer Will Testify Against Lance Armstrong: Fan's TakeReports are out today that two key American members of Lance Armstrong's former cycling teams, George Hincapie and Levi Leipheimer, are going to testify against him. As a long-time defender of Armstrong, I concede it's over.Also published on:
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Djokovic Should Crush Federer in Semi-Final Wimbledon Matchup: Fan's TakeNovak Djokovic and Roger Federer both easily won their quarterfinal matches at Wimbledon today setting up the most highly anticipated match of the entire tournament. I believe Djokovic to be the heavy favorite to win.
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Jeff Francis Proving Doubting Colorado Rockies Fans Wrong: Fan's TakeJeff Francis was a questionable free agent signing by the Colorado Rockies in June, but he has proven that he still has the ability to be a quality starter.Also published on:
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Rafael Nadal's Tendinitis Sidelines Him Again, Could This Shorten His Career? Fan's TakeRafael Nadal has announced that the tendinitis in his knees, the condition that hampered him for a sizable portion of the 2009 season, has returned. He will be taking some time off prior to the Summer Olympic Games.
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Matt Prater Should Have Pro Bowl Season with Peyton Manning Running Broncos Offense: Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos finally signed kicker Matt Prater to a new contract this week. The team always considered him a priority to get signed, and he should have his most productive year with Peyton Manning at quarterback.
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Report that Peyton Manning's Arm Strength is at 85-90% is Misleading: Fan's TakeA local Denver reporter gave an interview in which he said that Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's arm strength was up to 85-90% but that he might not get to 100%. This is a misleading statement that could be confusing to Broncos fans.Also published on:
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Three Reasons Why Andy Murray Will Win Wimbledon in 2012: Fan's TakeAndy Murray is steaming towards a place in the Wimbledon finals this coming weekend. With No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal already eliminated, Murray has a clear shot to face either Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer for the title.Also published on:
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Nadal Loses at Wimbledon, Opens Door for Federer and Murray: Fan's TakeRafael Nadal lost today in the second round at Wimbledon. With his early exit the door now opens for Andy Murray and Roger Federer provided both can get past Novak Djokovic.
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Who Are the Best Fantasy Football Performers on the Denver Broncos? Fan's TakeThe Denver Broncos have a plethora of players that should be top performers in fantasy football leagues this season. Great roster additions are Peyton Manning, Eric Decker, and Demaryius Thomas, but there are many more who could produce.
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Does Roger Federer Really Have Any Shot to Win Wimbledon in 2012? Fan's TakeRoger Federer has won Wimbledon titles and is playing in his tournament. Does he have any chance to win when he'd have to beat both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to do it?
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Denver Broncos Would Never Have Taken LaDanian Tomlinson: Fan's TakeThe recently retired LaDanian Tomlinson said yesterday that he considered only the Denver Broncos when considering whether or not he'd return in 2012. Here's why I think that the Broncos would not have taken him.
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Denver Broncos Fans Missed Chance to Use Coaches Film to Evaluate Tebow's 2011 Season: Fan's TakeThe NFL is going to allow fans to watch coaches film in 2012. This view will show all 22 players on the field at the same time. Denver Broncos fans really needed this in 2011 to fully evaluate what kind of job that Tim Tebow really did.
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Colorado Rockies Need Troy Tulowitzki to Return in 2012: Fan's TakeSome in Colorado are wondering if Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki should even attempt to return to the field again after undergoing surgery this week.Also published on:
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Wimbledon Draw Mix of Good and Bad for American PlayersWhile there are many American men playing in this year's Wimbeldon tournament, only John Isner, Andy Roddick, and Mardy Fish have the potential to go far.Also published on:
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Denver Broncos Should Be Heavy Favorites in AFC West: Fan's TakeWith Peyton Manning at quarterback, the Denver Broncos should be heavy favorites to win the AFC West in 2012.
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USA Women's Soccer Dominates Japan in Important Olympic Tuneup: Fan's TakeThe Untied States defeated Japan 4-1 today and showed that they are the favorites heading into the Summer Olympics in London next month. Both Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach scored two goals each for the Americans.Also published on:
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Does Roger Federer Win for the Records, or Because It's All He Knows? Fan's TakeRoger Federer is set to play for his 71st ATP title on Sunday at the Gerry Weber Open. At the age of 30 now, Federer keeps collecting titles. Does he do it for the records or because winning is all he knows to do?
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United States Women's Soccer to Play Sweden and Japan This Weekend: Fan's TakeThis weekend the United States women's soccer team will be playing in the Swedish Invitational. This tournament includes the American, Japanese, and Swedish women's soccer teams and is an important warmup tournament for the Olympics.Also published on:
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New York Jets Are Going to Get Tim Tebow Hurt: Fan's TakeTim Tebow is bulking up to 250 lbs in his new role as New York Jets backup quarterback. While this signifies his new role will be very physical, the Jets are risking injury with Tebow by putting him out there to get hit more.
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Lance Armstrong Faces Lifetime Ban from Athletics If USADA Charges Hold: Fan's TakeLance Armstrong is facing charges from a USADA probe that is accusing him of doping during his run of seven Tour De France titles. If convicted, he not only would be stripped of those titles, but he would be banned from further competition in any sport.
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Top UGA Commit Derrick Henry De-commits from Bulldogs After Visit with Saban: Fan's TakeThe University of Georgia Bulldogs suffered a setback in their football recruiting when top tailback Derrick Henry stepped back from his 2011 verbal commitment with the Bulldogs.Also published on:
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Peyton Manning Arm Strength Not Good Enough Yet: Fan's TakeWhile most around the Denver Broncos have been careful to categorize Peyton Manning's arm strength as great and not an issue, one reporter has observed that he feels Manning's velocity is noticeably diminished from his 2010 form.
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Has Nadal Conquered His Djokovic Mental Block? Fan's Take2011 was a rough year for Rafael Nadal. Not only did he lose his top ranking, but he also lost two Grand Slam finals and six straight matches to nemesis Novak Djokovic. 2012 has been better with Nadal defeating Djokovic three straight matches.
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Disappointing Draw with Guatemala Leaves American Fans Frustrated: Fan's TakeThe United States men's soccer team ended their match with Guatemala in a 1-1 draw that frustrated many American fans. With each World Cup qualifier crucial, fans are decidedly nervous about this team's prospects.Also published on:
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United States Face Difficult Test Against Guatemala in Next World Cup Qualifier: Fan's TakeThe United States will play Guatemala in the second of six games in this leg of World Cup qualifications tonight. It will be a difficult test for the Americans, who have been very inconsistent over the past month.Also published on:
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Can Brandon Stokley Really Be an Effective Option at Wide Receiver for Broncos? Fan's TakeBrandon Stokley looks increasingly like he will be the third option at wide receiver for Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos in the upcoming 2012 NFL season. At 36, is he really capable of playing well enough to help the team?
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Euro 2012 Shows American Fans How Far Team Has to Go: Fan's TakeEuro 2012 (European soccer championships) have begun and the best in European soccer is yet again on display. Watching these top-level teams compete against each other shows me how far American soccer has yet to go.Also published on:
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Rain Causing Rafael Nadal Meltdown in Suspended French Open Final: Fan's TakeMother Nature is ruining what is turning out to be one of the most dramatic French Open finals in recent history. The match is currently in a prolonged rain delay with Nadal ahead 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 1-2 but it's Djokovic who has all the momentum.Also published on:
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Jeff Francis Miserable in First Outing with Colorado Rockies: Fan's TakeIn what seemed like a questionable decision at the time, the Colorado Rockies started Jeff Francis against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Predictably, Franics was hammered.Also published on:
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D.J. Williams Keeps Showing Poor Judgement for Denver Broncos: Fan's TakeDenver Broncos D.J. Williams can't seem to stay out of trouble with his team. On Friday Williams faced repreimand after posting pictures of the Broncos' playbook on twitter and discussing how he was going to be used in 2012 on the field.
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Terrence Boyd is Now America's Man and Key to Their Future: Fan's TakeTerrence Boyd came on as a substitute on Friday's game against Antigua and Barbuda. With that appearance in an official non-friendly game for the United States, Boyd is now forever tied to the American squad.Also published on:
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Djokovic and Nadal Stand in Each Other's Way of Making History with French Open Title: Fan's TakeNovak Djokovic will face off against arch-rival Rafael Nadal for the French Open title on Sunday. Can the world No. 1 defeat the King of Clay to win his first French Open and complete the career Grand Slam?Also published on:
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Americans Get Past Antigua and Barbuda in World Cup Qualifying: Fan's TakeThe United States men's soccer team defeated Antigua and Barbuda in Tampa tonight 3-1.Also published on:
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Will Roger Federer Ever Reach Another Grand Slam Final? Fan's TakeRoger Federer lost in straight sets to Novak Djokovic today at the French Open semi-finals. Federer's last Grand Slam final was a year ago at the French Open. Will he ever see another final?Also published on:
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Should the Denver Broncos Grab Ochocinco for Peyton Manning? Fan's TakeOchocinco, otherwise known as Chad Johnson, was released today from the New England Patriots. Should the Denver Broncos look to add him to the team? Would Peyton Manning be able to utilize him when Tom Brady couldn't?
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Jeff Francis Back Pitching with Colorado Rockies, Fans Perplexed: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies signed former ace pitcher Jeff Francis to the team again on Wednesday. He is expected to pitch this weekend, but many fans are perplexed as to why he was signed at all.Also published on:
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United States Open World Cup Qualification in Klinsmann Era: Fan's TakeFor the United States, the true test of whether or not the decision to hire Jurgen Klinsmann as the national men's team coach will come over the next year in World Cup qualifying. The first part of that test will be on Friday against Antigua and Barbuda.Also published on:
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David Ferrer Has Virtually No Chance Against Rafael Nadal at French Open: Fan's TakeNo. 2 Rafael Nadal will take on No. 6 David Ferrer in the semi-finals at the French Open on Friday. Ferrer, despite his excellent play so far this tournament, has virtually no chance of upsetting Nadal at this venue.Also published on:
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Federer Will Need Luck to Repeat His French Open Upset of Novak Djokjovic: Fan's TakeNovak Djokovic and Roger Federer will play again in the semi-finals of the French Open. In 2011 it was Federer who upset Djokovic. Can he do it again, and can either of them hope to beat Rafael Nadal in the final?Also published on:
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Denver Broncos Can Do Without Ty Warren: Fan's OpinionThe Denver Broncos have had a hard time getting defensive tackle Ty Warren to take a cut in salary. I'm more than happy if Warren decides not to take the cut and never plays for the Broncos.
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Can Anyone Stop Rafael Nadal at the French Open? Fan's OpinionRafael Nadal has been progressing through the 2012 French Open with the ease of a practiced champion who is at the peak of his career. With both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer struggling, can anyone beat Nadal?Also published on:
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Federer and Djokovic Survive Tough Challenges at French Open : Fan's TakeBoth Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer faced serious scares today in the quarterfinals of the French Open. Both men were pushed to five sets by worthy challengers before they ultimately won.Also published on:
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United States Men's Soccer Fails to Impress Against Canada: Fan's TakeThe United States men's soccer team played Canada to a 0-0 draw tonight in a thoroughly unimpressive performance.Also published on:
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Colorado Rockies Release Jamie Moyer and Potentially End His Career: Fan's TakeThe Colorado Rockies have released 49-year-old Jamie Moyer from their organization. It's likely that Moyer's 25-year career is over.Also published on:
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Roger Federer Pushed Hard by Young Belgian Upstart: Fan's TakeRoger Federer defeated 21-year-old David Goffin in four sets today at the fourth round of the French Open. Federer will need to play better in his next match if he wants to advance.Also published on:
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Novak Djokovic Survives Big Scare Against Andreas Seppi at French Open: Fan's TakeNo. 1 Novak Djokovic recovered from a two set deficit to finally defeat Italian Andreas Seppi in the fourth round of the French Open. Where is Djokovic's dominant form that he used so effectively in 2011?Also published on:
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Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer Head into French Open Third Round in Great Shape: Fan's TakeThe Italian Open is the last tournament before the French Open. It will be important for players like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal to regain their form before the most important Grand Slam of 2012.Also published on:
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No, Jurgen Klinsmann, America Doesn't Need to Be "Nasty" to Win at Soccer: Fan's TakeJurgen Klinsmann stated that the Americans need to get nastier in order to win in international soccer. Coming off a 4-1 loss to Brazil, the United States men's soccer team is showing progress.Also published on:
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As Peyton Manning Continues Work for Broncos, Fallout Continues from His Free Agency Tour: Fan's TakePeyton Manning worked out for the San Francisco 49ers before signing with the Denver Broncos. This week Jim Harbaugh tried to smooth out any lingering controversy stemming from that workout. Meanwhile, Manning continued practice in Denver.