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Jeffrey Weeks is an award-winning NC newspaper columnist who writes about saltwater and freshwater fishing, southern seafood and cooking, hunting, popular entertainment, and sports.
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Displaying Results 1 - 117 (of 117) for Yahoo! US Sports
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Late Moves, Energized Bats Have Braves Looking like a Contender Again: A Fan's TakeSome late roster additions and emerging bats have the Braves looking like a contender again this year, though most experts are picking them third or fourth in the NL East race.
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Avoiding Injuries Again Key to Braves' Pitching Success: A Fan's TakeThe Atlanta Braves roster is a virtual rerun of last year’s team, so it’s no surprise that the team will likely rise or fall on the strength of a similar situation: the health of a pitching staff prone to injury.
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Braves Should Start Simmons Over Pastornicky in Battle of Rookie Shortstops: A Fan's TakeThe battle for the next Atlanta Braves starting shortstop is currently being waged in spring training by two 22-year-old rookies, projected starter Tyler Pastornicky and the oncoming Andrelton Simmons.
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Chipper Jones Talks Quitting--and He Should: A Fan's TakeLongtime Braves superstar third baseman Chipper Jones has said that he is unsure if he can make it through this year playing for Atlanta.
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Braves' Freeman Insists He's Ready to Play After Injury: A Fan's TakeAtlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman says he feels fine despite an early spring training injury and Braves fans hope that last season’s Rookie of the Year runner-up is back on track.
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Injury-weary Braves Deal with Hanson's Wreck on First Day of Spring Training: A Fan's ReactionAfter a season filled with injuries in 2011 the last thing the Atlanta Braves wanted to deal with is more of the same this year. Unfortunately that is exactly how things started off when pitcher Tommy Hanson wrecked his car driving to spring training.
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Braves Jason Heyward to NY Yankees Trade Rumors: Fan's TakeBleacher Report is suggesting the Braves may trade promising young right-fielder Jason Heyward to the NY Yankees for a group of impact players.Also published on:
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Braves Gamble Handing Starting Job to Young Shortstop Tyler Pastornicky: Fan's TakeBaseball season is right around the corner, and no starting major leaguer will face any more pressure in spring training than Tyler Pastornicky. The Atlanta Braves are handing the untested rookie the starting job at shortstop.Also published on:
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Braves Try to Boost Attendance Through Concessions Deal Instead of Roster Moves: Fan's TakeThe Atlanta Braves have come up with the idea of offering season ticket holders a 33-percent discounts on food and beverages (excluding alcohol) as a way to try and spice up the lackluster attendance figures.Also published on:
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Braves Resigning of Jurrjens Indicates They Will Stand Pat for 2012: Fan's ReactionThis year Braves GM Wren has worked to essential lockup for 2012 a team that that at times performed as a contender but had a near-unprecedented late season swoon which cost them the playoffs.Also published on:
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Jake Arrieta Says He is Ready to Go as Orioles Look to Improve League's Worst RotationBaltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jake Arrieta says that he has “zero complications” and feels “100 percent” ahead of schedule in his bid to be ready to throw with the big league club when spring training starts.Also published on:
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Braves Pitching Options Headed into the MLB Winter Meetings: A Fan's ViewThe Winter Meetings 2011 in MLB are upon us, but it is doubtful Atlanta Braves fans will see many changes in their team’s pitching roster come out of Dallas. One notable exception is the possible trade of premier pitcher Jair Jurrjens. -
Fan's Look: Tim Hudson Back Surgery Has Braves Hoping Ace Continues Remarkable CareerAtlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson had back surgery earlier this week. The 36-year-old Hudson is now clearly the dean of the Braves starting rotation. In fact he is probably still the ace of the staff even though he is rarely regarded as such.Also published on: -
Braves Decline Arbitration with Shortstop Alex Gonzalez: A Fan's ReactionThe Atlanta Braves have declined to offer salary arbitration to free agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez, gambling that they can find a one-year replacement for him until their minor league solution is ready.Also published on: -
Braves' Closer Kimbrel Wins Bittersweet NL Rookie of the Year Award: A Fan's ReactionDespite the epic collapse that was the end of the Atlanta Braves’ season, rookie fireballing closer Craig Kimbrel has been named the National League Rookie of the Year. Like the rest of the Braves, Kimbrel faltered down the stretch drive.Also published on:
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Sporting News Tabs Kimbrel NL Rookie of the Year as the Braves Look to Better FutureThe selection of fireball closer Craig Kimbrel as the Sporting News’ National League Rookie of the Year gives the Atlanta Braves hope that despite their epic collapse down the stretch in 2011 the future still looks bright.
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Braves Bring in Dascenzo to Upgrade Organization SpeedThe Atlanta Braves hiring of Texas League manager of the year Doug Dascenzo as their minor league base running and outfielder coordinator is a clear demonstration of their new team emphasis on speed.
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Calf injury benches Alex Gonzalez just when he was finally hitting for the BravesJust when his offense was catching up with his defense, a right calf strain injury has sidelined hot-hitting Braves shortstop Alex Gonzalez. -
Tyler Pastornicky might replace Alex Gonzalez as Braves' shortstop in 2012: A fan's viewBraves minor-league shortstop Tyler Pastornicky didn’t get a September call-up, but it’s quite possible he’ll be in the running for a starting job in the Atlanta infield for 2012. Pastornicky was honored as a “Future Star” before Friday’s game.
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Braves might bring Medlin back as left-handed specialist in postseasonThe Atlanta Braves would like to bring back pitcher Kris Medlen as a reliever for the postseason, if his rehabilitation from elbow injury allows it. The team knows it may be in need of a left-handed specialist and would love for Medlen to be available.
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Injuries to Jurrjens and Hanson could hurt Braves in postseasonThe Braves have coasted all season on great performances from their pitching staff, but suddenly things look a bit shaky as injuries to starters Tommy Hanson and Jair Jurrjens may hurt them down the stretch and in the postseason.
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Braves about to get major help from minor leagues: A fan's takeThe Atlanta Braves are about to get some major help form the minor leagues. September call-ups begin Thursday as major league teams expand their rosters for the stretch run. -
Tommy Hanson's injury reveals Frank Wren's wisdom: A fan's takeAs the shoulder injury to Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson continues to look more serious, Braves fans who wanted to trade away some of Atlanta's bountiful pitching should appreciate the wiles of Frank Wren. -
Jason Heyward's grand slam could spark another Braves turnaround: A fan's takeIt may be reaching to believe one swing of the bat can turn around a whole lackluster season, but if that's possible then Jason Heyward's grand slam Tuesday night against the Cubs is the hit that could do it. -
Fan's take: Wes Helms trying to hit his way back to BravesWes Helms is back in the minor leagues, trying to hit his way back up to the same Atlanta Braves team that drafted out of high school in 1994. -
Chipper Jones, Mike Minor proving critical Braves fans wrong: A fan's viewNot that long ago, there were a lot of calls from Braves fans for Chipper Jones to retire and Mike Minor to be traded. If that had happened, there is no way the Braves would have just won a crucial wild-card game against San Francisco. -
Braves fans thrilled about the future with Randall Delgado and Arodys VizcainoBraves minor league call-ups Randall Delgado and Arodys Vizcaino provided Braves fans with a heady look at the future in the team's 2-1 extra-inning victory over the San Francisco Giants.
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Fan's take: Freddie Freeman's clutch hit shows why Brian McCann and Chipper Jones are so valuable to BravesFreddie Freeman got the key hit in the Braves' 5-4 come-from-behind win against the Giants, but it was the potential menace of Brian McCann's bat that set it all up so perfectly. -
Fan's reaction: Braves fans mourn death of former player and broadcasting great Ernie Johnson Sr.A day full of great memories for the Atlanta Braves ended on a sad note Friday with the news of the passing of former player and broadcasting great Ernie Johnson Sr.
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Braves' Alex Gonzalez proving defense still matters: A fan's takeIf you think a player's ability to hit for a high average or with a lot of power is far more important than their ability to play defense, you should be watching Alex Gonzalez of the Atlanta Braves this year. -
Brian McCann's return should boost already hot Braves offense: A fan's takeThe return of All-Star catcher Brian McCann to the Braves' batting order should send an already improving Atlanta offense soaring. -
Injury to Jurrjens is huge hit to Braves' rotation: A fan's takeThe Atlanta Braves' starting pitching rotation took a huge hit with the news that Jair Jurrjens is going on the 15-day disabled list with a right-knee sprain. -
Freddie Freeman making convincing case for NL Rookie of the Year: A fan's takeAtlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is surging just at the right time to make his case for the NL Rookie of the Year Award.
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Fan's take: Is Derek Lowe the weak link in Braves' rotation?Derek Lowe got lit up by the Washington National last night in the Braves' 9-3 loss. He is now 6-10. Is Derek Lowe going to be the weak link in Atlanta's starting rotation down the stretch? -
Michael Bourn trade is a huge win for Braves: A fan's viewAlthough they waited until just hours before the trading deadline came, the Atlanta Braves made the best possible move they could by trading for center fielder Michael Bourn and not giving up very much in return at all.
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Chipper Jones' injury setback could mean big trade for Atlanta Braves: A fan's viewBad news for Atlanta Braves fans as Chipper Jones' rehab from knee surgery has been pushed back. -
Fan's take: Which Atlanta Braves pitcher would you trade?The Braves nation is buzzing about the upcoming trade deadline, and that is no surprise considering that while Atlanta has had pretty strong pitching all year and has a number of upcoming young arms, the offense has been inconsistent and sometimes downright nonexistent.
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Freddie Freeman's hot bat means Braves might not have to trade Lowe: A fan's takeAlthough the Atlanta Braves offense may not have been a juggernaut this season, rookie first baseman Freddie Freeman is working hard to change that. The young stud slugger is looking more and more like a Rookie of the Year candidate every day.
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Fan's opinion: Should the Braves trade Derek Lowe?The Atlanta Braves have had great pitching all year, but hitting has been a struggle, and starting pitcher Derek Lowe may be on the trading block.
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Prado's return after All-Star break could ignite Atlanta's offense: A fan's viewThe Atlanta Braves' offense has been improving of late and it could get another much-needed boost soon with the return of regular left fielder Martin Prado.
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Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez continues to shake up lineup: A fan's takeOne of the biggest differences between Bobby Cox and new manager Fredi Gonzalez is the new skipper's willingness to change his lineup frequently.
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Best summer baits for big speckled troutBecause it is easy to gather in a cast net during warm weather, a lot of speckled trout anglers use live bait in the summer. The right live bait can be deadly on big trout.
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Braves not hurt by the loss of Joe Mather to free agency: Fan's takeThe Atlanta Braves have lost outfielder Joe Mather to free agency after he opted to test the market instead of being sent back to Triple-A by the team for a second time this year.
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Mike Minor establishing himself as valuable insurance for the Braves: A fan's takeBraves fans have to be happy with the performance of Mike Minor, who finally got another major league win in a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
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Summertime flounder fishing tacticsAlthough not known as great fighters, flounder (also called fluke in the north) are among the tastiest of all inshore fish and fun to target because of their peculiar nature.
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Braves looking for offense in series against Mets: A fan's reactionThe Braves' offense has gone completely MIA and even the return of right fielder Jason Heyward couldn't jump-start their bats in a soggy, rain-delayed second straight loss to the Mets.
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Fishing Tips for Catching Summer PompanoPompano are a fun, flashy fish that are a blast to catch in the surf during the summer. Just a few tips and tricks can mean the difference between taking home a cooler full of the colorful and great-tasting fish and going home empty-handed.
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Injuries on offense beginning to hurt Braves: A fan's perspectiveThe Atlanta Braves are having to deal with a host of injury problems that are hurting their offense.
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Braves need Heyward's bat to jolt offense: A fan's takeThe Atlanta Braves got good news upon hearing Monday night that injured right fielder Jason Heyward started a rehab assignment with AAA-club Gwinnett and promptly doubled in the first inning. The Braves really need his bat to add a jolt to their offense.
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Best Pier and Surf lures for catching BluefishBluefish are one of the most aggressive gamefish in the sea, spreading fear and chaos in smaller-sized baitfish schools wherever they roam. They love to hit flashy artificial lures.
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Best lures for sizzling Spanish Mackerel actionSpanish mackerel are a feisty warm-water fish that hit on the deeper ends of Carolina piers with reckless abandon from May into mid-Fall. Summer is one of the best times to catch Spanish mackerel out on a pier.
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Debut of Julio Teheran provides look at future of Braves: A fan's takeTo the delight of Braves fans, like me, Atlanta called up the No. 1 pitching prospect in the minor leagues, Julio Teheran, to fill in as a spot starter May 7 against the Phillies.
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Derek Lowe's DUI adds to off-field worries for Braves: A fan's reactionAs a Brave fan, the DUI arrest of star opening day pitcher Derek Lowe could hardly come at a worse time.
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Hot crankbaits for shallow largemouth bassWarm water means largemouth bass in the shallows around and under cover, which is the perfect scenario for success with crankbaits.
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Deadly fishing lures for spring bluefishBluefish fanatics know what artificial plugs and spoons to go to when they want to feel the bite of a nice eating-size snapper bluefish on the line.
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Top gulp baits for spring redfish fishingMany anglers today use the Gulp lures to great effect as they trigger both sight and scent reactions in hungry redfish.
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Spring fishing tips for catching blue catfishSpring time means blue catfish fishing to many anglers in the south.
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Simple guide to basic surf fishing rigsSurf fishing is a fun, interactive sport that can be enjoyed day and night on the coast. There are several standard surf fishing rigs that are easy to tie (or buy) which will get your bait out to the fish you seek.
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What are the top flounder fishing lures?Big flounder love to orientate themselves around hard structure like docks, bridges, piers, and jetties. One of the best ways to target these big flatties is to use scented soft baits on jig heads.
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Fan reaction: Cinderella story Brandon Beachy gets chance to shine with BravesTrying to match up with the heavily-hyped Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation, the Atlanta Braves might have a secret weapon in new fifth-starter Brandon Beachy.
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Hot crankbaits for spring striped bass fishingSpring striped bass and crankbaits are made for each other. As anglers roam docks, rocks, points, and creeks looking for spring run stripers crankbaits can really take a lot of stripers.
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Hottest lures for big striped bass in 2011For 2011 there is a great assortment of striper lures available for the upcoming season.
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Fan's view: Braves banking on Chipper Jones' return to health to best Phillies in the EastChipper Jones has hit his first home run of spring training already, and announced that he has felt his first pain-free day. Atlanta will be counting on the always effective but oft-injured Jones to anchor the Braves batting lineup.
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Hottest largemouth bass plugs for 2011The spring largemouth bass season is almost upon us and already bass are prowling the shallows striking at baitfish. There are a few lures that are getting quite a bit of buzz as we head into the 2011 season.
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Fishing tips: Best natural baits for freshwater striped bassThe hard-fighting, great-tasting striped bass is now one of the most sought-after species on many inland lakes. You can catch them with a variety of natural baits.
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Fan's take: Braves need McLouth or Schafer to step up and end center field woesThe Atlanta Braves go into the 2011 season with a new manager, a new power-hitting second baseman, and a rejuvenated pitching lineup that looks good enough to challenge even the loaded Phillies staff. What they don't have is a solid center fielder.
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Fishing guide: Top 3 inshore saltwater fish of the CarolinasHere is an angler's guide to the three most popular inshore saltwater fish of the Carolinas.
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Best soft baits for big spring flounderSpring flounder can be caught using scented soft baits cast to structure.
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Shallow water fishing for redfish in the CarolinasIn the Carolina winters redfish gather in large schools and roam the inshore waters looking for food and warmer water. Anglers target them in very shallow areas.
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Top 5 hottest Green Bay Packers jerseysThe Super Bowl is almost here, and these are the top five hottest Green Bay Packer jerseys out there. If you're a packers fan just choose your favorite player and outfit yourself with the jersey of your choice.
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Top 5 hottest Pittsburgh Steelers jerseysThe Super Bowl is almost here, and these are the top five hottest Pittsburgh Steelers jerseys out there. If you're a Steelers fan just choose your favorite player and outfit yourself with the jersey of your choice.
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Best live baits for spring flounder fishingHere are the best live baits for spring flounder fishing.
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Five hot striped bass plugs for 2011Striped bass love to hit plugs that imitate baitfish. Jerkbaits, twitchbaits, crankbaits...depending on how deep the school is waiting any of these plugs could be the key to catching one striper after another.
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Top five Berkley Gulp soft baits for speckled trout fishingSpeckled trout love Berkley Gulp scented soft baits and since their introduction to the inshore saltwater fishing market they have been catching trout like no other lure.
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Top 5 highest scoring Super BowlsSuper Bowls are often low-scoring dull affairs, but there have a few games in the past that have produced extremely high scores.
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Winter fishing tips: Catching inshore redfish with scented soft baitsRedfish school up in the winter and gather in the inshore shallows to feed which make scented soft baits the perfect lures for catching them.
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Hottest inshore saltwater spinning reels for 2011The 2011 line of inshore saltwater spinning reels is filled with maximum performers from solid brand tackle companies.
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Shallow inshore saltwater fishing tipsAs someone who has fished the southern Atlantic Coast for decades and taken trips with some of the best fishing guides in the business I can give you some basic tips to set you on your way.
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Best winter surf fishing luresWinter surf fishing is an experience for the hearty angler, willing to don a pair of waders and get out in the white water looking for that elusive redfish, speckled trout, or striper.
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Top 4 winter inshore fishing targets for anglersWinter inshore fishing can be fun and dynamic despite the dip in temperatures.
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The top 5 moments of 2010 for the Atlanta Braves2010 was a big year for the Atlanta Braves as it saw the end of the Bobby Cox era and the beginning of Fredi Gonzalez's term as manager of the club.
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Top 5 redfish lures for winter fishingRedfish are a top cold water target of southern inshore saltwater anglers during the winter months.
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Atlanta Braves fan gift guide for Christmas 2010Atlanta fans love their baseball and their Braves. There are plenty of terrific gifts for the Atlanta Braves fan in your life available online this year at an affordable price.
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Top 5 worst moments in Charlotte sports 2010It isn't very hard to write a column about the 5 worst moments in Charlotte sports during 2010. In a word, sports in Charlotte sucked this year. I can't remember a worse year for sports fans in the Queen City. Where to begin?
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Top 5 gulp lures for striped bass fishingGulp lures have revolutionized the soft bait lure market, and can be deadly when used to target game fish like striped bass.
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Top 5 offshore saltwater fishing jigsOffshore saltwater anglers have a lot of fishing jigs to choose from these days, as the market is bursting with shiny new styles and colors.
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Top 5 winter speckled trout fishing luresCold weather is upon us and that means anglers are out tossing fishing lures trying to catch speckled trout. Here are the top 5 winter lures for specks.
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Fishing tips for catching sea mulletSea mullet are one of the last fish to leave the cold saltwater surf and one of the first species to arrive when things heat up again in the spring.
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Winter fishing lures for catching speckled troutSpeckled trout fishing in the winter is a sport for anglers throwing artificial lures.
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Winter fishing tips for catching redfish in the CarolinasRedfish are one of the most popular species for winter fishing in the Carolinas because they stay inshore all winter and put up a great fight.
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College basketball: Top 5 players in ACC historyWho are the top 5 basketball players in the ACC all time? If you go only by what they accomplished in college, the list certainly lacks several high-profile names (not the least of which is Michael Jordan).
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Top 5 best college basketball players from UNCUNC has produced an amazing amount of individually gifted men's basketball players including the world's most famous basketball star Michael Jordan.
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Bicycle products for winter needsBicycling during the winter means dealing with the elements as well as darkness falling earlier, and there are bike products that can help you out.
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Top 5 bicycle tires for snow and rainThe key to riding your bike in bad weather is the tires. Because they are physically in contact with the terrain if you are going into rain, mud, or snow you need bicycle tires that can handle the elements.
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Top 5 bicycle tail lightsTail lights are crucial to improve a rider's visibility to other bicyclists and motorists from behind. Most state laws in the US require rear bicycle light reflectors but rear bike lights add safety due to their better visibility.
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Top 5 bike lights 2011Bike lights vary in quality and price, with the cheapest in the 2011 line under $20 and the most expensive around $480.
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Best skis for women 2011Women's skis are lighter and softer than men's skis but today that doesn't mean women have to sacrifice power, as the 2011 line features the most advanced technology ever.
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Best skis for men 2011Choosing the best men's skis to buy for 2011 won't be easy, as the latest line of alpine skis rates as the top collection of skis available in the history of the sport.
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Four tips for betting on horse racingTry these four simple tips for betting on horse racing to improve your luck.
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Winter surf fishing for Red Drum in the CarolinasWinter surf fishing for red drum in the Carolinas is not a sport for the faint of heart. It involves going after big bull red drum that roam the beaches, often appearing in the early dawn.
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How to bet on horse racing in VegasLas Vegas is gambling heaven when it comes to betting on the ponies. Due to the satellite feeds the casinos get out of racetracks from around the USA betting on a horse race is easy.
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Best basketball drills for kidsWhen coaching kids at basketball you want to keep your drills fun while still making them consistent with developing solid discipline and physical conditioning.
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Top 5 point guards in NBA historyA great point guard can make a bad team good and a good team great. Here are the top 5 point guards in NBA history.
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How to get tickets to the 2010 Breeders' CupThe Breeders' Cup World Championships will be held at Churchill Downs Racetrack Nov 5 and 6, and the best way to get tickets is to do so ahead of time online.
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Which MirrOlures do I use when fishing for speckled trout and redfish?MirrOlures are the classic inshore saltwater plugs for catching schooling speckled trout and redfish.
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How to catch speckled trout in late fall and early winterLate fall and early winter is a great time to go after speckled trout in the southeastern inshore waters.
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How to properly shoot a jump shotShooting a jump shot is one of the most important skills in basketball, as a player who possesses a good jump shot can draw the defender out to them and then have the option of shooting or driving the ball.
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How to shoot a successful free throwIf you remember to take your time and put in the practice, you can learn to hit free throws with reliability.
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Fall fishing tips for bluefishFall is a terrific time to go after bluefish on the southern Atlantic coast, because that is when they are fat and feeding.
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Best sports bars in Charlotte for watching the Bobcats and NBA basketballCharlotte is the home of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats and also the home of many terrific sports bars that cater to NBA fans. You can always find the Bobcats patrons out whenever the home team is on the TV.
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Top 10 best looking female athletes in sportsWho are the 10 best looking female athletes in sports? The list is full of variety, in different sports and different types of beautiful women.Also published on:
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Fall saltwater fishing tips for using finger mullet as baitFall is the time to go to finger mullet as a live bait for inshore saltwater fish.
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Fall fishing tips for Spanish mackerelSpanish mackerel are a fun, feisty gamefish that stage a big run along the Atlantic Coast during the early fall.
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Fall fishing tips for speckled troutSpeckled trout anglers come out in force during the fall, as trout stage a solid run once the water temperatures start to plummet a little.
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Best sports bars in Charlotte, North Carolina, to watch Atlanta Braves baseballThe south is known as Braves Country and Charlotte sports bars are known for great food and great service.
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Best sports bars in Charlotte to watch North Carolina footballCharlotte has a lot of UNC Tarheel football fans, and Saturdays during the ACC gridiron season you can find them filling out the town's fine upscale and smoothly comfortable sports bars.
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A Guide to Carolina Panthers Gameday at Bank of America StadiumNothing could be finer than to be in Carolina and go to a Carolina Panthers game at Bank of America Stadium. My family and I love making the trek and watching our beloved Panthers play football.