Sounders FC headed to U.S. Open Cup final with 1-0 win over FC Dallas

The Seattle Sounders are officially on fire, defeating Dallas FC 1-0 in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup. For the Sounders, it was their second win over Dallas FC in 10 days. With the win, the Sounders FC are going to the U.S. Open Cup final for the third straight time.

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Top 5 players in MLS right now

The level of play in MLS has gradually improved over the years, partly because of the influx of some great international talent.Here are the top five players in MLS right now:

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Chael Sonnen still not impressed with Anderson Silva

While Anderson Silva impressed many MMA fans with his performance against Yushin Okami at UFC 134, Chael Sonnen definitely isn't one of them. Sonnen refused to give Silva any credit for his performance against Okami on Aug. 27, lashing out at the UFC middleweight champion via Twitter.

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Silver Stars snap six game losing streak with 78-66 win over Sun

The San Antonio Silver Stars were able to get a much needed win on August 30, defeating the Connecticut Sun 78-66. With the win, the Silver Stars were able to snap a six game losing streak, and are now two games ahead of the Los Angeles Sparks for the final spot playoff spot in the WNBA's Western Conference.

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Dwyane Wade happy with Heat’s 2010-11 performance

Even though the Miami Heat weren't able to walk away with the NBA Finals trophy in the Big Three's inaugural season, guard Dwyane Wade is definitely happy with his new teammates. Leading up to the 2010/11 NBA season, critics of the Heat believed it would be impossible to keep everyone in Miami happy.

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Sounders prepare to crush FC Dallas’ U.S. Open Cup dreams for second straight year

The Seattle Sounders FC have been very impressive lately, currently coming off an impressive 6-2 win over the MLS Eastern Conference-leading Columbus Crew. The Sounders FC will now shift their focus from the MLS to the U.S. Open Cup, when they face Dallas FC on Aug. 30.

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Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton arrested in California airport

The NBA has had its share of troubled players over the years, but only a few have ever gone over the edge like Javaris Crittenton has. Crittenton was arrested in California on August 29, while boarding a flight to Atlanta. An arrest warrant was issued for Crittenton on Aug. 19, but authorities weren't able to locate the former NBA player. As a hardcore NBA fan, I've seen players get involved in all kinds of trouble over the years, but Crittenton is taking the bar to a new low.

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Keith Jardine dropping to middleweight

"Ultimate Fighter" season two contestant Keith Jardine (17-9-2), will be dropping down to the middleweight division for his next MMA fight with the Strikeforce promotion. Jardine is expected to fight on the Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal MMA fight card, scheduled for Dec. 17.

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LeBron James keeping busy with summer league play

While Miami Heat superstar LeBron James remains confident there will be a 2011/12 NBA season, the 26 year old basketball player has definitely been keeping himself busy. James will now be teaming up with Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Eric Bledsoe in a summer pro-am game held in Baltimore, on August 30.

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Danielle Adams return should save Silver Stars season

The one bright spot in the San Antonio Silver Stars 2011 season has been rookie Danielle Adams. Drafted as San Antonio's 20th pick in the 2011 WNBA draft, Adams wasted no time getting used to her role on the team. Adams quickly earned the respect of coaches around the league, earning a spot on the 2011 Western Conference All-Star team.

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Silver Stars hope to sweep season series against Sun

The San Antonio Silver Stars will need to make a stand when they face the Connecticut Sun on August 30. The Silver Stars won the first encounter between the two teams rather convincingly, and they'll be hoping for more of the same on Tuesday.

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ProElite Arlovski vs. Lopez results

The failed MMA promotion known as ProElite made a successful return to the sport on August 27. The ProElite Arlovski vs. Lopez fight card was surprisingly stacked compared to the promotions previous fight cards, and fans at the Neil S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, were clearly entertained. Here are the results for the ProElite Arlovski vs. Lopez MMA fight card, held on August 27.

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Seattle Sounders FC smash Columbus Crew 6-2

Going up against the best team in the MLS Eastern Conference, the Seattle Sounders FC played their most impressive game in the 2011 regular season, smashing the Columbus Crew 6-2 on Aug. 27. With the win, Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid remains undefeated against his former team.

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Wade expects other NBA teams to copy Miami Heat

NBA superstar Dwyane Wade expects other teams in the league to follow in the Miami Heat's footsteps, with many more teams acquiring "big threes" of their own. The Heat became one of the best teams in the NBA, after signing LeBron James and Chris Bosh in the 2010 offseason.

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Lynx sweep season series against Silver Stars with 72-61 win

The San Antonio Silver Stars heart-breaking fall from grace in the 2011 WNBA regular season continued against the Minnesota Lynx, losing 72-61 on August 28. The Silver Stars have now lost 10 of their last twelve games, and are currently on a six game losing streak.

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What’s next for Anderson Silva?

With his complete destruction of Yushin Okami at UFC 134, MMA fans are wondering what lies ahead for the Ultimate Fighting Championship's middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Leading up to his UFC 134 fight against Silva, many thought Okami would be able to implement a Chael Sonnen like strategy against the MMA legend. Okami, who is known for his solid wrestling skills (also regarded by most MMA fighters as the strongest middleweight in the UFC), had no luck utilizing any such game plan.

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UFC 134 results

UFC 134 was completely dominated by the promotion's Brazilian fighters who were happy to entertain their fellow countrymen in the packed HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. The Ultimate Fighting Championship's decision to return to Brazil was definitely a wise one, as UFC 134 was one of the best fight cards the promotion has put on this year. Here are the results for UFC 134, held on August 27.

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Five best heavyweights in MMA right now

The heavyweight division in MMA has its share of superstars that have dominated the sport for years, and given fans lots of action packed fights. Heavyweights might not move at the fastest pace, but their size and power always keeps spectators entertained. Here are the five best MMA fighters in the world right now.

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Sounders FC ready for showdown against Crew

The Seattle Sounders FC will try to extend their current unbeaten streak to six games when they face the Columbus Crew on Aug. 27. The Sounders have been playing solid ball recently, with wins over Dallas FC and defending CONCACAF champion Monterrey in the last seven days. With their win over the Monterrey, the Sounders FC made history by becoming the second MLS team to defeat a Mexican team inside their borders.

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UFC, Alistair Overeem currently working on deal

When Strikeforce released former heavyweight champion Alistair "Demolition Man" Overeem, most UFC fans thought they would never see the Dutch fighter inside the Octagon. After a bitter separation, cooler minds have prevailed, and Overeem is once again negotiating with Zuffa.

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Silver Stars prepare for biggest game of the season

Fans of the San Antonio Silver Stars might be witnessing the worst collapse in WNBA history. After making history with their excellent start in the 2011 WNBA regular season, the Silver Stars have been awful ever since the All-Star break. The Silver Stars will need to get their act together against the Minnesota Lynx on August 26, if they want to make it to the playoffs.

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Sounders take over Group D with 1-0 win over Monterrey

The Seattle Sounders FC made history against CONCACAF defending Champions Monterrey, defeating the Mexican team 1-0 on Aug. 23. With the win, the Sounders FC are now the second MLS team to defeat a Mexican team on their home soil. To make the win even better, the Sounders FC pulled off the upset without Kasey Keller, Mauro Rosales and Fredy Montero.

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Rua ready to avenge loss to Forrest Griffin at UFC 134

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua is confident he'll be able to avenge his prior loss to fellow former champ Forrest Griffin at UFC 76. For Rua, the loss to Griffin was a rude welcoming into the world's leading MMA brand.

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Gina Carano getting ready for December comeback

The most recognizable female MMA fighter in the world Gina Carano should be making her return to the cage before the year is over. The 29 year old MMA fighter was originally scheduled to make her comeback against Sarah D'Alelio on the Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum fight card held on June 18. Carano later pulled out of the MMA fight, citing unexplained medical reasons.

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Silver Stars lose eighth straight game in Seattle

The San Antonio Silver Stars weren't able to stop the Seattle Storm on August 23, losing 63-55. The Silver Stars have now lost three of their last four games against the Storm. With the loss, the Silver Stars now have a 2011 WNBA regular season record of 13-13, barely holding on to the fourth playoff spot in the west.

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Bringing the EPL to the States

The NFL has been playing games in England for a couple years now. In 2009, the New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 35 to 7 at the prestigious Wembley Stadium. These games have been incredibly successful which is a reason to continue them, and they will. It helps with branding of the teams, the league and the sport itself in England. So who says England can't do the same with English football (soccer) here in the states? It's almost already layed out for us.

With the success of pre-season tours and international friendlies here on American soil, it only seems natural that the English Premier League try to bring the thrill and action of regular season games to this side of the pond. Huge international names like Manchester United, Real Madrid & FC Barcelona have already begun to tap into the US during their pre-season in preparation for their new seasons. That could be just a taste of things to come. With the growing number of American owners in the Premiership, and partnering marketing firms both here and overseas, I don’t see how this has not happened yet. Boston Red Sox owners Fenway Sports Group, also owns Liverpool. The Glazer Family owns The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United. The Glazers did it one way, why not try it the other?

Imagine living a heated Manchester Derby in a packed Seattle, LA, NY or Houston stadium. Or a youthful Arsenal, taking on the likes of Drogba and co. in Chicago, Dallas or D.C. Without a doubt these games would sell out and give these teams and their league, exposure they regularly wouldn’t have. Giving existing fans a chance to see their idols live while creating new fans at the same time. Sure, EPL games are broadcast in the States, but with afternoon kick-off times due to time differences they don’t have the chance to capture the maximum amount of viewers. Have double headers with MLS games. See if that won't help build the sport in America and excite fans across the board. Maybe I’m dreaming, in a fantasy world or maybe, just maybe, I've stumbled upon a really good idea.

UFC braces for federal investigation

Less than a week ago, the UFC signed a deal with FOX that is sure to open many new doors for the promotion. On August 22, FCFighter.com revealed that UFC parent company Zuffa LLC, has now hired New York law firm Axinn-Veltrop-Harkrider, LLP in preparation for an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission concerning the UFC's recent acquisition of Strikeforce.

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Silver Stars try to salvage season against Storm

On August 23, the San Antonio Silver Stars will face the Seattle Storm for the fourth time in the 2011 WNBA regular season. Seattle currently leads the season series between the two teams 2-1. To make things worse for the Silver Stars, they'll have the extra burden of going up against three-time MVP Lauren Jackson, who dropped 20 points and 7 rebounds in her first game back against the New York Liberty.

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Sounders FC looking to upset Monterrey

The Seattle Sounders FC couldn't have asked for a better start in the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions league, defeating Guatemala's Comunicacion 4-1 on Aug. 16.
Seattle followed up its domination of Comunicacion with a 1-0 win over Dallas FC on Aug. 20. The Sounders FC looked better with Brad Evans and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado back in the lineup, and it will hope for continued success in the CONCACAF Champions League when it faces the defending champions, Mexico's Monterrey on Aug. 23.

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Sounders regain second spot with 1-0 win over Dallas

The Seattle Sounders followed up their excellent opener in the CONCACAF Champions League group stage with a 1-0 win over Dallas FC on Aug. 20. Dallas won the first encounter between the two teams on May 25, and Seattle soccer fans should be proud of the win against the always-game "Toros".

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Pryor awaits his future in the NFL

After jumping through hoops to finally become eligible, Terrelle Pryor, former Ohio State University Buckeye will find out his future as a player in the NFL Fraternity.

The 2011 NFL Supplemental Draft will take place on Monday, August 22, after being delayed a few days to determine the eligibility of Pryor.

Pryor became eligible for the supplemental draft on Thursday, after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ruled that Pryor would have to serve a mandatory five game suspension once he signs a contract. This is the same number of games that Pryor was supposed to sit out had he returned to OSU.

On Saturday, Pryor hosted a Pro Day where 17 NFL teams showed up. The Oakland Raiders, Washington Redskins, and Cincinnati Bengals have showed the most interest and need for QB like Pryor. Also, interested is the Denver Broncos who did not make an appearance at the Pro Day.

Pryor is only one of six eligible players in this year’s draft. The others include defensive back Torez Jones for Western Carolina, University of Georgia running back Caleb King for, Lindenwood defensive end Keenan Mace, University of North Carolina defensive end Michael McAdoo, and Northern Illinois University safety Tracy Wilson.

Amongst the six players Pryor is generating the most noise because he violated the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association by bypassing the January 15 deadline to declare for the regular draft in April. He further dug a deeper hole when on June 7 he hired an agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and refused to cooperate with the NCAA.

The draft will take place at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Each team will place a silent bid on a player and offer a draft pick in a certain round. The player will go to the highest bidder and if the team offers a particular round draft pick for the player, they will give up their round selection for the 2012 draft.

Anderson Silva plans to wow MMA fans at UFC 134

Current Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva promises to put on an entertaining performance when he faces Japanese MMA fighter Yushin Okami at UFC 134, scheduled for August 27, at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For "The Spider" it will be his first UFC title defense in his native country of Brazil.

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Silver Stars in serious trouble with 87-81 loss to Phoenix Mercury

Despite an incredible performance from guard Becky Hammon, the San Antonio Silver Stars lost their third straight regular season game, losing 87-81 to the Phoenix Mercury. It's hard to believe, the Silver Stars led the WNBA at the beginning of the 2011 regular season, and are now in the bottom half of the league.

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Charles Oliveira signs new deal with UFC, considering featherweight run

The UFC wisely offered a new deal to up and coming MMA fighter Charles "do Bronx" Oliveira. Oliveira is currently coming off a devastating first round loss to Donald Cerrone at "UFC Live 5." Some questioned the 21-year-old MMA fighter's job security, given the UFC's knack for quick cuts. Oliveira is now guaranteed four more fights in the UFC, and the contract should be finalized shortly.

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Best Slams in NBA Slam-Dunk History

Over the years, the NBA slam dunk contest has captivated fans with the level of creativity and athleticism players have displayed in the past. The NBA slam dunk contest has also launched the careers of several superstars and every year gives young players an opportunity to enhance their basketball careers. Here are the top 5 dunks in the history of the NBA slam dunk contest.

1. Michael Jordan (1988)

1988 year provided one of the most entertaining slam dunk contests in the history of the NBA. The young Michael Jordan performed one of his most amazing dunks, jumping from the free throw line, seemingly defying gravity. That dunk went on to become Jordan's signature, which is now one of the most recognized logos in sports.

2. Vince Carter (2000)

Vince convinced many he was the next big thing after his incredible performance at this event. Vince's best dunk on his way to winning his the 2000 slam dunk contest was a high flying dunk that ended with his entire arm going through the rim.

3. Jason Richardson (2003)

Richardson pulled off a creative dunk that also required a good deal of athleticism. He lobbed the ball to himself, put it between his legs, and finished with a reverse dunk. What made the dunk even more amazing was the ease and grace Richardson performed it with.

4. Nate Robinson (2009)

Robinson inspired little people around the world with his athletic ability during the event. He capped the night of by dunking over Dwight Howard, and stealing the title from the heavily favored big-man.

5. Gerald Green (2008)

While this dunk isn't nearly as athletic as the others, it definitely scores highly in the creativity department. For the dunk, Green placed a cupcake with a lit candle, on the back of the rim. He then threw down a forceful two handed dunk, while blowing out the candle.

Benefits of BJJ

Jiu jitsu has become a popular choice for martial artist over the past decade, mainly because of the success mixed martial arts companies (MMA) like the UFC have enjoyed. Many have reawakened their passion for the martial arts and have dived into the exciting and rewarding world of jiu jitsu.

Brazilian Jiu jitsu (BJJ), has exploded in the states, thanks to the Gracie family and their domination of earlier MMA competitions. The Gracie family modified ancient jiu jitsu techniques, and made them more effective for smaller people. Today BJJ is one of the most popular martial arts in the world and is expected to continue growing rapidly.

One of the best advantages of learning BJJ is the confidence that comes with acquiring an arsenal of self-defense moves. BJJ teaches you how to quickly end a confrontation, by using joint locks or submission holds. What makes jiu jitsu even more effective is the strong emphasis on rolling (sparring). Most BJJ classes require students to roll with other students at the end of every class. This sparring time is where skills are perfected, since you get to practice your skills against an opponent that is actually resisting. After rolling for a few months, it is hard not to feel confident in your ability to defend yourself.

BJJ is also a very intensive cardiovascular exercise. BJJ techniques require you to perform tasks such as picking people up, or breaking their posture. Coupled with the time spent rolling in your average jiu jitsu class, you're guaranteed to burn a lot of fat and tone your muscles.

Making new friends is another benefit to training in BJJ. At the school, you will meet different people from all works of life. Some might be professional fighters, while others might be training just for the cardio. The close nature of jiu jitsu fosters strong relationships and camaraderie between students; and some of your BJJ partners can end up becoming your closest friends.

While jiu jitsu isn't for everyone, its' effects on a person's life can be truly amazing.

Top five guards in the WNBA right now

The WNBA definitely has its share of entertaining guards that can handle the ball and put up points with the best basketball players in the world. Here are the five best guards in the WNBA right now.

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Seattle Sounders FC ready to avenge 1-0 loss to FC Dallas

The Seattle Sounders FC will have an opportunity to take the second spot in the MLS Western Conference table when they face Dallas FC on Aug. 20. Dallas currently holds the second spot in the West, leading Seattle by only a point.

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Jason Miller Arrested for Assaulting Sister

MMA veteran Jason "Mayhem" Miller was recently arrested on assault charges, due to a situation that involved his sister. TMZ broke the news on Friday, August 19, a day after the UFC officially announced its long-term deal with FOX.

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UFC 134 predictions

UFC 134 will be the Ultimate Fighting Championship's second event in Brazil. The UFC 134 fight card is stacked with some of the best MMA fighters in the world, headlined by a middleweight title bout between current champion Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami. Here are my predictions for UFC 134, scheduled for August 27, at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Silver Stars desperately need win against Phoenix Mercury

The San Antonio Silver Stars will have a tough game on their hands when they face the Phoenix Mercury on August 20. The Silver Stars are about to begin a tough stretch that won't end until the last few games of the 2011 WNBA regular season. The last thing the Silver Stars want to do is start their stretch off with a loss against the Mercury.

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Kampmann and Story set to collide at UFC 139

UFC welterweight Rick Story will get another chance to prove he's ready for a title shot when he faces MMA veteran Martin Kampmann at UFC 139. The fight was announced by UFC officials on August 17, even though both fighters are yet to sign on the dotted line. UFC 139 will be held on November 19, and the MMA card is already taking shape.

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Sounders kick off CONCACAF group stage with 4-1 thrashing of Comunicaciones

The Seattle Sounders FC started the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League on a positive note, defeating Guatemala's Comunicaciones 4-1 on August 16.

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Silver Stars lose close encounter with Indiana Fever

Despite a valiant comeback attempt, the San Antonio Silver Stars lost 65-63 to the Indiana Fever on August 16. The Silver Stars were hoping to even out the season series between the two teams, but a poor fourth quarter performance led to the Fever win.

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UFC reportedly agrees to long-term deal with FOX

The UFC reportedly took another major step on August 16, signing a multiyear broadcast deal with FOX. Even though smaller MMA shows have been on network TV slots in the past, it will be the UFC's first opportunity to work with a major broadcast company.

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Ben Henderson poised for title shot with UFC Live 5 win

With former WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson's win over Jim Miller at "UFC Live 5," the Ultimate Fighting Championship's 155 lb division just got even more interesting. Few thought Henderson would be in the title conversation with only a two fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but the MMA fighter has done just that, completely manhandling the division's number one contender at "UFC Live 5."

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Sounders hope to kick off CONCACAF group stage with win against Comunicaciones

The Seattle Sounders FC will have their work cut out for them when they face Guatemala's Comunicaciones on Aug. 16. The Sounders haven't had much success in the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League, but they're hoping to change that statistic this time around.

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Silver Stars brace for tough night against Indiana Fever

The San Antonio Silver Stars will try to get their season back on track, when they face the Indiana Fever on August 16. The Silver Stars have struggled in the past few weeks, losing five of their last seven games. The Fever on the other hand are currently on an impressive streak, winning seven of their last five games.

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Dan Kennedy comes up big for Chivas USA in 0-0 draw against Sounders FC

The Seattle Sounders FC were forced to settle to draw against Chivas USA on Aug. 13. The Sounders were hoping to follow their electrifying comeback victory over Sporting Kansas City with a win, but Chivas goalkeeper Dan Kennedy wasn't having any part of it.

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Silver Stars struggle in 85-73 loss to Chicago Fire

The San Antonio Silver Stars suffered another tough loss on August 14, losing 85-73 to the Chicago Fire. For the Silver Stars, it was their fifth loss in seven games, a disappointing statistic for a team that was considered the best in the league for the first half of the season.

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UFC Live 5 results

"UFC Live 5" was another successful event for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, with a storyline that couldn't have come to a better conclusion. Here are the results for "UFC Live 5," held on August 14, at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Kimbo Slice Knocks Out James Wade in Boxing Debut

Former street fighter turned MMA fighter Kimbo Slice had a successful professional boxing debut against fellow newbie boxer James Wade (0-1) in Miami, Oklahoma, on August 13. Kimbo wasted no time against Wade, knocking him out cold in only 17 seconds. Kimbo didn't exactly knockout Wladimir Klitschko in his boxing debut, but his win was impressive nonetheless. Boxing's heavyweight division has had its share of brawlers in the past, and Kimbo should be able to fit right in

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Chael Sonnen goes off on Josh Koscheck

Controversial MMA fighter Chael Sonnen had plenty to say in a recent interview on UFC announcer Bruce Buffer's "It's time" show, once again shocking fight fans with his puzzling comments. This time around, the UFC welterweight division's former number-one contender Josh Koscheck was one of the targets of Sonnen's ramblings.

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Silver Stars smother Sun in 72-59 win

The San Antonio Silver Stars were able to prevent their third losing streak of the season, defeating the Connecticut Sun 73-59 on August 11. The Silver Stars were in danger of sliding down to the bottom half of the WNBA's Western Conference, but are now back at the second spot in the west.

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UFC Live 5 Hardy vs. Lytle predictions

Despite the high number of injuries leading up to "UFC Live 5," fans will still get to enjoy an entertaining night of MMA fights. "UFC Live 5" is scheduled for August 14, at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Here are my predictions for "UFC Live 5."

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Top five guards in Miami Heat history

The Miami Heat have had many excellent players in their backcourt that have given fans many memorable performances over the years. Here are the five best guards in the history of the Heat.

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Silver Stars in for another tough battle against Sun

The San Antonio Silver Stars will be in for another tough game when they face the Connecticut Sun on August 11. The Silver Stars came back strong after the All-Star break, winning their first two games. Since then, the Silver Stars have fallen back into a slump, losing four of their last five games.

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The evolution of Rashad Evans

When former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans came into the "Ultimate Fighter" house for the second season of the reality TV series, calling him an MMA fighter would have been a bit of a stretch. Even though Evans came into the "Ultimate Fighter" reality TV show with a 5-0 MMA record, his wrestling skills were his only assets, making him an underdog on the show. Despite the odds, the undersized Evans managed to dispatch his heavyweight opponents on the show, earning himself a spot in the finale.

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Horrific second quarter costs Silver Stars against Fever

The San Antonio Silver Stars didn't have much luck against the Indiana Fever on August 9, losing 81-68. With the loss, the Silver Stars have now dropped four of their last four games, and are barely holding on to the second spot in the WNBA's Western Conference.

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Sounders in for tough match against Chivas USA

The Seattle Sounders FC will go for their third straight win when they face Chivas USA on Aug. 13. After suffering an embarrassing 3-1 loss to the Houston Dynamo on July 30, the Sounders came back strong, winning the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League series against Panama's San Francisco FC (advancing to the group stage for the first time in team history), and then pulling off the miraculous comeback-victory over Sporting Kansas City on Aug. 6.

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Matt Hamill retires from MMA

UFC veteran Matt "The Hammer" Hamill shocked many MMA fans when he announced his retirement on August 8. Hamill, who earned a spot on the third season of the "Ultimate Fighter" reality series with only one MMA fight under his belt, suffered the first back-to-back loss of his career at UFC 133.

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LeBron James confident players and owners will reach agreement

Despite the growing number of NBA players considering their overseas options, Miami Heat superstar LeBron James(notes) has no intentions of following his peers. Given how much criticism James received for his decision to play for the Heat during the previous NBA off-season, it isn't really surprising the 26 year old doesn't want to create any waves.

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Tito Ortiz still has a lot to offer MMA fans

MMA veteran Tito Ortiz wasn't able to defeat the Ultimate Fighting Championship's number one contender, Rashad Evans, at UFC 133, but the 36-year-old fighter still impressed many fans with his valiant effort against Rashad. Tito, who came into UFC 133 off an impressive win over Ryan Bader, held his own against Evans, almost finishing the MMA fight with a guillotine choke in the second round.

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Silver Stars looking for second straight win against Indiana Fever

The San Antonio Silver Stars will have their work cut out for them when they face the Indiana Fever on August 9. After going through a tough stretch against some of the best teams in the WNBA's Western Conference, the Silver Stars finally got a break against the struggling Tulsa Shock.

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UFC 133 results

The main event at UFC 133 between Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz exceeded all expectations, delivering an entertaining MMA fight that fans will remember for some time. Here are the results for UFC 133, held in Philadelphia, PA on August 6.

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Sounders end Sporting KC’s 14-game unbeaten streak

A few days after making it to the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League for the first time in franchise history, the Seattle Sounders FC carried their momentum over to the MLS, defeating Sporting Kansas City 2-1.

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Silver Stars regroup with 72-64 win over Shock

The San Antonio Silver Stars were able to bring their losing streak to an end when they faced the Tulsa Shock on August 6. With San Antonio's 72-64 victory over the Shock, the Silver Stars are once again alone at the second spot in the WNBA's Western Conference standings. The Silver Stars wasted no time against the Shock, building up a seven point lead by halftime. The Shock put on a better performance in the second half, but were unable to make up for their poor first half performance.

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Lynx hand Silver Stars third straight loss

The San Antonio Silver Stars suffered another tough loss to the Minnesota Lynx, losing 62-60 on August 4. Coming into the game, the Silver Stars already had their backs against the wall. Now with three straight losses, things seem to be spiraling out of control for San Antonio. Both teams struggled on the offensive side of things, with neither side shooting over 40 percent. The Silver Stars took control of the game early, taking a six point lead into halftime.

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Win against Lynx can save Silver Stars’ season

The San Antonio Silver Stars will desperately need a win when they face the Minnesota Lynx on August 4. The Silver Stars looked reinvigorated after the all-star break, winning their first two games. The Silver Stars success came to an end when they faced the Minnesota Lynx on July 31st.

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UFC 133 predictions

MMA veteran Tito Ortiz will get what might be his last chance to compete for the UFC's light-heavyweight championship when he faces Rashad Evans at UFC 133. The two former light-heavyweight champions will face each other for the second time at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Here are my predictions for the UFC 133 fight card, scheduled for August 6.

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Dana White releases Fedor Emelianenko from Strikeforce

UFC president Dana White reminded MMA fans how big his ego is by releasing Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko from his current contract with Strikeforce.

Fedor who has compiled an MMA record of 31 wins and 4 losses has struggled in his most recent fights. While Zuffa has cut other MMA fighters in the past for short losing streaks, you would think being one of the most recognized heavyweights in the sport grants you an exception.

Personally, I find the decision to release Fedor like some no-name fighter very disrespectful. It is decisions like these than make the average MMA fan, distrustful towards the UFC boss.

It’s like cutting Anderson Silva for losing a few fights after all he has done for the sport. Oh wait…Dana White did threaten to cut the champ after his UFC 112 win over Damian Maia.

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Seattle Sounders advance to CONCACAF group stage with win over San Francisco

Coming into the Aug. 3 encounter against Panama's San Francisco FC, the Seattle Sounders FC were spiraling out of control, conceding 17 goals in their last six games. With their backs against the wall, the Seattle Sounders brought their very best when it mattered the most, defeating San Francisco FC 2-0 in extra time.

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NBA owners playing hardball with players

NBA owners seem to have their minds set on playing hardball with the players, filing claims against the league's players association, accusing them off uncooperative behavior and making threats to dissolve the union. The NBA is also trying to get a head start on reforming wages if the players go ahead and dissolve the union.

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Seattle Storm hand Silver Stars second straight loss

The San Antonio Silver Stars suffered their second straight loss on August 2, losing 78-64 to the Seattle Storm. The Silver Stars were hoping to avenge their earlier loss against Seattle, but the Storm weren't having any part of it.

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Seattle Sounders gear up for second leg against San Francisco FC

Earlier in the 2011 MLS regular season when the Seattle Sounders struggled offensively, their defense was the one bright spot fans were proud off. Unfortunately, for the Sounders, the defense has struggled in their last six games, conceding a total of 17 goals.

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Herb Dean’s stoppage of Fedor vs. Henderson fight questioned

While the main event of the Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Dan Henderson vs. Fedor Emelianenko fight card turned out to be an entertaining MMA contest, Strikeforce announcer Gus Johnson's attempt to blame referee Herb Dean for Fedor's misfortune, left a bad taste in my mouth.

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Silver Stars prepare to pay Storm back for embarrassing defeat

The San Antonio Silver Stars will be in for another tough game, when they face the Seattle Storm on August 2. The last contest between the two WNBA Western Conference power teams, ended in a humiliating 73-55 loss for the Silver Stars. To make matters worse for the Silver Stars, they'll coming off a devastating70-69 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on July 31st.

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Silver Stars blow 12-point halftime lead in loss against Lynx

The San Antonio Silver Stars suffered a heart-breaking defeat to the Minnesota Lynx on July 31st, losing 70-69 on their home court. The Silver Stars looked good in the first two quarters of the game, taking a 12 point lead into the half time break. The Silver Stars dropped their guard in the third quarter, letting the Lynx right back in the game. The final quarter was a showdown between the two best teams in the WNBA right now. Minnesota guard Lindsay Whalen put the Silver Stars away, making a clutch fade-away jumper with 1.5 seconds left.

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Strikeforce/M-1 Global Fedor vs. Henderson results

The Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson fight card had its share of entertaining moments for MMA fans. The main event between Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Dan Henderson, and MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko was as entertaining as fans had hoped, ending with a spectacular first round knockout.

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Sounders FC spiraling out of control with 3-1 loss to Dynamo

The Seattle Sounders FC were unable to get their act together against the Houston Dynamo on July 30, losing 3-1 at Robertson Stadium. With the way things have been going for Seattle in its last few outings, many were hoping for a better performance by the Sounders.

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Silver Stars Getting Ready for Showdown Against Lynx

The San Antonio Silver Stars will be in for a serious test, when they face the Minnesota Lynx on July 31. It will be the first encounter between the two powerhouse teams in the 2011 WNBA regular season. The Silver Stars started the 2011 WNBA regular season playing solid basketball, quickly emerging as the best team in the league. Unfortunately for the Silver Stars, the New York liberty stole their momentum, sending them into a three game losing streak.

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Johny Hendrix not worried about Chael Sonnen’s comments

10-1 MMA veteran Johny Hendrix fired back at Chael Sonnen for his comments towards him. Hendrix who is scheduled to face Sonnen's training partner Mike Pierce at UFC 133, went after MMA's most controversial fighter about his antics.

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