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Anchored Putting to Be Banned in Golf by 2016
Those long-handled putters that have become fairly popular on the professional golf circuit could soon be obsolete after the U.S. Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club—the official governing bodies of The Rules of Golf voted this week to ban “anchoring” a club while putting.
12-Year-Old Banned From Pitching in Little League Because He’s…Good At Pitching?
A 12-year old in Massachussetts has been banned from pitching for his little league team, because he is too good.
Guy Bails on Bike Going 230 MPH, Rolls For About a Week, Only Breaks His Foot
Riding a motorcycle at 200+ miles per hour with just a helmet and some thin racing gear as the only things between you and possible death is pretty impressive. It’s even impressive when you fall off the bike and escape with nothing more than a broken foot and an insane case of road rash.
Washington Nationals’ New Rainout Policy For Fans– ‘Tough Luck’ If You Can’t Attend Make-up Game
When you buy a ticket to a baseball game, you know that you’re running a risk of the game getting rained out. The Washington Nationals new “tough luck” policy has many fans seeing red.
National Signing Day: 10 Players Who’ll Have an Immediate Impact in 2013
National signing day is an amazing few hours.
Fiesta Bowl 2013: Oregon vs. Kansas State — Everything You Need to Know
It will be a contrast in styles as Oregon’s high-octane offense takes on Heisman finalist Collin Klein and the Wildcats.
Sugar Bowl: Louisville vs. Florida — Everything You Need to Know
Star quarterback Teddy Bridgewater leads Louisville into its second-ever BCS bowl game. But he'll be tested by the Florida Gators and one of the nation's toughest defenses.
Rose Bowl: Stanford vs. Wisconsin — Everything You Need to Know
Stanford rolls into the Granddaddy of Them All after winning four consecutive games over ranked opponents. Wisconsin is appearing in its third consecutive Rose Bowl, but is seeking its first win since back-to-back victories in 1999-2000.
Orange Bowl: Florida State vs. Northern Illinois — Everything You Need to Know
Two of the nation’s top offenses face off, with Northern Illinois looking to prove that it belongs on the big stage and eager to play BCS-buster against one of the nation’s big-name programs.
Surprising Blowouts, Late Game Drama Highlight Second Week of Bowl Season
It was another exciting week in college football, with four of this last week’s bowl games being decided in the final minute or overtime. Here are all the highlights from the last week in college football.
Fourth Quarter Drama Highlights First Week of College Bowl Games
The first week of bowl games is in the books and, while we all know these games are just appetizers for the big games to come, the BCS games will be hard-pressed to match some of the excitement we’ve already seen. Three of the four games this week were decided in the fourth quarter and featured a lot of stellar individual efforts.
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This Week’s College Football Bowl Games: What to Watch For
The first week of the bowl season is a great time for strange-sounding games named after local companies you’ve probably never heard of. For college football junkies, though, it’s a great time to see some exciting players who may not be household names, but may soon be. For example, the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday afternoon features the nation’s top two leading rushers, both of whom will be back n