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“ A little roller down to first base, behind the bag, It GETS THROUGH BUCKNER, here comes Knight, and THE METS WIN IT!” This call by the legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, during game 6 of the 1986 World Series, describes one of the most infamous plays in baseball history: Bill Buckner, first basemen for the Boston Red Sox, in the...
With fishing growing as a hobby for many people, beginners often find themselves asking the same question: “Where can I go catch fish?” With so many options to try out, this article will help you narrow your search for the best fishing holes in Dallas. Cooler weather in Texas often means that the majority of fish will likely be caught...
Think fast! Name a few legendary figures that have played for the Dallas Cowboys! Just as many as you can! After quickly spitting out a few obvious names, such as  Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, or Roger Staubach, you might soon stumble upon Tom Landry, arguably the best coach to ever head the team. Though his nomination fails to completely answer...
  Bigger. Faster. Stronger. These are but a meager few of the numerous physical attributes which the modern-day athlete strives to attain. The difference between a loss and a victory is painstakingly small – an inch here, a step there, a lucky bounce that sends the ball tumbling through the hoop. To gain an edge against their skilled opposition, players...
Excited for the 2013-2014 NFL season? With many coaching, player changes in this past offseason, it's gearing up to be one of the best in recent memory. After an eventful off-season, with the return of Saints coach Sean Payton, a defensive switch for the Cowboys, Chip Kelly working to turn it around in Philly, and the Ravens looking to defend...
As the stop watch begins, the man rapidly scrolls through his notes. He sees the black, bold letters on the sheet of paper: Arian Foster, Adrian Peterson, and Marshawn Lynch. With thoughts rambling through his head at the speed of a freight train, he slowly raises his pale right arm into the air shouting, “I pick Adrian Peterson!” With the...
School is starting back up around the nation and kids everywhere are dreading its arrival. But fear not youth of this country, for with the departure of summer comes the arrival of college football. Let's take a look at the upcoming 2013-2014 collegiate football season and make some predictions. The AP poll recently released its top 25 rankings for the...
Rifling through the closet, pulling out the backpack you haven't seen since last May, accompanying your mom to the tax-free sale at the local JC Penny's to get your new school uniform: all these images signal one thing, the beginning of a new school year. With the rolling of eyes, the wild screams of desperation, and sighs of realization...

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