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Which Team Will Advance to the Eastern Conference Finals? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:41:44 +0000

The Indiana Pacers are one game away from knocking Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks out of the NBA playoffs.

Will Jason Collins Inspire Other Athletes to Come Out? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:14:17 +0000

Jason Collins made sports history last week when he announced that he was gay. Will that lead other athletes to do the same?

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NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out as Gay

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:35:25 +0000

Twelve-year NBA veteran center Jason Collins writes in an essay in Sports Illustrated: "I didn't set out to be the first openly gay man playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation."

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What Was Tuesday's Biggest NFL Move? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:21:21 +0000

A few pretty big off-season moves involving to high-profile NFL players happened on Tuesday, but which one was the biggest?

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Will Gonzaga Win the NCAA Tournament? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:37:59 +0000

March Madness is nearly upon us, and as we approach the tournament the Gonzaga Bulldogs are ranked number one in the country. But can they win it all?

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Who's the Best Team in NCAA Men's Hoops? — Sports Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:29:14 +0000

Gonzaga University—for a long time everyone's favorite Cinderella pick in the NCAA Tournament—took over the national number one ranking in the Associated Press poll on Monday, making it the fifth team to do so this year. But are they really the best team out there?

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Will the Miami Heat Repeat as NBA Champions? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:27:05 +0000

Every once in a while, an NBA team is constructed in such a way that it can bring multiple years of success to a franchise. Are the current Miami Heat one of those teams?

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Do You Pay Attention to the NFL Combine? — Sports Survey of the Day?

BJ Ragone — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:45:44 +0000

The NFL combine is where potential players show off their skills to all the teams in hopes of getting signed or raising their draft stock, but as fans, do you care about it?

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Was the NBA Trade Deadline a Big Fail? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:40:11 +0000

The big NBA trade deadline expired on Thursday, but there weren't a whole lot of big moves.

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Who Would You Rather Have at Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick or Joe Flacco? — Sports Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:30:13 +0000

As you may have heard, there's a big football game this weekend. The two starting quarterbacks both come with question marks, but both also have their fans—and those numbers grow by the day. So which would you rather have?

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Are You Sick of Hearing About the 'Steroid Era'? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:22:40 +0000

It appears that the "steroid era" in Major League Baseball is still going strong. Will baseball ever be out from under its shadow?

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Notre Dame Linebacker Manti Te'o's Dying Girlfriend Was a Hoax

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:41:23 +0000

In early September, Notre Dame linebacker and Heisman Trophy candidate Manti Te’o—just days after learning of the death of his girlfriend—led the Fighting Irish to an emotional upset of then-#10 Michigan State. However, in one of the most bizarre twists we’ve seen in college football, it now appears that the whole story about a dying girlfriend was a hoax.

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NFL Playoffs — Conference Championships Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:44:09 +0000

Sunday's AFC and NFC Championship games will determine which teams will meet at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Feb. 3. Here's a preview of each conference title game:

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Which Veteran NFL Player Has More On the Line? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:09:35 +0000

Now that the NFC and AFC championships have been determined, who has more on the line: Ray Lewis or Tony Gonzales?

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NFL Playoffs — Divisional Recap: Falcons Beat Seahawks on Late FG; Patriots Down Texans

Joe Student — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:16:21 +0000

The Atlanta Falcons nearly suffered an epic collapse before rallying, and the New England Patriots continued their dominance. Here's a recap of Sunday's NFL playoff games:

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NFL Playoffs — Divisional Recap: Ravens Beat Broncos in 2 OT; 49ers Rout Packers

Joe Student — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:31:18 +0000

Baltimore beat Denver in an instant playoff classic, and San Francisco dominated Green Bay in the NFC. Here's a recap of Saturday's NFL action:

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The NFL Playoffs or the Return of the NHL — Which Has You More Fired Up? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:53:30 +0000

Normally we would be knee deep into the NHL season by now, but the puck will drop later this month on a new season thanks to the lockout, which ended last weekend. And the NFL playoffs are in full swing.

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This Weekend in Sports: NFL Playoffs and the Last Strikeforce Fight

Joe Student — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:26:23 +0000

NFL teams look to take the next step toward the Super Bowl, and a mixed martial arts promotion holds its final event. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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NFL Playoffs — Divisional Round Preview

Joe Student — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:48:21 +0000

The divisional round of the NFL playoffs occurs this Saturday and Sunday, with the winners advancing to next weekend's championship games. Here's a preview of this weekend's games:

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Who Will Win the BCS Championship, Notre Dame or Alabama? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:12:23 +0000

The day that all college football fans have been waiting for is here: the BCS National Championship between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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