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    Aug 27, 2008, 05:10PM

    Nebraska Mishandled Gay Porn Wrestlers

    The Nebraska wrestlers who got caught on a gay porn website deserved to be dismissed, but not for the reasons cited by the university. The athletic department's mismangement of the public relations battle turned the focus of the story onto free speech, instead of a record of repeated offenses and lawbreaking.

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    Aug 27, 2008, 02:30PM

    We knew he was a phony!

    You've heard of Michael Phelps' "miracle" finish in the 100-meter butterfly—the one where his itty-bitty finger snagged victory from the jaws of certain only-seven-gold-medals defeat. Here, William Saletan of Slate offers some rather sobering arguments as to why Phelps legitimately lost that race. And if you buy his argument, well then you were right all along thinking Phelps is bush league.

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    Aug 22, 2008, 01:01PM

    Missing The Point

    Mainstream American media coverage of the Olympics seems to consist of endless Michael Phelps lifestyle stories, close-ups of pixie faced female gymnasts, and the occasional competition. Unfortunately they're missing out on some of the most interesting story lines. Here a sports writer's attempt to catch us up.

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    Aug 22, 2008, 09:59AM

    Porn Wrestlers Not Going Away Quietly

    Two Nebraskan wrestlers who were dismissed for appearing on a gay pornography website are fighting back with the help of their pornographer. There are several issues involved, including a first ammendment right to expression and whether the wrestlers, who appeared under pseuodonyms, profited from their status as NCAA athletes. With LA-based pornographers and free speech lawyers now involved, a traditional Midwestern sports program has been thrust into an uncomfortable national spotlight.

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    Aug 20, 2008, 11:45AM

    More Than A Game

    Georgia is scheduled to play an international soccer friendly in Wales today. Some of their players had to escape their war-torn country to be there, and five player based in Russia were prevented from attending at all. Still, soccer represents a chance to draw a different kind of attention to the spirit of Georgian nationalism, and the players are well aware of what they'll be representing when they step on the field.

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    Aug 19, 2008, 09:28AM

    Sports Still Not Out Of The Closet

    Last week two Nebraska wrestlers were discovered on a gay porn website, leading to their dismissal from the program. Even in 2008, homophobia still plays a huge role in the hyper-masculine mythology of sports. Despite the many steps forward in gay rights there still has not been a top-level athlete who is out of the closet while they are playing. One writer hopes those wrestlers can continue with their sport at another school, and counts one step forward toward a sports world out of the closet.

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    Aug 18, 2008, 01:51PM

    Michael Phelps Is Not A Basketball Player

    Michael Phelps is an amazing athlete, shattering world records like an angry divorcee in her ex-husband's heirloom china cabinet. But while it's easy to get caught up in all the hysteria and proclaim him swimming's version of Michael Jordan, try to imagine a group of kids hanging out and deciding to "play some swimming." It's not easy to Be Like that kind of Mike.

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    Aug 15, 2008, 09:32AM

    Nebraska Wrestlers Caught Doing Gay Porn

    Two cornhusker wrestlers, including one former national champion, were dismissed from the team after their naked pictures were published by a gay pornography website. Nebraska is one of the highest profile wrestling programs in the country and this scandal has rocked the conservative Midwestern culture of the sport.

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    Aug 13, 2008, 05:19PM

    A Week In The Life Of Brett Favre

    The epic writing of Gregg Easterbrook is back to tackle another NFL season, and his first hit in drills is Brett Favre. Here, while covering all the poltical hypocrisy and public lies of the offseason, the Tuesday Morning Quarterback explains what Jet fans can look forward to this season.

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    Aug 13, 2008, 04:02PM

    Bring Back Bonds

    Barry Bonds returned to the playing field last week, but he still can't put on a uniform. The man's one of the best hitters of all time, still incredibly productive last year, yet no team will pay him the major league minimum. It's collusion that's upsetting the fans, and it doesn't make any logical sense.

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    Aug 12, 2008, 10:55AM

    Bad Idea For A Study Break

    D-1 basketball players have a bad reputation on campus. They don't care about class, barely half of them graduate, and they're kinda skeezy with women. Most, though, have enough sense to not masturbate in public. Unfortunately Penn State guard Mike Pringle got caught doing exactly that while staring at a woman through the library stacks. But hey, at least he was in the library.

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    Aug 08, 2008, 02:48PM

    The Biggest Pricks In Baseball

    The national pastime has a long and storied history, including some of the suckiest people you'll ever read about. Luckily for us, list-making site extrordinaire Cracked has found the 11 best.

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  • SPORTS

    Aug 08, 2008, 09:42AM

    Olympic Apathy

    Does winning a gold medal in the heptathalon help anyone pay their bills? The media circus surrounding the Olympics is up and running again, overflowing with hyperbole and fanfare. But as much as NBC and their sponsors want us to feel like our national pride is at stake, at the end of the day it's just a bunch of obscure sports. This writer thinks we've got something more important to worry about: ourselves.

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    Aug 07, 2008, 10:31AM

    No Olympics For Activist Athlete

    Joey Cheek, a 2004 gold medal winner in speed skating, was planning on attending the Olympics in Beijing in his role as a human rights activist. He's organized a group of athletes protesting Chinese support of Darfur, and Chinese authorities decided they didn't want him around. His visa was revoked at the last minute. Here he speaks to his college newspaper about the situation.

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  • SPORTS

    Aug 22, 2008, 03:20PM

    In America It's For Playgrounds

    But Europeans take their tug-of-war very seriously, as this match between a Dutch and Italian team demonstrates. Clearly they train, have a tugging technique, and are a well-coordinated team. Tug-of-war was an Olympic sport between 1900-1920, and there's a movement to bring it back. BONUS: Heartfelt rendition of "We Are The Champions" at the end.

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    Aug 18, 2008, 02:57PM

    American Apparel Endorsed Olympic Event

    Here's a clip of last year's high jump championship for women, featuring two athletes who will be competing in the Olympics later this week. Could these women be models? Is this a healthy body image? Did you ever think track and field would be stylish enough to have knee high socks?

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    Jul 30, 2008, 10:14AM

    Unhealthy Obsession

    For everyone out preparing for your mock draft, here are some recent ESPN commercials that seriously question the sanity of fantasy sports. We here at Splice are all for having a little fun with your buddies, but when you start ignoring your job and your girlfriend maybe it's gone just a little too far.

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    Jun 30, 2008, 12:27PM

    Big League Dreams

    Two California little league baseball teams recently received the surprise of their lives, when in the middle of their game, the ballpark was gradually transformed into a Major League-caliber spectacle. Screaming fans, dancing mascots, and a JumboTron made this game one to remember.

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  • SPORTS

    Jun 20, 2008, 10:54AM

    Brains Meet Brawn

    Chess boxing. It's exactly what it sounds like. Players alternate games of chess with boxing matches in the ultimate test of mind and body. Perhaps we've found a new sport for Mike Tyson?

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    Jun 09, 2008, 12:43PM

    Are You Ready For Some... Cricket?

    Cricket seems like one sport where you'd be hard-pressed to find a good pump-up video. Well, this promo for a pub cricket team does the trick, making viewers want to suit up, hit the pitch and pound some wickets. 

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  • SPORTS

    May 05, 2008, 10:00AM

    Skating Through Bodymore

    "B-More State of Mind"

    Really well-made skating documentary revealing the trials and tribulations of grinding in an infamously rough city with a lower profile skate scene. Best observation: Maybe the cops have better things to do than hassle skaters.

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    Apr 07, 2008, 11:55AM

    ARCHAEOLOGY: '80s McDononalds Commercial

    Orioles and Redskins players use choreographed dance moves in a valiant effort to increase the Mid-Atlantic's taste for greasy breakfast sandwiches.

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    Mar 25, 2008, 10:17AM

    Female Streaker

    Don't worry, nothing is shown that wouldn't be cool at the beach.

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