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Nearly every Winter Olympic Games adds a new event to its ever growing list of competitive sports, and this year's Vancouver Games were no exception. Then again, adding a new sport doesn't necessarily mean it will become a success, as shown by the ill-advised, miserable disappointment that was uphill skiing.

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NASCAR introduced some new rule changes, which were implemented for the start of the racing season at the Daytona 500. However, the introduction of a checkered, polka-dotted, striped flag was nothing but confusing for drivers, pit crews and fans.

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While watching the Winter Olympic opening ceremonies which included the traditional parade of nations, your close friend since elementary school was convinced that Belarus isn't a real country. He can't believe that an event with security as tight as the Olympics would allow a fake country to take part in the opening ceremonies.

After suffering another conference loss, this time at the hands of rival Duke, North Carolina head coach Roy Williams is desperate for help to hopefully rescue this season. He is asking that anyone willing to help make a $10 donation simply by texting "DUKESUX" to his personal cellphone.

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Johnny Damon and his agent Scott Boras have been holding out for an ideal contract this offseason. Their hard stance finally paid off, as Damon has inked a two year deal with the cell phone provider he sought all along.

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The entire city of New Orleans erupted into jubilant celebration after the Saints won the first Super Bowl in franchise history, bringing some much needed joy to the residents of Louisiana's largest city. However one man, R.J. Chapman, 29, quickly grew tired of pretending to enjoy the Saints' victory, and uneasily confessed to several of his closest friends that he's not really a Saints fan.

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Upon learning that he will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, career rushing leader Emmit Smith said he was 'belated' to get 'vetoed' into the Hall, to take his place next to other all-time greats.

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Devin Belton, a talented running back from Farmar, Texas was initially a highly recruited prospect for several top college programs. Unfortunately his overbearing father, William Belton, scared most away, and nearly jeopardized his son's final chance at a Division I scholarship by adamantly demanding to proofread and ultimately revise the letter of intent he was about to sign.

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Kentucky guard John Wall voiced his displeasure toward John Calipari's criticism of his recent play. However, he quickly shot down the idea that a rift exists between the star freshman and his head coach.