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Friday, June 10, 2011
Bats: After Jeter Reaches 3,000 Hits, Who's Likely Next?
In 1981 Bill James developed a way to measure a player's chances of reaching 3,000 hits, and it is still useful today.
Philadelphia Council proposes saving DROP program
City Council on Wednesday announced its intention to save the incendiary DROP pension perk with a plan to reduce, but not eliminate, the program's cost.
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Guida, Ferguson and more: Exclusive pics from TUF 13 finale
Take a look at "The Ultimate Fighter" 13 Finale through the photography of Tracy Lee. You'll see Kyle Kingsbury's busted eye, Tony Ferguson's celebration and more.
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Munoz interview: This wrestler isn’t afraid to hit the mat with Maia
Mark Munoz and Chael Sonnen were high level wrestler on the collegiate scene. Munoz was a little more accomplished, but they've both used the same base to put together solid runs in the UFC. So when Munoz looks at how Sonnen did when he faced Demian Maia at UFC 95, it's almost hard to imagine the former Oklahoma State star would risk going to the ground with the jiu-jitsu ace. It took less than three and a half minutes for Maia to submit Sonnen. Munoz disagrees.
"I'm not afraid of the ground game," Munoz said (5:30 mark). "I'm confident when it goes to the mat. I'm definitely going to take the fight where I want and we're going to fight on my terms."
Maia's win over Sonnen was startling. Once he got a hold of Sonnen, he tossed him over his head and fell into the mount where he transition to a triangle. Munoz said there was more to the story. Sonnen explained that he had been hit just a few seconds before and was stunned, which allowed Maia to ragdoll him so easily.
Using advice Sonnen gave him, Munoz just wants to be careful in the clinch and especially if he has top control.
"You just gotta have to be able to posture and not keep your head down so low to be able to get hit," Munoz said. "For me, I drop bombs. That's what I do. Demian knows that."
Munoz (10-2, 7-2 UFC) has been drilling his jiu-jitsu for the last few years with a bevy of Brazilians at Blackhouse MMA in the Los Angeles area. For this camp, Junior dos Santos and the Nogueiras were down in Brazilian, so Munoz had to change things up.
At his own gym, Reign Training Center in Lake Forest, Ca., he worked with Jason "Mayhem" Miller. He also has a partnership with King's MMA in Huntington Beach, Ca., and got to work with Mauricio Rua, Wanderlei Silva, Renato "Babalu" Sobral and Fabricio Werdum.
Meanwhile, Maia worked with Blackhouse's new gym in San Diego. At times, that kind of crossover can irk fighters, but Munoz was far from insulted.
"It's a tangled web we weave, training with certain guys. If you're training with the right guys, you're going to end up fight people or people you know of or the friends of your training partners," Munoz said (8:04 mark). "At the same time, it's one thing to tell somebody that they have something, but it's a whole different thing to actually do it and execute it inside the Octagon."
Surprisingly, Munoz is a minus-130 favorite over Maia. The Filipino has won two straight and 5-of-6 while Maia (14-2, 8-2 UFC), has looked less than stellar recently as he's looked to showcase his striking more in decision wins over Kendall Grove and Mario Miranda.
Check out Larry Pepe from ProMMA.com and Damon Martin from MMAWeekly,com as we break down the Munoz-Maia fight from the betting perspective.
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Koscheck dislikes new shirt, Bonnar wants to pummel him
Koscheck's "Josh Koshbygosh" shirt is pretty cool, right? Not according to Bonnar, who claims Koscheck had his lawyers call about the t-shirt.
"He got wind of it and he didn't like it and I tried to explain it to him firsthand. 'Like, look we're doing them for all the fighters. It's kinda a joke, just cartoon versions of the fighters.' His version is called Josh Koshbygosh and he kinda looks like a Cabbage Patch doll, because he really does. Anyway, so he didn't like it," Bonnar told Five Knuckles. "Turns out we won't be able to sell his but we will be able to sell the other ones. I didn't think his was gonna sell too much anyway. We're getting hit up his lawyers at the moment, it's been a pain in the ass."
Bonnar also made some interesting comments about Koscheck and the now infamous sucker punch from Paul Daley.
"He actually inspired the idea, he talks so much [expletive] in the Daley fight and after the fight. The whole time I see Koscheck talking [expletive] to him on the ground, I thought it was hilarious and I was carrying on about it. Then sure I knew he was gonna get to Daley. Turns out afterward that he was saying terrible things about Daley's mom and all that. Well it's kinda understandable that Daley tried to punch him afterwards and sure enough he got to Daley. Daley lost his cool and punched him afterwards," Bonnar said. "I thought it was the funniest thing, like he is just a trash talking kid at heart."
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Local Spotlight: SlowMoney.org
SlowMoney is a new economic vision. An emerging network of investors, donors, and farmers committed to building local food economies… Thousands of Americans have begun affirming a new direction for the food system and the economy. It?s called Slow Money. … Continue reading
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New Seagal action figure flying off the shelves
Leave it the Internet to come up with another brilliant MMA action figure. With Steven Seagal being in the news so much lately, someone came up with the Seagal action figure.
You have to love the haberdashery items. The Seagal doll comes with all the "hats" in his life - the beanie, the emergency hair triangles, and in his constant effort to keep that buff body, a chef's hat.
Of all the accessories, we particularly love the "Judo" Gene Lebell restraining order. We always love reminding people of the rumored showdown between Seagal, in his action-movie prime, and a then 59-year-old Judo Gene.
Lebell, a legend of hardcore fighting in the old days, was on the set of "Out for Justice" serving as a stuntman when Seagal, 39, decided to talk a little trash. He claimed Lebell couldn't choke him out. He was wrong.
Lebell did it twice and, on the second occasion, Seagal allegedly had an accident in his drawers. SI.com's Jon Wertheim told the story to Deadspin (1:58 mark - NSFW).
Check out the entire line of "Masato Toys" action figure photoshops. We're big fans of the Cecil Peoples' doll.
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Bolt Runs Fastest 200 of the Year, and in the Rain
Usain Bolt ran the fastest 200-meter time in the world this season as he eased to victory in the Diamond League meet Thursday in Oslo.
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Philadelphia Housing Authority nonprofit loses tax-exempt status
A nonprofit development affiliate of the Philadelphia Housing Authority that quietly amassed $66 million in assets during the tenure of ousted director Carl R. Greene was stripped of its tax-exempt status Thursday by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Chamberlain Faces Season-Ending Surgery
Further testing Thursday revealed a torn ligament in Joba Chamberlain?s right elbow after an initial diagnosis of a strained flexor muscle.
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Goal: Five Mexico Players Suspended for Failed Drug Tests
Five players from Mexico's Gold Cup team were suspended from the tournament Thursday after they tested positive for a banned substance, a serious blow to the team's hopes in the tournament.
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Guida video: Lightweight contender in a familiar spot as the underdog
Clay Guida has seen just about everything in the world of MMA, so he's not exactly intimidated by the athleticism and creativity of Anthony Pettis. Frankly, tonight's main event at "The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale" feels like the same storyline Guida deals with before most of his fights. The solid, yet unspectacular underdog trying to knock off the high-rising hot shot.
"To me, this fight is a win-win situation for me. I beat the guy who had the kick heard round the world and that's my dream, a title shot in the lightweight division," Guida told RawVegas.
Guida grinds and wears down his opponents. There are no one-punch or one-kick knockouts, but there are 28 wins, eight in the UFC.
The fans' perception of Pettis and Guida couldn't be at further ends of the spectrum. Pettis became a household name around MMA after pulling off one of the moves of the century with his dynamic "Showtime Kick" against Ben Henderson last year at WEC 53. Guida is a household name as well, but he's built his reputation by staying on the ground and working for all 15 minutes.
"His circus kicks were great against Ben Henderson, but people aren't going to remember that after my hand is raised on Saturday," said Guida.
Check out Guida's laid back attitude as he faces a guy, who most expect to be the next challenger for the UFC's lightweight title.
Guida isn't worried about Pettis' takedown defense. Pettis performed well against another high level wrestler in Shane Roller, but Guida was quick to point out that the former Oklahoma State wrestling star had cardio issues.
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Finals | Mavericks 86, Heat 83: Nowitzki Shakes Fever and Rallies Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks have pulled off another stunning comeback against Miami, tying the N.B.A. finals at two games each.
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Stanley Cup Finals | Bruins 4, Canucks 0: The Bruins Keep Their Lucky Jacket in Horton?s Stall
Nathan Horton, the star for Boston in Game 7 of the conference finals, would have awarded the jacket to the M.V.P. of Monday?s win, but he was hospitalized with a severe concussion.
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First Ever YogaSlackers Teacher Training: 23 New Jedi Ninja Warriors Ready to Unleash the Force
Some thought it could never be done. Others questioned what we would teach and why? But despite the non-believers, YogaSlackers went forth and delivered the first ever official teacher training, probably one of the most vigorous and diversified out there, … Continue reading
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Christie rolls out energy plan, rolls back renewable energy goals
TRENTON - Gov. Christie on Tuesday outlined a vision for New Jersey's energy future that focuses on nuclear, natural gas, and commercial solar power, and retreats from ambitious renewable energy goals.
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iCloud?s the Limit: How iOS 5, Lion Push Apple?s Lock-In Strategy
Apple CEO Steve Jobs set off a bomb in Silicon Valley on Monday, and companies all over the world are still assessing the damage.
The new features in iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion and iCloud that Jobs introduced at the Worldwide Developers Conference affect a long list of companies big and small. Some are direct [...]
The new features in iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion and iCloud that Jobs introduced at the Worldwide Developers Conference affect a long list of companies big and small. Some are direct [...]
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Ellenberger? No way! It’s Fitch that Story wants next
Rick Story surprised many by beating Thiago Alves in just about every aspect of their bout on Saturday. With a collegiate wrestling background, Story used some grappling to wear and slow down Alves, but where he really scored the victory was on the feet. Alves is a feared striker, but was outlanded 79 to 54.
Following the fight, Story (13-3 , 6-1 UFC) was brimming with confidence. When� asked about fighting another rising prospect in the division, Jake Ellenberger, Story was quick to say no. Ellenberger has won four straight. Story, 26, and Ellenberger met outside the UFC in 2008 with Story winning.
"I fought Ellenberger before and I beat him pretty handily. It would be a step back for me just because I dominated him," Story told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "He's going to need a couple of wins to (earn a rematch)."
Story, ranked No. 23 at welterweight by the USA Today/Bloody Elbow rankings, wants No. 2 Jon Fitch.
"I think I'd match up really well. I believe I have really good takedown defense and really good scrambling skills to be able to keep it on the feet. I think I have the power to put it to him, so stylistically I think it's a great matchup for me," Story said. "Jon Fitch has great control, great wrestling, but I've seen him get clipped before. He's up there and it will get me that title shot quicker."
Story probably won't get Fitch, but looks like he can compete with just about anyone ranked ahead of him. The UFC welterweights in the top 22 include Jake Shields, Josh Koscheck, Carlos Condit, Diego Sanchez, Martin Kampmann, Matt Hughes, Anthony Johnson, Mike Pyle, Paulo Thiago, Dong Hyun Kim, Ellenberger, Dan Hardy, John Hathaway and Chris Lytle.
Fitch (23-3, 13-1 UFC) is sidelined after shoulder surgery. He's expected back some time in the fall. His camp did a great video look at Fitch immediately following the surgery. It doesn't look like a very pleasant recovery process.
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