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By Frank BuonanotteMay 1, 20081 topic

The Unique Manuka Factor (UMF)

Manuka Honey is a special type of honey that has been found to have extraordinary healing properties and is now being used as a main ingredient in health care products because of its natural antibacterial activity.nnResearchers have discovered that Manuka honey is a superior and effective treatment for wound infections. Studies have shown that all varieties of honey have some levels of antibacterial activity, primarily due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide. However, Manuka

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Frank BuonanotteJul 4, 20081 topic

New Manuka Honey Products - Coming Soon

Skin care products manufacturer, Honeymark International, will be launching an expanded line of Manuka Honey products in the summer of 2008.nn Anti-Wrinkle Serum nManuka Honey is very good for the skin due to the presence of vitamins, antioxidants. Manuka Honey's ability to absorb and retain moisture make it an ideal natural ingredient as it helps keep skin hydrated and fresh. In fact, history shows that ancient beauties regularly applied a mixture of honey and milk to the fa

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Frank BuonanotteJun 8, 20081 topic

The Phenomenon Of Manuka Honey

The use of a medical-grade honey that is capable of destroying drug-resistant bacteria is successfully being used as a main ingredient in skin care products to cure a variety of different symptoms where antibiotics and traditional forms of medicine are ineffective.nnInteresting information about a particular type of honey that comes from New Zealand is beginning to surface all over the world. Researchers are discovering that Manuka Honey possesses extremely powerful healing p

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Frank BuonanotteMar 2, 20081 topic

Manuka Honey Kills MRSA Superbugs

Scientists have discovered that a certain type of honey has the antibacterial properties to kill the hospital superbugs which claim thousands of lives per year. Well known for thousands of years for its medicinal properties, this special type of honey called "Manuka Honey" is able to destroy mutant bacteria, including MRSA, which has become resistant to antibiotics. nThis discovery comes at a time of growing scientific interest in the substance's healing properties. Manuka Ho

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

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By Frank BuonanotteMar 24, 20081 topic

Honeymark - Manuka Honey Products

The following is a review of four Manuka Honey products manufactured by Honeymark International.nnManuka Honey is a special type of honey that has been found to have very powerful healing properties. In some cases, Manuka Honey has even been proven to be more effective than antibiotics and other traditional forms of medicine. Most skin conditions are caused by bacteria and other microbes. Because Manuka Honey contains extremely powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial propert

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Ken JohnsonApr 19, 20081 topic

Knicks Give Isiah Thomas The Boot

Isiah Thomas was fired as coach of the New York Knicks after an extremely disappointing and embarrassing season of horrible basketball games and other atrocities. nnAt a meeting held at Madison Square Garden between Knicks ownership and coach Isiah Thomas was interrupted several times by fans chanting, "Fire Isiah". The chants were fueled by several things, mainly Thomas' conviction for sexual harassment, the fact that he didn't punish Stephon Marbury for abandoning the team

Primary topic: Sports

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By Frank BuonanotteApr 19, 20081 topic

Medical Uses For Manuka Honey

A manufacturer of health care products utilizes the healing properties of a particular type of honey known as Manuka Honey to treat a variety of different health conditions.nnHoneymark International has developed a niche in the OTC health care products market by using a natural ingredient that has more healing power than pharmaceuticals and traditional forms of medicine. Manuka Honey is Honeymark's secret weapon and it seems to be working. Their products are getting great res

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Ken JohnsonMar 18, 20081 topic

Tigers Tackle March Madness Head On

Despite tournament loss and the loss of key players, the Tigers find a way into the post season.n nWith a season record of 21-5 and an 11-3 conference record, the Tigers overcame their loss of four key players and the challenge of putting together a new team. Up until now, their season had been a success. The won the SCIAC regular season championship for the second consecutive season. However, the team started to lose hope after suffering a four point defeat to Claremont.nnTh

Primary topic: Sports

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By Frank BuonanotteApr 22, 20081 topic

Manuka Honey Creams for Skin Care

As scientists discover the extraordinary healing properties of Manuka Honey, it's value is becoming greater within the medical community and is now being used as a main ingredient in health care products.nnHoney has been used for centuries to aid skin health and beauty. However, studies have indicated that not all honey is created equal. One specific type of honey known as 'Manuka Honey', has proven to have more healing properties than all the others. It is derived from the n

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Frank BuonanotteMar 19, 20081 topic

Active Manuka Honey

Clinical reports indicate that a special type of honey has the ability to heal wounds and protect against even the most harmful infections. This honey is now being used as an ingredient in skin care products.nnScientists are evaluating different antibacterial substances in order to find an effective treatment for wounds infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The superbugs associated with these types of life-threatening infections have become a major clinical concern. Ho

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Frank BuonanotteJun 9, 20081 topic

Manuka Honey And Wound Care

Many reports indicate that Manuka Honey is an extremely effective first aid resource for cuts, grazes, gashes, burns and other wounds.nnDerived from the nectar of the flowers that grow on the Manuka tree, native to New Zealand, Manuka Honey is gaining ever increasing worldwide recognition for its healing properties. There are many ways in which Manuka Honey can be used, particularly for topical use on the skin. There is growing anecdotal evidence that Manuka Honey is effectiv

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Frank BuonanotteJun 29, 20081 topic

Honeymark Takes The Sticky Mess Out Of Manuka Honey

With scientific reports indicating that Manuka Honey is effective in treating MRSA and a variety of other health conditions, one manufacturer of skin care products delivers a more user-friendly application.nnWith all the various types of skin care products available on the market, Honeymark International of Long Island, NY has developed a niche by utilizing a special type of honey indigenous to New Zealand. Bio-active Manuka Honey has been proven to have extraordinary natural

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Frank BuonanotteApr 15, 20081 topic

Natural Pain Relief for Arthritis and Backaches

A special type of honey known as "Manuka Honey" has been found to have extremely powerful anti-inflammatory properties and is now being used as a natural form of Pain Relief.nnArthritis is a painful condition involving damage to the joints of the body. It is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 50. There are different types of arthritis, each of which caused by different elements. The most common form of arthritis, known as osteoarthritis is a degenerativ

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Ken JohnsonMar 24, 20081 topic

Curry Helps Davidson Cream Georgetown

Stephen Curry led Davidson to victory against Georgetown in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament. nnDavidson was in the middle of an exciting run, making their way back from a 17 point slump against Georgetown. Stephen Curry had a 3 pointer giving Davidson a 5 point lead with 2:56 left on the clock. When they started to make their comeback Curry scored 25 of his 30 points in the second half of Davidson's 74-70 Midwest Regional 2nd round victory. They scored 30 of his 40 point

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonMay 7, 20081 topic

Big Brown Wins Kentucky Derby 134

Big Brown had a 4 3/4-length victory over Eight Belles to win the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. nnThe Kentucky Derby 134 is in the books and it was a victorious Big Brown that pulled away from the entire field. On an unhappy note, the filly Eight Belles was able to finish second, very close to Big Brown but was pulled up after the wire and was euthanized on the race track. It's a sad end for what would have been a great weekend for Larry Jones and his fillies.nnBob Bla

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 30, 20081 topic

Mavericks Dump Coach Johnson

The Dallas Mavericks fired coach Avery Johnson in what might be one of many off-season decisions after the league's highest payroll produced a 2nd consecutive first-round knockout from the playoffs.nnAvery Johnson leaves the team with an impressive resume after more than 3 seasons. However, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wasn't happy with a bottom line of being 3-12 in the playoffs after blowing a 2-0 lead in the 2006 NBA finals. After that, the team had to deal with the embarras

Primary topic: Sports

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By Frank BuonanotteMar 25, 20081 topic

Using Manuka Honey As A Natural Antiseptic

The next stage in advanced wound care is the use of a special type of honey known as "Manuka Honey" which has been found to have extraordinary antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.nnBefore antibiotics were invented, it was not uncommon for medical professionals to use honey on a wound to prevent infection and to quicken the healing process. Recent studies are now showing that a special type of honey called Manuka Honey is extremely effecti

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Frank BuonanotteApr 2, 20081 topic

A Natural Antifungal Solution

Recent studies show that a particular type of honey known as "Manuka Honey" contains extremely powerful antifungal properties. nnThere are many different types of medication available to treat fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, nail fungus, etc. These products are usually obtained by a doctor's prescription or purchased over-the-counter.nnAntifungals products work by exploiting the differences between mammalian and fungal cells in order to destroy

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Frank BuonanotteJun 10, 20081 topic

Manuka Honey As A First Line Of Defense Against Infection

Recent studies have shed some light on the unusual antibacterial activity of a certain type of honey, leading to a greater understanding of its ability to kill pathogenic bacteria and promote healing in wounds and other skin conditions.nnManuka Honey, found in New Zealand and certain parts of Australia, is made from a plant known as Leptospermum scoparium or more commonly known as the Manuka tree. Honeybees use the nectar that is produced from the flowers of the Manuka tea tr

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Ken JohnsonApr 17, 20081 topic

Chicago Bulls Fire Interim Coach Jim Boylan

The Bulls ditched their coach after an extremely disappointing basketball season.nnJim Boylan compiled a 24-32 record as the team finished the season 33-49, which is the opposite of their 2006-07 record when they advanced to the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs. Boylan was promoted from assistant to his first NBA head coaching job after Chicago fired Scott Skiles in December.nnThe team won 49 games and a playoff series last year but took a step backward in 2007-â08, finishing

Primary topic: Sports

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By Frank BuonanotteJun 17, 20081 topic

A Cure For MRSA

Honeymark International, a manufacturer of advanced skin care products, has announced that its wound care product, First Aid Antiseptic Lotion (Wound & Burn Dressing with Active Manuka Honey), significantly reduces the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in wounds. n nMRSA continues to plague hospitals, schools and communities by killing thousands of people each year. The number of hospital admissions for MRSA has significantly increased over the pa

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Ken JohnsonMay 7, 20081 topic

Maple Leafs Fire Coach Paul Maurice

Paul Maurice was fired as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs after the team failed to make the playoffs during his 2 years. nnThe NHL club fired Paul Maurice in their first big move of what may be a busy off-season for the team. Assistant coach Randy Ladouceur was also fired and assistant Dallas Eakins was offered a position elsewhere in the organization. Keith Acton will remain as an assistant. They are now looking for a new General Manager after firing John Ferguson earlier t

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 19, 20081 topic

Tigers' Rose And Douglas-Roberts To Enter NBA

Memphis announced that Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose will enter the NBA draft as early entry to the pros.nnChris Douglas-Roberts led Memphis with 18.1 points a game and helped them set a Division I record with 38 victories. He was picked for the NCAA all-tournament team after Memphis lost the championship game to Kansas 75-68 in overtime.nnEarlier in the week, Derrick Rose declared for the NBA draft. He was a 3rd team All-American. Douglas-Roberts and Rose almost wen

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 25, 20081 topic

Jets Trade Robertson To Broncos

The New York Jets traded defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos in exchange for the Jets having a conditional 2009 draft choice. nnThe Denver Broncos acquired Dewayne Robertson from the Jets for a conditional pick in the 2009 draft. Robertson was with the Jets for 5 straight seasons. He was also the 4th overall pick in the 2003 draft from Kentucky. Although, he seemed to be out of position in the Jets' 3-4 alignment. He's also been troubled by knee complicat

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 8, 20081 topic

Jayhawks Win NCAA Championship Title

Kansas defeated Memphis in an amazing overtime victory to win the 2008 NCAA men's college basketball championship.nnKansas overcame Memphis in a miraculous comeback in the championship game, 75-68. Trailing by 9 points in the last 2 minutes of regulation, Kansas tied the score on Mario Chalmers' long 3 point shot with 2.1 seconds remaining. This was their first NCAA championship victory in 2 decades.nnThis was only the second loss of the year for the Tigers. They seem to have

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonMar 26, 20081 topic

NCAA Basketball Picks

March Madness has arrived at i-Sportsbook.com so get a head start and place your bets early.nnThe NCAA Championship is underway and sports bettors are deciding on which men's basketball teams they think will make it through the 65 team bracket. Experts are predicting that Georgetown, UCLA, Memphis and North Carolina will be the schools making the Final Four.nnThe North Carolina Tar Heals are a favorite among sports bettors and are expected to win at San Antonio's Alamodome. T

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 22, 20081 topic

Dolphins agree to deal with Jake Long

The Miami Dolphins, who have the first pick in the draft, have reached a contract agreement with Michigan offensive tackle Jack Long. nnThe Dolphins will select Jake Long with the Number 1 overall pick in the draft. Even though the Dolphins had originally planned to select Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston or Virginia defensive end Chris Long, since they opened negotiations with Jake Long, they are talking to him exclusively.nnLong who moved to left tackle in 2006 and

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonMar 30, 20081 topic

NCAA Popularity Increases To An All-Time High

The massive increase in spectator attendance shows an growth in popularity for NCAA men's college basketball and the need for redesigned arenas to accommodate the fans.nnIt is estimated that there will be a record breaking number of NCAA basketball fans at the Division I basketball regionals this season. Possibly more than there has been in the history of March Madness. Even more so than the last record attendance in 1999 by about 50,000 people. 250,000 fans were expected to

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 3, 20081 topic

North Carolina to the Final Four

Known as one of the best college basketball teams, The Tar Heels, advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.nnLooking back at the history of events, North Carolina defeated Mount St. Mary's 113-74, Arkansas 108-77, Washington State 68-47 and Louisville 83-73. In the first round of the East Region, both Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough each had 21 points to help the Tar Heels beat Mount St. Mary's. nnIn the second round, Ty Lawson scored 19 points and 7 assists and Wayne

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 22, 20081 topic

Boston Celtics' Garnett wins the NBA's Defensive Player of Year

Kevin Garnett beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's Shane Battier for NBA's top defensive player.nnKevin Garnett led the Boston Celtics with 9.2 rebounds per game and added 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals. He received 493 points, including 90 first-place votes. Camby, who won the award last season, finished 2nd with 178 points and Battier had 175 points. nnAs part of its support of the Defensive Player of the Year Award, Kia Motors plans to donate a new 2009 Kia

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 20, 20081 topic

Danica Patrick Becomes First Woman To Win A Major Auto Race

Danica Patrick becomes first female winner in IndyCar history, capturing the Indy Japan 300nnUsing successful fuel strategy to capture an IndyCar Series event in Japan, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a major auto race after the top contenders were forced to pit for fuel in the final laps. She won the race by almost 6 seconds over Helio Castroneves who is the 2 time Indianapolis 500 winner.nn"It's a long time coming. Finally," said Patrick. "It was a fuel strateg

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 28, 20081 topic

Chalmers Wins Nationwide Tour

Greg Chalmers Became the 5th Australian to win in 8 events on the Nationwide Tour when he survived a playoff bogey to win the Henrico County Open.nnGreg Chalmers defeated Henrik Bjornstad on the 2nd playoff hole at the Henrico County Open. They finished regulation play at The Dominion Club in suburban Richmond tied at 14 under par 274. Chalmers 3 putted for bogey from 75 feet on the 2nd extra hole. Bjornstad pulled his tee shot on the par 3 into the water and missed the putt

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 25, 20081 topic

Byrd Will Make Light Heavyweight Debut Against George

Former 2 time heavyweight titleholder Chris Byrd is moving down to light heavyweight and signed a deal with promoter, Artie Pelullo and Banner Promotions. nnAfter signing a new contract with Art Pelulloâs Banner Promotions, former WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Chris Bryd will make his light heavyweight debut against Shaun George next month at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, NV. Byrd dominated David Tua at the same arena back in a 2001 elimination fight, earning him a heav

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonMar 18, 20081 topic

Big Players in NCAA March Madness

The Gators faught the good fight against the Bruins but have their work cut out for them against Ohio State.n nThe Florida Gators are in the NCAA finals again this season. They beat the UCLA Bruins in their Final Four match up, 76-66. The Gators shot 53% to UCLA’s 39% and from three-point land, hitting 40% to their opponent’s 22%. Even though UCLA shot a higher percentage from the free throw line, the Gators had 31 free throws to the Bruins’ 13 attempts and

Primary topic: Sports

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By Frank BuonanotteMar 16, 20081 topic

The Healing Properties Of Manuka Honey

Studies have found that special plant-derived components have contributed to the production of a unique type of honey that has the ability to heal wounds, clear infection and remedy a variety of other skin irritants. n nIn addition to being considered a food item, honey was used many years ago for medical purposes because of its antibacterial properties. However, in the 1940s and '50s, honey was replaced as a medicinal ingredient because of the misconception that antibiotics

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Ken JohnsonApr 3, 20081 topic

Kansas to the Final Four

The Jayhawks are Final Four Bound for the first time since 2003 and 13th time overall.nnOn their way to the Final Four, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated Portland State 85-61, UNLV 75-56, Villanova 72-57 and Davidson 59-57. In the first round, Brandon Rush scored 18 points when Kansas reached a 85-61 victory over Portland State. They shot 545 on 33 of 61 shooting, including 12 of 25 from 3 point range. Darrell Arthur socred 17 points and Mario Chalmers 16 points. nnIn the second r

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 25, 20081 topic

Rockets Beat Jazz 94-92 In NBA Basketball Playoff Game

Houston Rockets center Tracy McGrady scored 7 of his 27 points in the final period, leading his team to a 94-92 victory over Utah Jazz. nnWith the Rockets down 2-0 in the first round of the playoffs, Tracy McGrady scoring 7 points was crucial. Rafer Alston also scored 20 points and 5 assists in his first game in almost 2 weeks as the Rockets avoided falling behind 3-0 in the series by defeating the team that had the best home record in the NBA during the regular season. McGra

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 30, 20081 topic

2008 Kentucky Derby 134 Prospects

As the Kentucky Derby approaches, sports bettors gather their statistics to make the right picks for this year's race.nnDuring last year's Kentucky Derby, Street Sense got ahead and won at 2:02.17. The year before that, Barbaro won in 2:01.36. It is undetermined as to whether this year's winner will be faster than 2:01.50. nnSome experts say that Big Brown could win the Kentucky Derby this year. However, the unbeaten Florida Derby winner will have to contend with some others

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonMar 24, 20081 topic

March Madness In Full Swing

A, so far, unpredictable NCAA tournament is underway as the teams fight there way to the Elite 8. nnFor the first time in 30 years of the NCAA college basketball tournaments, the alignment of all Number 1 teams going to the Final Four is possible. In the first 4 days of the national showcase, 8 former champions were eliminated, including Georgetown , Duke and Connecticut who have previously won tournaments over the course of the past 9 years. Marquette, Arkansas, Kentucky and

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonMar 26, 20081 topic

NCAA College Basketball Review

March Madness begins to unfold as sports bettors make their picks for the 2007-2008 NCAA College Basketball Tournament.nnAt this early stage, it's hard to figure out which college basketball team will come out on top in the NCAA tournament. Sports bettors are making their picks by staying focused on the strongest teams as the season begins to unfold. There are a few teams that seem to be standing out among the rest. They played with amazing performance last year and they are

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonMar 4, 20081 topic

Bad Blood Between The Knicks And Stephon Marbury Continues

Tension rises as personalities clash between Marbury and the rest of the team. His ankle injury isn't helping the situation. nnThis basketball season has been extremely heated and controversial for the Knicks so far concerning Stephon Marbury and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. Marbury didn't show up at Madison Square Garden last night despite orders from coach Isiah Thomas to attend and address reporters about whether he had been banned from home games. There's eve

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonMar 6, 20081 topic

LeBron Scores Big At MSG

Even though morale is low among the Knicks because of the nonsense involving Stephon Marbury, LeBron James pulled through and scored 50 points.nnnMVP candidate and the NBA's leading player, LeBron James, scored 50 points last night at Madison Square Garden in a 119-105 win over the Knicks. The Knicks trailed 99-98 when James went on a tear in the final 3:51, hitting four three-pointers. His 50th point came with 1:04 left in the game. James made 16 of 30 shots, including 7 of

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 17, 20081 topic

St. Pierre Seeks Revenge At UFC

After being defeated by Matt Serra, Georges St. Pierre attempts to redeem himself for the Welterweight Title.nnCanada hosts some big time MMA events delivered by the UFC. Georges St. Pierre and Matt Serra are trying to establish who is the better welterweight. After one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, Matt Serra was expecting the MMA world to embrace him with open arms. He ended up spending the last year hearing about how Georges St. Pierre would avenge his loss to him

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 20, 20081 topic

Georges St. Pierre Defeats Matt Serra At UFC 83

MMA welterweight Georges St. Pierre beats Matt Serra in the second round to get the UFC title.nnThe Montreal's Georges St. Pierre celebrated after defeating Long Island's Matt Serra with a 2nd round TKO at the Bell Centre. That crowd set an all-time attendance record for UFC in its first show in Canada. St. Pierre stayed mostly on top of Serra for 2 rounds and earned the welterweight championship with a referee stoppage win at 4:43 of the 2nd round.nn"It was amazing, the most

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonMar 4, 20081 topic

Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre Retires

Favre calls it quits after a long run of record breaking accomplishments, leaving his fans and teammates stunned over his decision to retire. nnAfter considering retirement for years, Brett Favre finally calls it quits. The Green Bay Packers quarterback announced his retirement after 17 eventful seasons. Favre told ESPN that he's just too tired mentally. This came as a surprise considering his accomplishments including setting several football records. Favre announced his dec

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 7, 20081 topic

Kansas Jayhawks And Memphis Tigers In The Title Game

It was expected by many that the Bruins would be playing North Carolina in the championship game, but the Tigers and Jayhawks made it through.nnKansas and Memphis made it to the NCAA championship on Monday night in San Antonio. However, some feel that these 2 teems were not the most likely to make it all the way through. Nevertheless, the Tigers and Jayhawks are the 2 best teams in this tournament. Only Kansas is on the same level as the Tigers in terms of depth, size and ath

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 28, 20081 topic

Penguins Beat Rangers With A 2-0 Series Lead

Jordan Staal scored a power-play goal in the second period giving the Penguins a 2-0 victory over the Rangers and a sweep of the first 2 games of their 2nd round series.nnJordan Staal's goal in the 2nd period broke a scoreless tie and Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury made the lead stand up, giving the Penguins a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers and a home-ice sweep of the first 2 games of their 2nd round series. Fleury helped the Penguins kill off 2 key Range

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 3, 20081 topic

UCLA Bruins are Final Four Bound

UCLA fans gathered on Bruin Walk on April 2nd to give the men's college basketball team a special send-off as they departed for their 3rd consecutive Final Four. nnAfter seeking their twelfth national title, the Bruins beat Xavier 76-57 to win the West Region. They are returning for their 3rd consecutive season. It's the first time the Bruins have gone to the national semi-finals 3 times in a row since John Wooden ended his career with 9 straight trips before his replacement,

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 2, 20081 topic

Buckeyes Beat Mississippi 81-69

The Ohio State Buckeyes may possibly have another chance to win the title this season after a display of good performance in recent games. nnBoth Evan Turner and Jamar Butler scored 17 points. Using an early 14-0 run and a buckling half-court trap the Buckeyes beat Mississippi 81-69 Tuesday night in the NIT semifinals. Ohio State plays Massachusetts in the championship on Thursday. Luckily for the Buckeyes, the Minutemen beat the Florida Gators 78-66. The Gators have been the

Primary topic: Sports

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By Ken JohnsonApr 19, 20081 topic

Wenger Plans For Next Campaign

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is already making plans for the next campaign but insisted that he is not in the market for David Villa. nnThe highly-rated Valencia striker has made his admiration for the Gunners known. He is expected to form a partnership with Liverpoolâs Fernando Torres at Euro 2008 this summer. However, Wenger says he is more concerned with keeping the current squad together and feels it is his defense rather than his attack that would be a priority if he is

Primary topic: Sports

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