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My name is Frank Thomas. I have lived in Southern California all my life, and have loved sports almost as long. Although I grew up out here, I am not necessarily a big fan of all the teams in my area. In fact it's the opposite in most situations. I appreciate you visiting my blog. I hope you become a regular reader. Please feel free to leave a comment anytime.. Thank you

Alabama Stomps Michigan; No Upsets In Top 25 Opening Weekend

Second ranked Alabama dominated Michigan 41-14 in the biggest game of ranked opponents this weekend, on Saturday night, at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas.  This game didn’t take long before it was out-of-hand.  Alabama was leading 31-0 with 4:31 left … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong Gives Up Fight Against Anti-Doping Agency

Lance Armstrong, the 7 time winner of the Tour De France bicycle race, called off his fight against the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).  He doesn’t seem like the type to quit a fight, since he came back from testicular … Continue reading

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USC Is #1 In The Preseason AP Poll. Is This Important?

The University of Southern California was voted #1 in the Associated Press Preseason College Football Poll today.  USC is followed by defending champion Alabama, then LSU, Oklahoma and Oregon, to round out the top 5.  USC has returned to form … Continue reading

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Is Usain Bolt The Greatest Sprinter Ever?

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won the 100 meter and the 200 meter races at the 2012 London Olympics, to go along with winning both at the Beijing Olympics back in 2008.  Since winning both races in two different Olympics has … Continue reading

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Micheal Phelps – Greatest Olympic Athlete Ever

It’s not an original statement to say that Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympic athlete ever.  All you have to do is count his medals.  He has probably finished his Olympic career now with 22 total medals.  An astounding 18 … Continue reading

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Johnson Wins Race, But Earnhardt Leads In Points

Jimmie Johnson won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis on Sunday.  It was Johnson’s third win of the year, more than any other driver.  The five time Sprint Cup champion is now in fourth place in the driver standings. Although Johnson … Continue reading

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Penn State Hit With 4 Year Postseason Ban And $60 Million Fine

The NCAA has decided their punishment for the Penn State football program as a result of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.  No bowl bids for four years, loss of 20 scholarships per year for those four years, a $60 … Continue reading

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Kobe Bryant Calls David Stern’s Olympic Idea Stupid

David Stern, the commissioner of the NBA, recently came out with the idea of restricting future USA Olympic basketball teams to have only players that are 23 years old or younger.  Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, and a … Continue reading

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Penn State Concealed Facts Regarding Sandusky

Louis Freeh, the former FBI Director, who just finished conducting an investigation of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal, asserted that critical facts were concealed by officials at Penn State University, including former University President Graham Spanier, Senior Vice President … Continue reading

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Are Roger Federer And Serena Williams The Best Tennis Players Ever?

After Roger Federer won his seventh Wimbledon Men’s Single Championship, and Serena Williams won her fifth Ladies’ Single Championship this past weekend, the question arises if either or both of them are the best tennis players ever. Federer has now … Continue reading

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