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“A beaten down, berated Green Bay Packers outfit strolled into the visitors’ locker room. The Packers have been a far cry from the all-conquering 2011 franchise, stumbling out of the blocks to a 2-3 record. Questions were raised as to whether the Pack was actually a playoff contending team, something that seemed blasphemous in the context of their feats of the past eighteen months.”

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/other-sports/7717-tailgate-tales-dont-always-believe-the-hype

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“Being a stranger in a foreign land has its benefits. For...

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:56:35 -0600

“Being a stranger in a foreign land has its benefits. For example, there are times when you can see things distinctly that might have been lost over time as the subject gets talked into obsolescence by locals. This happened to me recently with the story of the Washington Redskins, a common tale to Americans but a new and striking one for a visitor.”

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/other-sports/7609-havent-we-moved-beyond-redskins-yet

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“Even during the series of Championship ups-and-downs,...

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:37:00 -0600

“Even during the series of Championship ups-and-downs, late season collapses, coaching changes and the terrible reign of Flavio Briatore reign, it was somewhat gratifying to be able to state my allegiance for the West Londoners, amongst the more common disciples of Manchester’s giants or the more glamorous offerings of the capital’s other suburbs.

On Saturday afternoon, however, I was ashamed to be a Queens Park Rangers fan.”

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/soccer/7476-qpr-falls-from-high-ground-in-handshake-snub

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Need your College Football fix?We discuss Week One across the...

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:50:02 -0600

Need your College Football fix?

We discuss Week One across the country, and tailgating at Michigan State.

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/podcasts/7358-ed-wyatt-with-the-bpl-podcast

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“Along with the positional breakdown for the 2012 Trojans,...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:55:43 -0600

“Along with the positional breakdown for the 2012 Trojans, USC also included each player’s Twitter handle next to their vital statistics. Not only can we see that star receiver Robert Woods is 6-1 and 190lbs, but he can also be followed at the rather ambitious title of @HeismanWoods.

This is the continuation of College Football’s peculiar relationship with social media.”

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/other-sports/7310-colleges-struggling-to-adapt-to-social-media

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“One of the overriding narratives during London’s...

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:02:06 -0600

“One of the overriding narratives during London’s most recent Olympiad was the involvement of women athletes such as Sarah Attar who became the first woman to represent Saudi Arabia at a Games.

While London rightly continues to bask in a post-Games glow, another major milestone was reached in the quest for sporting equality.”

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/golf/7262-better-late-than-never

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Summer of Chicago drawing to a close.Some memories.Follow.

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:07:00 -0600

Summer of Chicago drawing to a close.

Some memories.

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“As the relatively meaningless (but still exorbitantly...

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:49:58 -0600

“As the relatively meaningless (but still exorbitantly priced) preseason contests keep our addictions at bay, we’ll cast our eyes over the upcoming campaign.

Before delving too deep, here’s a quick-strike, no huddle style look at some of the surefire talking points that’ll dominate discussion over the coming months.”

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http://www.backpagelead.com.au/other-sports/7205-is-it-ok-to-be-excited-about-the-nfl-now

“Nick D’Arcy isn’t exactly a popular guy. If...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:41:34 -0600

“Nick D’Arcy isn’t exactly a popular guy.

If you were to take a straw poll of whether the general public was pleased to see his Olympic campaign come to an end in the early hours of Wednesday morning, it’s a relatively safe assumption to say that most would be satisfied. Just a sample of negative headlines around the country, almost celebrating his Olympic elimination, speaks volumes, particularly at this time of heightened jingoism.”

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/olympics/7057-self-serving-aoc-mishandles-darcy-punishment

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“Heading into their opening clash with Brazil, the Boomers...

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:28:40 -0600

“Heading into their opening clash with Brazil, the Boomers had a real chance to put an opening stamp on the Olympic competition. A win over a Brazil side that had performed admirably against the United States in an exhibition game would validate their top ten FIBA ranking and prove that our boys weren’t to be trifled with in London.”

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/olympics/7040-boomers-bounced-as-us-move-like-a-dream

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“The North American sporting scene is dominated and...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:57:05 -0600

“The North American sporting scene is dominated and lubricated by advertising, but one frontier has long remained unconquered – the uniform. Amongst the stadium naming rights and official partnerships auctioned off to the highest bidder, team attire has remained above reproach.”

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/basketball/6992-seven-foot-high-walking-billboards

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1992 or 2012?MJ or Mamba?Here’s your answer. Follow.

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:40:52 -0600

1992 or 2012?

MJ or Mamba?

Here’s your answer.

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Kobe channelling his inner Walter White.Follow.

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 16:20:53 -0600

Kobe channelling his inner Walter White.

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Need your free agent fix?Look no further. Part One:...

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:20:46 -0600

Need your free agent fix?

Look no further.

Part One: http://www.backpagelead.com.au/podcasts/6830-ed-wyatt-with-the-bpl-podcast*Draft

Part Two: http://www.backpagelead.com.au/podcasts/6858-ed-wyatt-with-the-bpl-podcast

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Wrigley. Follow.

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 07:22:38 -0600

Wrigley.

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“Last June and July, Barcelona sat proudly at the summit...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:25:21 -0600

“Last June and July, Barcelona sat proudly at the summit of the game, fresh off a hat-trick of La Liga crowns and their third Champions League title in six years. They did so championing a style of play that left pundits and fans the world over little more than gushing messes (not Messis), waxing lyrical over the beauty and brilliance of the Blaugrana.”

http://www.backpagelead.com.au/soccer/6806-tiki-takas-final-hurdle

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