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I guess people would describe me as the shy kid who grew up in the desert, loves football, and wanted to be a Marine. That pretty much sums it up. I love sports. You name it, and I play... well, except baseball. I love hip hop and R&B. I'd sing if could.

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Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills Basketball: How to jump higher: 2 of 10

While jumping high is not as essential to basketball success as the NBA highlights insinuate, adding a little extra spring to your vertical leap can give your overall game a boost. Although popular opinion dictates that jumping ability is genetically inherent, any dedicated athlete can significantly improve their vertical le...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Top 2008 WNBA basketball players: 1 of 4

Now more than ever, the WNBA can boast a level of skill and excitement worthy of its extensive ad campaigns. Although it has seen some struggles in the span of its eleven year life, the league has experienced a powerful resurgence over the past few years due to the recent influx of a new generation of superb athletes. These ...
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball News & Opinion Vince Carter traded to the Nets: Your reactions: 2 of 6

To fully understand how the trade has worked out for Vince Carter requires a look back at the 2003-2004 season. Air Canada was still hottest flight in the NBA and the dunks were pouring in every night, but the Raptors still weren't getting any better. Vince was the latest player to be hailed as the next Jordan, a savior who ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drop dead gorgeous: 19 of 51

Another day on the grind, but it's finally through I head out to my spot to watch sports and drink brew Everything is low key, another drab Monday eve Until the next eight minutes, which I still don't believe That's when she enters the room; the clock ceases to tick The only sound in the pub is her high-heel boots' click Thr...
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Is Laila Ali hurting women's boxing?: 1 of 2

Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee. Those are the words made famous by the greatest of all time, and now one could argue that they are just as relevant when applied to his youngest daughter. Over the past few years she has torn the women's boxing scene asunder with her undeniable skill and thrilling in-ring flair. Few ...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to incorporate exercise on your next vacation: 45 of 83

Grab your sun block, a camera, and your loudest Hawaiian shirt because it's time to to plan that next vacation. If you live a fit lifestyle you may dread the idea of looking (or feeling) like the Michelin Man upon your return, but a vacation is for your pleasure and exercising is work, and it's not right mix work and pleasur...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Top candidates for 2008 NBA MVP: 16 of 20

Top Candidates for 2008 NBA MVP The NBA regular season may be winding down, but the argument over who should be this year's MVP is just heating up. In one of the most competitive years that the league has seen in years, many stars have upped their games this season, leading their teams in what is sure to be a tight race for ...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Flavor of Love: 11 of 13

In the latest installment of Flavor of Love, Flav has declared this to be his final shot at finding true love. In this season, the most charismatic hypeman for Public Enemy cements his throne as the king of low brow television. While this season offers more of the sexuality and attitude that made it famous, it's hard to beli...