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UFC 189 Sets Stage for MMA Takeover
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UFC 189 Sets Stage for MMA Takeover

By Mike DinellaJuly 14, 2015

Image courtesy of TopRank Online Marketing/Flickr . As boxing has continued its push into the shadow of the MMA world via the UFC, UFC 189 delivered the final shove on July 11. Even with the...

Rajon Rondo Joins the Sacramento Kings
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Rajon Rondo Joins the Sacramento Kings

By Aaron LantonJuly 14, 2015

Image courtesy of TJ Macias/Baller Mind Frame. Rumors swirled that Rajon Rondo would sign with the Sacramento Kings before last season was completed so this is not a surprise. This is also not a long-term...

adidas Supernova Sequence 8 debuts with STABLEFRAME, BOOST
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adidas Supernova Sequence 8 debuts with STABLEFRAME, BOOST

By Sandy DoverJuly 13, 2015

As the BMF Sports Network has long reported and opined, the adidas BOOST cushioning system is one of the best things to happen to athletic footwear. The first BOOST shoe, the adidas Energy Boost actually...

'Bear' Necessities: adidas adizero Afterburner 2.0 Uncaged Bear
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'Bear' Necessities: adidas adizero Afterburner 2.0 Uncaged Bear

By Sandy DoverJuly 13, 2015

As seems to be the case in recent adidas product, anything Uncaged usually means it's showing an opportunity to be more visually captivating than its more subdued forms. In the case of the adidas adizero...

David Ortiz: Shut Up and Play
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David Ortiz: Shut Up and Play

By Mike DinellaJuly 13, 2015

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . David Ortiz had fun with local media this week while speaking about playing first base on a semi-regular basis for the Boston Red Sox. Without quoting Big Papi directly,...

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'True Detective' S2 E4 Review: Shots Fired

By Tyler BirssJuly 13, 2015

True Detective has been the subject of ceaseless debate during its Season 2 airing. Most can agree the show fails to meet Season 1's prolific pedigree, although tremendous debate can be found everywhere else. Some...

Indiana Pacers Set for a Fresh Start in 2015
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Indiana Pacers Set for a Fresh Start in 2015

By Erik OngJuly 13, 2015

Image courtesy of Joe Glorioso/Flickr . The Indiana Pacers are set to take a big step in a new direction this 2015-16 season. Quietly, Indiana ended as one of bigger winners during the hectic, free...

adidas D Lillard 1 Oakland Rebels celebrates All-Star's AAU heritage
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adidas D Lillard 1 Oakland Rebels celebrates All-Star's AAU heritage

By Sandy DoverJuly 10, 2015

It ain't over 'til it's over -- that's what the adidas D Lillard 1 Oakland Rebels would probably think if it were a sentient being. Celebrating NBA All-Star guard Damian Lillard's AAU roots, the Oakland...

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'Wayward Pines' S1 E8 Review: Widespread Paranoia

By Tyler BirssJuly 10, 2015

Wayward Pines begins its latest showing with Burke carrying his bloodied son into the emergency room. Stating that "children are our most precious resource," Pam attempts to calm the justifiably anxious agent. With Ben still...

Reebok Classic x Kendrick Lamar Ventilator debuts in RED, BLUE
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Reebok Classic x Kendrick Lamar Ventilator debuts in RED, BLUE

By Sandy DoverJuly 10, 2015

Kendrick Lamar 's involvement with Reebok Classic over the past year has been...distinctive. Literally, the superstar rapper has been the face of the brand for the last 12 months and has produced some very memorable...