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LeBron James journalistic piece gets axed.
[Jul. 29, 2010] Citing a lack of journalistic intergrity, ESPN canned a story on their sister website ESPNLosAngeles.com about LeBron James. The World Wide Leader in Sports their reporter for their Los Angeles branch failed to properly identify himself when posting an opinion column about his trip covering the new Miami Heat star's recent trip to Las Vegas (Article: FoxSports.com).

Bowman: Glaus has evolved into huge key for Braves.
[Jul. 29, 2010] First baseman Troy Glaus was not the highest profile free agent in the 2010 MLB off-season. His signing with the Atlanta Braves hardly sent shock-waves through the MLB world. Yet as Mark Bowman of AJC.com notes, Glaus has become one of the major keys to Atlanta's success through the first 4 months of the 2010 season (Photo/article: AJC.com).

McMurray wins exciting finish in otherwise dull Brickyard 400.
[Jul. 26, 2010] Another Brickyard 400 presents another failed gamble by Juan Pablo Montoya: as a handful of drivers running at the front of the field took 2 tires on the race's final pit stop, Montoya took 4, a gamble that backfired. Montoya's teammate Jamie McMurray captialized and scored the win, giving owner Chip Ganassi auto racing's unprecedented triple crown: Daytona 500, Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 (Photo: Getty Images; Article: Tom Bowles of SI.com).

Former Wake and current Hornets PG Paul seeking trade.
[Jul. 22, 2010] A scenario the NBA has feared could be on the way: a select number of franchises in "desirable" markets could be on the verge of becoming "super-powers," while "small" market franchises are left with the ambition of good rather than great. After Lebron James all but admitted Cleveland could not attract a high-profile NBA free agent, he bolted for the more desirable landing spot of Miami, where he could team with a pair of superstars to form an NBA "super team." Now, another "super team" could be on the way as New Orleans guard Chris Paul has expressed his desire to be traded to a franchise with the power to stockpile other superstars (Photo: US Presswire; Article:

Alabama's Dareus latest under NCAA investigation.
[Jul. 21, 2010] The Alabama football program has become the third NCAA football program that has won a national championship since 2003 and has since faced an NCAA investigation. The Crimson Tide join USC and Florida on the list of teams to face NCAA investigations in 2010, as the NCAA is investigating whether Crimson Tide DE Marcel Dareus violated NCAA rules by attending an agent's party (Photo: Zimbo.com; Article: ESPN.com).

With Austin's status uncertain, depth at defensive tackle a concern for UNC.
[Jul. 20, 2010] North Carolina's defense has been touted by many pundits as the most talented and deep in the NCAA, much less the ACC. Still, the one position where the Tar Heels lack depth is the one at the focal point of the NCAA's investigation into Butch Davis' program: defensive tackle. Should All-ACC DT Marvin Austin miss any or all of the 2010 season, ACCSports.com's Jim Young notes that will be a huge blow for the Tar Heels (Photo: SI.com; Article: ACCSports.com).

Time for Kelly and Thomas to meet the hype.
[Jul. 19, 2010] Since the Washington Redskins selected them in the 2nd round of the 2008 NFL Draft, Devin Thomas (6'2", 215) and Malcom Kelly (6'4", 227) have been billed as the next "big" receivers in the NFL. Now, as NationalFootballPost.com notes, it's time for the duo to meet the hype (Photo/Article: NationalFootballPost.com).

Dean Smith suffering from memory loss
[Jul. 19, 2010] In a letter to current North Carolina head men's basketball coach Roy Williams, the family of legendary Tar Heels hoops coach Dean Smith noted that Coach Smith is suffering from memory loss (Photo:/Article: InsideCarolina.com).

Braves salvage split in 4 game series vs. Milwaukee.
[Jul. 18, 2010] Normally when team salvages a split in a 4 game series, it breathes a sigh of relief rather than takes it as a victory. Yet when your competitors are the flailing Philadelphia Phillies (lost 3 of 4 at Chicago Cubs) and New York Mets (lost 3 of 4 at San Francisco) a series split can help pad the division lead, as it did Sunday for the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta catcher Brian McCann belted a grand slam as the Braves took 2 of 4 from Milwaukee and built a 5 game lead in the NL East (Photo/Article: AJC.com/Sports).

NCAA investigating UNC Athletics, sources say FB included.
[Jul. 16, 2010] Earlier this week, the NCAA began investigating the North Carolina athletics department over various NCAA infractions committed by certain programs. While Tar Heels officials cannot comment on specifics of the investigation, Sources tell InsideCarolina.com that the football program is being investigated over allegations that prospects for the 2010 NFL draft, who returned for their senior seasons, received improper benefits (Photo: ESPN.com;Article: InsideCarolina.com).

Braves increase lead in NL East with 2-1 win over Milwaukee.
[Jul. 16, 2010] The Atlanta Braves All-Star acquisition of shortstop Alex Gonzalez was meant to send a message to the rest of MLB and particularly the defending NL East Champion Philadelphia Phillies that the Braves plan to stay atop the NL East. They backed up their aggressive mindset Thursday night with a 2-1 win against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Braves used their combination of "enough" offense and excellent pitching to start the 2nd half of the MLB season on the right foot, and pushed the Phillies 5.5 games back of first as the Phillies also lost at the Chicago Cubs 12-6 (Photo/Article: AJC.com).

Tiki Barber tackled for another loss.
[Jul. 15, 2010] Most people are sympathetic when others fall, unless one's downfall is his or her own fault. See former UVA and N.Y. Giants running back Tiki Barker. Once a star for the Cavaliers and Giants, Barber's self-inflicted downward spiral has continued. Per the Wall Street Journal, Barber is being sued by Tricera Revolution Inc, saying his marketability has been rendered "useless" following revelations he left his wife while she was 8 months pregnant for a 23 year old NBC intern (Photo/Article: WSJ.com).

Braves swap shortstops with Blue Jays, sending Escobar to Toronto for Gonzalez.
[Jul. 15, 2010] In their quest to add some "pop" to the bottom of their lineup, the Atlanta Braves have acquired shortstop Alex Gonzalez and two minor leaguers from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for under-achieving shortstop Yunel Escobar and minor league pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes. The move may help solidify the the Braves as favorites to win the NL East, as Gonzalez's 17 home runs to date surpasses any current Braves player (Photo: MLB.com; Article: AJC.com).

Atlanta's McCann gives National League (and Braves?) home field advantage for "Fall Classic."
[Jul. 14, 2010] Should the Atlanta Braves be so fortunate as to make the 2010 World Series, they'll have one of their own to thank for giving them home field advantage. Braves catcher Brian McCann smacked a 3 run double in the 7th inning, giving the National League a 3-1 victory over the American League in the mid-summer classic. With their first victory over the A.L. in their last 14 tries, the N.L. team which makes the 2010 World Series will have home field advantage (Photo/Article; AJC.com).

UNC's Sturdivant cited for marijuana possession.
[Jul. 13, 2010] North Carolina Tar Heels starting linebacker Quan Sturdivant was cited for marijuana possession in a traffic stop Saturday morning in Albemarle, NC. UNC officials have confirmed they are aware of the situation and Tar Heels Head Football Coach Butch Davis stated Monday morning Sturdivant will face disciplinary action from within the program (Photo: Getty Images; Article: InsideCarolina.com).

Dillon pilotes #3 to Truck Series win at Iowa.
[Jul. 12, 2010] It certainly wasn't a stock car, but NASCAR truck series rookie Austin Dillon piloted the black #3 Bass Pro Shops truck to a victory in Sunday's Lucas Oil 200 at Iowa (Photo/Article: Nascar.SPEEDTV.com).

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