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Tiger Woods picked for U.S. Ryder Cup team

Some people can win for losing. Tiger Woods, who has yet to finish better than fourth at a professional golf tournament this year, was named to the U.S. Ryder Cup team Tuesday. Corey Pavin made Woods one of his four captain's picks, even though Tiger's best finishes this season -- and only top-10 finishes -- were ties for fourth in...

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Heisman Trophy to be taken away from Reggie Bush

The Heisman Trophy Trust, giver of the stiff-arm trophy, is giving Reggie Bush another stiff penalty. The trust is making him the first player in the 75-year history of the college football award to have the trophy taken away. It's only right. The running back should not have been allowed...

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Hair of Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu insured for $1 million

Heir to a fortune? No, make that hair to a fortune. Head & Shoulders took out a $1 milllion insurance policy on Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu's long locks, Reuters reported. The policy, taken out through Lloyd's of London, protects the football player's follicles as a spokesperson for the...

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Miss Mashed: college soccer nominee: Marquette's Lindsey Page

Name: Lindsey Page School: Marquette Year: Junior Position: Forward Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Major: Nursing Career goal: To become an operating room circulating nurse Hobbies: Rollerblading, reading books, spending time with family and friends, running Favorite movies: "The Notebook", "Remember the Titans", "Honey", "Save the Last Dance", "Wedding Crashers" Favorite TV...

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Taylor Swift Beats Justin Bieber Into Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame

OK! Magazine Reports Swift's Victory as Nearly 1.3 Million Cast Online Votes in Fierce Competition to Determine Bowling History The public has spoken and country music sensation Taylor Swift is the fan's choice as the 2010 celebrity inductee into the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. With nearly 1.3...

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Tiger Woods' big on TV, but it's only due to the "Train Wreck" Factor

The angst Tiger Woods displayed in the wake of his pratfall last weekend at the Bridgestone Invitational may be nothing compared to the unease sweeping over network executives, advertisers and the handful of sponsors who have stuck with the fallen golf champ. While ad buyers locked in months ago for...

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Miss Mashed Summer 2010 winner: Baltimore Ravens cheerleader Michelle P.

They were ravin' about her. Fans flocked to The Mashed Report page of Baltimore Ravens cheerleader Michelle P. and crowed about how terrific she is. As a result, Michelle soared to victory and has been named Miss Mashed Summer 2010 -- the hot NFL cheerleader of the moment. After her win, Michelle (in...

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College soccer players compete for 'Miss Mashed' title

They kick. You click and pick. It's time for you to help choose the next Miss Mashed. This time, it's the women's college soccer player of the moment. Rather than head to head, they go headshot to headshot. Here's how it works: From now until August 31, 2010, your votes...

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Miss Mashed: college soccer nominee: Wyoming's Cassie Sheffield

Name: Cassie Sheffield School: Wyoming Year: Redshirt sophomore Position: Forward/midfielder Hometown: Longmont, Colorado Major: Kinesiology and Health Promotion Career goal: Own my own physical therapy practice Hobbies: Working out, playing violin and hanging out with friends Favorite movies: "The Notebook" and "Step Brothers" Favorite TV shows: "The Bachelor" and "The...

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Miss Mashed: college soccer nominee: UConn's Georgie Giddings

Name: Georgie Giddings School: UConn Year: Sophomore Position: Left back Hometown: London, England Major: Human Development Family Studies Career goal: To play at the highest level possible and travel using soccer Hobbies: Soccer, music, going out with friends Favorite movies: "Matilda", "Taken", "A League of their Own" Favorite TV shows:...

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Miss Mashed: college soccer nominee: UC Santa Barbara's Kailyn Kugler

Name: Kailyn Kugler School: UC Santa Barbara Year: Senior Position: Center forward Hometown: San Clemente, California Major: Environmental studies Career goal: Play soccer internationally Hobbies: Surfing, photography Favorite movies: "The Hangover", "Law Abiding Citizen", "Up" Favorite TV shows: "Entourage", The Hills" Favorite songs: "Dog Days Are Over" by Florence and...

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Miss Mashed: college soccer nominee: Texas A&M's Rachael Balaguer

Name: Rachael Balaguer School: Texas A&M Year: Junior Position: Outside back Hometown: Austin, Texas Major: Kinesiology-Allied Health Career goal: Occupational therapist and massage therapist Hobbies: Horseback riding, running, swimming, anything outdoors!! Favorite movies: "Remember the Titans", "Seabiscuit", "Forrest Gump", "Up" Favorite TV shows: "Grey's Anatomy", "SportsCenter" Best moment on the...

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Miss Mashed: college soccer nominee: Syracuse's Tina Romagnuolo

Name: Tina Romagnuolo School: Syracuse Year: Redshirt sophomore Hometown: Stouffville, Ontario Last year's highlight: Led the team in goals and points...

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Miss Mashed: college soccer nominee: South Alabama's Landi Wilson

Name: Landi Wilson School: South Alabama Year: Junior Position: Defender Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Major: Exercise Science Career goal: Become a sports physical therapist as well as a soccer coach Hobbies: Soccer, reading, running and hanging out with friends Favorite movies: "Finding Nemo" and "Love Jones" Favorite TV shows: "Everybody Hates...

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Miss Mashed: college soccer nominee: Penn State's Ellen Arnaud

Name: Ellen Arnaud School: Penn State Year: Freshman Position: Forward Hometown: Dallas, Pennsylvania Major: Communications Career goal: Production Hobbies: Soccer, music, movies, lake, hiking, hanging out with friends Favorite movie: "Forrest Gump" Favorite TV shows: "Friends", "Lost", "Monk" Favorite songs: "Send Me on My Way" by Rusted Root Best moment...

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