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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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15 biggest moments for women in the Olympics
Since 1900, when women first began competing in the Olympic Games, there have been many unforgettable moments.
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
Authors Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell explore America's major league ballparks in "The Ultimate Baseball Road."
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MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history
To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.
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The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership
The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.
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Modern crews sign on for ancient Chinese dragon boat racing
With no jock hierarchy to discourage participants and a lot of colorful visual exposure via the Beijing Olympic festivities, this paddle sport is seeing a growth spurt in the US.
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Modern crews sign on for ancient Chinese dragon boat racing
With no jock hierarchy to discourage participants and a lot of colorful visual exposure via the Beijing Olympic festivities, this paddle sport is seeing a growth spurt in the US.
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FROM OUR FILES: A true pro at the Olympics: TV host Jim McKay
The sportscaster, who died on June 7, covered international sports in over 40 countries for ABC's 'Wide World of Sports,' as well as 12 Olympic Games, in which he tried to convey an overview and 'personality' of each Olympics for viewers.
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FROM OUR FILES: A true pro at the Olympics: TV host Jim McKay
The sportscaster, who died on June 7, covered international sports in over 40 countries for ABC's 'Wide World of Sports,' as well as 12 Olympic Games, in which he tried to convey an overview and 'personality' of each Olympics for viewers.
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Chicago mulls Olympic costs as it makes 2016 final four
Public transportation and long-ignored neighborhoods would need to be overhauled.
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In Toronto, cyclists form a first-of-its-kind union
Believed to be the first of its kind, the Toronto Cyclists Union plans to offer insurance, roadside assistance, advocacy, and even an online dating service.
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To fight future cyberbattles, Air Force recruiting part-time geeks
The Air National Guard is drawing from Microsoft, Cisco, and other high-tech firms.
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'Swedish Seven' win hearts of Detroit's hockey faithful
Without them, some say, the Red Wings wouldn't now be contending for the Stanley Cup.
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World
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Lobster: U.S.-Canada turf war set to resume
Competing claims over Machias Seal Island may collapse the lobster industry there.
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Climate change debate: push emissions goals or technology?
Should the world put less focus on emissions caps and more on spurring clean technologies?
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Climate change debate: push emissions goals or technology?
Should the world put less focus on emissions caps and more on spurring clean technologies?
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Crossover duo Hilary Hahn and Josh Ritter make classical rock
She's a concert violinist; he's a folk rocker. Together they're blending genres on a US tour.
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Zero-tolerance rule cleans up amateur hockey
Suspensions and expulsions for abuse of referees or other players have resulted in a quicker, cleaner game, experts say.
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Legal immigrants to U.S. face endless wait
With its backlogs and bureaucracy, the immigration system is punishing for those who play by the rules.
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Zip along with shared cars, bikes
The Zipcar and Flexcar merger, and cities' interest in bike-sharing, show openness to novel transit.
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