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<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 17:44:52 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kobe responds to Phil's comparison]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/kobe-responds-to-phils-comparison/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/kobe-responds-to-phils-comparison/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 17:44:52 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>daddycane</dc:creator>
<category>NBA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/kobe-responds-to-phils-comparison/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant tweeted a response to Phil Jackson comparing him with Michael Jordan in his upcoming book. See what he said.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Robert Griffin III Receives Wedding Gifts from Fans]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/robert-griffin-iii-receives-wedding-gifts-from-fans/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/robert-griffin-iii-receives-wedding-gifts-from-fans/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:59:25 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>NFL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/robert-griffin-iii-receives-wedding-gifts-from-fans/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has a lot on his plate between rehabbing his injured knee and preparing for his wedding.In a kind gesture, many of his fans have given back to the dynamic signal-caller, who almost single-handedly changed the fortunes of the struggling franchise in the nation's capital.Griffin tweeted an appreciative shoutout to many of his fans, who have pitched<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wozniacki, Bartoli Lead WTA Veterans Week Before French Open]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/wozniacki-bartoli-lead-wta-veterans-week-before-french-open/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/wozniacki-bartoli-lead-wta-veterans-week-before-french-open/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:59:25 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>Tennis</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/wozniacki-bartoli-lead-wta-veterans-week-before-french-open/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Third edition of the tournament takes place at the Royal Primerose Tennis Club in Brussels...wildcards went to Brit Elena Baltacha, Belgiuan Alison Van Uytvanck, and the top seed Wozniacki...Pulling from the event were Irina-Camelia Begu, Simona Halep, Kristina Mladenovic, Ayumi Morita and Aggie Radwanska...Radwanska beat Halep in last year's final...The country that produced recent No. 1s Kim Cl<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nadal beats Federer in Rome]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/nadal-beats-federer-in-rome/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/nadal-beats-federer-in-rome/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:59:25 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>Tennis</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/nadal-beats-federer-in-rome/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's a Nadal championship, for the seventh time.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NBA Commentary: Conference Finals Previews]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/nba-commentary-conference-finals-previews-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/nba-commentary-conference-finals-previews-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>DanFla</dc:creator>
<category>NBA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/nba-commentary-conference-finals-previews-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We'll briefly recap the Pacers-Knicks game, and then dive into previews of the next round-Memphis-San Antonio in the West and Indiana-Miami in the East.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Errant shot leads pro golfer to the bathroom]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Golf/errant-shot-leads-pro-golfer-to-the-bathroom/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Golf/errant-shot-leads-pro-golfer-to-the-bathroom/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SportsJunkie4</dc:creator>
<category>Golf</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Golf/errant-shot-leads-pro-golfer-to-the-bathroom/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You could watch the game for decades and never see anything like what happened in a big European tournament<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pirates fan dives into water for HR ball]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/MLB/pirates-fan-dives-into-water-for-hr-ball/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/MLB/pirates-fan-dives-into-water-for-hr-ball/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BigBabyDavis</dc:creator>
<category>MLB</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/MLB/pirates-fan-dives-into-water-for-hr-ball/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[PIRATES FAN GOES HAM INTO ALLEGHENY RIVER FOR HR BALL [VIDEO]<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Charmin's appropriate ad at NASCAR race]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Racing/charmins-appropriate-ad-at-nascar-race/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Racing/charmins-appropriate-ad-at-nascar-race/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BigBabyDavis</dc:creator>
<category>Racing</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Racing/charmins-appropriate-ad-at-nascar-race/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If there is one thing that racing and toilet paper have in common it is skidmarks. So it should come as little surprise that Charmin put up a sign at Charlotte Motor Speedway letting NASCAR fans know that they had their behinds.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Boxer has his eye battered in loss]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/general/boxer-has-his-eye-battered-in-loss/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/general/boxer-has-his-eye-battered-in-loss/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SportsJunkie4</dc:creator>
<category>General</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/general/boxer-has-his-eye-battered-in-loss/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Denis Lebedev had his eye battered by Guillermo Jones<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World Peace does crazy local weather report]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/world-peace-does-crazy-local-weather-report/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/world-peace-does-crazy-local-weather-report/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>daddycane</dc:creator>
<category>NBA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/world-peace-does-crazy-local-weather-report/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Metta World Peace took over FOX 11 Los Angeles' weather report and it was about as weird as you would imagine.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Coach K to return for 2016 Olympics?]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Olympics/coach-k-to-return-for-2016-olympics/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Olympics/coach-k-to-return-for-2016-olympics/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>GridironGod</dc:creator>
<category>Olympics</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Olympics/coach-k-to-return-for-2016-olympics/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After leading Team USA to win gold at the 2012 London Games, Duke's Coach K announced he was stepping down from coaching the team. Now, however, he says he may have changed his mind.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diaz fined, suspended for slur]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/MMA/diaz-fined-suspended-for-slur/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/MMA/diaz-fined-suspended-for-slur/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>HabsChick</dc:creator>
<category>MMA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/MMA/diaz-fined-suspended-for-slur/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Nate Diaz was fined and suspended for using a gay slur in a tweet directed at another fighter. Read more about what he did.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Raisman drug tested on set]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/general/raisman-drug-tested-on-set/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/general/raisman-drug-tested-on-set/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 21:41:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>HabsChick</dc:creator>
<category>General</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/general/raisman-drug-tested-on-set/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Gymnast Aly Raisman says she was drug tested while preparing for the finale of &quot;Dancing With the Stars.&quot; Read more about the story.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fans vote to put Danica in Sprint All-Star race]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Racing/fans-vote-to-put-danica-in-sprint-all-star-race/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Racing/fans-vote-to-put-danica-in-sprint-all-star-race/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 21:12:40 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>Racing</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Racing/fans-vote-to-put-danica-in-sprint-all-star-race/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Danica Patrick won the fan vote to race in the Sprint All-Star race.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Singer Of National Anthem Forgets Words, Powers Ahead Anyhow]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/general/singer-of-national-anthem-forgets-words-powers-ahead-anyhow/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/general/singer-of-national-anthem-forgets-words-powers-ahead-anyhow/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 21:12:40 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>General</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/general/singer-of-national-anthem-forgets-words-powers-ahead-anyhow/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Listening to this instantly immortal rendition of &amp;#34;The Star-Spangled Banner,&amp;#34; I'm reminded of Kevin Kline's character in &amp;#34;A Fish Called Wanda,&amp;#34; who after receiving any sort of instruction always had to ask, &amp;#34;What was the part in the middle?&amp;#34;Read more...&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Charlotte Bobcats to Rebrand as Hornets]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/charlotte-bobcats-to-rebrand-as-hornets-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/charlotte-bobcats-to-rebrand-as-hornets-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 18:54:19 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Rkantor</dc:creator>
<category>NBA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/charlotte-bobcats-to-rebrand-as-hornets-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you've ever been to Time Warner Cable Arena (beautiful!) you've seen fans in Hornets gear outnumber those in Bobcats gear. Surely, this move is a good one for the NBA in Charlotte.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Who Should Win The 2013 Jack Adams Award?]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/who-should-win-the-2013-jack-adams-award/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/who-should-win-the-2013-jack-adams-award/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 18:54:19 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>DanFla</dc:creator>
<category>NHL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/who-should-win-the-2013-jack-adams-award/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We're down to three candidates for the 2013 Jack Adams Award, symbolic of NHL Coach of the Year. Who deserves the honor? <br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WATCH: Pedro Alvarez crushes ball out of PNC park into Allegheny River]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/MLB/watch-pedro-alvarez-crushes-ball-out-of-pnc-park-into-allegheny-river/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/MLB/watch-pedro-alvarez-crushes-ball-out-of-pnc-park-into-allegheny-river/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 18:54:19 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>longhorndave</dc:creator>
<category>MLB</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/MLB/watch-pedro-alvarez-crushes-ball-out-of-pnc-park-into-allegheny-river/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Pedro Alvarez brings new meaning to &quot;hit it out of the park&quot; as this home run ball ends up in the Allegheny drink.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fantasy NASCAR Rankings For 2013 Sprint All-Star Race]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Fantasy/fantasy-nascar-rankings-for-2013-sprint-all-star-race/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Fantasy/fantasy-nascar-rankings-for-2013-sprint-all-star-race/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 11:47:32 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>adammcgill</dc:creator>
<category>Fantasy</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Fantasy/fantasy-nascar-rankings-for-2013-sprint-all-star-race/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fantasy NASCAR Rankings For 2013 Sprint All-Star Race<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gundy causes stir with transfer blocks]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NCAA/gundy-causes-stir-with-transfer-blocks/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NCAA/gundy-causes-stir-with-transfer-blocks/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 11:47:32 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>GridironGod</dc:creator>
<category>NCAA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NCAA/gundy-causes-stir-with-transfer-blocks/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We all know Mike Gundy cares deeply about his players, but what about when one of those players wants to leave Oklahoma State? Well, that's a different story. <br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Report: Phelps planning comeback for '16 Games]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/general/report-phelps-planning-comeback-for-16-games/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/general/report-phelps-planning-comeback-for-16-games/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 07:04:58 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>General</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/general/report-phelps-planning-comeback-for-16-games/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pig head found in Stoke City strikeras locker]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Soccer/pig-head-found-in-stoke-city-striker%E2%80%99s-locker/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Soccer/pig-head-found-in-stoke-city-striker%E2%80%99s-locker/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 07:04:47 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>longhorndave</dc:creator>
<category>Soccer</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Soccer/pig-head-found-in-stoke-city-striker%E2%80%99s-locker/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Kenwyne Jones religion may be the reason for the ill-planned act.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[John Tortorella Needs To Keep Quiet And Coach]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/john-tortorella-needs-to-keep-quiet-and-coach/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/john-tortorella-needs-to-keep-quiet-and-coach/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 07:04:47 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>DanFla</dc:creator>
<category>NHL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/john-tortorella-needs-to-keep-quiet-and-coach/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The bad blood in the aftermath of the first-round series between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals just won't let up and now it's the winners who can't keep quiet. Ranger head coach John Tortorella stepped into the fray saying &quot;&quot;We've got everybody and their brother whining out there in Washington about what happened in that series. And I think that's a big reason they lose that se<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: The Stars Come Out In Charlotte]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Racing/nascar-sprint-cup-series-the-stars-come-out-in-charlotte/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Racing/nascar-sprint-cup-series-the-stars-come-out-in-charlotte/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:49:52 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>DanFla</dc:creator>
<category>Racing</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Racing/nascar-sprint-cup-series-the-stars-come-out-in-charlotte/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Its All-Star Saturday on the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, with a non-points race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway (7:30 PM ET, Fox). This brief break in the chase for the Cup comes as Kevin Harvick is sneaking up the standings, Matt Kenseth has become the de facto leader and Kyle Busch sees danger coming from Kasey Kahne.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[23 year old Ravens LB Rolando McClain is retiring?]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/23-year-old-ravens-lb-rolando-mcclain-is-retiring/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/23-year-old-ravens-lb-rolando-mcclain-is-retiring/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:49:52 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>daddycane</dc:creator>
<category>NFL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/23-year-old-ravens-lb-rolando-mcclain-is-retiring/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It comes as a huge surprise but Baltimore Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome placed Rolando McClain in the Reserve/Retired list on Wednesday and confirmed that McClain plans to retire from the NFL.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Post NFL Draft Power Rankings]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/post-nfl-draft-power-rankings/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/post-nfl-draft-power-rankings/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 12:25:34 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>daddycane</dc:creator>
<category>NFL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/post-nfl-draft-power-rankings/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Seahawks are on top, but where does your favorite team fall?<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sharks' Torres suspended for series]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/sharks-torres-suspended-for-series/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/sharks-torres-suspended-for-series/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>NHL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/sharks-torres-suspended-for-series/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres was suspended for the restof the Western Conference semifinal series against Los Angeles onThursday for a hit to Kings forward Jarret Stoll's head.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Best Knockout Artist in Every MMA Weight Division]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/MMA/best-knockout-artist-in-every-mma-weight-division/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/MMA/best-knockout-artist-in-every-mma-weight-division/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>MMA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/MMA/best-knockout-artist-in-every-mma-weight-division/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The art of knocking out an opponent can be the most exciting facet in mixed martial arts.&amp;nbsp; It often serves as the sport's most desired spectacle.While power is a key component in securing an empowered one-strike finish, technique is often utilized as the overall infrastructure.In today's MMA, each evolving weight class sports its own set of explosive leather fists.&amp;nbsp; Attached to those fi<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 NHL Players Who Have Made the Most of Their Stanley Cup Playoffs Debuts]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/5-nhl-players-who-have-made-the-most-of-their-stanley-cup-playoffs-debuts/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/5-nhl-players-who-have-made-the-most-of-their-stanley-cup-playoffs-debuts/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>NHL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NHL/5-nhl-players-who-have-made-the-most-of-their-stanley-cup-playoffs-debuts/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As we continue progressing through the NHL's Eastern and Western Conference semifinals, a number of players are making some big names for themselves.That's especially true for players who are competing in the first playoff action of their NHL careers.We've broken down each first-round series, as well as how the second-round slate has gone, and have come up with five players (in no particular orde<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Curry (10-25 FG) struggles as Warriors drop Game 6]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/general/curry-10-25-fg-struggles-as-warriors-drop-game-6/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/general/curry-10-25-fg-struggles-as-warriors-drop-game-6/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>General</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/general/curry-10-25-fg-struggles-as-warriors-drop-game-6/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Spurs didn't need their best to of finish off the Warriors. Despite off nights from Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, San Antonio prevailed 94-82 to close out Golden State in Game 6.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New York smartens up the attack, keeps its season alive after beating Indiana in Game 5]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/new-york-smartens-up-the-attack-keeps-its-season-alive-after-beating-indiana-in-game-5/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/new-york-smartens-up-the-attack-keeps-its-season-alive-after-beating-indiana-in-game-5/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>NBA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/new-york-smartens-up-the-attack-keeps-its-season-alive-after-beating-indiana-in-game-5/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Indiana Pacers are a poor offensive team, and yet they sprang out to a strong 3-1 lead in their Eastern semifinals matchup with the New York Knicks despite not setting the league ablaze with its offensive know-how. New York managed to keep their season alive in Thursday's Game 5 win, though, mainly by deciding team-wise to not let this poor Indiana offensive team have chance after chance to s<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nolan Ryan's son picked as new president of Houston Astros]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/MLB/nolan-ryans-son-picked-as-new-president-of-houston-astros/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/MLB/nolan-ryans-son-picked-as-new-president-of-houston-astros/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>longhorndave</dc:creator>
<category>MLB</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/MLB/nolan-ryans-son-picked-as-new-president-of-houston-astros/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reid Ryan, son Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan has been selected to be the next president of the struggling Houston Astros franchise.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sharapova withdraws prior to quarter in Rome]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/sharapova-withdraws-prior-to-quarter-in-rome/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/sharapova-withdraws-prior-to-quarter-in-rome/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:32:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>Tennis</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/sharapova-withdraws-prior-to-quarter-in-rome/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn before her Italian Open quarterfinal match against seventh-seeded Sara Errani because of illness.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Young's ex files restraining order]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/youngs-ex-files-restraining-order/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/youngs-ex-files-restraining-order/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:32:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>HabsChick</dc:creator>
<category>NFL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/youngs-ex-files-restraining-order/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The ex-girlfriend of Titus Young -- and the mother of his child -- has filed a restraining order, alleging that he once said, &quot;I understand why O.J. killed his wife.&quot; <br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Edwards: Boxing is safer than football]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/edwards-boxing-is-safer-than-football/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/edwards-boxing-is-safer-than-football/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:32:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>O-Town_Hustla</dc:creator>
<category>NFL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/edwards-boxing-is-safer-than-football/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Former NFL defensive end Ray Edwards, who is currently pursuing a career in the sweet science, recently stated that he believes boxing is safer than football.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Warrant issued for Chad Johnson]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/warrant-issued-for-chad-johnson/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/warrant-issued-for-chad-johnson/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:32:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>O-Town_Hustla</dc:creator>
<category>NFL</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NFL/warrant-issued-for-chad-johnson/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bad news for the currently unemployed wideout, as an arrest warrant has been issued for him relating to a few missed court appearances. <br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Goal: In Age Before Fergie Time, a Manageras Finest Hour and a Half]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Soccer/goal-in-age-before-fergie-time-a-manager%E2%80%99s-finest-hour-and-a-half/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Soccer/goal-in-age-before-fergie-time-a-manager%E2%80%99s-finest-hour-and-a-half/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 05:59:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>Soccer</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Soccer/goal-in-age-before-fergie-time-a-manager%E2%80%99s-finest-hour-and-a-half/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eulogies of Alex Ferguson and his career at Manchester United have been plentiful, yet many agree that his greatest achievement came elsewhere and a whole generation before his retirement.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Troicki joins epic meltdown list]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/troicki-joins-epic-meltdown-list/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/troicki-joins-epic-meltdown-list/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 18:05:56 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BallTribeStaff</dc:creator>
<category>Tennis</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/Tennis/troicki-joins-epic-meltdown-list/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Viktor Troicki didn't just blow up at an ump in Rome. He took histime, going off for a good four minutes and even bringing acameraman into the act.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Phil Jackson compares MJ, Kobe]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/phil-jackson-compares-mj-kobe-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/phil-jackson-compares-mj-kobe-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 18:05:56 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>HabsChick</dc:creator>
<category>NBA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/phil-jackson-compares-mj-kobe-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In an upcoming memoir, legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson compares the games of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Which player does the Zen Master favor?<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rose to help pay for infant's funeral]]></title>
<link>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/rose-to-help-pay-for-infants-funeral/</link>
<comments>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/rose-to-help-pay-for-infants-funeral/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 14:01:47 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SportsJunkie4</dc:creator>
<category>NBA</category>
<guid>http://www.balltribe.com/NBA/rose-to-help-pay-for-infants-funeral/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bulls guard Derrick Rose reportedly has offered to help pay for the funeral costs of a 6-month-old girl who tragically was shot and killed in Chicago on Monday.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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