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Maybe it’s Still Getting Our Goats, After All

Sports PhotoSo much for learning to forgive our sports goats. SC’s Jeff Kallman asks, “What the hell is this crap with sending Kyle Williams death threats?” Nelson Cruz, designated goat of 2011, now has some company. Complete Story

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UFC 141 and New Year’s Eve in Japan

Sports PhotoFrom Brock Lesnar’s retirement to Fëdor Emelianenko’s impressive showing on New Year’s Eve, there’s been no short of action in MMA. SC’s Brad Oremland reveals his first UFC rankings of 2012. Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 36

Sports PhotoTony Stewart won at Homestead, his fifth win of the Chase, and took home the 2011 Sprint Cup championship, the third of his career. Stewart and Carl Edwards both scored 2,403 points in the Chase, but Stewart won by virtue of his victories. Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 35

Sports PhotoKasey Kahne won at Phoenix, while Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart finished second and third, setting up a dash for the Sprint Cup at Homestead on Sunday. Edwards leads by 3 points, and won at Homestead last year. It’s the NASCAR rankings! Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 34

Sports PhotoTony Stewart won at Texas, capturing his fourth win of the Chase and pulling to within 3 points of points leader Carl Edwards. It’s a two-man battle for the Sprint Cup as the series heads to Phoenix. Check out SC’s NASCAR power rankings! Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 33

Sports PhotoAfter a tire issue left him floundering mid-pack for much of Sunday’s TUMS Fast Relief 500, Carl Edwards delivered a gutsy charge to the front late in the race. He salvaged a ninth-place finish and maintained his points lead. Complete Story

WEC and Strikeforce Cast-Offs Shine

Sports PhotoNick Diaz and Donald Cerrone both won post-fight bonuses at UFC 137, but SC’s Brad Oremland notes that they’re not the only fighters to come to the UFC from other organizations and quickly establish themselves as contenders. Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 32

Sports PhotoClint Bowyer won the Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega, outpointing Jeff Burton with a last lap pass. Carl Edwards finished 11th and extended his points lead, while Roush teammate Matt Kenseth moved into second place in the standings, 14 back. Complete Story

A Long Time Gone

Sports PhotoLast month marked the 39th anniversary of arguably the most controversial outcome in U.S. Olympic competition. More than simply a window to a Cold War world that no longer exists, in looking back, it is easy to see why a loss in a basketball game still inspires anger and frustration. Complete Story

NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 31

Sports PhotoMatt Kenseth won the Bank of America 500, a win that was overshadowed by Jimmie Johnson’s crash that left the defending champ finishing 34th. Carl Edwards leads the points, with Kevin Harvick 5 behind and Kenseth lurking. Complete Story

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