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Over the weekend, we've been presented with numerous ways to succeed by circumventing unfair and inappropriate "rules" meant to hurt you and not others by not giving you everything you want immediately. As we close out this weekend, let us give you the tools used by sports teams across the globe so you can have what they have: a big ball of win. More »
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One U.S. team in Beijing came into these Games with all the pressure in the world on them to succeed after an embarrassing bronze medal in a sport the United States normally dominates. Yes, they laid the wood to the Chinese team in their first match, but they have a long way to go towards the mythical redemption we lay at their feet. We speak, of course, of the U.S. wheelchair rugby team at these 2008 Paralympic Games. Or, as you might know them better, the Murderball team. More »
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The Paralympics have kicked off in Beijing with an opening ceremony that rivaled the Olympic opening ceremony. The US swim team dominated the swimming events yesterday, coming away with four gold medals, two silver and three bronze. Some other medals of note: More »
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