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New details emerged about the woman who claims Ben Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her. What was the most surprising revelation?
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She bragged about their sexual encounter to coworkers
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She was stalking him
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The nickname 'Big Ben' isn't so apt, if you know what I mean
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They're related
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The season's first USA Today Coach's Poll for NCAA Football was unveiled this week. Who was ranked #1?
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Florida
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Oklahoma
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Texas
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USC
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Albert Pujols hit a grand slam that helped propel the St. Louis Cardinals to a win over the New York Mets in an extra innings game. How many grand slams has he hit so far this year?
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1
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3
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5
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7
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San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie became the latest athlete to be chastised over a Twitter post. What topic earned him a fine of $2,500?
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Chad Ochocinco
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Constantly great San Diego weather
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Training camp food
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Sarah Palin
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Most of us agree that it's time for the 104 names on the 2003 PED Test List to be released. Which current or former player publicly asked for the full list to be published?
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Hank Aaron
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Barry Bonds
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Greg Maddux
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David Ortiz
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Jeremy Roenick announced his retirement (again) this week. We have a hard time taking him seriously, because this is his ________ time to retire.
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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6th
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We lost a national treasure this week, as this sporting organization effectively folded.
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Arena League Football
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Continental Basketball Association
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Professional Bowlers Association
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The Roller Derby Dolls League
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Which of the following players *did not* work out with or practice with the New England Patriots in the last two weeks?
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Matt Gutierrez
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Cleo Lemon
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Michael Vick
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Andrew Walter
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As of this moment, who is currently the highest paid coach in the SEC?
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Lane Kiffin
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Urban Meyer
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Les Miles
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Nick Saban
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What do Brandon Webb and Edison Volquez have in common this week?
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Both pitched complete game losses
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Both were named in Glamour's sexiest athletes
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Both were suspended for throwing at batters
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They both went under the knife and are out for 12 months
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News of Josh Hamilton's January relapse was reported by this Web site and included salacious photos.
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Deadspin
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Fanhouse
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New York Post
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TMZ
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Dominique Ferguson, the #8 college basketball recruit in the country, shocked the basketball world by announcing he wants to play at a college coached by this person because of their established basketball acumen.
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Tom Izzo
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Mike Krzyzewski
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Isiah Thomas
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Roy Williams
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Prince Fielder tried to kill a guy this week. Which former teammate did he chase all the way into the locker room?
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Guillermo Mota
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Will Ohman
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C.C. Sabathia
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George Sherrill
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You know what we find particularly idiotic? Getting busted for marijuana right outside your training camp facility. Which Philadelphia Eagles player demonstrated a particular kind of stupidity this week?
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Stewart Bradley
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Chris 'King' Gocong
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Juqua Parker
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Sav Rocca
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Let's now discuss people who are a lot richer than you. Eli Manning recently agreed to a contract that has yet to be finalized. What are the terms?
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4 years, $80 million
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5 years, $77.5 million
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6 years, $97.5 million
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10 years, $130 million
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Not to be outdone, Roddy White became the second-highest paid wide receiver in the game thanks to a 6 year, $50 million contract extension. Who is the highest paid wide receiver in the game?
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Larry Fitzgerald
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Greg Jennings
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Terrell Owens
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Reggie Wayne
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Meanwhile, this rookie is convinced that he deserves to be paid a lot more than what the team has offered him so far. Which dope is threatening to sit out the entire season rather than be paid what his draft slot would justify?
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Michael Crabtree
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Vonte Davis
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Jeremy Macklin
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Knowshon Moreno
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While not quite as good as teammate Eli Manning, Antonio Pierce got some great news this week. What is it?
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He isn't being traded to the Raiders after all
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He won't be indicted
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He won't be suspended 4 games for taking vitamin supplements
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The free clinic called and the tests were negative
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The Minnesota Timberwolves named their new head coach, and it was quite a surprise. Who is it?
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Doug Collins
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Kevin McHale (is this piling on?)
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Kurt Rambis
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Rudy Tomjanovich
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This doesn't happen often, but the PGA recently lost a sponsor for one of its major events. What corporation will no longer sponsor two events?
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Bank of America
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Buick
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Coldwell Banker
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Pontiac
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Cubs minor league pitcher Julio Castillo was recently sentenced to 30 days in jail for committing a felony. What was his crime?
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He intentionally beaned a fan in the stands with a ball
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He jumped into the stands and punched out a fan
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He was the wheel man in a local pharmacy robbery
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He was dealing steroids
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What did David Ortiz apologize for in his press conference?
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Buying steroids
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Taking steroids
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Testing positive for steroids
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Nothing, as far as we can tell
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The way things are going for the Red Sox right now, they probably wish they could cut everyone. But who did they place on waivers this week?
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Casey Kotchman
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Mark Kotsay
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Javier Lopez
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John Smoltz
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Patrick Kane, the number one overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, was arrested after punching a taxicab driver. What was the source of their dispute?
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20 cents in change
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A back seat vomiting incident
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The gratuitous nudity of Kane's stripper companion
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The taxi driver wouldn't sing along to Biz Markie's 'Just a Friend'
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25.
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Tiger Woods won for the second week in a row, giving him his 70th tour win. How many victories is he behind record-holder Sam Snead?
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3
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5
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9
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12
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