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Fearless Surfer Conquers Epic 100-Foot Wave

World record-holding surfer and known thrill-seeker Garrett McNamara is believed to have surfed the biggest wave ever, a 100-footer he rode off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal.

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There’s No Place for Fear When Riding a 100-Foot Wave

Garrett McNamara felt many things as the monster wave approached. Excitement. Awe. Joy. The one thing he did not feel, however, is fear.

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A Doctor’s Prescription for Surviving Football Withdrawal

You're a diehard hardcore fan who woke up feeling withdrawn and down, unable to see any reason to get out of bed and face the world. Do not fear. You are suffering from football withdrawal. And a...

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Blame an ‘Abnormality,’ Not Beyoncé, for the Super Bowl Blackout

The New Orleans utility that provides power to the Superdome blames the outage on "an abnormality," but so far can't say just why Super Bowl XLVII went dark during the second half.

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Playing for Fun Could Reduce Sports Injuries

Playing in the occasional pickup basketball game or sandlot ballgame could be an excellent way for young athletes to avoid injuries.

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‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius Charged With Girlfriend’s Murder

The arrest of Oscar Pistorius is a tragic epilogue to a story that transcended sports and inspired millions of people.

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Google Maps Takes You Inside Colts’ Stadium

Google has added to its insane database of maps by mapping Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the Indianapolis Colts.

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Sailboat Crew Breaks Speed Record in NY-to-SF Voyage

Famed Italian skipper Giovanni Soldini and his tireless crew of eight sailors obliterated the record for sailing the "Golden Route" from New York to San Francisco, shaving a full 10 days off the...

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Want to Play in the NHL? Better Hope You Were Born in the Right Month

A pair of psychology professors have discovered that a hockey player's month of birth influences how scouts and coaches judge his talent, and this subconscious selection bias often puts the wrong...

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Study: Even Light Soccer Headers Can Harm Cognitive Function

One thing that makes the beautiful game beautiful is the way the ball moves so effortlessly from foot to head to chest and back. But those skilled and deliberate headers may be ever so slightly but...

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