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		<title>It Was The Proper Pass: Blake Just Missed It</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Steve Blake is being destroyed in the social media landscape after missing a potential game-winning shot in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against Oklahoma City. It was a wide-open look on an inbounds pass from Metta World Peace in the corner. Blake caught and shot, just as he&#8217;d done with sharpshooter precision in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/general/it-was-the-proper-pass-blake-just-missed-it/</link>
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		<title>Kenny Britt Has Second Knee Operation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There had long been speculation that Tennessee wide receiver Kenny Britt would require a second knee surgery. He&#8217;d already undergone surgery to repair his right knee (torn ACL and MCL). On Wednesday, it was confirmed that Britt underwent an arthroscopic procedure. The Titans were quick to cut off speculation that Britt had experienced a setback [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/fantasy/kenny-britt-has-second-knee-operation/</link>
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		<title>Another LA Disaster: &#8220;Old&#8221; Spurs Sing The Clippers a Lullaby</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Would the Spurs be &#8220;rusty&#8221; following a long layoff? 
That was a question offered often in the days leading up to Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. If it existed, the Spurs must have covered it by slapping on some paint or something because they handily defeated the upstart Clippers on Tuesday night. 
The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/general/another-la-disaster-old-spurs-sing-the-clippers-a-lullaby/</link>
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		<title>Stomped in OKC: Lakers Flat-Out Embarrassed by the Thunder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I always say, &#8220;If you&#8217;re going to fail, then fail spectacularly.&#8221;
The Lakers must have heeded those words on Monday night, as Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series was nothing short of a bloodbath. Oklahoma City took a 15-point lead into halftime &#8230; and then it got ugly. The Thunder outscored the Lakers by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/general/stomped-in-okc-lakers-flat-out-embarrassed-by-the-thunder/</link>
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		<title>Bill Walton Opens Up on Junior Seau</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fans, pundits and athletes, current and former, have spoken about the shocking death of Junior Seau. I was set to record a podcast when the news broke, news that put me into a strange state. I was rendered speechless. Everyone who knows me understands that that phenomenon just doesn&#8217;t happen often. 
I tried to take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/latest-columns/bill-walton-opens-up-on-junior-seau/</link>
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		<title>The Vision Comes Into Focus: Farmers Field in Los Angeles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The sporting world is in full effect as we roll full-steam into springtime. The first round of the NBA Playoffs are coming to an end (the Spurs and Thunder lead the parade of teams rolling into the next round), the conference finals are on the horizon in the NHL, Major League Baseball has entered its [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/general/the-vision-comes-into-focus-farmers-field-in-los-angeles/</link>
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		<title>Fred Jackson Signs Two-Year Extension with Buffalo Bills</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s hard not to like what&#8217;s been happening in Buffalo this offseason. There are the obvious moves in free agency to bolster the defense with Mario Williams and Mark Anderson. On Monday, the Bills solidified the running back position by extending Fred Jackson through the 2014 season. 
Jackson was a workhorse for the Bills in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/watercooler/fred-jackson-signs-two-year-extension-with-buffalo-bills/</link>
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		<title>New Closer for the Dodgers: Kenley Jansen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dodgers fans and fantasy owners (self included) came into spring training with a single question about the bullpen. Which pitcher would win the job in camp? And, would he be able to keep it?
Cue the circus music. 
The Dodgers became the latest squad to change out their closer on Monday when it was announced that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/latest-columns/new-closer-for-the-dodgers-kenley-jansen/</link>
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		<title>FMC: Jim Johnson, RP, Baltimore Orioles</title>
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Why is Jim Johnson the &#8220;Fantasy Man-Crush&#8221; of the week? 
OK. I suppose I could just trot out the entire Baltimore squad or give an &#8220;Attaboy!&#8221; to Buck Schowalter following his 1,000th career win. Maybe I celebrate Chris Davis for ending a terrible day at the plate (0-for-8 with five strikeouts) with a win on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/general/fmc-jim-johnson-rp-baltimore-orioles/</link>
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		<title>Rookies on Your Mind: Harper Gets to Hamels, Middlebrooks Dominates</title>
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The boos from the Los Angeles crowd one week ago trumpeted the arrival of a new villain in Major League Baseball, someone to move the needle and pique the interest of casual fans. On Sunday night, Bryce Harper was on display for the national audience in a home tilt. He wasted no time getting the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/general/rookies-on-your-mind-harper-gets-to-hamels-middlebrooks-dominates/</link>
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		<title>NASCAR Heads to Talladega: Harmon&#8217;s Fantasy Auto Racing Team</title>
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Captain &#8211; Joey Logano &#8212; four top 10s in six career Talladega starts
Kurt Busch &#8211; taking a flier on his history at the track while swallowing his 27th-place average finish in 2012.
Martin Truex, Jr. &#8212; four top 10s (one top 5) in his Talladega history. I&#8217;m looking at him more for his 2012 totals to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/latest-columns/nascar-heads-to-talladega-harmons-fantasy-auto-racing-team/</link>
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		<title>Insta-Drunk Spray: Like a Ninja, The Buzz Comes and Goes Quickly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A French-American scientist has reportedly created a spray that makes its user drunk instantly and then has its effects dissipate as quickly as they came. 
&#8220;Reportedly, not only does the sensation of being drunk wear off almost immediately but the user would also supposedly be able to pass a breathalyzer test, verifying that they are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/for-my-entertainment/insta-drunk-spray-like-a-ninja-the-buzz-comes-and-goes-quickly/</link>
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		<title>Mariano Rivera Tears ACL: Claim Robertson, Celebrate w/ &#8220;Sandman&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The roller coaster ride of this sporting week continued on Thursday. The first story coming out of the morning was Terrell Suggs&#8217; Achilles&#8217; injury that was first reported to have occurred as part of a basketball game. Suggs later addressed the media and spoke of the injury occurring during shuttle drills. The Baltimore Sun&#8217;s  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/general/mariano-rivera-tears-acl-claim-robertson-celebrate-w-sandman/</link>
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		<title>Hillenmeyer: Football, Violence &amp; &#8220;The Hunger Games&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Are you not entertained?&#8221; &#8220;Is this not why you are here?&#8221; &#8211; Maximus, &#8220;Gladiator&#8221;
We often talk of sports in terms of violence. Our video games are becoming more and more realistic, and the top properties involve war, gore and, oftentimes, disturbing imagery. 
Hell, do you remember the old NHL video games? You know, the one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://swollendome.com/general/hillenmeyer-football-violence-the-hunger-games/</link>
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		<title>Buy The Kobe Mask on eBay: Can I Clone Him?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you remember when Kobe Bryant broke his nose after being fouled by Dwyane Wade in the NBA All-Star Game?
Well, Kobe was then forced to don a face mask in the subsequent games. He played in 11 games and scored his 29,000th career point behind the mask. Now, Bryant is auctioning off the mask to [...]]]></description>
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