Items by Joe Pietaro

Phil Heath Leading After Pre-Judging, But Kai Greene Makes it Two Straight Arnold Classics

Published: March 9, 2010

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As the War Memorial was emptying out and the competitors wound down in the Brehm Pump Up room, the judges went over their scoresheets for the afternoon prejudging at the 2010 Arnold Classic. The top six would be calculated, as well as who sat in what placing heading into the evening’s Finals.
Kai Greene came into [...]


Pro MMA Fighter Michael Bernhard on MuscleSport Radio 3/9

Published: March 8, 2010

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On Tuesday, March 9, professional mixed martial artist Michael Bernhard will be our very special guest on MuscleSport Radio. With another win on Saturday on the Action Fight League card at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The 6′3″, 170-pound Bernhard’s pro record now stands at 7-2.
Still only 25 years of age, the Miami resident [...]


Arnold, Stallone Crown Iris Kyle Ms. International

Published: March 6, 2010

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Winning an unprecedented fifth Ms. International title hung in the balance as four of the top six took their place to the side of the stage, leaving Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia and Iris Kyle alone. Both women have been dominant in their sport, especially in Columbus with four wins apiece.
As the crowd awaited Lonnie Tepper’s announcement on [...]


It’s ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Time for Dexter Jackson at the Arnold Classic

Published: March 3, 2010

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It’s kind of odd that someone who was on top of the bodybuilding world a mere six months ago can be at a career crossroads now, but it can be argued that Dexter Jackson needs to do more than okay at the 2010 Arnold Classic this weekend. But he is 40 years old and has [...]


Tim Tebow Not Throwing at NFL Combine a Mistake

Published: February 26, 2010

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Tim Tebow does not want to become another footnote added to the list of Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks who have been NFL busts. Names such as Gino Torretta, Danny Wuerfell, Chris Weinke and Eric Crouch are frequently mentioned in that category and the former Florida Gator does not want to see it grow by one.
The [...]


WWE NXT Roster Announced; Jericho, Christian & CM Punk Lead the Way

Published: February 23, 2010

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ECW is in the books and went out in style with an Extreme Rules match that resulted in Ezekiel Jackson winning the strap from Christian, but the highlight of the evening was the staggered announcements of who will be a part of the roster when WWE NXT begins on February 23 on ScyFy.
The show has [...]


No Second ‘Miracle on Ice’ With Professionals in Olympics

Published: February 23, 2010

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Taking nothing away from the United States’ 5-3 victory over Canada in Olympic hockey, but anyone who tries to call this another ‘Miracle on Ice’ is sadly mistaken. The world is a different place than it was in 1980 and the magnitude of international competition is on a much lower scale than it was 30 [...]


Melvin Anthony Wins IFBB Phoenix Pro

Published: February 21, 2010

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Following a quiet 2009, Melvin Anthony started the new year off on the right foot by winning the Phoenix Pro on Saturday night. The California native edged out Hidetada Yamagishi, who continues to make strides in the division by finishing as the runner-up. The ageless Toney Freeman placed third and also qualified for the Mr. [...]


Christian Darrow-James Funaro UCL Press Conference Videos

Published: February 18, 2010

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We are getting closer to what has been coined as the “Internet-Inspired Grudge Match of the Decade.” So close, in fact, that a press conference was held on February 17 at Maximum Motor Sports in Riverhead, New York in anticipation of the upcoming Underground Combat League fight just over a week away.
This was just the [...]


UCL Christian Darrow-James Funaro Press Conference 2/17

Published: February 16, 2010

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On Wednesday, February 17, the Underground Combat League will hold a press conference from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Maximum Motor Sports (1725 Route 58, Riverhead, New York, 11901) promoting their upcoming February 28 card. The main event will be the much-anticipated fight between James Funaro and Christian Darrow, one that has taken on a [...]


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