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Smith-Bryant Labs on the Scene at the Nationals

Published: November 20, 2009

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If you’re down in Florida this weekend at the NPC National Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Championships, be sure to visit the expo and stop by the Smith-Bryant Labs booth. Say hello to Brian Barton and Mark Clark and be sure to pick up a free sample of one of their great products.
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Branch Warren More Than Just ‘On the Map’

Published: October 6, 2009

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And then there were two. As Jay Cutler and Branch Warren stood side by side on the stage at the Orleans Arena, the tension cut be cut with a knife. As emcee Bob Cicherillo was set to read out the winner’s name, a bit of confusion ensued when he led the announcement with “the new [...]


NPC Empire States Winner Craig Torres Springboards Into the USAs

Published: July 24, 2009

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Competing as a bodybuilder for over two decades, Craig Torres has seen a lot of others come and go. Some have moved on to bigger and better things in the sport while others have faded away. All along, the Stoneham, Massachusetts native has persevered.
On July 18, the 39-year-old took home the Light heavyweight and Overall [...]


Next Chapter in Erin Paige’s Career

Published: July 11, 2009

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It’s easy to get lost in the shuffle in the amateur figure ranks the past few years. With the popularity of the sport growing more and more, the field of competitors has grown ten-fold. Attend any local contest and there are easily four or five classes in the figure that take the stage.
Even with the [...]


Written in Stone

Published: April 24, 2009

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NY Metropolitan Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Championships Took on New Meaning in ‘09 - The chatter began in the area of the judge’s table and photographer’s pit as soon as he walked on the stage.
“Where is this guy from again?”
“He looks real good.”
There was definitely a buzz in the air when the overall winner of the [...]


Diamondbacks the Latest to Turn Down Bonds

Published: July 10, 2008

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Slugger’s Agent States No Interest League-Wide

It was more than a rumor. The Arizona Diamondbacks gave Barry Bonds some consideration as a replacement for the injured Eric Byrnes, but ultimately decided against it. Even with a slumping offense, they have chosen to let the home run king stay an unsigned free agent.
Jeff Borris, Bonds’ agent, told [...]