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Freak Injury Knocks Hidetada Yamagishi Out of 2010 Mr. Olympia

Published: July 18, 2010

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Perhaps this may be a valuable lesson learned by Hidetada Yamagishi. The six-year pro’s career has definitely been on an upswing but has been derailed with an untimely leg injury. While preparing for the Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Tampa Pro, he was doing seated bicep curls and felt a “tear” type of feeling in quadracep while [...]


Dennis Wolf’s Hernia Injury May Be a Reason for Olympia DNP

Published: September 29, 2009

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As the first two call-outs were read at the Orleans Arena during the pre-judging, Dennis Wolf was getting noticeably antsy. By being passed up, he must have known that this year’s Mr. Olympia contest was not going to be a successful for him. After finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, the last two years, even he [...]


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 [...]


Breaking News: Coleman Comeback Confirmed for 2010

Published: June 30, 2009

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As heard first on today’s episode of MuscleSport Radio, Ronnie Coleman will make his comeback at the 2010 Mr. Olympia. The eight-time Sandow winner said in a live interview that he just made up his mind “a few days ago.” Coleman originally intended on competing in this year’s Olympia but his travel commitments with BSN [...]


Taylor Boyd Shined at Bill Grant Classic

Published: June 18, 2009

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At the 2008 Bill Grant Classic, the weather was not what you would call perfect for an outdoor event. The rains came and poured down on the assembled crowd but it did not damper their enthusiasm, especially when one of the guest posers took the stage. Taylor Boyd looks like a mixture between a heel [...]


Cutler, Dexter & Ronnie All Huge at Atlantic States

Published: June 7, 2009

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Having three Mr. Olympias all together on one stage is quite an evening and that was the case on Saturday in Manhattan at the Atlantic States. The current title holder Dexter Jackson was joined by his last two predecessors, Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman, as guest posers in the city that never sleeps.  Although this [...]


A-Rod Needs Hip Surgery, Out 6-8 Weeks

Published: March 5, 2009

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When it rains, it pours – even if you make $27.5 million a year. Alex Rodriguez has had an offseason from hell but it may have just gotten worse. According to a report on CNNSI.com, the Yankees third baseman will need to undergo surgery to remove a cyst from his right hip. Recovery could last [...]


Vic Richards Missed His Calling

Published: February 26, 2009

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There are times when an athlete hits his prime in an era that doesn’t fit. Victor Richards is a prime example of that. When he burst onto the bodybuilding scene back in 1982, such massive size was not commonplace on the contest stage. His 5’10″ frame packed on an incredible 370 pounds of muscle during [...]


Cutting Pac Man First Step

Published: February 11, 2009

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Let’s see what the Dallas Cowboys do for an encore. After finally severing ties with troubled cornerback Adam “Pac Man” Jones,” America’s Team has taken the first step in rooting out the distractions in the most dysfunctional locker room in the NFL. Team owner Jerry Jones has made some attempts this offseason to rectify the [...]


Rams Hire Steve Spagnuolo

Published: January 17, 2009

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Giants Defensive Guru to Take Over in St. Louis; Rex Ryan Next to Jets? -  According to a report by Adam Schefter, Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been signed to a four-year, $11.5 million contract by the St. Louis Rams. The NFL Network’s super sleuth has been on the pulse of practically every move [...]


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