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Troy Alves Comes Full Circle With 2011 IFBB Phoenix Pro Win

Published: August 31, 2011

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A year ago at this time, Troy Alves was unsure where his bodybuilding career was headed. He had just lost his supplement contract and contemplated skipping the 2010 Mr. Olympia. But at the 11th hour, the veteran found a new sponsor and was part of the sport’s elite contest once again. “I’m excited that I [...]

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LeFrancois, Centopani Reign Supreme at NY Pro

Published: May 16, 2009

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Worlds apart but connected at the end of the evening, Cathy LeFrancois and Evan Centopani both walked out of the New York Pro earning the championships in their respective divisions. LeFrancois, the 38-year-old Canadian-born veteran, repeated as champion while Centopani won his first professional show. Centopani, 27, accomplished the feat in his first try after [...]

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Andy Pettitte Lucky to Receive $10m Yankee Offer

Published: December 13, 2008

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Veteran Southpaw Far from his Former Self; Should Be Grateful It’s hard to fault Andy Pettitte for trying to shake the Yankee tree for as much money as he can. With the organization throwing money around as if it grew on the proverbial tree, the 36-year-old figures this may be his last shot at cashing [...]

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Jets Shaun Ellis Just as Stupid as Plaxico Burress – If Not More

Published: December 8, 2008

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Marihuana Arrest Comes at the Most Inopportune Time Let me clarify something first. There is no ‘right’ time to use marihuana. Adults can do what they please and all, but illegal drugs (especially ones that do not enhance your performance) such as that have no place in an athlete’s life. Certainly not one of the [...]

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Will Pettitte Return to Yankees in 2009?

Published: September 24, 2008

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Future Uncertain with Shaky Second Half Perhaps it was fitting that Andy Pettitte received the win in the final game ever at Yankee Stadium. Improving to 14-14, the veteran southpaw persevered to even his mark after going winless in his previous five starts. His last win came back on August 20 at Toronto. It has [...]

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