Issue May Really Be How Far Players Will Go to Gain an Advantage
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With items like over-the-counter pills and prescription injections, baseball playersâ medicine cabinets have expanded as unmistakably as their physiques.
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An early leader out of the gate faces stiff competition in the stretch.
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US National Basketball Association stars are concerned that playing in international events is hurting their ability to play their best in quest of a league crown.
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Sometimes you can just tell. It only takes a few minutes of action, one or two touches, a run off the ball. The talent is obvious, so is the self belief.
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By Douglas A. Kaid, The Bradenton Herald, Fla.  Jan. 31--LAKEWOOD RANCH -- Sometimes the other team is simply better. It's a tough thing to admit for competitors who spend all season trying to convince themselves they can't be beaten if they play their best.
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Winning is neither everything nor the only thing in soccer. Teams often play for a certain result. During the regular season, a tie away from home can be rewarding. In Major League Soccer's playoffs, goal differential will likely determine who advances in two-game series.
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BANGALORE: In these days of narrow margins, any advantage that can be accrued from being the home team could be of crucial importance.
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There is an art to picking a team during qualifying, when a coach must take into account fitness, injuries, fatigue, suspensions and commitments to professional clubs.
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Fighting an opponent doesn&#39;t always mean opposing his force. When faced with overwhelming power, good fighters often use their attacker&#39;s force to their advantage, as in judo, for example.
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The problem with having a lot to play for is the prospect of losing it all.
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When it's "win-win," you know someone's getting the sharp end of the stick.
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The N.B.A. has made a concerted effort to control player behavior on and off the court. Now, the league may have a major blind spot.
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Opponents aren't the only ones having a tough time matching Max Darrah's pace. Record-keepers are struggling to keep up, as well.
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it&#39;s the sport that won&#39;t die, no matter what. You can have gamblers, psychotic fans, spouses that blab and players who cork.
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Top stars make more than ever, but they raise the tide for the whole league.
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With parity spreading, the difference between contending for a title and playing in the Alamo Bowl can be just a few points. Kickers may be more important than ever.
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âThe challenge is to continue to grow in every way. Itâs a tricky game.â