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Chris Vannini

Newsdesk contributor

Chris Vannini is a native Michigander who writes about Michigan State and the Detroit Tigers for a few places, including The Only Colors. This means he lives in a place where hockey is a real sport. As a first-grader, he finished second in a pinewood derby race to a kid who broke lightspeed. But he's not bitter, since he got a cut of the space cash.

MOST RECENT POSTS

Olympics 2012 Medal Count: United States Still Leads In Total Medals, Takes Lead For Gold

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The United States extended its lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 London Olympics on Thursday.

PGA Championship Leaderboard 2012: Carl Pettersson Alone At Top After First Round

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Carl Pettersson shot a 6-under 66 and is alone in first place in the first round of the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island in South Carolina.

2012 PGA Championship: Rain, Wind Expected To Affect Tournament

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With the 2012 PGA Championship set to take place on the Atlantic coast, winds were expected to be the biggest weather program in Kiawah Island, S.C.

2012 PGA Championship: Bubba Watson Ready To Focus On Golf With Son's Adoption Final

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With his son's adoption finalized, Bubba Watson can refocus on his golf game.

2012 Medal Count Standings: United States Trails China By 1 Medal

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After Monday's events, the United State still trails China in the medal count.

Aaron Murray Recounts Lessons From Manning Brothers

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As the Bulldogs prepare for a season with high expectations, quarterback Aaron Murray will be using lessons from some of the top quarterbacks in the NFL.

Team USA Basketball Final Score: Women Defeat Czech Republic 88-61

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The American women got off to a shaky start, but cruised in the second half for a win over the Czech Republic.

2012 London Olympics: Former Bulldog Reese Hoffa Earns Bronze In Men's Shot Put

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Former Georgia Bulldog Reese Hoffa won bronze in the men's shot put in London on Friday.

2012 London Olympics: Event And TV Schedule For Friday

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The list of Friday's events and the networks on which they will be televised.

Former Georgia Bulldog John Isner Falls To Roger Federer In Quarterfinals

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The last American remaining in men's singles, former Georgia Bulldog John Isner, was eliminated by Roger Federer.

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