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http://story.news.yahoo.com/ne...olves

read the headline.

it gets worse, read above the headline.


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lol :D

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I was half expecting to see football pics and talking about the stanley cup...

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Not only is the headline messed up... but it's under "Sports - baseball"

Did you happen to see that run they scored from the 3 point line?

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oh.... oops... I just read the REST of your initial post... I see you already covered the baseball thing.

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MaineExport wrote:Not only is the headline messed up... but it's under "Sports - baseball"

Did you happen to see that run they scored from the 3 point line?


did they go for a two point conversion? and was there any highsticking in this game?

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No... and they missed an easy penalty kick after the scrum.

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Mr1der
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did the judges rate them ok for proper technique and good form as well?

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yes... and gave them high marks for artistic impression and originality on their second run.

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Error by the news peopple on yahoo. It happens often on yahoo that news headlines get messed up or posted twice, im not surprised

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The Associated Press releases the story to Yahoo. Yahoo has to come up with the headline and placement, etc. Therefore, it is Yahoo's mistake, not the AP's.

Nick :D

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LOL :D

Dammit, I wish I had bet for the Hornets to win that game. I'd be a rich man!

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dude I dunno, I here the bookies wouldn't take bets being the game was gonna be too close to call!


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