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The Roughest, Toughest Race in the World

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The Barkley Marathons, held every year in the rugged hill country of Tennessee, pit runners against their absolute mental and physical limits. The race is five 20-mile loops, almost entirely off-trail, with a total elevation gain that more than doubles the height of Mt. Everest. In three decades, only 14 people have ever finished. In…

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Friday Poll: Winter Olympics

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It’s the Winter Games in Sochi. How interested are you? This year, I’m less interested than I have been past games. I can’t point to a single reason, but I will probably only watch a few speed skating events, perhaps some bobsledding, where in other years I would have followed many more events. How about…

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Friday Poll: Super Bowl Winner?

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A simple choice presents itself: Denver or Seattle? I like players on both teams, but I’ll say it ends up Denver 24, Seattle 21. What do you think? Super Bowl Winner: Broncos or Seahawks?

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Friday Poll: Four Teams Left

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It’s four teams left: New England at Denver @ 2 PM (CBS), and San Francisco at Seattle @ 5:30 PM (FOX). Who wins? I’ll say Denver and Seattle. What do you think? NFL: Patriots, Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks?

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A proposal for renaming the Washington Redskins

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Law professor David Bernstein has a suggestion for renaming the Washington Redskins. I like it. Bernstein writes: I agree with Charles Krauthammer that the Redskins should be renamed out of common courtesy. I also think the name should reflect something unique or at least prominent about the team’s metropolitan area. You can call the team…