CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE RIGHT FOR ENHANCED VERSION Not so long ago, Peyton Siva was in the midst of choosing a NCAA Division 1 school to go to. He had numerous offers from the top schools in the country including Arizona, USC, etc…But it was here at the McDonalds Classic that Siva’s stock shot up the charts as he amazed with his high flying dunks, and THIS…the infamous 360 layup!!!! Samoan athletes are incredible, and not just on the gridiron ...
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CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE RIGHT FOR ENHANCED VERSION Courtesy of the Daily Herald The earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, have caused some to forget. Sam Atoa will never forget. The day was Sept. 29 of 2009. A tsunami, triggered by an 8.0 earthquake, hit Atoa’s home country of Samoa. Wire reports claimed that 186 people died in the disaster. Among those people were Atoa’s cousin, along with several friends. So when Atoa, Utah Valley University’s women’s volleyball coach, went back home to Samoa in February and saw the destruction that has left many people still struggling...
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CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE RIGHT FOR ENHANCED VERSION Nile Te’o is a volleyball player at UNLV. “Nile is an outstanding athlete,” noted her coach. “She is a tough competitor with great quickness and reaction speed. She is very experienced and has good ball control. I expect her to contribute immediately and help the team this coming fall. High School: A 2009 graduate of Kahuku High School…Lettered all three years in volleyball and twice in basketball…On the volleyball court, she helped her squad improve from an Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA)...
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CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE RIGHT FOR ENHANCED VERSION ANAHEIM, Calif. – Recent Oregon All-American Neticia Enesi is one of 17 volleyball players honored with invitations to train with the U.S. Women’s National Team during its second winter training block that continues through April 9. The team training sessions will be held at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif., and are open to the public. Training times are generally Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Fridays often vary in times. The middle blocker from The Dalles, Ore., is joined at the position...
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CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE RIGHT FOR ENHANCED VERSION HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Alabama Vipers have been assigned four more players by Arena Football One. Former NFL defensive lineman Steve Fifita, offensive lineman Ray Norrell and defensive back Quentin Burrell add to a Vipers’ roster already full of depth and experience. Alabama also obtained wide receiver Terry Moss, who was traded from Spokane for future considerations. “These are four quality players with exceptional football backgrounds,’’ Alabama coach Dean Cokinos said. Fifita (6-1, 312) played in 13 games for the Miami...
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CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO THE RIGHT FOR ENHANCED VERSION Because rugby players don’t wear pads, there is a perception they are tougher than their American football counterparts. But U.S. Sevens rugby player Leonard Peters begs to differ, and he should know: He played college football for Hawaii and in the NFL for the New York Jets and Chicago Bears. “It’s much more physical playing football,” he said. “In (rugby) sevens, you try to break arm tackles, but in football, you’re smashing faces on every play. “They’re both physical sports. I...
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The current incarnation of the Arena Football League is an arena football league founded in 2009 to replace the original Arena Football League, which collapsed following that league’s 2008 season. The league, originally launched as Arena Football 1, was formed with 16 teams: existing teams from the original AFL and arenafootball2, an existing team from the American Indoor Football Association, and several new teams or markets. Though the current league was founded separately from the original Arena Football League, the current AFL bought all the properties of its predecessor in a...
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Associated Press: LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville gave Freedom Hall a memorable send-off. Kyle Kuric scored all of his career-high 22 points in the second half and the Cardinals upset No. 1 Syracuse 78-68 on Saturday, providing one last highlight at their 54-year-old home. Louisville (20-11, 11-7 Big East) may also have assured itself a return trip to the NCAA tournament by sweeping the season series from the Orange (28-3, 15-3). Their only other loss all season came against Pittsburgh, and Saturday was their first road loss. Although Syracuse led by eight points late in the first half,...
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NZPA - Ambitious Newcastle officials have made an inquiry about the possibility of luring Sonny Bill Williams back to the NRL. In a bold move aimed at ensuring their season does not end in disaster following the departures of forwards Chris Houston and Danny Wicks after the pair were charged with drug trafficking, the Knights have contacted the NRL to ask whether they can sign Williams. The 24-year-old former Bulldogs superstar is now considering an approach from the All Blacks, who have suggested he ensure his availability for next year’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand by moving...
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Excerpt from ESPN Outside the Lines:  “Miles Apart” Justin Vae’ena reads pass, seven-step drop. The Valley Center Jaguars live by the pass. That’s how they’ve hung in with Oceanside through three quarters. The undefeated Pirates’ starters are on the field this late for the first time in eight games, going back to their season opener. Their Valley League games haven’t even been close. But it’s a lot tougher tonight. Scrambling one step ahead of tacklers, VC quarterback Tyler Bernard has thrown for a couple of touchdowns and run for another...
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