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Dan Tratt was angry for a while. Frustrated. Depressed. And those words might not even begin to describe it because, really, there's not a particularly good way to say what it feels like to have your life change before you expect it, and in a way that you'd never imagined.

Whenever I show up to judge a contest I really have no idea what to expect. The Nike 6.0 HB BMX Pro was no exception. The course was a great layout full of hips, creative lines, and big transfers. All 20 riders were here to show off their best moves and try to make it into the finals on Sunday. Here’s a quick rundown of what went down—good and bad. Let’s start with the bad news first, shall we? The youngest rider of the contest (13), Nicholi Rogatkin, (who was voted in by fans online) took it the hardest after hanging up on a tailwhip-gone-wrong over one of the many hips. But like a young Genghis Khan he rose back up and rode his 2nd run like a true warrior. Rob Darden also did quite a disappearing act after landing a little crocked on a turndown-360 over the spine that shot him under the elevated mini ramp section. But some of the most entertaining almost mishaps were from Matt Sparks who some how defied the laws of gravity when he pulled a flair that he shouldn&rsqu

Through 20 starts, Arizona Diamondbacks starter Dan Haren is 10-5 with a 2.14 ERA, 141 strikeouts, and 19 walks. Find out where these numbers rank among the best pitching performances of recent years and what we can expect from Haren in the second half.

After a flurry of last-minute talks last season, Jason Bay went to Boston as part of a three-team deal that brought four players to Pittsburgh.

Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart conceded after Saturday night's 30-10 loss at Olympic Park that Melbourne's 'quality' proved the difference.

Geelong is hopeful key defenders Matthew Scarlett and Harry Taylor have escaped serious injury but both are likely miss at least next Saturday's home game against Adelaide at Skilled Stadium.

North Queensland captain Johnathan Thurston says he has a good working relationship with coach Neil Henry despite rumours of a falling out after State of Origin III.

It appears the only thing impeding the Cubs' chances of making a run at the National League Central title is the highly contagious injury bug they just can't seem to shake. From Aramis Ramirez to Ryan Dempster to Geovany Soto to Ted Lilly, injuries certainly have been a factor. It's a good thing for the Cubs that their rookies continue to step in and contribute.

It appears the only thing impeding the Cubs' chances of making a run at the National League Central title is the highly contagious injury bug they just can't seem to shake. From Aramis Ramirez to Ryan Dempster to Geovany Soto to Ted Lilly, injuries certainly have been a factor. It's a good thing for the Cubs that their rookies continue to step in and contribute.