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LUNCH LINKS

by Ben Fawkes, Paul Kix, Ethan Trex and Brett Zarda

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We're content to bask in the beauty of the Allegheny River; some choose instead to swim the entire thing.


A woman from Ohio recently completed a 325-mile swim of the of the Allegheny River. She swam an average of 6-8 hours per day and plans on rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean in the future. Wow. If we make it to the gym twice a week, we consider it an accomplishment. Enjoy the links.


· Bengals fans aren't too happy to have Chris Henry back.

· Joe Nathan is ready for the playoff push.

· An interesting piece breaking down Joba Chamberlain's pitching mechanics.

· Freakonomics examines Usain Bolt's performance.

· Apparently Eddy Curry used to be a gymnast.

· It's always entertaining to watch a dude dunk off of a trampoline.

· Carl Pavano is making a start for the Yankees? Really? He's still playing?

· Starting QB's for the 49ers: Montana, Young, J.T. O'Sullivan?.

· Not exactly VIP treatment for many athletes staying in the Olympic Village.

· An Ohio woman completes her 325-mile swim of the Allegheny River.


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