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marble falls

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3. Why I no longer follow any professional sports. The only athelete I follow is LeBron James ...

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2020, 10:33 AM

Jul 2020

and only because of the amazing contributions he makes to society off field.

The money is crazy and has nothing to do with the game or the sport. Its all about providing programing to networks.

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Browns sign Myles Garrett to 5-year, $125 million extension [View all] Auggie Jul 2020 OP

My husband, a Browns fan from way back Ohiogal Jul 2020 #1

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Why I no longer follow any professional sports. The only athelete I follow is LeBron James ... marble falls Jul 2020 #3

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