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    Dorfman: Assemblyman John Burzichelli's 'one-man assault' on NJSIAA is misguided

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    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    March 16, 2010, 7:36PM
    Organized high school sports program in NJ is vital part of education process Full story »
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    Whether the commissioner recognizes it or not, Steroid Era is here to stay

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    March 09, 2010, 7:14PM
    Like other drugs, steroids will resist extinction Full story »
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    Horse racing, NJ go way back

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    March 02, 2010, 7:45PM
    But racing in the state is fighting for its life today Full story »
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    Tiger’s troubles nobody’s business

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    February 23, 2010, 8:03PM
    Golfer's family only ones who truly deserve apology Full story »
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    Bookmark for student athletes

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    February 09, 2010, 8:14PM
    True definition of student-athletes often disguised in big-money D-1 sports of NCAA Full story »
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    As is, football is far too dangerous to play

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    February 03, 2010, 6:08AM
    New NFL rules are being put in place, but we don't know yet if they're really working Full story »
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    Professional athletes must learn that guns are serious business

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    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    January 26, 2010, 9:13PM
    NBA players should shoot basketballs, not guns. Full story »
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    Gambling bill not very sporting

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    January 19, 2010, 7:50PM
    Would legalize gambling on the internet but does not include sports betting Full story »
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    Super Bowl brings talk of ads, odds

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    January 12, 2010, 8:11PM
    Only show on TV that would get lower ratings if it weren't for the commercials Full story »
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    Rachel, Zenyatta need to race

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    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    January 05, 2010, 8:19PM
    Response from owners on possible match race has been mostly negative Full story »
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    Michael Vick could be unlikely inspiration for Tiger Woods

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    December 29, 2009, 10:11PM
    Both have had public images shattered Full story »
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    Lately, Irish eyes are crying

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    December 08, 2009, 8:14PM
    It's imperative for Notre Dame to keep up, as tough as it has become Full story »
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    Sid's readers get a turn to have their say

    Derek Jeter at a World Series workout day

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    December 02, 2009, 12:15AM
    A longtime Yankee fan thinks Jeter belongs in the group with Ruth, Gehrig and DiMaggio and Mantle. Full story »
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    Tough time to give thanks

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    November 24, 2009, 8:30PM
    Holiday will be a day for regrouping and, in too many cases, utter sadness Full story »
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    New book chews on Ruth facts and fallacies

    By Sid Dorfman/For The Star-Ledger

    November 10, 2009, 9:34PM
    You shouldn't believe everything you hear or read about Babe Ruth Full story »
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