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Park's play, Topdog/Underdog is unique play on the past which is also sound voice on the post-race society theory.

While the post-race society theory is prevalent in Parks' play, she also employs clever historical irony. When coupled, the two ideas create a unique learning experience.

Detriot losing to the 8th-seed Edmonton Oilers has the hockey world stunned. The number-one team in the NHL in points was humbled by an underdog but scrappy Oilers team.

Light heavyweights Chad Dawson and Antonio Tarver test one other at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Saturday, October 11.

Southern Illinois heads our 2006-07 pre-season NCAA Cinderella Watch List. Check in for monthly updates on all of college basketball's most underrated teams.

East Carolina's win against West Virginia, and Ohio State's close victory over Ohio University, revealed two of the four common outcomes for underdog teams.

Is Susan Boyle set for superstardom?

In the early 90's, "misfit kids are surprisingly good at sports" movies were big box-office hits. It seemed to be only a matter of time before this proven formula was re

The Car-Pitts have history. Actually known as Card-Pitt in 1944, the Steelers and Cardinals were forced to merge due to World War II. The teams still have ties in 2009.

The Rugby World Cup is the showcase tournament of rugby. In 2007 the smaller nations are putting in big performances and winning over the hearts of fans around the world

One of many inspirational sports movies to come out in the last few years, "Invincible" is predictable, corny, under-acted, and worst of all, uninspiring.

Giants must slow Packers quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay's defensive front but also face the challenge of playing in frigid conditions in NFC Championship contest.

Wait, the Arizona Cardinals are in the Super Bowl?

Everyone loves an underdog. Especially one with a big heart. Cameron Wolfe is a fighter. He wants love, acceptance and to be somebody. He just needs to find the words.

Alfonso Gomez from "The Contender" challenges undefeated Miguel Cotto for the WBA Weltereight Championship April 12th on HBO

Manager Chih-Hsien Yeh returns as boss of the Chinese Taipei team, which is expected to be limited by a number of omissions of their best stars.

Manager Terry Collins faces an up-hill battle at the 2009 World Baseball Classic as he guides a China team expected to be over-manned.

Manager Hector Lopez hopes to lead Panama to their first ever World Baseball Classic victory but faces a stiff challenge in the 2009 edition.

South Africa will be major underdogs at the 2009 World Baseball Classic but manager Rick Magnante is hoping to bring his nation some respect.

Leading up to their November 14 fight, oddsmakers are forecasting in favor of the Filipino. But the fight is much closer when you are closer to the sport.

Knowing that the outcome of the BAFTAs will shape the results of this year's Oscars, the stars braved the British showers for the biggest night in the UK film calendar.

What is more boring than a Stanley Cup series that is easily won by a team? Yawn! Well, the 2006 playoffs are keeping fans on their toes. Four teams just tied the series.

With Stiller's expressive face and Azaria's mastery of voices, this pair works to heighten the comedy.

September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather Jr. exits retirement to fight Juan Manuel Marquez.

Rocky Balboa, eat your heart out because there's another underdog boxer making a comeback.

Approaching $20 million in earnings, Standardbred driver Tim Tetrick scored with Kadealia in the $500,000 Breeders Crown. Kadealia was a 75-1 underdog who paid $152.00.

Claire Trevor as the prostitute Dallas in Stagecoach(1939) is key to Ford's critique of social prejudice and defense of the noble outcast in this classic western movie.

They call it the 'Track too Tough to Tame', but there are a few drivers that seem to have it figured out pretty well. Here are top picks to help your NASCAR fantasy team:

Kelly Pavlik make quick work of Gary Lockett to retain his WBC middleweight championship last night in Atlantic City and avoided the common theme of the day - an upset.

The betting lines have placed the Pittsburgh Steelers as a 7 point favorite in Super Bowl XVIII. These odds represent the betting public's feelings not facts.

Not all actors can fill any role. A few such as Alan Tudyk, Giovanni Ribisi and Shia LaBeouf have proven they can by successfully portraying diverse characters.

The Battle of Hastings is one of the most famous conflicts in history and this fact-based docu-drama tells the plight of ordinary English men on the frontline.

Ever since High School Musical took the country by storm, singing has become cool. Well, kind of. The new series centers around a High School Glee Club.

The long lean years of Patriot history followed by recent success as Super Bowl Champions.

All artists and band members have to believe in what they do. However, the successful ones don't let their confidence get in the way of their practice and progress.

ESPN.com invented a way for fans to pick the winners of daily sports contests without the negatives associated with sports gambling. Fans can gain pride and cash.

Evander Holyfield used to be known as The Real Deal. Now, the 43-year-old boxer is fighting again, but his comeback is one more Raw Deal that is ruining pro boxing.

Between his rookie 2006 and 2008 FBR Open wins, fans of PGA Tour pro J.B. Holmes didn't have much to cheer. He now looks poised for greater things.

College Baseball has begun to characterize the city of Corvallis, Oregon as the increasing popularity of the sport brings fans to cheer on the Oregon State Beavers.

The most exciting tournament in all of sports wants to add another week of games to its schedule. However, adding 96 teams is the worst thing the NCAA could do.

District 9, a film that caused quite a stir when released, only earned one Golden Globe nomination for Best Screenplay. Will this alien action film win the fight?

Getting a head start on the Christmas rush, record companies pull out all the stops in order to clog the Fall 2008 release schedule with many potential hits.

Reporting of international conflicts often seems one-sided. The benefit of the doubt seems to go to the underdogs--unless they get too violent.

Shock horror! Coleen avoids the skate-off once more. The judges try their best, but every week she's saved by the public. But does she deserve to be in the semi-final?

While the marketing might focus on the CGI-animated rodents, live-action films with cartoon characters still depend on the performances of their human counterparts.

NCAA college basketball conference play is underway, and fans are already thinking about 2007 March Madness. Suite101 evaluates the favorites and underdogs.

Ratings are up for the tournament so far, but there's no underdog to root for, so it remains to be seen if people will remain interested.

Conventional wisdom is that if the Knicks hope to make a big splash in the summer of 2010, they won't be able to keep both Robinson and Lee. So which one do they keep?

The holidays are here, and many people are still shopping for gifts. After a large holiday meal, family and friends often enjoy watching movies such as these.

After a childhood of self described isolation and the discomfort of a speech impediment, E.S. Brenwalt triumphs by writing and having his first novel published.