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Posted: Monday August 2, 2010 11:19AM ; Updated: Monday August 2, 2010 11:30AM

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Let The Countdown Begin

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Loyal members of Hot Clicks Nation will recall that at this time last year we started the countdown to the NFL season by featuring one cheerleading squad each Monday. With the calendar turning to August, we're going to continue that tradition. I'll feature one squad from each division starting today and ending Sept. 6. Representing the AFC East today is the Miami Dolphins, led by Brianne (left) and Brooke.

Yup, Another Bizarre Baseball Injury

Grant Balfour, welcome to the club. The Rays reliever is out four to six weeks after getting hurt while horsing around with pitching coach Jim Hickey.

Shape Up

The big NFL training camp story is that the Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth failed a conditioning test twice last week. Haynesworth, who didn't take the test Saturday or Sunday, won't be allowed to practice until he passes. This has TV reporters, 61-year-old journalists and bloggers trying to pass the same conditioning test.

All's Well That Ends Well

Katherine Connors, Miguel Batista :: Greg Fiume /Getty Images

Miss Iowa Katherine Connors threw out the first pitch at Friday's Nationals game, ending the week-long "feud" between she and Miguel Batista. For more pics from Connors's night, click here.

Beer Here

What kind of beer is your favorite baseball team?

Sports Video Of The Day

How has this been on YouTube since July 2 without any of you sending it to me until now? Anyway, you have to see how this Atlantic League baseball game ended. (Thanks to Allan Monsalve, of Orlando, Fla., for the video.)

Celebration Video Of The Day

Here's more proof (via the CFL) that the NFL's biggest mistake is not allowing touchdown celebrations. (Thanks to Samy, of New York City and Brad, of Ottawa, for the video.)