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A California high school track star’s post-race celebration that paid homage to an Olympic gold medalist resulted in her disqualification and the stripping of her state championship title by outraged officials. North Salinas High School sophomore Clara Adams had just crossed the finish line as the winner in the 400 meters at Buchanan High in Clovis on Saturday when the excited teen ran over to her father to celebrate, the Mercury News reported. Her proud father, David, handed his daughter a fire extinguisher, and away from her competitors, she sprayed on her shoes as if they were on fire. However,...

SEXY new all-female professional football teams are threatening to steal the spotlight from their NFL counterparts. The hugely popular half-time Lingerie Bowl – which aired during the Superbowl – has created its own women’s league with the stunners taking to the field in saucy underwear as well as pads and helmets. Launching in 2009, the Lingerie Football League (LFL) will comprise 10 franchise teams from Los Angeles, Dallas, Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego, Chicago, Miami, Tampa, Atlanta and New England. And we're sure you won't mind seeing a few of these lovely ladies touch down.