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Swimming's World Record Pace Line, and Other Helpful Graphics

One of the most exciting aspects of watching the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials is seeing the swimmer's chase that red line across the pool—the line that moves at world record pace. What are some other great innovations in sports broadcast graphics? Where does the swimming world record line rank? Visit the list.

Video List: Best LeBron James Dunks

Jay-Z. Lyrical genius. NBA mastermind. The Nets unloaded R-Jeff's salary while bringing in Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons, drafted 7 footer Brook Lopez (#10), Ryan Anderson (#21), and somehow First Team All-American Chris Douglas-Roberts (#40) fell in their lap. What does all this mean? The King is coming to Brooklyn and all Cleveland will have are memories. And they're being compiled in the form of a video list of LeBron's best dunks.

What's in a name?

Imagine growing up and playing ball with kids named Rusty Kuntz and Lucious Pusey. Those and more on the Most Hilarious Names in Sports list. The latest rankings from Best Nickname in Sports have The Hick From French Lick trailing Mr. October and Air Jordan. There's a new list underway at Funniest Alternative Athlete Nicknames. The idea is to make up a funny but deserved nickname for an athlete—probably one that you don't like. Only one contender at the moment: Penus Williams. A little weak, but this one's got potential. Got an idea for a sports list involving names? Create one.

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