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      <title>Clean Sweep: Ryan Villopoto Owns AMA Motocross Opener-Hangtown, Airbrake MX Takes Spotlight</title>
      <author>Andrew De Lara</author>
      <pubDate>May 21, 2013 14:13</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ryan Villopoto is running away with just about everything. Big time.</p>
<p>Fresh off the heels of claiming a history-making third straight Supercross Title, Oakley’s MX phenom charged into the Outdoors at Hangtown (Sacramento) as hungry a title-chasing privateer rider. Smoking fellow Oakley star, Ryan Dungey, by a massive 21.5 seconds in Moto 1 and 20.2 seconds in the second Moto – the Seattle native displayed his program’s professionalism and solid operations en route to dominance before a record crowd of 24,500 fans.</p>
<p>As always, it was almost businesslike as RV swept the day’s races…just as Oakley’s motocross team swept the podium through both Motos.</p>]]>
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      <link>http://www.oakley.com/sports/mx/posts/3983</link>
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      <title>American Tejay van Garderen Wins First Major Stage Race On Home Soil</title>
      <author>John Ohail</author>
      <pubDate>May 20, 2013 12:57</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bozeman, Montana native and Boulder, Colorado resident, Tejay van Garderen has a lot of pride.  Pride in his team (<span class="caps">BMC</span> Racing), pride in himself (a 24-year-old American cycling phenom) and pride in his sport of road cycling as a whole.  So it couldn’t be more fitting that the highly anticipated first major stage race win would come from the young American on his home soil.  Van Garderen secured his maiden victory at the 2013 Amgen Tour of California this past week, touring the The Golden State from south to north in a winning time of 29 hours 43 minutes.  The 8-stage race took riders from the blistering conditions in Escondido and Palm Springs all the way up to the final stage from San Francisco to Santa Rosa, California.</p>]]>
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      <link>http://www.oakley.com/sports/road-cycling/posts/3981</link>
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      <title>ONE HUNDRED: Mark Cavendish Wins Stage 12 of Giro d&#8217;italia Marking His 100th Professional Race Victory</title>
      <author>John Ohail</author>
      <pubDate>May 16, 2013 15:02</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><b>“If there’s a book written about the history of great riders in cycling, I want to be in it. I want to be in that list of great riders. That’s what I want.”</b></p>
<p>That was what The Manx Missile, Mark Cavendish told us last December when he visited Oakley World Headquarters in Foothill Ranch, California.  As if he needed anymore help, Cavendish further cemented his name in that very book of all-time great riders today.  Already one of the greatest sprinters to ever live, Cavendish won Stage 12 of the 2013 Giro d’italia, his third of the race and his astonishing 100th of his career.  Crediting his team with the reason he secured the victory today, Cavendish completed the rainy 134km stage from Longarone to Treviso in a time of 3:01:47 to collect his milestone victory.</p>]]>
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      <link>http://www.oakley.com/sports/road-cycling/posts/3980</link>
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      <title>#YEAH: Lil Jon Caps Off Impressive All Star Celebrity Apprentice Season In Third Place, Raises Funds for American Diabetes Association</title>
      <author>Andrew De Lara</author>
      <pubDate>May 16, 2013 12:36</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think you know Lil Jon? Think again.</p>
<p>Known from his early days for his bold, loud rap personality – laced with trademarked (literally) taglines, “Pimp Cups,” Grammy nominations and earth shattering tracks co-produced with fellow top artists across genres – the modern day Jon is a thoroughly evolved music and marketing machine.</p>
<p>Displaying the versatility of his brand and famous voice, Jon’s recent current club rattling collaborations with some of the top Electronic Dance Music (<span class="caps">EDM</span>) artists/DJ’s and worldwide party anthems have him at the top of his game in a new era of music.</p>
<p>But it’s the businessman, philanthropist and all-around solid guy that many in the general public haven’t been as familiar with.</p>
<p>Until now, that is.</p>
<p>Previously finishing fourth in his first try at Donald Trump’s infamously popular <i>Celebrity Apprentice</i> show, the matured entrepreneur was invited back to the boardroom for <i>All Star Celebrity Apprentice</i> this year.</p>]]>
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      <title>The King of Wake Speaks: Harley Clifford Talks 2012, Trick Development and the Future</title>
      <author>Chasen Marshall</author>
      <pubDate>May 13, 2013 10:00</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Harley Clifford won King of Wake, but he&#8217;s also, as far as the contest scene, <i>the</i> king of wake. In 2012, the 19-year-old superstar of wakeboarding dominated the sport. World champion and trick of the year; pro tour champion and favorite of the fans in the readers&#8217; poll. It was the year Harley had been aiming for ever since he turned pro in 2008.</p>
<p>Early in 2013, he&#8217;s off to a similar tear, with three consecutive wins to start the season. The thought is already on everyone&#8217;s mind: how long can the winning streak go?</p>
<p>We sat down with Clifford when he stopped by Oakley HQ during his annual wakeboard season migration from Australia to Florida and hit him with all the key questions.</p>]]>
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      <title>Change of Plans: 22-Year-Old Rookie, Derek Ernst Goes From Alternate To Wells Fargo Championship Winner</title>
      <author>John Ohail</author>
      <pubDate>May 06, 2013 11:46</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Derek Ernst took just eight tries to accomplish something that it takes some golfers years, if not a lifetime, to accomplish: win a tournament on the <span class="caps">PGA</span> Tour.  The rookie, fresh off his four-year career at <span class="caps">UNLV</span>, was not even supposed to attend the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina when he received a phone call that would ultimately change his life.  Just six days before the event began, Ernst received a call from the <span class="caps">PGA</span> telling him he was in the tournament as the fourth alternate.  Ernst took full advantage of his last minute invite, leading a stacked field of seasoned <span class="caps">PGA</span> Tour veterans, ultimately hoisting the trophy for his inaugural victory on <span class="caps">TOUR</span>.</p>]]>
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      <title>Reality Drama: Michael Cudlitz Spotlights Oakley&#8217;s Police Tie in Popular SouthLAnd Series</title>
      <author>Andrew De Lara</author>
      <pubDate>May 02, 2013 12:43</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Michael Cudlitz’s reputation as a prolific character actor is powerful.</p>
<p>The veteran actor has brought to life rivetingly sobering experiences of reality-based personalities – like Sgt. Denver ‘Bull’ Randleman in Steven Speilberg’s Emmy-winning <i>Band of Brothers</i> TV mini-series – amongst a plethora of other roles.</p>
<p>So it’s no wonder that his talents in exposing the experiences of real combatants in warfare, and more, eventually lead him to the lead spot in the popular <i>SouthLAnd</i> drama series.</p>
<p>Attempting to shed light on some of the reality faced on a daily basis by everyday Los Angeles Police Department officers, the <span class="caps">TNT</span> show highlights the real life, deep connection between Law Enforcement and Oakley.</p>]]>
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      <title>Youngest Gun: Marc Marquez Makes MotoGP History with Victory at Grand Prix of the Americas</title>
      <author>Andrew De Lara</author>
      <pubDate>April 30, 2013 13:07</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There are scores of old MotoGP veterans that haven’t so much as brushed a podium.</p>
<p>And that renders Marc Marquez all that more impressive.</p>
<p>Oakley’s 20-year-old Spaniard became the youngest rider to ever claim a Premier Class GP victory after a stunning performance at the first-ever Grand Prix of the Americas in April.</p>
<p>The incredible triumph also catapulted him into top contention in the World Championship Standings after two races.</p>]]>
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      <title>Legend In the Making: Ryan Villopoto Claims Third Straight Supercross Title, Charges Into History Books</title>
      <author>Andrew De Lara</author>
      <pubDate>April 29, 2013 03:00</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>If it wasn’t already apparent before, there’s no longer any doubt. Ryan Villopoto is on track to legend status.</p>
<p>Oakley’s defending back-to-back Supercross Champion charged his way into motocross lore, claiming his third straight title following a dramatic victory in Salt Lake City Saturday. The immense result catapulted RV into an elite class of MX icons – joining the likes of Bob Hannah, Jeremy McGrath and O Legend Ricky Carmichael as one of the only riders to take three straight.</p>]]>
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      <title>Oakley Goes Into the Jungle for X Games Foz do Iguacu, Emerges With 10 Medals</title>
      <author>Chasen Marshall</author>
      <pubDate>April 24, 2013 13:06</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Much like the magnificent Iguazu Falls nearby, the four days of X Games Foz do Iguaçu were not to be missed. Between the world-class action, the passionate crowds, the tropical climate, and the ear-ringing decibel levels, overall, the event was sensation-numbing in the best ways possible.</p>]]>
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      <link>http://www.oakley.com/sports/skate/posts/3969</link>
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      <title>Bikes, Athletes, Races &amp;amp; Hockey(?) at the 2013 Sea Otter Classic </title>
      <author>Elishia Matta; Photo: Caroline Buchanan</author>
      <pubDate>April 23, 2013 15:57</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Nearly ten thousand athletes and some fifty thousand fans make the annual pilgrimage to Monterey, California for the mountain bike season opener, the Sea Otter Classic. Now one of the world’s largest bike festivals, the Sea Otter Classic began as a modest one-day event in 1991 after a local bike shop suggested that co-founders Frank Yohannan and Lou Rudolph put on a mountain bike race. A fantastic tribute to the power of suggestion…</p>]]>
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      <title>American Olympian Gwen Jorgensen Wins Omegawave World Triathlon Series San Diego, Oakley Women Sweep Podium</title>
      <author>John Ohail</author>
      <pubDate>April 22, 2013 15:41</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In a highly competitive, back-and-forth battle at Mission Beach, San Diego, American Gwen Jorgensen took the title of 2013 Omegawave World Triathlon Series San Diego Champion.  The Wisconsin native became the first ever American to win a World Triathlon Series event, beating out Britain’s Non Stanford and Australia’s Emma Moffat, who took second and third respectively.  Jorgensen snuck just under the two our mark for her first ever win as a <span class="caps">USA</span> Triathlon Elite competitor.  Additionally her win crowned her <span class="caps">USA</span> Elite Women’s National Champion.</p>]]>
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      <title>Battling On: Fernando Alonso Continues Campaign for Formula 1 Supremacy, Smokes Field at Shanghai</title>
      <author>Andrew De Lara</author>
      <pubDate>April 22, 2013 13:51</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Fernando Alonso’s form is putting just about everyone on notice.</p>
<p>Oakley’s former Formula 1 Champion, flying high with a competitive Ferrari F138 car, is in the thick of the battle for the top of the field – making his presence felt with a recent triumph in Shanghai.</p>
<p>It almost looked too easy, actually.</p>
<p>Claiming Scuderia Ferrari’s first victory on the season in China, Fernando smoked the field by more than 10 seconds – with fellow Oakley driver Kimi Raikkonen grabbing second.</p>]]>
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      <title>UCI BMX Supercross World Cup - Back and Better Than Ever in 2013</title>
      <author>John Ohail</author>
      <pubDate>April 20, 2013 11:22</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This weekend in Manchester, England, the world of <span class="caps">BMX</span> will kick off one of the most highly anticipated seasons in the sport’s history.  Coming off of a successful 2012 London Olympic Games, only the sport’s second appearance at the pinnacle of sporting competition, <span class="caps">BMX</span> Racing continues with its most important series of races, with Oakley by it’s side.  Oakley will return as an official sponsor of the 2013 <span class="caps">BMX</span> Supercross World Cup series.</p>]]>
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      <title>Grete Eliassen Wins Best in Action Sports</title>
      <author>Elishia Matta</author>
      <pubDate>April 15, 2013 20:42</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Longtime darling of women’s Freeskiing, Grete Eliassen proved that her prowess extends beyond the powder-obsessed with her recent sweep of X Games’ Best in Action Sports.</p>]]>
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