Category: National Sports
Remembering The Voice & The Boss
Regardless of your team affiliation, this has been a sad week for all of baseball. On Sunday, "the Voice of God", Bob Sheppard passed away at the age of 99, and just this morning "The Boss" George Steinbrenner passed away at 80. Both men left unforgett… more »
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Here he comes, Miami
You're in Southern Florida and your favorite team needs a jump-start. The owner spends big bucks to bring in high-priced talent to win a championship -- Is this Miami in 1997 or 2011? more »
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World Cup
Growing up, I was always told don't knock something until you try it. Well, I tried soccer, and I am prepared to knock it.I understand this is the world's most popular sport, but let's face facts. It will NEVER be one of the most popular sports in… more »
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Conference changes -- The Pac what?
There is a whole lotta moving and shaking and rumbling going on in college sports, and it has nothing to do with who's throwing, catching or kicking a ball. Schools are changing conferences and some of the moves could be dramatic. Consider the Pac 10. Or as it is right now the Pac 11. more »
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A Perfect Excuse
In the history of Major League Baseball, there have only been 20 perfect games thrown. That number should be 21.
Last night, Detroit Tiger's pitcher Armando Galarraga stood on the mound in the top of the ninth, having retired 26 of 26 batters. Ind… more »
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Breaking the Rules
The NFL has decided New York will get the Super Bowl in 2014. Well, New Jersey to be a little more accurate. After a vote of league owners, the new 1.6 billion dollar Meadowlands stadium beat out Tampa and south Florida for Super Bowl XLVIII. Many… more »
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Follow the Leader
One of the greatest things about being at a game is the crowd. The crowd provides some of the best parts of the game, and if you are surrounded by a group of like-minded fans the game is all the more enjoyable. For those of you watching last night's Ca… more »
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Big game, big cliches
So, there's a super-sized football game being played on Sunday that will fill airtime between some very expensive commercials. There will several people 'up in arms' over every touchdown and field goal you see (They're called referees and judges). And you're likely to hear many lame sports cliches as the game goes on. more »
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