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Edmonton Oilers Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin sentenced to 30 days in jail
He pled guilty to DUI last week. From ESPN- Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin has been sentenced to 30 days in jail stemming from his Arizona drunken-driving conviction. The four-time All-Star received the sentence Tuesday in Scottsdale City Court. He was also fined $5,100 and must enroll in an alcohol-treatment program. He was ordered to
Temple Of Doom sets 1:52.4 world trotting mark at Tioga Down
Temple Of Doom sets 1:52.4 world trotting mark at Tioga Down
The previous record was 153 flat set in 2009. From Harnessracing.com- Temple Of Doom (above) set a world record at Tioga Downs on Sunday. Some of the best sophomore trotters in the world were gathered at Tioga for the 36th edition of The Harry M. Zweig Memorial Trot. Lucky Chucky was the horse collecting the
Michelle Wie wins the CN Canadian Women’s Open
She shot a final round 70 to finish three shots ahead of Kristy McPherson, Jiyai Shin, Suzann Pettersen, and Jee Young Lee. Wie birdied holes 13, 14, and 15 to open up a four-shot lead. She made a great par on 16 after a bad drive and an approach shot into a bunker. She did
LPGA Tour to conduct cheating inquiry
Steve Elling at CBS Sports has more on the incident at the CN Canadian Open which I wrote about yesterday. Initially, the LPGA seemed satisfied with the player actions and sanctions. 'No one with the LPGA was privy to any discussions between the players and caddies in advance of the players’ efforts to seek out
Eight Million Dollar mistake- Cincinnati Bengals cut WR Antonio Bryant
He didn't even play a down for the team. From ESPN- Bryant was a major disappointment after signing a four-year, $28 million contract this offseason with just under $8 million guaranteed. He signed with Cincinnati despite offseason knee surgery that hadn't fully healed. He struggled in minicamp and training camp and didn't play a game
Balked- Philadelphia beats San Diego 3-2 in 12 innings
The Padres tied the game in the 9th inning. From AP- (Brian) Lidge was one strike from saving a 2-1 win for Roy Oswalt when he balked with the bases loaded, bringing in Jerry Hairston Jr. with the tying run. Facing Chase Headley, Lidge started his motion and then stopped as he appeared to glance
College Sports Costs Most Schools Money
Despite raking in billions of dollars in television, ticket, and licensing revenues, all but 14 of the 106 schools in the NCAA's top athletic division lost money in 2009. The median loss was over $10 million.
Pitcher Stephen Strasburg likely to have Tommy John surgery
Pitcher Stephen Strasburg likely to have Tommy John surgery
He was 5-3 with a 2.91 Earned run average before getting injured. From AP- Stephen Strasburg has a torn elbow ligament and will likely have Tommy John surgery, bringing the pitcher's promising rookie season to an abrupt end. Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Friday an MRI on the right elbow revealed a 'significant
LPGA Tour to add Taiwan tour stop in 2011
LPGA Tour to add Taiwan tour stop in 2011
This news isn't very surprisingly in light of these facts 1- Yani Tseng is at present holder of two of the tour's major championships and ranked as one of the top five rated players in the world. Tseng is from Taiwan and 2- The increasing popularity of golf in Asia. Of course people continue to
Miami Dolphins trade WR Greg Camarillo to Minnesota
He has been a South Florida fan favorite since 2007. From AP- The Minnesota Vikings aren't waiting around to beef up their ailing receivers corps. The Vikings acquired receiver Greg Camarillo from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for cornerback Benny Sapp on Wednesday, one day after signing veteran free agent Javon Walker. The deal is
Lou Piniella Abruptly Retires After 46 Years In Baseball
Lou Piniella Abruptly Retires After 46 Years In Baseball
In a somewhat surprising move, Cubs Manager Lou Piniella announced he will be retiring today rather than waiting until the end of the season: Lou Piniella will step down as manager of the Cubs after Sunday's game against the Braves due to family reasons, the team announced. 'This was the right thing for him to
Giants’ Legend Bobby Thomson Dies At 86
Giants’ Legend Bobby Thomson Dies At 86
Another baseball great, and a man responsible for one of the most memorable moments in baseball, died today at the age of 86: Bobby Thomson, who hit “the shot heard round the world” — an epic home run for the New York Giants against the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Ralph Branca at the Polo Grounds on Oct.
Breakdowns- Martin Kaymer wins the PGA Championship
Breakdowns- Martin Kaymer wins the PGA Championship
The German golfer made a 18 to 24-inch putt for bogey on the third playoff hole to defeat Bubba Watson. This was Kaymer's first ever victory in the United States. Before Kaymer's win today, he had six career wins on the European circuit and two top ten finishes in major championships. His win wasn't something
Royal Birkdale and Taiwanese golfers or Yani Tseng and Mr. Lu
Royal Birkdale and Taiwanese golfers or Yani Tseng and Mr. Lu
Yani Tseng from Taiwan leads the Women's British at Royal Birkdale by four shots with 36 holes to play. Should she win, Tseng would already have amassed three of the four major championships in Women's professional golf. I won't be conceding the tournament to Tseng quite. Just two years ago, Lorena Ochoa was on a
Bucky Showalter named new Manager of the Baltimore Orioles
He replaces Interim Manager Juan Samuel. From ESPN- Buck Showalter was hired to manage the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, his latest rebuilding project in a major league career full of them. Showalter's first game will be Tuesday night at Camden Yards against the Los Angeles Angels. Baltimore had the worst record in the majors at
Stephen Strasburg scratched from start due to inflamed shoulder
Stephen Strasburg scratched from start due to inflamed shoulder
He has struck out 75 batters in 54 plus innings since being put in the Washington National rotation last May. From ESPN- Rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg was diagnosed with inflammation in his pitching shoulder after being scratched from his scheduled start for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night because he had problems warming up his
Former Oakland Raider Safety Jack Tatum dead at 61
Former Oakland Raider Safety Jack Tatum dead at 61
He was three-time Pro Bowler, but Tatum may be best known for his hit to Darryl Stingley that caused the Wide Receiver's spine to sever between the 4th and 5th vertebrae. As hard as I could try, I couldn't find a video of the play. I seem to recall it was a hard but not
Tampa Bay Ray Matt Garza no-hits Detroit
Tampa Bay Ray Matt Garza no-hits Detroit
It was the first in franchise history. From AP- The Tampa Bay Rays finally wound up on the right side of a memorable pitching performance. Matt Garza threw the first no-hitter in franchise history and the fifth in the major leagues this season, beating the Detroit Tigers 5-0 Monday night. 'We needed one. I don't
Dallas Cowboys NFL’s Winningest Team
The Dallas Cowboys have the best winning percentage of any team in NFL history, Gerry Fraley reports for DMN. After 50 years of trying, the Cowboys will enter the season for the first time with the highest all-time winning percentage in pro football history. By winning their final three regular-season games last year, the Cowboys
Did LPGA Golfers Shi Hyun Ahn and Il Mi Chung cheat at the CN Canadian Open?
Did LPGA Golfers Shi Hyun Ahn and Il Mi Chung cheat at the CN Canadian Open?
LPGA Blogger and Caddy Larry Smich wrote the following- Finally, caught in the act! All this time, I’ve been detailing cheating by the Koreans and been called a racist and more for my observations. Even been taken to the woodshed by the head honcho. Well yesterday, it all became evident that I was spot on.
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