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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Oddities from This Week in Baseball
While you likely heard about Todd Frazier of the Cincinnati Reds saving a man's life and saw this amazing catch by an Ohio pitcher, there are a few quirky things that happened in baseball this week you may have missed.
I present to you four interesting events from this week in baseball you might just find entertaining.
1. One fan got lucky on Wednesday when he caught Carlos Quentin's third inning home run, and then Darwin Barney's walk-off home run.
You can view the video here. Go to the 20-second mark to see the first home run and to 1:49 to see the second catch.
2. On Tuesday, a group of Cubs fans completed a nearly 2,000-mile journey.
They walked from Mesa, Ariz., to Wrigley Field with a goat.
Their reasons? To raise awareness for cancer. Also to reverse the curse of the Billy Goat.
The Cubs beat the Padres 5-3 on the day they finished their walk, so they might be on to something.
3. Royals legend George Brett used Twitter to assemble a search-and-rescue team for his missing dog Charlie.
Many of Brett's 12,000-plus followers helped find his dog after he posted about its disappearance on Twitter.
The original tweet went out on Tuesday and, yesterday, Brett announced that his dog was home and safe.
4. Nyjer Morgan has set a new MLB record.
No, it's not most uncensored expletives shouted on TV or most entertaining brawl to watch. Morgan has set a record for most at-bats to start a season without an RBI, according to an article written by Kyle Lobner for brewcrewball.com, hitting 120 times without bringing a runner home.
This article also appears on http://www.thedailytar.blogspot.com.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1204508-oddities-from-this-week-in-baseball
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10 Of The Toughest Spelling Bee Final Words Ever
The Scripps National Spelling Bee finals begin tonight at 8 p.m., and nine talented spellers will be assaulted with some of the hardest and most obscure words you've ever heard of.
Here are 10 of the toughest words that have won the Bee:
Antediluvian (an-ti-də-ˈlü-vē-ən): Of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible.
Xanthosis (zān-thō'sĭs): A yellowish discoloration of degenerating tissues, especially seen in malignant neoplasms.
Chiaroscurist (kē-ˌär-ə-ˈskyu̇r-ist): An artist who specializes in chiaroscuro.
Logorrhea (lȯ-gə-ˈrē-ə, ˌlä-): Excessive and often incoherent talkativeness or wordiness.
Succedaneum (sək-sə-ˈdā-nē-əm): a substitute.
Pococurante (pō-kō-kyu̇-ˈran-tē): Indifferent, nonchalant.
Autochthonous (ȯ-ˈtäk-thə-nəs): Indigenous, native, aboriginal-used.
Appoggiatura (ə-ˌpä-jə-ˈtu̇r-ə): An embellishing note or tone preceding an essential melodic note or tone and usually written as a note of smaller size.
Ursprache (oor-shprah-khuh): A hypothetically reconstructed parent language, as Proto-Germanic, the ancestor of the Germanic languages.
Laodicean (lā-ˌä-də-ˈsē-ən): lukewarm or indifferent in religion or politics.
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Future Hall Of Famer Nicklas Lidstrom Retires
I like to post a career retrospective whenever a player that I think belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame retires. Today Nicklas Lidstrom is retiring. He has had a great career proving himself to be one of the best defencemen in hockey history. It is a shame that he is retiring now because even at age 42, he is still capable of All Star level play.
Lidstrom was born on April 28, 1970 in Vasteras, Sweden. His first potential notice from hockey scouts came in the 1987/88 season when at age 17 (soon to be 18) he played three regular season games and five more in the playoffs with Vasteras IK’s team in Sweden’s division two league (this is not the elite Vasteras team). This was the first year that Lidstrom was draft eligible and nobody selected him. He was largely an unknown player.
Lidstrom was born on April 28, 1970 in Vasteras, Sweden. His first potential notice from hockey scouts came in the 1987/88 season when at age 17 (soon to be 18) he played three regular season games and five more in the playoffs with Vasteras IK’s team in Sweden’s division two league (this is not the elite Vasteras team). This was the first year that Lidstrom was draft eligible and nobody selected him. He was largely an unknown player.
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It’s official: Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom has retired (updated with quotes, video)
Updated 3x with full presser video and quotes at 12:36 PM: Sigh. per DetroitRedWings.com’s Bill Roose (and as noted by RedWingsFeed, the Wings expect to lose Brad Stuart this off-season, too):
Thursday morning, Lidstrom, who played in 1,827 games, including the playoffs, made the announcement, which stakeholders in Hockeytown knew would eventually come, but were hoping it wouldn’t be so soon.
The most decorated defenseman of his era, Lidstrom, who appeared in 12 All-Star games and won his first Norris Trophy at age 31, has decided to retire instead of returning to the Wings for a 21st season.
Last month, after the Wings were eliminated by Nashville in the Western Conference quarterfinals, Lidstrom said that the toughest thing about coming back next season was getting motivated to make the necessary commitment to the off-ice workouts in the off-season.
“I know what I have to do to get ready for a long year,” said Lidstrom, who has been team captain since 2006. “I’m not willing to sacrifice that to have a good summer or take it easy. I know what I have to do and it’s a grind to go through, which all of us do in here. Then you hit the grind of (the) season. It’s a long year. You play 3-4 games every week for over six months and that takes its toll on you too.”
As Lidstrom said in Swedish, and in English at his presser, the motivation was lacking, and he wasn’t going to cheat himself, or his teammates, by doing anything less than playing at 100% percent.
To quote the AP’s Larry Lage:
“My drive and motivation are not where to need to be to play at this level,” Nicklas Lidstrom said, retiring after 20 #NHL seasons in the D
From the Wings:
Thursday morning, Lidstrom, who played in 1,827 games, including the playoffs, made the announcement, which stakeholders in Hockeytown knew would eventually come, but were hoping it wouldn’t be so soon.
The most decorated defenseman of his era, Lidstrom, who appeared in 12 All-Star games and won his first Norris Trophy at age 31, has decided to retire instead of returning to the Wings for a 21st season.
Last month, after the Wings were eliminated by Nashville in the Western Conference quarterfinals, Lidstrom said that the toughest thing about coming back next season was getting motivated to make the necessary commitment to the off-ice workouts in the off-season.
“I know what I have to do to get ready for a long year,” said Lidstrom, who has been team captain since 2006. “I’m not willing to sacrifice that to have a good summer or take it easy. I know what I have to do and it’s a grind to go through, which all of us do in here. Then you hit the grind of (the) season. It’s a long year. You play 3-4 games every week for over six months and that takes its toll on you too.”
As Lidstrom said in Swedish, and in English at his presser, the motivation was lacking, and he wasn’t going to cheat himself, or his teammates, by doing anything less than playing at 100% percent.
To quote the AP’s Larry Lage:
“My drive and motivation are not where to need to be to play at this level,” Nicklas Lidstrom said, retiring after 20 #NHL seasons in the D
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Georgia Football: What You Need to Know About Bulldogs WR Corps
When the Georgia offense is the topic of discussion, the offensive line is the one thing fans want to talk about.
It's understandable because if the Bulldogs do want to reach new heights, the offensive line has to be more consistent.
One position that does not have to worry about being more consistent is the wide receivers' because they came up with big play after big play last year.
But with all the talk about the offensive line, running backs and Aaron Murray, does the average fan know about the receivers on the team?
Here's a closer look at what you need to know about the WR corps.
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The Brooklyn Nets May Have To Trade For Dwight Howard If They Want To Keep Deron Williams
The Dwight Howard sweepstakes are heating up, and now there is more pressure on the Brooklyn Nets to trade for the Orlando Magic big man.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, all-star guard Deron Williams will only re-sign with the Nets if the team acquires Howard and become an instant championship contender.
"It's Dwight Howard or bust," said a league source who has spoken to Williams.
Wojnarowski also writes that the Nets may be willing to include the top pick in the draft, and the rights to Anthony Davis, in a potential deal if Brooklyn wins tonight's NBA draft lottery.
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Mario Balotelli Says He Will 'Kill' Any Racists At Euro 2012
Italian striker Mario Balotelli has been at the center of numerous incidents of racism in his career with the Italian national team, but he bluntly said today that he will "kill" any racists planning to attack him at Euro 2012.
The BBC show "Panorama" ran an episode this week exposing fan racism in Poland and Ukraine, the two countries that will be hosting Euro 2012, which starts June 8th.
When asked about the possibility of racist attacks at Euro 2012, Balotelli didn't hold back.
Balotelli had this to say to France Football Magazine, as reported by Reuters:
"I will not accept racism at all.... If someone throws a banana at me in the street, I will go to jail because I will kill them. It was lucky the police arrived quickly because I swear, I would have beaten them. I would really have destroyed them."
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk quickly tried to quiet the growing concern, saying that "nobody who comes to Poland will be in any danger because of his race."
DON'T MISS: The 20 Most Ridiculous Things Mario Balotelli Has Ever Done >
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The New Orleans Hornets Beat The Odds And Won The NBA Draft Lottery
With just a 13.7% chance of winning the NBA Draft Lottery, the New Orleans Hornets overcame the odds and won the first pick in the NBA Draft and the right to select Kentucky's Anthony Davis.
With the Hornets winning the first pick, the Charlotte Bobcats will pick second, and became the latest team to finish with the worst record and fail to receive the top pick in the draft. The 2004 Orlando Magic were the last team to finish with the worst record and win the draft lottery. And in 28 seasons, the team with the worst record has only won four times.
The Hornets had the fourth longest odds to win the lottery.
Here are the top three picks being revealed on ESPN (via TheBigLead.com)...
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The Kings Took Game One Of The Stanley Cup Finals With This Thrilling OT Goal
The Los Angeles Kings entered the Stanley Cup Finals on a roll, having lost just two games in their first three playoff series. Well, things haven't changed much as the Kings took the New Jersey Devils to overtime, and then scored 8:13 into the first overtime period to give the Kings a 1-0 lead in the finals.
Here's the game-winning goal (via NBC Sports)...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
MEET XIAO SA: The Stray Dog Who Joined A Group Of Cyclists And Ran 1,000 Miles To Tibet
A homeless dog who befriended a group of traveling college graduates on their epic ride from China to Tibet is now an online sensation.
The dog's name is Xiao Sa, and she has remarkable story.
According to ITN News, she started following the cyclists after they threw her some food when she was on the side of the highway early in their journey.
She trotted after them, and didn't go away. During the 24-day journey, she ran 50-60 kilometers a day. She also ran over 10 mountains and endured harsh weather.
Eventually the cyclists decided to care for the dog. They put her in a crate on the back of the bike when they were flying down steep hills.
One of the cyclists theorized that the dog has been living and running on the road from China to Lhasa, Tibet for awhile. He told China Daily: "She followed us for three days, running behind our team but sometimes leading us. She's very smart and knows the route, because she never got lost even when we passed through mountains."
The cyclists also told China Daily that they hope to keep her now that the journey is over.
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Boston Celtics have sideline reporter Kristine Leahy going for them (photos)
With the Boston Celtics currently in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, a Kristine Leahy post is long overdue; she is a local product after all. From her bio page: Kristine is currently the Sports Anchor and Reporter for Fox25 in Boston. Prior to joining fox, she served as the in-arena and CelticsTV host/reporter for the [...]
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The Six Numbers Proving How Unstoppable And Utterly Dominant The Spurs Are
16, 36 and 10.
Those are the number of offensive rebounds, free throw attempts (they made 29) and turnovers, respectively, the Oklahoma City Thunder had Tuesday night.
Throw in a 47 percent three-point barrage and a combined 88 points from your big three (Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden), and you would expect ANY team with that kind of night to go home with a win.
But not OKC.
Despite such an amazing performance the San Antonio Spurs ran off their 20th consecutive victory 120-111.
The five stats above are quite telling. The Spurs won despite an incredible offensive night from the Thunder.
A sixth stat from Tuesday's Game 2 is even more telling, though: 35.5.
That represents the number of minutes at the end of the game in which OKC didn't have a shot attempt that could have tied the game or given them the lead.
A shocking statistic.
OKC shot the lights out from beyond the arc, let their big three take over, eliminated their biggest weakness (turnovers), went to the line much more often than San Antonio lets its opponents do, cleaned up the offensive glass, and STILL couldn't make the score any closer than the six-point lead the Spurs had at one point during the fourth quarter.
Of course, much of the credit should go to Tony Parker (34 points on 16-for-21 shooting and 8 assists), Kawhi Leonard and Manu Ginobili for going toe-to-toe with OKC's scoring barrage.
A lockout-shortened season was supposed to help young teams like the Thunder because their fresh legs could grind their way through a tough, compressed schedule.
It now looks like the team they are modeled on, the Spurs, don't plan on having anything get in the way of an NBA title.
[h/t Daily Dime]
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Euro Cup 2012: Dark-Horse Nations to Watch in Prestigious Tournament
With the 2012 Euro Cup set to begin next month in Poland and Ukraine, there is plenty of anticipation mounting for soccer enthusiasts across the world. Top squads like Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and England are obviously considered to be the favorites, but nearly every team will be a tough out and has a chance to do some damage.
There's always at least a couple surprising teams that make a run in the Euro Cup, and this year should be no different. It isn't always about the teams with the biggest stars; rather, the teams with the best strategy and will to succeed are the ones that end up being the toughest to beat.
Here are three squads that nobody is talking about much leading up to the Euro Cup, but they have a solid chance to make some noise and perhaps advance out of the group stage and beyond.
Croatia
They may not have a ton of star power, but Croatia is a team that always seems to perform well in international tournaments and has enough depth to give the big boys a run for their money. Although many may not realize it, the Croatians are the eighth-ranked team in the world right now, and it is for good reason. They looked very good in the qualifying phase and have enough firepower to worry the top teams, as Niko Kranjcar, Eduardo and Mario Mandzukic form an exciting trio.
Perhaps more than anything, though, the Croatians play very strong team defense—something that will frustrate the more highly-touted teams. Croatia is stuck in a very tough group against Spain, Italy and Ireland. While beating out Spain is a tall task, there is no reason why they can't wrest the No. 2 spot in the group away from Italy. If Croatia is able to do that, then anything can happen in the quarterfinals.
Denmark
Every international tournament has what is deemed a "group of death," as it generally has three or four very strong teams. In Euro 2012, that group is Group B. It contains three of the most successful European nations ever in the sport of soccer: Germany, Netherlands and Portugal. It is the team that nobody is talking about that could be the most dangerous, however, as Denmark will enter the tournament with low expectations and nothing to lose.
Denmark may be the worst-ranked team in the group, but they are 10th in the world nonetheless, so there is no reason why they can't compete. They were very strong in qualifying and even managed to beat Portugal 2-1. There is no reason why they can't turn the trick again.
Nicklas Bendtner and Dennis Rommedahl are underrated offensive threats, and Thomas Sorensen is a stalwart in goal. Don't be too surprised if the Danes are able to clip two European powers and move on.
Sweden
Of all the teams on this list, Sweden may have the most advantageous draw. Making it out of Group D won't be a walk in the park by any stretch of the imagination—the Swedes will have to contend with England, France and host Ukraine—but finishing in the top two is quite possible. The English team is talented but prone to letdowns, and the same can be said of France. Ukraine should be competitive, but it simply doesn't measure up to the other three squads talent-wise.
Sweden beat both Ukraine and Netherlands in qualifying and dropped a close 1-0 decision against England. There is no doubt that they have what it takes to compete.
The Swedes will be led by striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who could star for most top nations thanks to his fantastic offensive ability. The true key to Sweden's success, though, will be goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson. If he holds up, then the Swedes will be in business.
New 2012 Illini Football slogan unveiled
Illinois football coach Tim Beckman revealed the 2012 Illinois “Loyal-Tee” shirt design Tuesday in front of Foellinger Auditorium in Champaign. The winning design, featured on the front of the shirt, was voted on by thousands of Illini fans out of four designs based on the winning fan-submitted slogan, “A New Era BECKons.” Get it? Cuz [...]
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Josh Hamilton Ties Major League Record With Four Home Runs
Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers became just the 16th player in big league history to hit four home runs in one game. He also added a double, going 5-5 and driving in eight runs in the 10-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Hamilton is the first player to hit four home runs in a game since Carlos Delgado did so for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003. His 18 total bases is an American League record and is one short of the Major League record.
On the next few pages, we will take a look at all four of his home runs.
Home Run #1: Hamilton hit a first-pitch curveball in the first inning
Home Run #2: Hamilton took a sinker to the opposite field in the third inning
Home Run #3: In the seventh inning, it was a hanging slider blasted to center field
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Terrell Owens On Junior Seau's Death: 'I’ve Been In That Situation Where You Do Feel Like Giving Up'
Former Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens was doing his regular ESPN Radio Dallas spot recently, when the topic of Junior Seau's suicide came up.
Asked for his thoughts on the tragedy, TO said he could definitely relate to Seau's situation (via Sports Radio Interviews, emphasis ours).
"My heart goes out to his family, dude. I went through it dude, I saw his mom’s interview. Dude, that’s gut-wrenching to know a mom has to go through that. Honestly dude, I’ve been in that situation where you do feel like giving up because nobody understands the world that you live in. Nobody knows the things that you go through on a day to day basis.”
If you recall, Owens gave a revealing interview to GQ in January, saying he's always been a social outcast and struggled holding on to relationships.
The ESPN Radio Dallas hosts then asked TO if he could elaborate on those comments about him being in a similar situation:
“I think there’s a lot of people that have been at that point. Me, other players. People look at us as invincible beings when we’re playing such a macho game. A game that we play as kids but we’re playing as grown men. And nobody understands that. Who knows what Junior was going through. Who knows.”
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Chicago to have Shoot to Kill No Fly Zone during NATO Summit
Plans to keep residents and dignitaries ‘safe’ during the 2012 NATO Summit Chicago include a no-fly zone, with a shoot-to-kill warning for those who break the ban. As CBS 2 reports, the US government is informing small plane pilots that if they enter the no-fly zone during the summit, they might be shot down. This [...]
Source: http://www.thesportsbank.net/the-bank/chicago-to-have-shoot-to-kill-no-fly-zone-during-nato-summit/
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55 year old grandma auditioning for Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
If Sharon Simmons makes it and becomes one of “America’s Sweethearts,” she’ll be the oldest member in Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader history. Better late than never for the 55-year-old grandmother. From The Inquisitor: last weekend Simmons joined hundreds of others over the weekend to audition for the squad at Cowboys Stadium. Simmons said: “It literally has been [...]
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
TNT, TBS sideline reporter Jaime Maggio (Pictures)
TBS/TNT sideline reporter Jaime Maggio got a lot of attention during 2011 March Madness. During that time of year, when college basketball routinely sees an exponential growth in popularity and coverage, America creates new media stars too. “It sounds like the breakout performer so far in Chicago is CBS/TBS sideline reporter Jaime Maggio,” tweeted SI.com [...]
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Knicks Coach Says Jeremy Lin Won't Be Back Even If Series With Heat Is Miraculously Extended To Seven Games
Head coach Mike Woodson told reporters Tuesday that Jeremy Lin won't come to the New York Knicks' rescue in their series against the Miami Heat, according to Howard Beck of the New York Times.
"He's not ready."
Woodson added that it won't happen even if the series somehow goes to a full seven games.
Woodson's comments come a few days after Lin got everyone excited by saying he could be back from knee surgery much sooner than expected.
Although it probably wouldn't make a huge difference, and there's NO WAY the Knicks are extending this series to seven games, New York could really use a point guard right now.
Iman Shumpert and Baron Davis are both out for the year, leaving the ancient Mike Bibby and little-used Toney Douglas as the only options.
Considering all signs point to Woodson signing an extension to stay on as Knicks head coach, it's not surprising that he wouldn't bring Lin back before he's at full strength. Woodson is not going to risk his starting point guard's long term health for the minuscule chance the Knicks have at getting past the Heat.
This first round series is over.
New York's win over Miami in Game 4 was more of an aberration than anything else.
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A slight interruption in service
Our posts here at KK may be a little more scattered than usual as Paul is currently visiting one of downriver’s finest medical facilities due to blood sugar issues, and has been invited to spend the night as a human pincushion.
In other words, Paul’s OK but could use some thoughts/prayers as he’s going to be poked and prodded for precautionary reasons over the next twelve to 24 hours, and while we apologize for the inconvenience in terms of keeping you on the tippy-top of hockey news, these things tend to happen.
Or, as I wanted to say in a headline that only I would find amusing: “Hello, and welcome to Flug bei Nacht airlines. I’m George and I’ll be your pilot/steward/air marshal.”
In other words, Paul’s OK but could use some thoughts/prayers as he’s going to be poked and prodded for precautionary reasons over the next twelve to 24 hours, and while we apologize for the inconvenience in terms of keeping you on the tippy-top of hockey news, these things tend to happen.
Or, as I wanted to say in a headline that only I would find amusing: “Hello, and welcome to Flug bei Nacht airlines. I’m George and I’ll be your pilot/steward/air marshal.”
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SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: The Cardinals And Rangers Are The Class Of Major League Baseball Early On
Four weeks into the baseball season, Albert Pujols has one home run, and the St. Louis Cardinals are still one of the best teams in baseball. In fact, they may be the best team in baseball.
If we look at run differential (runs scored minus runs allowed), which is typically a better indicator of how well teams are playing, the Cards are the only team outscoring their opponents by more than 2.0 runs per game. The Texas Rangers are the best in the American League at 1.7 runs per game.
The surprise team on this list is the Baltimore Orioles who at 19-9 are in first place in the AL East...
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TNT, TBS sideline reporter Jaime Maggio (Pictures)
TBS/TNT sideline reporter Jaime Maggio got a lot of attention during 2011 March Madness. During that time of year, when college basketball routinely sees an exponential growth in popularity and coverage, America creates new media stars too. “It sounds like the breakout performer so far in Chicago is CBS/TBS sideline reporter Jaime Maggio,” tweeted SI.com [...]
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The 9 Reasons Why Chris Bosh Is The Most Hilarious Dude In The NBA
No matter how well Chris Bosh plays, he's always going to be looked at as the Miami Heat's third wheel.
Bosh was just as big of a recruiting target for Dwyane Wade in Miami as LeBron James was a few summers ago, but the label will always be there: Bosh is the weak link in the Heat's triple-headed monster.
To make matters worse, Bosh is constantly lampooned by the likes of Shaquille O'Neal and the internet at-large for his supposed deficiencies.
But through it all, Bosh has mostly taken it in stride by remaining the incredibly weird and funny guy that made so many Toronto Raptors fans love him when he first entered the league.
As a little-known Toronto Raptors forward, Bosh created this entertaining video asking fans to vote for him as an All-Star starter in 2007. It worked
For years Bosh has been terrorizing NBA arenas with this facial expression
His 2008 pre-Olympics regimen included receiving strange words of encouragement from an older version of himself
Watch the full weirdness here →
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The Michael Kidd-Gilchrist profile
I am back with my “Player Comparisons”. After taking a few weeks off, I thought it would be smart for me to start doing this because I know a lot of people are looking forward to the June draft. Today I am focusing on Kentucky’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Take a look at his profile! Michael Kidd-Gilchrist [...]
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Open Post- Capitals/Rangers Game 5
Probably the closest of the four conference semi-final series and it should be interesting tonight.
I am wondering if the Rangers are a little drained from the 3OT win and I am also wondering if Caps goaltender Holtby can hold-up.
Enough from me, what about you folks, what do you think?
Puck drops just after 7:30pm on NBCSN, CBC and RDS.
I am wondering if the Rangers are a little drained from the 3OT win and I am also wondering if Caps goaltender Holtby can hold-up.
Enough from me, what about you folks, what do you think?
Puck drops just after 7:30pm on NBCSN, CBC and RDS.
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Red Wings early overnight report: Wings at the Worlds, day 4 wrap-up and Mrazek mania
After the better part of a week’s worth of doing double time to follow Red Wings news on both sides of the Atlantic, and thanks to my yearly spring battle with insomnia, I’m more than a little bit bleary-eyed, so I’ve penned an early overnight report. I hope you don’t mind too terribly.
Tuesday’s schedule at the World Championships is, by Red Wings participatory standards, a “light day.” Per the scheduling post and MLive’s Brendan Savage, with time adjusted for EDT:
May 8: 1:15 p.m. – Finland vs. Switzerland; [2:15] p.m. – Russia vs. Germany
So only Valtteri Filppula (Finland) and Pavel Datsyuk (Russia) will be taking part in games today.
Tuesday’s schedule at the World Championships is, by Red Wings participatory standards, a “light day.” Per the scheduling post and MLive’s Brendan Savage, with time adjusted for EDT:
May 8: 1:15 p.m. – Finland vs. Switzerland; [2:15] p.m. – Russia vs. Germany
So only Valtteri Filppula (Finland) and Pavel Datsyuk (Russia) will be taking part in games today.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Dustin Brown Leading The Kings
from Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail, The moment that Dustin Brown came crashing onto the larger NHL playoff stage is easily determined. It occurred during the Los Angeles Kings’ opening-round series against the Vancouver Canucks, when Brown delivered a clean, crunching open-ice hit on Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin. At a time when all manner of body checks were examined under microscopic scrutiny, even Sedin was quick to concede that Brown’s hit was clean.
You can take all the points he’s scored (10 so far); all the plays he’s made shorthanded (which resulted in four goals); and all the quiet leadership Brown provides, but nothing galvanized his team more than that hit at that moment in that series.
L.A. had won the first two games in Vancouver, but they’d also led the Canucks the last time the teams met in the playoffs and eventually faltered. Brown’s hit woke up a sleepy club that, once called to attention, proceeded to march past Vancouver in five games and then subsequently swept the St. Louis Blues out of the second round.
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You can take all the points he’s scored (10 so far); all the plays he’s made shorthanded (which resulted in four goals); and all the quiet leadership Brown provides, but nothing galvanized his team more than that hit at that moment in that series.
L.A. had won the first two games in Vancouver, but they’d also led the Canucks the last time the teams met in the playoffs and eventually faltered. Brown’s hit woke up a sleepy club that, once called to attention, proceeded to march past Vancouver in five games and then subsequently swept the St. Louis Blues out of the second round.
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Knuble Wants To Remove The ‘Asterisk”
from Scott Burnside of ESPN, Somewhere in a safety deposit box in Michigan sit Mike Knuble’s two Stanley Cup rings.
He gets them out to show the kids at his summer hockey camp every year. And his own kids, now ages 7, 10 and 11, like to try them on occasionally, feel their heft and marvel at the diamonds.
But there’s a reason these rings do not feature more prominently in Knuble’s life and the answer is both simple and reflective of the nature of the man: he doesn’t feel he has earned them.
At the time, in 1997 and 1998, Knuble was a member of the Detroit Red Wings. He did not play in the 1997 playoffs and in 1998 played just three postseason games but the Ilitch family, which owns the Wings, bestowed on Knuble and other players rings marking the back-to-back championships regardless. His name appears on the Cup for the 1998 win but for Knuble, “you’ve got a mental asterisk” when it comes to thinking about those championships, he said.
If anything, the experience of being at least peripherally involved in those championship runs has instilled a burning desire to return to that level again and this time make a difference.
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He gets them out to show the kids at his summer hockey camp every year. And his own kids, now ages 7, 10 and 11, like to try them on occasionally, feel their heft and marvel at the diamonds.
But there’s a reason these rings do not feature more prominently in Knuble’s life and the answer is both simple and reflective of the nature of the man: he doesn’t feel he has earned them.
At the time, in 1997 and 1998, Knuble was a member of the Detroit Red Wings. He did not play in the 1997 playoffs and in 1998 played just three postseason games but the Ilitch family, which owns the Wings, bestowed on Knuble and other players rings marking the back-to-back championships regardless. His name appears on the Cup for the 1998 win but for Knuble, “you’ve got a mental asterisk” when it comes to thinking about those championships, he said.
If anything, the experience of being at least peripherally involved in those championship runs has instilled a burning desire to return to that level again and this time make a difference.
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Source: http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/comments/knuble_wants_to_remove_the_asterisk/
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Ricky Fowler Won His First PGA Tournament In An Outfit Only Ricky Fowler Could Wear
Ricky Fowler won this weekend's Wells Fargo Championship in a playoff over Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points. It was his first career PGA Tour win, and he did it dressed as The Great Pumpkin.
Fowler is also the last of "The Golf Boys," to win a PGA event. The golfing boy band quartet, which also includes Bubba Watson, Ben Crane, and Hunter Mahan, have now combined for 14 career PGA Tour wins, including one major (Watson at this year's Masters).
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