One year ago today my life was very different. And it wasn’t just because I was living in a shoebox in Manhattan, working in non-profit fundraising, or feeling disillusioned with my last 4 years directing plays in New York City. […]
Month: May 2011
High school softball game scores 95 combined runs
This is such an epic story off the AP Wire: Talk about a nice day at the plate – for everyone. Two California high schools combined for a record 95 runs Tuesday when Cuyama Valley scored 13 times in the […]
Doing the Math: NCAA gymnastics
No this post isn’t about the scoring. Although, I could probably spend an entire week breaking down the scoring of collegiate gymnastics. And why it is the only gymnastics scoring rubric that still grabs the average sports fans’ attention. A […]
Jockey found dead at Churchill Downs
24-year old jockey Michael Baze was found dead in his vehicle at Churchill Downs on Tuesday evening. Baze was pronounced dead at 4:47pm EST. There were no signs of foul play and the death is currently under investigation. Baze comes […]
Larry Bird to remain with Pacers
Larry Bird will remain the President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers. In a statement released on Tuesday Pacers Owner Herb Simon said, “I’m quite pleased with the success we experienced this past season and pleased with the direction […]
Andrew Bynum suspended
Apparently an apology wasn’t enough. Tuesday, Lakers center Andrew Bynum was suspended for the first five games of the 2011-2012 season. The league said the suspension was in response to Bynum’s flagrant foul on Dallas guard J.J. Barea in Los […]
Minnesota Vikings set to get new stadium
The Minnesota Vikings are on the verge of finally getting the new stadium they have been hoping for over the past several years. At 4pm EST on Tuesday afternoon the Vikings announced that they have come to an agreement with […]
Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson to undergo hip surgery
The Charlotte Bobcats announced on Tuesday afternoon that guard Gerald Henderson will undergo hip surgery to repair a torn labrum. Henderson is expected to be sidelined for the next 4-6 months. The Duke University product was the 12th pick in […]
Alan Faneca announces retirement
Arizona Cardinals guard Alan Faneca has announced his retirement from the National Football League. The nine-time Pro Bowler played 13 seasons in the NFL including 10 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, two with the New York Jets, and last season with […]
Andrew Bynum apologizes
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum apologized on Tuesday for his flagrant foul on Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea near the conclusion of the team’s game four matchup in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. “My actions don’t […]