There were a couple crimes in professional sports this weekend. No, your friendly neighborhood athlete didn’t get arrested following torrential downpours of Jackson’s, Grant’s and Franklin’s. No notable police blotter at least from general knowledge. The crimes were committed on […]
Month: January 2012
Consumption Junction: Confessions of a black NASCAR fan
While the show has covered extinction in the past, this episode touches on a species that bokeen didn’t know existed: black NASCAR fans. Kareem from Sports, Sex and Sneakers joins the show to discuss…. Check it out
Notre Dame beats UConn, takes down another Top 25 team
In the past month, it’s been good to be a Golden Domer. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 4-1 since Christmas against Top 25 teams. And the Irish beat another Top 25 team on Sunday, beating No. 24 Uconn, 50-48. […]
NBA on the Five Podcast – 1.29.12
Chris Connors and Matt Johnston talk about all the news in the NBA – and rapid fire thoughts of the Top 16 teams in the league
49ers Aldon Smith charged with DUI
Along way from San Francisco, 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith is in trouble with the law Saturday morning. According to reports from NFL.com, Smith has been charged with driving under the influence in Miami Beach. The 49ers issued a statement on […]
Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open
Nearly six hours. That’s how long it took Novak Djokovic to beat Rafael Nadal in the longest Grand Slam singles final in the history of professional tennis. Djokovic won 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5. It wasn’t until 1:37am local […]
Lydia Ko, 14, wins New South Wales Open
Michelle Wie, eat your heart out. Turns out, Wie isn’t the only golfing phenom to start before she could drive. That’s right, 14-year-old New Zealand amateur Lydia Ko can be added to that list. Ko even one-up’d Wie this past […]
U.S. Women Earn Olympic Berth
Americans will defend their Olympic crown The U.S. women’s soccer team proved once again why they’re one of the best in the world last night. After a slow first half where the U.S found themselves up by only a goal […]
The Land of 10,000 Lakes…and Rinks
It’s commonly referred to as the land of 10,000 lakes, bitter temperatures, and drawn-out winters. In backyards lay homemade ice rinks crowded with kids of all ages huddled around and skating to stay warm. It’s more than just a sport […]