Good news for some Beaver fans. Hot off the AP Wire: Oregon State athletic director Bob De Carolis has signed a five-year contract extension. Oregon State announced that the deal, which continues De Carolis’ tenure with the school through June 30, 2016, […]
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Objectivity, perhaps, still “for the birds”
Before ever taking a media ethics course or even understanding the foundation of the First Amendment, I once wrote in a column that objectivity was “for the birds.” After reading “Objectivity precludes responsibility” written by Theodore Glasser I almost feel correct. […]
Charlie Samuels arrested, charges of criminal possession
Former Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels has been arrested. New York City prosecutors plan on charging the 54-year-old with criminal possession of stolen property and fraud. Prosecutors waged a a lengthy investigation into stolen Mets sports memorabilia that included a […]
My story is probably different from yours
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. […]
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 […]