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Braves phenom Heyward makes team, will start
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 12:20 in Sports | Viewed 173 views times | No Comments
The Atlanta Braves have high hopes for the 2010 season, and they are going to be an exciting team to watch, particularly in light of the announcement by Bobby Cox that 20-year-old outfielder Jason Heyward will be starting in right field. Heyward was considered to be the top minor league prospect in all of baseball,
Jimmy Buffett tour dates
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 12:19 in Entertainment, Events, Featured | Viewed 313 views times | No Comments
You would be hard pressed to find a musical artist with more universal appeal than Jimmy Buffett, and his brand of laid back, beach inspired feel good music has been a favorite of millions for decades. Buffett, who is an accomplished novelist and entrepreneur as well as an award winning musical performer, is now 63
Eagles getting offers for McNabb
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 12:13 in Sports | Viewed 130 views times | No Comments
There are certain players in football that have extraordinary overall numbers throughout their career, including considerably more wins than losses on the field, that somehow seem like part of the problem rather than part of the solution. Statistics can be deceiving, and a quarterback can pile up numbers that look good overall, but fail to
Nets threaten Sixers’ single season loss record
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 12:11 in Sports | Viewed 162 views times | No Comments
There are some records in sports that have always seemed untouchable, and many of them have proven to be just that, while others have fallen. The home run records that were held by Aaron and Ruth/Maris seemed like they would probably stand forever, but along came the era of performance enhancing drugs and down went
NCAA hoops Sweet 16 set
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:37 in Sports | Viewed 128 views times | No Comments
The action was hot and heavy last week, with 64 teams scratching and clawing for a chance to stay alive to play another day in the 2010 NCCA Tournament. There were some big upsets, with #2 seed Villanova falling to St. Mary’s and overall top seed Kansas coming up short against upstart Northern Iowa. But
Cliff Lee suspended
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:31 in Sports | Viewed 239 views times | No Comments
Cliff Lee, the former Cy Young winning left hander, went from the Cleveland Indians to the Philadelphia Phillies at the trading deadline last year, and it was a beautiful thing for all concerned. Lee was strong for the Phils during their stretch run, and he was dominating in the post season. Philadelphia rewarded Lee by
Toyota Wrigley Field?
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:27 in Sports | Viewed 124 views times | No Comments
The corporatization of America has ripped the heart and soul right out of our country (not to mention the middle class, the Constitution, and our national sovereignty) and it seemingly has no bounds. The “great American pastime” of baseball is a very important slice of our national identity, and it has been beaten, battered, and
Report: Rangers’ manager tested positive for cocaine
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:14 in Sports | Viewed 125 views times | No Comments
We have seen many stories about the misadventures of professional athletes over the years. In a lot of cases, their teams have stood behind these troubled players, with their coach or manager making a statement about how people make mistakes and yada yada. The fact is that people do indeed make mistakes, and pro sports
Halladay starting strong for Phils
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:10 in Sports | Viewed 74 views times | No Comments
The National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed a lot of success over the last few years, so it is hard to say anything negative about the moves that the front office has made. But, many an eyebrow was raised when the Phillies traded away some of their top prospects, including Kyle Drabek, son of
Leprechaun sightings reported around the globe
Published on 2 Apr, 2010 at 11:03 in Events | Viewed 93 views times | No Comments
Reports are streaming in from all over the world concerning a rash of leprechaun sightings that have been taking place over the last 24 hours or so. Officials are baffled by the sudden appearances on the streets and in the barrooms everywhere from Nairobi to Istanbul to Reykjavik to Cody, Wyoming. Cities and towns big