Archive for the ‘Sports News’ Category.
February 10, 2010, 4:09 pm
 All eyes were on Blanka Vlasic, Croatia’s world’s champion high jumper in while in Doha, Qatar for the Qatar Super Grand Prix. Blanka talks about her major goal in winning in the Beijing Olympics for the high jump event in an interview with the media. Many believe that Blanka can also beat the world record of 2.09 meters set by the Bulgarian Champion on 1987, Stefka Kostadinova since Blanka’s greatest record is 2.07 and her recent performance were fantastic. August is fast approaching and Vlasic is ready to go for her goal. Seeing her confident is just like seeing the winner!
January 10, 2010, 12:21 pm
Authorities were called to Club Space after a fight broke out. McKinnie had been thrown out by a nightclub security guard and was arguing and spit on Eric Otero, according to a police report. Otero, 32, said he wouldn’t press charges if McKinnie left. Authorities said the former University of Miami player then went to a nearby strip club, but later returned to Club Space and fought with Otero again. Miami Police found McKinnie “in the middle of a large crowd, throwing punches and again yelling obscenities,” according to the police report. Police told McKinnie to stop. He refused and boarded a bus. The bus driver was ordered not to drive away.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
December 19, 2009, 4:39 pm
“No pain. No gain.” This is very true especially in any sports. Just like what happened to Sidney Crosby whose ankle was sprained during the Pittsburgh-Penguins game. His right ankle was twisted to the side. He needs to be examined by the doctors because his incident is not a simple sprain. Because of the injury of Crosby, The Penguins took advantage and won over Pittsburgh with a score of 3-0.
Many athletes encounter injuries. But most of them, after their accidents, they still go back and play what they want. I guess it’s really their passion that drives them to play even though they know the danger they could get from it. I know most of them would say: “No pain. No gain.”
November 18, 2009, 4:40 pm
Dana Stubblefield was a former football defense player. Currently, he is the defensive line coach of the varsity at the Valley Christian High School in California. After the 5-year investigation on the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative (BALCO) incident, he was pleaded guilty. Sadly, he was the second athlete aside from Marion Jones who lied to federal agents regarding the use of performance-enhancing drugs or steroids. The school where Stubblefield is working with doesn’t have any decision yet whether they would still let Stubblefield work with them.
I think Stubblefield has some regrets regarding the issue. Based on his records, he won a lot of titles from 1993 until 2004. I’m sure his own skill per se can lead him to victory even without the use of any steroids. This issue would be a great lesson for any athletes. I hope that cases like this would not happen again.
October 11, 2009, 12:33 pm
Grambling State answered in the fourth and upped its lead to 7-3 when freshman Adrian Turner recorded a three-run homer to right. Prairie View wouldn’t go away as they added five runs over the next two frames to regain an 8-7 advantage going into the top of the sixth. Down by one run entering the top of the eighth, the Tigers tied the game at 8-8 after a solo homer by Justin Kelly and the defense came through in the bottom half as reliever Matt Morales retired the side in order. In the top of the ninth, GSU catcher Shannon Meheia opened the inning with a single but was thrown out at second after Anthony Clifton hit into a fielder’s choice. However, Clifton made the most of the situation and moved to third after stealing second combined with an error by Prairie View pitcher Mark Almaguer with one out.
Source: The News Star
September 11, 2009, 12:31 pm
Infielder Adrian Beltre sat out all baseball-related activities Friday to rest a sore thumb on his throwing hand. Beltre took part in conditioning drills and other parts of the daily workout. McLaren said he thinks Beltre could play today. Left-hander Eric O’Flaherty has a sore lower back, so his next appearance was pushed back. Right-hander Miguel Batista, who also has been bothered by a sore lower back, threw a bullpen session Friday and is expected to make his next start Sunday. Designated hitter Jose Vidro, who has been bothered by a sore right elbow, hit off a tee and might play today.
Source: The News Tribune
August 28, 2009, 12:46 pm
Now this is what I call a good game! Tim Thomas is proving that the Boston Bruins have a better defensive system with him as the goaltender. To imagine, he stopped 25 attempts with the aggressive Islanders. Even though they stand in the middle in terms of rankings, they are showing very good potential. But to win 9 out of their 10 remaining games seems to be a stretch for any team. I am hoping that with the impressive skills Thomas is showing, they can squeeze their way up in terms of rank. Anyway, anything is possible, right?
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July 28, 2009, 12:19 pm
The jets had a terrible loss to the cowboys 34-3. This is so humiliating for the jets. Rich Cimini, blames Kellen Clemens, the so called Great Quarterback Hope. The jets’ manager Eric Mangini defends Clemens by saying that he is still under training. Whatever! Show your worthy of playing, else stay out of the game!
A team losing with that large of a gap is unacceptable especially for the Jets. Last year, the Jets proved themselves worthy of playing the game. But now? Serious action needs to be done immediately!!! Before it is too late! Dang! This is so frustrating!
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June 28, 2009, 12:16 pm
As in the previous post, the clamor against Thomas is renowned. This article not only blames Isiah but also owner, Mr. Dolan for the losses of the Knicks. To imagine that the Knicks has one of the highest payrolls among the NBA teams nowadays, they still fall short to expectations.
In this article written by Mike Lupica, he states that Mr. Dolan does not give a damn to the team’s fans and doesn’t know anything about being an owner. But who is Mr. Lupica to say those things. He isn’t even a New York fan but a Boston sport’s fan.
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May 28, 2009, 12:13 pm
Isiah Thomas is at risk of being fired due to public clamor on the losses of the Knicks. Garden chairman James Dolan is the only one that will determine when Thomas will be fired. The Knicks’ last loss was 108-82 to the Warriors where the spectators were furious at the coaching style of Mr. Thomas.
But the question is who will replace him? There have been numerous speculations but it is still up to Mr. Dolan. Personally, I do not want to blame the coach for everything. Basketball is a team effort. Everybody is accountable, win or lose.
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