Category archives for: Sports & Recreation

Doctor Admits Hiding Pro Golfer Erica Blasberg’s Suicide Note

A Nevada doctor has admitted to investigators that he hid a suicide note and a bottle of pills that he found next to the deceased body of former pro golfer Erica Blasberg. In an affidavit given to the Henderson Police Department the man, Dr. Thomas Hess said that although he knew his actions were wrong, [...]

Serena Williams Will Not Play U.S. Open

Serena Williams announced today that she will not play in the U.S. Open later this month. In a statement released by her publicist Williams said, “It is with much frustration and deep sadness that I am having to pull out of the U.S. Open,”  adding that she is still recovering from a surgery that she [...]

Manning Makes Appearance at Giants Morning Practice

Eli Manning, with a new scar and 12 stitches on his head, has returned to practice with the New York Giants this morning at the training camp in Albany. Manning said he felt good physically, but is held up because he is unable to put the helmet on. Doctors are concerned that if he wears [...]

Brett Favre to Return to Minnesota Vikings, Play 20th Season

After months of speculation about his future, it appears that legendary football player Brett Favre has decided to return to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2010 season. In recent weeks the 40 year quarterback has been coy about his intentions but yesterday he arrived at the team’s training facility in Mankato, Minnesota giving the biggest [...]

NCAA’s New Genetic Testing Requirement Causes Controversy

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has landed in the middle of race controversy with a new rule that required all Division I athletes to undergo sickle cell genetic testing to determine if they have the sickle cell trait. Since sickle cell afflicts African Americans and those of African American descent, critics of the new [...]

North Korean Soccer Team Publicly Shamed For World Cup Failure

Details are beginning to emerge about the public shaming that members of the North Korean men’s soccer team were subjected to after their return to the country following the World Cup. According to several sources, the entire team was recently forced onto a stage at an auditorium in Pyongyang where they were berated by a [...]

National League Snaps All Star Streak

The National League won the 81st annual Major League Baseball All Star Game, defeating the American League 3-1 on Tuesday night.
The game served as a showcase for pitching and defense, as much of this baseball season has. The game began with of the Tampa Bay Rays firing 99 and 98 mph fastballs for the American [...]

Loophole Saves George Steinbrenner’s Heirs Millions

A loophole in the tax code for 2010 will save the heirs of former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner as much as $600 million. Due to partisan political disagreements, the federal estate tax was allowed to expire this year before beginning again in 2011, allowing the heirs to large fortunes to keep their entire [...]

Spain Victorious

Spain defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time to claim this cycle of the World Cup on Sunday in South Africa.
The two clubs seemed evenly matched, as might be expected from teams that were competing on this stage. Both teams went undefeated through the entire tournament. Neither team was able to convert any opportunities during [...]

LeBron James Signs With Miami Heat, Joins Wade and Bosch

After months of rumor and speculation LeBron James officially announced last night that he will be signing a contract with the Miami Heat for the upcoming NBA season. The reigning MVP will be joining fellow All-Stars Dwayne Wade and the recently signed Chris Bosch in South Beach where they hope to repeat the success that [...]

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