Archive: Sports
Racer Pleads Guilty To Driving Charge
Key People: Kyle Busch, Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson, Terry LabonteKeywords: NASCAR, Racing, Nextel Cup Series, Stock Car, Reckless Driving, Crime, Law, CourtsOn Tuesday, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch pleaded guilty to improper driving in Virginia Traffic Court. The 20-year-old racer, who got nabbed April 12th for spinning out his tires near in a Richmond parking lot, was fined $150.Full Story: Kyle Busch Pleads Guilty to Driving Charge...
By Emil Steiner | May 24, 2006; 12:04 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Barbaro's Standing After Surgery
Keywords: Barbaro, Preakness Stakes, Pimlico, Maryland, Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown, Horse Racing, Gambling, Equestrian Sports, Rood & Riddle, Veterinary Medicine, SurgeryAfter more than 5 hours of surgery, vets operating on Barbaro called the surgery to fuse his shattered right leg a success. The Triple Crown hopeful's odds of survival jumped to 50/50 on the news.Full Story: Barbaro Is Able to Stand After Surgery...
By Emil Steiner | May 22, 2006; 12:01 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
World Record Retracted
Key People: Justin Gatlin, Asafa PowellKeywords: Doha, Qatar, Grand Prix, IAAF, World Record, 100 Meters, Sprint, Track and Field, Athletics, Sports, Tissot TimingOn Wednesday, The International Association of Athletics Federations took away Justin Gatlin's 100 meter world record. The athletic body said a timing error, last Friday at the Qatar Grand Prix, gave Gatlin a time of 9.76 seconds though his actual time was 9.7666 seconds. It should have been rounded up to 9.77 seconds tying, not beating the fastest time ever.Full Story: IAAF Takes Away Gatlin's 100-Meter World Record...
By Emil Steiner | May 17, 2006; 06:45 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
The New Fastest Man in the World
Key People: Justin Gatlin, Asafa PowellKeywords: Doha, Qatar, IAAF Super Tour, 100 Meters, Sprint, Track and Field, Athletics, SportsOn Friday, U.S. sprinter Justin Gatlin set a new 100 meters world record, at the Doha IAAF Super Tour meeting, with a time of 9.76 seconds. The 24-year-old, Olympic champion, bested the the previous mark, held by Jamaican Asafa Powell, by just 1 1/100th of a second.Full Story: Gatlin sets 100 metres world record of 9.76...
By Emil Steiner | May 12, 2006; 11:33 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
No Preakness For Lawyer Ron
Keywords: Lawyer Ron, Preakness Stakes, Pimlico, Maryland, Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown, Horse Racing, Gambling, Equestrian Sports, Rood & Riddle, Veterinary MedicineAfter a 12th place finish at the Kentucky Derby, Lawyer Ron won't compete in Saturday's Preakness. No, he hasn't been sent to the glue factory (not yet anyway), instead the colt will have a bone chip removed from his ankle at Lexington's Rood & Riddle equine clinic.Full Story: Lawyer Ron Won't Run in Preakness...
By Emil Steiner | May 12, 2006; 12:06 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Hockey Carnage In Latvia
Key People: Tony Iob, Vadym ShakhraychukKeywords: World Hockey Championship, Riga, Latvia, Italy, Ukraine, Brawl, SportsOn Wednesday at the World Hockey Championship, in Riga, a series of brawls between Italian and Ukrainian players spilled off the ice and under the stands, with ejected players attacking one another in the hallways. Although Italy lost 4-2, video shows they may have gotten the best of the extracurriculars which sent one Ukrainian to the hospital.Full Story: Ukraine beats Italy in fight-filled clash...
By Emil Steiner | May 11, 2006; 12:31 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Arsenal Beats Man. City
Key People: Jose Antonio ReyesKeywords: Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham, West Ham, The Gunners, English Premier League, London, Soccer, Football, Championship LeagueOn Thursday, Arsenal scored 2 goals in the final 12 minutes to beat Manchester City 3-1. The win keeps The Gunners Championship League hopes alive as they vie with Tottenham for the 4th and final spot.Full Story: Arsenal Beats Manchester City 3-1...
By Emil Steiner | May 5, 2006; 12:07 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Derby Time
Key People: Bob Baffert, Dan HendricksKeywords: Kentucky Derby, Brother Derek, Bob and John, Sinister Minister, The Triple Crown, EquestrianOn Wednesday, a full field of 20-year-olds were entered in this weekend's Kentucky Derby--among them expected favorite Brother Derek, and three horses trained by Bob Baffert. Get your mint juleps ready.Full Story: Full Field of 20 for Kentucky Derby ...
By Emil Steiner | May 4, 2006; 12:01 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
U.S. World Cup Roster
Key People: Bruce ArenaKeywords: U.S. National Soccer Team, DC United, World Cup, Germany, Sports, EntertainmentOn the U.S. soccer team coach Bruce Arena will be announcing his 23-man World Cup roster. Barring injury 12 spots seem set, but thanks to the largest ever talent pool the final 11 spots remain up in the air.Full Story: U.S. Coach to Announce World Cup Roster...
By Emil Steiner | May 2, 2006; 12:07 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
NASCAR Picks Charlotte for Hall of Fame
Key People: Brian France, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Sonny Perdue, Robin BraigKeywords: Charlotte, North Carolina, NASCAR, Daytona International Speedway, Hall of Fame, SportsCharlotte, North Carolina has been chosen as the site for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame. The downtown $107.5 million facility is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of racing fans annually, when it opens in 2009. The announcement came Monday after a year long race with 4 other cities. Full Story: Charlotte Gets NASCAR Hall of Fame...
By Emil Steiner | March 7, 2006; 12:11 AM ET | Comments (0)
U.S. Soccer Warms Up In Snow
Key People: Clint Dempsey, Bruce ArenaKeywords: U.S. National Soccer Team, DC United, World Cup, Germany, Sports, Entertainment On Wednesday, the U.S. Men's Soccer team shut-out Poland 1-0 during a blizzard-filled World Cup warm up in Germany. Clint Dempsey's goal in 48th minute was all the team needed to improve to 4-0-1 on the year. © 2006 washingtonpost.comFull Story: U.S. Warms Up in Snow, Tops Poland...
By Emil Steiner | March 3, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
"Rainboy" Drops 20 in 4 Mins
Key People: Jason McElwainKeywords: Athena High School, Greece, New York, Basketball, Autism, Psychology, Disney, Movies, Entertainment, Sports, Special Education In his first and only court appearance, Jason McElwain, the autistic, 17-year-old manager of Athena High School's basketball team in New York, took the court with 4 minutes left and dropped 6 3-pointers and a deuce. The 5-6 senior had never played on the Varsity or JV squad, but was carried off the floor by his teammates. Now his family is being flooded by offers from Hollywood Studios who want to put his story on the big screen. Full Story: Hollywood Calls Autistic Basketball Star...
By Emil Steiner | March 2, 2006; 12:31 AM ET | Comments (0)
Primeau Out
Key People: Keith PrimeauKeywords: Philadelphia Flyers, NHL, Concussion, Injury, Sports Medicine, Captain On Tuesday, Keith Primeau announced he would miss the remainder of the 2006 hockey season. The Philadelphia Flyers captain is still suffering lingering effects from a concussion sustained 4 months ago.© 2006 washingtonpost.comFull Story: Flyers' Primeau Won't Return From Concussion This Season...
By Emil Steiner | March 2, 2006; 12:16 AM ET | Comments (0)
Ogilvy Defeats Love
Key People: Geoff Ogilvy, Davis Love IIIKeywords: World Match Play Championship, La Costa California, Golf, Australia, Sports On Sunday, Geoff Ogilvy scored a 3-and-2 victory over Davis Love III in the 36-hole final of the World Match Play Championship in La Costa California. The 28-year-old Australian walked away with $1.3 million of the $7.5 million purse, and won all 5 matches.© 2006 washingtonpost.comFull Story: This Time, Ogilvy Wins With Ease...
By Emil Steiner | February 28, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Female Wrestler Wins State Title
Key People: Michaela Hutchison, Aaron BossKeywords: Skyview High, Colony High School, Anchorage, Alaska, Wrestling, State Championship, Sports, Title 9, NCAA, Gender Studies On Saturday, Michaela Hutchison became the first girl in America to win a co-ed state high school wrestling title. The 103-pound Sophomore from Skyview High, took home the Alaskan state championship finishing the season at 41-4 with 33 pins. Full Story: Alaska Wrestler Is First Female State Champion...
By Emil Steiner | February 8, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Adu Resets Priorities
Key People: Freddy Adu, Bruce ArenaKeywords: U.S. National Soccer Team, DC United, World Cup, Germany, Sports, Entertainment Although he's only 16, Freddy Adu has aspirations of playing in this summers World Cup. That being said, U.S. National Soccer coach Bruce Arena thinks the most important thing for his development is to begin fighting for his day job at DC United, instead of moonlighting with the national team. The soccer protege became the youngest player ever to participate in a U.S. Team game on January 22nd, when he was subbed in late against Canada. Full Story: Adu's World Cup Hopes Hinge on Play for United...
By Emil Steiner | February 8, 2006; 12:16 AM ET | Comments (0)
Tiger Roars In Dubai
Key People: Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Richard GreenKeywords: United Arab Emirates, Dubai Desert Classic, Buick Invitational, PGA, Golf, Sports On Sunday, Tiger Woods won the Dubai Desert Classic over Ernie Els on the first playoff hole. The world's top golfer is 2 for 2 this year, both wins being decided by sudden death playoffs. Full Story: Woods Wins a Playoff for Second Straight Week...
By Emil Steiner | February 7, 2006; 12:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Wei To Play With Boys
Key People: Michelle WieKeywords: Jeju Island, South Korea, SK Telecom, Open, Golf, Men, Women, LPGA, Sports, Gender On Tuesday, Michelle Wie accepted an invitation to play against men in the South Korean SK Telecom Open. This will be the 8th time the 16-year-old has competed in a tournament with men. Full Story: Wie to Play Men's Event In S. Korea...
By Emil Steiner | February 2, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL To Give 20 Mill To Superdome
Key People: Tom Benson, Greg AielloKeywords: New Orleans, Superdome, Louisiana, Saints, NFL, Football, Sports, Hurricane Katrina, Shelter, FEMA, Disaster Relief, Philanthropy, Gulf Coast Region The NFL announced it will contribute $20 million to help repair the Hurricane-battered Superdome, in New Orleans. Officials have said that the facility, which was used as shelter during Katrina, can be up and running by November 1st, in time for Saints games next season. Full Story: NFL Kicks in $20 Million for Superdome...
By Emil Steiner | February 1, 2006; 12:24 AM ET | Comments (0)
Ads Piggyback "Big Game"
Keywords: Super Bowl, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, NFL, Commercials, Advertising, Television, Ambush Marketing, Piggybacking, Big Game, Sports, Business Advertisers can't say "Super Bowl" or show NFL team logos unless they pay millions to the NFL, but there are of course loopholes. Known as "ambush marketing," or piggybacking, companies like Radio Shack and Papa John's use non-actionable words like "Big Game" and "Super" to capitalize on the hype without footing the bill. Full Story: A Game by Any Other Name Sells as Sweet...
By Emil Steiner | February 1, 2006; 12:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
MLS Cup Returns To Pizza Hut Park
Key People: Don GarberKeywords: Frisco, Texas, FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, MLS Cup, Pizza Hut Park, Sports On Tuesday, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber announced that the 2006 MLS Cup will be played at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas. The home of first-year franchise FC Dallas will play host to American Soccer's biggest game for the second year in a row on November 12th. Full Story: MLS Cup Is Returning to Texas...
By Emil Steiner | February 1, 2006; 12:18 AM ET | Comments (0)
Piston On Record Pace
Keywords: Detroit, Pistons, Michigan, Winning Streak, NBA, History, Basketball, Record, Sports At 37-5, the Detroit Pistons are off to the 4th best start in NBA history. They have won 11-straight games, and are 13-1 in January. If they can keep firing on all cylinders, The Pistons are on pace to tie the 1995-96 Bulls for the best single-season record in NBA history at 72-10. Full Story: Team of the Week: Detroit Pistons...
By Emil Steiner | February 1, 2006; 12:14 AM ET | Comments (0)
Spotlight Steelers
Key People: Bill Cowher, Jerome Bettis, Troy Polamalu, Ben Roethlisberger, Tony KornheiserKeywords: Super Bowl XL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Dynasty, NFL, Football, Sports From Cowher's chin, to Bettis's story, to Polamalu's mane, the Steelers have all the pieces of a championship story. And as 4-point Super Bowl favorites the sentimental money is unquestionably on them, but Tony Kornheiser warns "don't be surprised if later this week the smart money goes on Seattle." Full Story: Look Behind the Curtain And You'll Find Another Team...
By Emil Steiner | January 31, 2006; 12:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Slum Bowl XL
Keywords: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan, Super Bowl XL, Urban Planning, Blight, Improvements, 8 Mile, Poverty, Slum, Crime, Sports, Entertainment, Television To make sure Detroit appears livable to the worldwide audience watching Super Bowl XL, leaders of America's poorest city are cleaning up the urban blight. Despite this, many residents are frustrated that the improvements are limited to the high profile center of town and not to the places that need it most. Full Story: Super Bowl Host Is U.S.'s Poorest Big City...
By Emil Steiner | January 31, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Duke Spanks Virginia
Key People: J.J. Redick, Sean Dockery, Sean Singletary, Mike Krzyzewski Keywords: Duke, University of Virginia, The Blue Devils, Cavaliers, ACC, Cameron Indoor Arena, NCAA, College Basketball, Sports Senior guard J.J. Redick unloaded 40 points, Saturday, as the second ranked Duke Blue Devils schooled Virginia, 82-63 at Cameron Indoor. Mike Krzyzewski, also credited the victory to Sean Dockery, who's smothering "d" forced the Cavs' normally unflappable Sean Singletary, to cough up the ball 6 times. Full Story: Blue Devils Shut Down Cavs...
By Emil Steiner | January 30, 2006; 12:18 AM ET | Comments (0)
Federer On Top Down Under
Key People: Marcos Baghdatis, Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Rod LaverKeywords: Melbourne, Australian Open, Switzerland, Tennis, ATP, WTA, Cyprus, Sports Roger Federer won the Australian Open Sunday, overpowering unseeded Marcos Baghdatis 5-7, 7-5, 6-0, 6-2. This marks the 3rd straight and 7th overall grand slam title for the 24-year-old Swiss, who has dominated the tennis world like no one since Pete Sampras in the 1990s. Full Story: Federer Wins His Seventh Grand Slam Title...
By Emil Steiner | January 30, 2006; 12:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
Kim Clijsters Injured
Key People: Kim Clijsters, Amelie Mauresmo, Lindsay Davenportkeywords: Melbourne, Australian Open, Tennis, ATP, WTA, Ranking, Injury, Sports Medicine, Belgium On Thursday, Belgium tennis star Kim Clijsters tore an ankle ligament during her Australian Open semifinals match against Amelie Mauresmo. The good news is by making the semis she overtook Lindsay Davenport as world number 1. The bad news is that Clijsters will be sidelined for at least two months. Full Story: Kim Clijsters Out at Least Two Months...
By Emil Steiner | January 27, 2006; 12:18 AM ET | Comments (0)
Streaming Video Killed the Horsetrack
Keywords: Online Betting, Horse Racing, Youbet, Xpressbet, Brisnet, Winticket, Gambling, Sports High-speed Internet connections and new technology have whipped online Horse betting into a galloping new industry. Companies like Youbet, and Winticket, offer video along with online wagering and all the horse-sense stats you could ask for. With their growing popularity, experts say it won't be long before the older race tracks are put out to pasture. Full Story: Online Betting Is Off to the Races...
By Emil Steiner | January 27, 2006; 12:16 AM ET | Comments (0)
O'Neal Tears Groin
Key People: Jermaine O'Neal, Peja Stojakovic, Ron ArtestKeywords: Indiana Pacers, Groin Tear, Injury, Sports Medicine, NBA, Basketball Jermaine O'Neal will miss at least 8 weeks with a left groin tear he sustained Tuesday in Cleveland. The loss of the 6-11 center leaves the Indiana Pacers without their leading scorer and rebounder. Full Story: Pacers' O'Neal to Miss at Least 8 Weeks...
By Emil Steiner | January 27, 2006; 12:16 AM ET | Comments (0)
Federer Faces Unkown in Aussie Finals
Key People: Marcos Baghdatis, David Nalbandian, Roger FedererKeywords: Melbourne, Australian Open, Rod Laver Stadium, Tennis, ATP, WTA, Cyprus, Sports On Thursday at the Aussie Open, unseeded Marcos Baghdatis, came back from 2 sets down to upset fourth-seeded David Nalbandian 3-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and advance to the finals. The 20-year-old from Cyprus, now has to play world number 1, and Tennis Goliath, Roger Federer in the first Grand Slam championship of 2006. Full Story: Unseeded Baghdatis Reaches Aussie Final...
By Emil Steiner | January 27, 2006; 12:14 AM ET | Comments (0)
FIFA Red Cards Racism
Key People: Sepp Blatter, PeleKeywords: Davos, Switzerland, FIFA, Soccer, Racism, Fans, Sports On Thursday, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he is in favor of penalizing soccer clubs if their fans or players are found guilty of racist abuse. According to Brazilian great Pele, racism in soccer is worse now than when he was playing in the 50s and 60s because there are more minority players today. FIFA's legal experts will decide in February if and how such penalties could be administered. Full Story: FIFA President Takes Aim at Racist Abuse...
By Emil Steiner | January 27, 2006; 12:14 AM ET | Comments (0)
Isiah Sued for Sexual Harassment
Key People: Isiah Thomas, Anucha Browne Sanders, Steve Mills, Ron GreenKeywords: New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Madison Square Gardens, Sexual Harassment, Crime, Federal Lawsuit, Discrimination, NBA, Sports New York Knicks president Isiah Thomas was accused of sexual harassment by Anucha Browne Sanders, an ex-vice president of marketing and business operations for the team. The hall of fame guard was named along with Madison Square Garden in a federal lawsuit charging that Sanders was fired after complaining about unwanted sexual advances. The suit also alleges that Thomas set up deals with New York concierges to get opposing players drunk the night before games. Full Story: Isiah Thomas Sued for Sexual Harassment...
By Emil Steiner | January 26, 2006; 12:28 AM ET | Comments (0)
Adidas Buys Reebok
Key People:Jan Runau, Herbert Hainer, Paul Fireman, David CarterKeywords: Adidas-Salomon, Reebok, Canton, MA, Herzogenaurach, Germany, Portland Oregon, Athletic Shoes, Sports, Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Fashion, Style On Wednesday, Reebok shareholders overwhelmingly approved a $3.8 billion take over bid from Adidas. The merger of the number 2 and 3 athletic shoe companies gives Adidas 21% of the U.S. market-share and according to analysts enough kick to challenge Nike's supremacy. Full Story: Adidas-Reebok Deal Poses Challenge to Nike...
By Emil Steiner | January 26, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Steelers Wear White To Big Dance
Key People: Ben Roethlisberger, Bill CowherKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl, Seattle Seahawks, White Uniforms, NFL, Football, Sports Despite being designated the Super Bowl home team, The Pittsburgh Steelers decided to rock their white road uniforms when they battle Seattle on February 5th. Even though they could have gone with their more imposing black jerseys, Coach Bill Cowher is sticking with what's worked, saying, "We're not playing at Heinz Field so, in my mind, it's an away game." Cowher and the Steelers have won 4 straight in white. Full Story: Designated as Home Team, Steelers to Wear Road White...
By Emil Steiner | January 26, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Outsourcing Nascar
Key People: Michael Waltrip, Bill Davis, Dave Blaney, Marty Gaunt, Jim AustKeywords: Nascar, Nextel Cup Series, Toyota Racing Development, Stock Car, Team Red Bull, Camrys, Japan, Sports, Outsourcing, Auto Manufacturing, Jobs, Economics For the first time in over 50 years, Nascar, America's most American sport, is racing cars from overseas. Toyota, the soon to be largest automaker in the world, is not only stealing American jobs, but also American racers. Michael Waltrip, will own and drive for one of three teams that plan to field Toyota Camrys in the 2007 Nextel Cup Series. Full Story: Toyota Names First Three Cup Teams...
By Emil Steiner | January 26, 2006; 12:03 AM ET | Comments (0)
Super Mario's Last Game
Key People: Mario Lemieux, Sidney CrosbyKeywords: Pittsburgh Penguins, Hockey, Retirement, NHL, Sports On Tuesday, Mario Lemieux retired for the "final time" from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The hall of fame center learned in early December he has an irregular heartbeat that must be controlled by medication. With tears in eyes, the 40-year old admitted that if he could play he would but said definitively "this is it and it hurts." Lemieux is 7th all time in NHL scoring with 1,723 points over his oft-interrupted 17-season career. Full Story: Penguins' Lemieux Bids NHL Adieu - Again...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Bonds Bails On Classic
Key People: Barry Bonds, Buck Martinez, Greg AndersonKeywords: San Fransisco, Giants, World Baseball Classic, US Team, Steroids, Drug Testing, MLB, Sports Monday, Barry Bonds announced on his Web site that he was withdrawing from this year's World Baseball Classic, citing concerns about his surgically repaired knee. Though the Giant's slugger made no mention of steroids, the inaugural WBC will employ Olympic drug testing standards which are considered more stringent than those of Major League Baseball. Full Story: Bonds Withdraws From Classic...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
Horse Herpes Outbreak
Keywords: Laurel Park, Maryland, Pimlico Race Course, Preakness Stakes, Horse Racing, Equine Herpes, Veterinary Medicine, Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Quarantine A mare named Sassy Love has tested positive for the equine herpes virus that has already claimed two horses at Pimlico Race Course and prompted a state quarantine at the home of the Preakness Stakes. Full Story: Laurel Park Horse Has Equine Herpes...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:24 AM ET | Comments (0)
Dungy Will Return
Key People: Tony Dungy, James Dungy, Bill Polian, Jim IrsayKeywords: Indianapolis Colts, Suicide, Super Bowl, AFC, NFL, FootballThe Indianapolis Colts announced Monday that Tony Dungy will return as their coach next season, ending speculation he might retire following the suicide of his 18-year-old son, James. Despite rumors of a breakdown, Dungy now appears ready to fulfill the three-year contract extension he signed in September. Full Story: Dungy Returning to Coach Colts Next Year...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:23 AM ET | Comments (0)
Kornheiser Gets off The Bus
Key People: Tony Kornheiser, Jerome Bettis, Matt HasselbeckKeywords: Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl, NFL, Football, Sports Despite writing last week that he was rooting for the Steelers because of Jerome Bettis, Tony Kornheiser now waxes on and off about the new shine he's taken to Seattle's balding quarterback. Full Story: Love the Bus, but I'm Taking a Shine to Hasselbeck...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:23 AM ET | Comments (0)
Terps Lose McCray
Key People: Chris McCray, Gary WilliamsKeywords: University of Maryland, Terrapins, Academically Ineligible, NCAA, College Basketball, March Madness, SportsThe 18th ranked Terrapins were dealt a crushing blow Monday when Chris McCray, the leading scorer and captain of Maryland's basketball team, was ruled academically ineligible for the remainder of the season. Full Story: Terrapins Lose McCray for Rest of Season...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Coach Clears Skeletons
Key People: Tim Nardiello, Zach Lund, Darryl SeibelKeywords: U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation, Winter Olympics, Turin, Italy, Sexual Harassment Late Monday, an arbitrator ruled that U.S. national skeleton team coach Tim Nardiello should be reinstated because there was no proof he sexually harassed athletes. After a month of turmoil, the embattled U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation is expected to accept the ruling. Full Story: U.S. Skeleton Team Coach, Slider Are Reinstated...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:18 AM ET | Comments (0)
St. Liam Wins Horse of the Year
Key People: Richard Dutrow, Staint Liam, Afleet Alex, Smarty JonesKeywords: Preakness, Belmont Stakes, Eclipse Award, Horse of the Year, Breeders' Cup Classic, Woodward, Stephen Foster Handicap, Santa Anita, Equestrian Racing, Sports On Monday night, Saint Liam beat out Preakness and Belmont Stakes winner Afleet Alex for the 2005 Eclipse Award as Horse of the Year. The 5-year-old trained by Richard Dutrow Jr. who won the Breeders' Cup Classic, Woodward, Stephen Foster Handicap and Santa Anita Handicap on his way to earning $4,456,995, galloped away with 194 first-place votes in the Eclipse ballot. Full Story: Saint Liam Is Named Horse of the Year...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:10 AM ET | Comments (0)
A Sunny 81 In Laker-Land
Key People: Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, Phil JacksonKeywords: Los Angeles Lakers, Scoring Record, Basketball, MVP, NBA, Sports, Nike, Endorsements With an 81-point performance, Sunday, Kobe Bryant took a big step towards rehabilitating his image, tarnished since the much publicized sexual assault charges and beef with Shaq. Bryant, who entered the NBA as a 17-year-old high school prodigy, has averaged a mind-blowing 45.5 points in the last 10 games, and is finally rejuvenating the lucrative endorsement deals he lost in 2003. Full Story: Bryant Steps Up With Some Mighty Big Feats...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:08 AM ET | Comments (0)
Adu's Debut
Key People: Freddy Adu, Bruce ArenaKeywords: D.C. United, U.S. National Soccer team, World Cup, Germany, Canada, Ghana, MLS, Sports On Sunday, 16-year-old midfielder, Freddy Adu, played his first game with the U.S. national soccer team. Entering as a substitute for the final 10 minutes of a 0-0 tie with Canada, Adu became the youngest player in U.S. history to play for the national team. That aside, Freddy's still a longshot to make the World Cup team playing this summer in Germany. Full Story: Adu Makes Debut For National Team...
By Emil Steiner | January 24, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Selection Sunday for US Snowboarding
Key People: Shaun White, Gretchen Bleiler, Ross Powers, Kelly ClarkKeywords: U.S. Snowboard Team, Winter Olympics, Turin, Italy, Sports On Sunday the U.S. Olympic Snowboard Team, announced it's squad for the 2006 Games in Turin. Young guns Shaun White and Gretchen Bleiler were chosen, but 2002 gold medalist Ross Powers was left off the 16 person team. Full Story: American Snowboard Team Chosen...
By Emil Steiner | January 24, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Bad Boy Skier Catches PR Lift
Key People: Bode MillerKeywords: Winter Olympics, Skiing, 60 Minutes, Time, Newsweek, Media, Communications, Turin, Italy Since Bode Miller told "60 Minutes" he skied wasted, the Olympic wild child has caught some serious celebrity air time including cover stories in both Time and Newsweek. The message is clear, if you're looking for media coverage, it pays to be bad. Full Story: After Bode Miller's Downhill Turn, Two Weeks on the Lift...
By Emil Steiner | January 24, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Kobe Drops 81
Key People: Kobe Bryant, Wilt ChamberlainKeywords: Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Scoring Record, Basketball, NBA, Sports, Lower Merion, Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, Hershey On Sunday, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points carrying the Lakers to a 122-104 win over the Toronto Raptors at the Staples Center. The insane scoring output is second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points in 1962. Must be something in the Philly high school water fountains. Full Story: Kobe Channels Wilt, Goes for 81 Points...
By Emil Steiner | January 24, 2006; 12:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Seattle's First Super Bowl
Key People: Shaun Alexander, Jake Delhomme, Steve SmithKeywords: Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers, NFC Championship, Super Bowl, NFL, Football, Sports On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks schooled the Carolina Panthers 34-14, to win their first NFC championship. League MVP Shaun Alexander showed no ill effects from the concussion he caught last week, galloping for 2 touchdowns on 132 yards and leading his team to their first ever Super Bowl. Full Story: Seahawks Super Bowl Bound After Rout...
By Emil Steiner | January 23, 2006; 12:05 AM ET | Comments (0)
Steelers Break Broncos
Key People: Ben Roethlisberger, Jerome Bettis, Jake Plumber, Bill CowherKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, AFC Championship, Super Bowl, NFL, Football, Sports The Pittsburgh Steelers crushed the Denver Broncos 34-17 to win the AFC championship. Pittsburgh is the first 6th seed to ever advance to the Super Bowl, and the first team to win three away games in the playoffs since the 1985 New England Patriots. Full Story: Steelers Top Broncos to Win AFC Title...
By Emil Steiner | January 23, 2006; 12:03 AM ET | Comments (0)
ESPN Mobile
Keywords: ESPN, Mobile Phone, Targeted Marketing, Sports Center, Business, Communications The new ESPN mobile phone,which hits stores Super Bowl Sunday, and is being described as the male "Tiffany's Box." For $199 sports junkies get a "Sports Center" ring tone, along with scores, trivia, news clips and fantasy football stats at the touch of a button. Such targeted marketing is par for the course in the cellular industry, where no demographic is without a themed phone designed to cater to its specific needs. Full Story: ESPN Puts Sports in the Palm of Your Hand...
By Emil Steiner | January 23, 2006; 12:03 AM ET | Comments (0)
A-Rod Will Bat American
Key People: Alex RodriguezKeywords: World Baseball Classic, Dominican Republic, United States, New York Yankees, Sports Despite his Dominican heritage, Alex Rodriguez announced yesterday, he would be playing for the U.S. team in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The decision came after weeks of speculation and rumors that the highest paid athlete in the world might play for the Dominican squad. Full Story: Rodriguez to Play for U.S. Team...
By Emil Steiner | January 19, 2006; 12:28 AM ET | Comments (0)
Super Bowl Punishment
Key People: Nathan Mallett, Joan Synenberg, James HarrisonKeywords: Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl, Fan, Crime, Punishment, Law Nathan Mallett, the Browns fan who ran onto the field in Cleveland during a Steelers-Browns game was sentenced yesterday to spend Super Bowl weekend in jail, minus a TV. In addition to missing the big game, the 24-year-old is forbidden from attending Browns games in Cleveland or any other city for five years. Full Story: Browns Fan Sentenced, Will Miss Super Bowl...
By Emil Steiner | January 19, 2006; 12:26 AM ET | Comments (0)
Palffy Calls it Quits
Key People: Ziggy Palffy, Craig PatrickKeywords: Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing, Hockey, Slovakia, NHL, New York Islanders, Retirement Penguins right winger Ziggy Palffy retired from hockey on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Slovak has scored 329 goals and has 384 assists over his 12 NHL seasons with the Islanders, the Kings and Penguins. Palffy had already announced he would not be playing at the 2006 Olympics. Full Story: Penguins Right Wing Ziggy Palffy Retires...
By Emil Steiner | January 19, 2006; 12:25 AM ET | Comments (0)
US Soccer Rises in Rankings
Keywords: US National Soccer Team, World Cup, Germany, Czech Republic, FIFA, Ranking, SportsOn Wednesday, the U.S. national soccer team jumped one spot to No. 7 in FIFA's rankings for January. That being said, Bruce Arena and his squad find themselves in one of the hardest groupings for the upcoming 2006 World Cup in Germany. Full Story: U.S. Soccer Team No. 7 in FIFA Rankings...
By Emil Steiner | January 19, 2006; 12:24 AM ET | Comments (0)
Shot Heard 'Round the World
Key People: Alex OvechkinKeywords: Washington Capitals, Phoenix Coyotes, Goal, Hockey, NFL, Russia Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored a goal Monday night in Phoenix that's already being called one of the greatest plays in the history of the game. In the words of the 20-year-old Russian-born rookie, "I was lucky." One look at the amazing goal and you'll know it was more than luck. Full Story: Shot Heard 'Round the World...
By Emil Steiner | January 19, 2006; 12:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
Surreal Life On Ice
Key People: Todd Bridges, Nancy Kerrigan,Kurt Browning, Deborah Gibson, Dave CoulierKeywords: Skating With Celebrities, Fox, Reality Show, Diff'rent Strokes, Full House, Sports, Television, Entertainment On Wednesday Fox premiered "Skating With Celebrities" the latest reality freakshow that takes six world-class figure skaters and teams them with six c-list celebs who have no skating experience. The result is a bloody mess of surprisingly predictable crap. But for those of us who have fantasized about Todd Bridges doing a face-plant since the Diff'rent Strokes days, it might be worth a peek. Full Story: Fox's 'Skating': Olympians and Triple Klutzes...
By Emil Steiner | January 19, 2006; 12:11 AM ET | Comments (0)
Kornheiser on Steel City
Key People: Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Chris Simms, Bill CowherKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL, Playoffs, Football, Sports With all the favorites gone and marquee players packing for Hawaii, Tony Kornheiser uses nerves of Steel, to find a champion in the NFL's unproven final four. Full Story: Me and the Football Gods Kinda Like the Steelers...
By Emil Steiner | January 18, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Ref Blew Call
Key People: Peter Morelli, Troy Polamalu, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Mike PereiraKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, AFC, Playoffs, NFL, Officiating, Football, Sports The NFL said yesterday their referee made a mistake--the interception by Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, in Sunday's AFC semifinal, shouldn't have been overturned. With every viewer, including the blind, screaming interception, referee Peter Morelli declared the ball incomplete and the Colts scored 4 plays later, resuscitating a game which should have been over. Full Story:League Says Interception Really Was...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 09:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Carolina Too Sweet for the Bears
Key People: Steve Smith, Jake Delhomme, Charles Tillman, Chris Thompson, John FoxKeywords: Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Soldier Field, NFC, Playoffs, NFL, Football, Sports The Carolina Panthers beat the Chicago Bears 29-21 in the final NFC semifinal, Sunday. Behind a charging Steve Smith, Carolina surged past the dreaded Chicago defense to advance to next Sunday's NFC championship game against the Seahawks at Qwest Field in Seattle. Full Story: Panthers' Smith Runs Wild in Win Over Bears...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Patriots Lose in Denver
Key People: Tom Brady, Troy Brown, Champ Bailey, Deion Branch, Bill BelichickKeywords: New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Invesco Field at Mile High, AFC, Playoffs, NFL, Football, Sports The Patriots' 10-game postseason winning streak was snapped Saturday in Denver, 27-13. Despite the score, the two-time defending champions had an opportunity to win, but bad calls and self-destructive plays more akin to a Red Sox October, helped the Bronco's to their first AFC championship game since the Elway era. Full Story: Surging Broncos Give The Pats a Reign Check...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:14 AM ET | Comments (0)
Seahawks Skin Washington
Key People: Joe Gibbs, Shaun Alexander, Mark Brunell, Clinton PortisKeywords: Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, NFC, Qwest Field, NFL, Football, Sports The Seahawks, who had not won a postseason game since 1984, defeated the Redskins 20-10 in Saturday's NFC semifinal. Despite making a game of it, and knocking NFL MVP Shaun Alexander out of the game, Washington was unable to extend its winning streak to 7, in a grungy day at Seattle's Qwest Field. Full Story: Sunk in Seattle...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:13 AM ET | Comments (0)
Steelers Foil Highway Robbery
Key People: Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Jerome Bettis, Troy Polamalu, Edgerrin James, Tony Dungy Mike Vanderjagt, Bill CowherKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, AFC, Playoffs, NFL, Officiating, Football, Sports The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the Indianapolis Colts dreamlike season 21-18 Sunday in one of the wildest and worst officiated AFC semifinals ever. Despite the Steelers 21-3 lead in the third quarter, a couple crazy plays, whip-lash shifts in momentum and the worst call since "the hand of God" at the '86 World Cup, brought the Colts to within 3 with 5:53 to play. In the end "Mr. Reliable" Mike Vanderjagt missed a field goal to tie, and Pittsburgh, most deservingly, became the first 6th seed to ever reach the AFC championship game. Full Story: Curtain Falls on the Colts...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:12 AM ET | Comments (0)
Skiing in Dubai?
Keywords: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Skiing, Snowboarding, Persian Gulf, Capitalism, Middle East In Dubai, UAE, a new $275 million ski facility called Ski Dubai offers five sloping runs and a chairlift reaching diagonally into the misty expanse 25 stories above. Although it's located in the sweltering Persian Gulf, the indoor wonderland offers real snow for a price. Opened in December, at the brand new Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai is a nod to Western-style capitalism and lifestyle. Full Story: In Dubai, Let It . . . Snow?...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:11 AM ET | Comments (0)
Friday Night Fights
Key People: Kenneth Nichols, Shawn Urbas, Kathryn KubicKeywords: Anne Arundel, Maryland, High School Sports, Violence, Basketball, Football A January 6th fight after a Washington-area high school basketball game, sent three teenagers to the hospital. The violence is feeding into a larger debate about the safety of night games, after two deaths occurred this fall at area football games. Full Story: Arundel Fight Reignites Safety Concerns...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:09 AM ET | Comments (0)
The Spies Who Loved Tennis
Key People: Fred Kovaleski, Yuri Rastvorov, Martin Simmons, Werner MichelKeywords: CIA, KGB, Espionage, Cold War, Diplomacy, Tennis, Sports Fred Kovaleski and Yuri Rastvorov were secret agents, sworn enemies on opposite sides of the Cold War. When they finally came face to face, a mutual love of tennis spawned the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Full Story: The Most Dangerous Game...
By Emil Steiner | January 15, 2006; 10:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
Big Game Pitching
Key People: Brian Lane, Timothy Calkins, Philippe Harousseau, Phil GuarascioKeywords: Super Bowl, Advertising, Television, NFL, Business, Ratings, Football, Sports More people watch The Super Bowl than for any other show all year, making it not only the premier sporting event but also the Super Bowl of advertising. What's more, it's the one time when viewers want to watch commercials instead of flip channels. Given the large captive audience, advertising prices appear headed toward a record $2.5 million per 30-second spot, surpassing $2.4 million last year. Full Story: Advertising's Big Game...
By Emil Steiner | January 14, 2006; 11:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Cohen Leads Kwan Pleads
Key People: Sasha Cohen, Michelle Kwan, Emily Hughes, Kimmie MeissnerKeywords: Figure Skating, Winter Olympics, St. Louis, Turin, Sports Sasha Cohen is over her flu and leading the field at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships after a night thick with high drama, tense nerves, and spotty skating. Meanwhile, the audience circulated pins which said: "Send KWAN to TORINO" referring to Michelle Kwan who was absent, awaiting the outcome of her petition for an injury waiver onto the Olympic team. Full Story: Without Kwan, There Are No Short Answers...
By Emil Steiner | January 13, 2006; 12:15 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bode Puts Ski Boot in Mouth
Key People: Bode Miller, Hermann Maier, Bill Marolt, Andreas Schifferer, Ivica KostelicKeywords: USSA, Skiing, Winter Olympics, Turin, 60 Minutes, Alcohol, Sports After telling "60 Minutes" he had skied "wasted", World Cup champion, Bode Miller made a public apology, Thursday. Following in the rich tradition of "skiers gone wild", the 28-year-old told Bob Simon and millions of viewers that skiing under the influence was like "driving drunk" but with no rules. Traversing a slippery PR slope, Miller said Thursday he regrets the "confusion and pain" he caused. Full Story: Miller Apologizes for Comments on Drinking...
By Emil Steiner | January 13, 2006; 10:32 AM ET | Comments (0)
Bush Goes Pro
Key People: Reggie Bush, LenDale White, Vince Young, Matt LeinartKeywords: USC, NFL, College Football, Pro Draft, Heisman Trophy, Sports USC running back, Reggie Bush is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft. The Heisman Trophy winner made the announcement Thursday joining teammates LenDale White, Matt Leinart and Rosebowl opponent Vince Young in the most talent rich draft this century. Full Story: Reggie Bush Decides to Turn Pro...
By Emil Steiner | January 13, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Mr. Sutter Goes To Cooperstown
Key People: Bruce Sutter, Goose Gossage, Jim RiceKeywords: Baseball, Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York, MLB, SportsOne Tuesday, Bruce Sutter became the fourth relief pitcher to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The six-time all-star and 1979 National League Cy Young Award winner was named on 400 of the 520 ballots, just narrowly surpassing the 75 % threshold required for election. Full Story: Out of the Bullpen, Sutter Enters the Hall...
By Emil Steiner | January 12, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Sasha Cohen Sick
Key People: Sasha Cohen, John Nicks, Michelle KwanKeywords: Figure Skating, Winter Olympics, St. Louis, Turin, Sports Figure skater Sasha Cohen came down with the flu Friday night and did not train at all Saturday through Monday. The 21-year-old Olympian got back on the ice Tuesday, in preparation for Thursday's start of the women's competition at the 2006 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Full Story: Flu Bug Slows Cohen's Training to a Crawl...
By Emil Steiner | January 12, 2006; 12:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Coach's Suspension Upheld
Key People: Tim Nardiello, James DawsonKeywords: U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation, Winter Olympics, Turin U.S. skeleton coach Tim Nardiello lost his bid yesterday to go with his Olympic-bound team at this weekend's World Cup competition in Germany. Nardiello was suspended on December 31st by the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation after two sexual harassment complaints were made against him. Full Story: Court Upholds Suspension of U.S. Skeleton Coach...
By Emil Steiner | January 12, 2006; 12:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
What's Behind a Loogie?
Key People: Sean Taylor, Michael Pittman, Ross Coomber, Foxy BrownKeywords: Spit, Loogie, Sociolgy, History, The Washington Redskins, NFL, Sports "Spitting your bodily fluids at someone is seen as more offensive than hitting them," according to Ross Coomber, a British sociologist who has written on the meaning of spit (gotta love sociology). Given the $17,000 Redskin Sean Taylor had to cough up for hawking a loog at Michael Pittman during last Saturday's playoff game, we decided to examine the history and sociology of spitting. Full Story: I've Got a Secretion: The Sociology of Spitting...
By Emil Steiner | January 11, 2006; 12:28 AM ET | Comments (0)
Nittany Lion Stays in Happy Valley
Key People: Paul Posluszny, Joe Paterno, Keywords: Penn State, Butkus Award, Orange Bowl, Collge Football, Sports All-American linebacker, Paul Posluszny, is returning to Penn State for his senior year. Posluszny, winner of the Butkus Award as the country's top linebacker, partially tore two ligaments in his right knee late in the fourth quarter of the Nittany Lions' 26-23 triple overtime win over Florida State in the Orange Bowl last week. Full Story: Penn St.'s Posluszny to Return to School...
By Emil Steiner | January 11, 2006; 12:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Wrestler Breaks Neck
Keywords: Watkins Mill High School, Maryland, Wrestling, Injury, Sports, Health Mike Tyler, a high school wrestler from Maryland, broke his neck during a match on Saturday and is paralyzed from the waist down. Full Story: Watkins Mill Wrestler Paralyzed During Meet...
By Emil Steiner | January 11, 2006; 12:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
Spitter Gets off Cheap
Key People: Clinton Portis, Sean Taylor, Michael PittmanKeywords: NFL, Fines, Washington Redskins, Sports If the NFL is willing to fine Clinton Portis $20,000 for wearing the wrong socks and a tinted visor, Michael Wilbon ponders why the league fined Redskins safety Sean Taylor only $17,000 for spitting in the face of Tampa Bay running back Michael Pittman. Full Story: Getting Away With It...
By Emil Steiner | January 11, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Edwards Jets to Chiefs
Key People: Herman Edwards, Carl PetersonKeywords: New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Football, Sports Head coach, Herman Edwards was released from the final two years of his contract with the New York Jets, and has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team where he first coached. The Jets were compensated with a 4th round draft pick. Full Story: Edwards Leaves Jets to Coach Chiefs...
By Emil Steiner | January 11, 2006; 12:18 AM ET | Comments (0)
Levitra Limps Away From NFL
Key People: Brian McCarthy, Matthew Scampolikeywords: Levitra, NFL, GlaxoSmithKline, Schering-Plough, Advertising, Sports, Health The National Football League and the erectile dysfunction drug Levitra have opted to bench their three-year old sponsorship deal when it expires in March. According to an NFL spokesman, the shift from men's health to performance, (often in the form of bizarrely racy commercials) made the league uncomfortable. Full Story: NFL, Levitra Marketers Set to Part Ways...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 08:47 AM ET | Comments (0)
Vick in Trouble Again
Key People: Marcus Vick, Michael Vick, Charles W. Steger, Elvis DumervilKeywords: Virginia Tech, Crime, Gator Bowl, College Football, Sports Former Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick turned himself in, Monday afternoon, after warrants were issued for his arrest for waving a firearm at three men in the parking lot of a McDonald's, Sunday night. Vick, the younger brother of Michael Vick, had already been kicked off the Hokies squad for stomping the leg of another player during January 2nd Gator Bowl. Full Story: Marcus Vick Arrested, Out on $10,000 Bond...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 12:25 AM ET | Comments (0)
Stars and Slopes Forever
Key People: Kevin Bacon, Jeff Daniels, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sidney Poitier, Jenny McCarthyKeywords: Sundance Film Festival, Park City, Utah, Movies, Entertainment The annual Sundance Film Festival, in Park City is scheduled for Jan. 19-29 and celebs are already packing, just not their skis. If you're ready to put up with gridlock for 10 days as members of the movie tribe -- 15,000 a day -- schmooze, it might be worth the trip, after all the slopes are usually empty. Full Story: Sundance: Stars and Slopes Forever...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Jo-Pa should resign says NOW
Key People: Joe Paterno, Joanne Tosti-Vasey, A.J. NicholsonKeywords: Penn State, Orange Bowl, Sexual Assault, College Football, Sports, Women's Issues Joanne Tosti-Vasey, president of the PA National Organization for Women has asked Joe Paterno to resign over comments the Penn State football coach made about an alleged sexual assault, the day before winning the Orange Bowl. Full Story: NOW Official Says Paterno Should Resign...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 12:16 AM ET | Comments (0)
Winless In Seattle
Key People: Mark Brunell, Sean Taylor, Matt HasselbeckKeywords: Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, NFL, Football Despite the best record in the NFC, Tony Kornheiser thinks a major upset is brewing for the Seahawks when the Redskins come to Seattle next weekend. Full Story: Something's Brewing in Seattle, But It Ain't on the Football Field...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 12:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Tired Tiger
Key People: Tiger Woods, Bobby JonesKeywords: Mercedes Cup, PGA, Golf, SportsTiger Woods did not play in the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes Championships over the weekend because he was tired. Could the stress of turning 30 and the "joy" of marriage spell the end of Tiger's dominance? Full Story: A Charmed Existence? Tiger Takes a Timeout...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 12:14 AM ET | Comments (0)
The King On Sports
Key People: Elvis Presley, Marcus Vick, Marv Levy, Herman Edwards, Vince YoungKeywords: Sports, Music, Graceland, Entertainment In honor of Elvis's birthday, Sunday, we present a look at sports through the songs of the King.Full Story: The Starting Lineup...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 12:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
Taylor Not Suspended For Spit
Key People: Sean Taylor, Gene Upshaw, Michael PittmanKeywords: Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFLPA, Football, Sports Redskins safety Sean Taylor will not be suspended for Sunday's game against Seattle, according to Gene Upshaw, executive director of the NFL Players Association. Taylor was ejected from Saturday's game against Tampa Bay after he spat in the face of Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman. Full Story: Taylor Not Likely to Be Suspended...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 12:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Steelers Injure Bengals
Key People: Carson Palmer, Marvin Lewis, Chris Henry, Kimo von OelhoffenKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, NFL, Playoffs, Football, Sports The Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to a 31-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in front of 65,870 at Paul Brown Stadium. Bengals QB Carson Palmer tore his ACL on the second play of the game, but despite his lose, the team led 7-17 in the first half before crumbling. Pittsburgh will take on the top-seeded Colts next week in Indianapolis. Full Story: The Steelers Carry On...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 09:40 AM ET | Comments (0)
Patriots Still Got Game
Key People: Tom Brady, Teddy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel Keywords: New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL, Football, Sports The Patriots began their pursuit of a fourth Super Bowl title in five years with a dominating performance Saturday night. They used a second-half flurry to put away the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 28-3 triumph at Gillette Stadium in a first-round AFC playoff game. Full Story: Patriots Make It a Perfect 10...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 09:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
Carolina Giant Killers
Key People: Eli Manning, Tiki Barber, Steve Smith, John Fox, Jake DelhommeKeywords: Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, NFL, Playoffs, Football, Sports The Carolina Panthers bullied their way into the conference semifinals with a 23-0 slaying of the New York Giant, Sunday afternoon in the second NFC wild-card game. The Panthers, who will play Sunday at Chicago, dominated every aspect of the game. Full Story: Panthers Roll in a Giant Way...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 09:14 AM ET | Comments (0)
Wild Card Weekend
Keywords: Carson Palmer, Tom Brady, Steve SmithKeywords: Wild Card, Playoffs, Football, NFL Injuries, upsets and old favorites dominated this weekend's NFL playoffs. Full Story: WEEK 18 Scoreboard...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 09:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
Skating's New Score
Key People: Michael Weiss, Todd Eldredge, Sasha CohenKeywords: Ice Skating, Judges, Scoring, Olympics, Turin, Italy, Sports Figure skating judges will use a new scoring system at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin. After a judging debacle in the '02 Olympics, along with years of complaints, the International Skating Union replaced its easily manipulated 6-point system with a computerized, push-button process in which skaters are evaluated element-by-element and receive lump-sum scores. Full Story: Figure Skating Is Now Judging the Judging...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 08:12 AM ET | Comments (0)
Young Going Pro
Key People: Vince Young, Mack Brown, Reggie BushKeywords: University of Texas, Rose Bowl, College Football, NFL, Sports Vince Young is headed to the NFL. The quarterback who led Texas to its first national championship in 36 years announced Sunday he would make himself eligible for the pro draft. Full Story: Texas QB Vince Young Headed to NFL Draft...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 12:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
Kwan Gone?
Key People: Michelle Kwan, Sasha Cohen, Alissa Czisny, Kimmie MeissnerKeywords: Figure Skating, Winter Olympics, Turin, Sports Two-time Olympian Michelle Kwan may not be on the U.S. Olympic team when they compete at the 2006 games in Turin. The 1998 silver medalist withdrew from next week's U.S. figure skating championships in St. Louis -- the sport's 2006 Olympic trial -- because of a groin injury and announced she would seek an injury petition onto the U.S. Olympic team. Full Story: Kwan Pulls Out of U.S. Championships...
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 08:12 AM ET | Comments (0)
New Season, New Woods
Key People: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen, Ernie ElsKeywords: Golf, PGA, Sports Tiger Woods turned 30 on December 30th, an age when most golfers hit their prime and that's a pretty scary thought for the rest of the PGA. As the odds on favorite to win ever tournament he enters, Tiger's only real test may be breaking the record 16 career majors, set by his mentor Jack Nicklaus, who retired last season. Full Story: New Season, New Woods...
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 08:10 AM ET | Comments (0)
Coach Fined for Celli
Key People: Jim Mora, Joe Horn, Rich McKayKeywords: Cell Phone, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, NFL, Football, Sports Atlanta Falcons coach Jim Mora has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for using a cell phone on the sidelines during the team's overtime loss on December 24th. He admitted placing the call to determine how a tie might affect his team's playoff chances. This is first "cell-fining" since New Orleans Saint, Joe Horn was charged $30,000 for using a mobile phone to celebrate scoring a touchdown, two years ago. Full Story: Falcons Coach Fined for Using Cell Phone...
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 08:09 AM ET | Comments (0)
Alexander Wins NFL MVP
Key People: Shaun Alexander, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Tiki BarberKeywords: MVP, Seattle Seahawks, NFL, Football, Sports Shaun Alexander became the first Seahawk in franchise history to win MVP , Thursday. The running-back scored a league record 28 touchdowns, in carrying Seattle to a NFC best 13-3 record. Full Story: AP's MVP Honors Go to Seahawks' Alexander...
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 08:08 AM ET | Comments (0)
Caddy Drives to Victory
Key People: Steve Williams, Tiger WoodsKeywords: Tauranga, New Zealand Super Saloon Championship, Racing, Golf, Sports Steve Williams, caddy to Tiger Woods, won the New Zealand Super Saloon Championship, Monday. The racecar driver/bag carry staged a dramatic rally at Baypark winning the checkered flag after a collision in the qualifying heat. Full Story: With No Woods, No Mercedes, Caddie Drives Off With Victory...
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Horns Win Rose Bowl
Key People: Vince Young, LenDale White, Matt Leinart, Reggie BushKeywords: Rose Bowl, BCS, Texas, USC, College Football, Sports Since being stood up for the Heisman, Texas quarterback, Vince Young has had something to prove, and Wednesday in Pasadena, he proved it. With two scrambling touchdowns in the final 5 minutes, Young carried the Longhorns back from a 12 point deficit to capture the National Championship. In front of 93,986 screaming fans, USC lost their first game since 2003 by a score of 41-38, in a Rose Bowl that surpassed the hype and BCS that finally found a champion. Full Story: Texas Wins 1 for the Ages...
By Emil Steiner | January 5, 2006; 10:51 AM ET | Comments (0)
Penn State Squeezes Orange Bowl Win
Key People: Joe Paterno, Kevin Kelly, Gary Cismesia, Austin Scott, Bobby BowdenKeywords: Orange Bowl, Penn State, Florida State, College Football, Sports It took three overtimes and over 4 hours, but Joe Paterno is right back where he belongs--on top of the college football world. Tuesday night, the 80-year-old coach led his Nittany Lions through a penalty plagued Orange Bowl and past the only coach with more victories than he, Bobby Bowden. After missing two field goals, Kevin Kelly kicked it through, giving Penn State a 26-23 win over Florida State. Full Story: Long Time Coming For Paterno, Lions...
By Emil Steiner | January 5, 2006; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Coach-Shuffle
Key People: Gregg Williams, Dick Vermeil, Mike Martz, Matt Millen, Mike TiceKeywords: Coaching, NFL, Football, Sports With six NFL coaches getting chopped this week, and Dick Vermeil's tearful departure, Tony Kornheiser analyzes where the survivors will end up and ponders the safety of being number two. Full Story: It Pays to Stay an Assistant...
By Emil Steiner | January 5, 2006; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
NBA Repeat
Key People: Shaquille O'Neal, Pat Riley, Rasheed Wallace, Dwyane WadeKeywords: Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, NBA, Basketball, Sports Though it's only January, a conference finals rematch between the Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat seems like a forgone conclusion. Sure, there are 50 games left to play, but does anyone in the East really stand a chance? Full Story: Pistons-Heat Rematch Seems Inevitable...
By Emil Steiner | January 4, 2006; 08:12 AM ET | Comments (0)
Clarett Surrenders To Police
Key People: Maurice Clarett, Percy SquireKeywords: Ohio State, College Football, Crime, New Years Maurice Clarett turned himself into authorities in Columbus Ohio, Monday night. The ex-Buckeye was wanted on charges stemming from an armed robbery he allegedly committed New Years Eve, outside a club. Full Story: Ex-Buckeye Clarett Surrenders To Police...
By Emil Steiner | January 4, 2006; 08:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
Buckeyes Crash Fiesta
Key People: Troy Smith, Brady Quinn, Jim Tressel, Charlie WeisKeywords: Notre Dame, Ohio State, Fiesta Bowl, College Football, Sports Ohio State racked up 617 yards against Notre Dame, handing the Irish their 8th straight bowl defeat, Monday. The Fiesta Bowl romp wasn't even as close as the 34-20 final score. Full Story: Buckeyes Dominate on Both Sides of the Ball...
By Emil Steiner | January 4, 2006; 08:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
V.T. Stomps Away With Win
Key People: Jimmy Williams, Marcus Vick, Frank BeamerKeywords: Gator Bowl, Virginia Tech Hokies, Louisville Cardinals, College Football, Sports Virginia Tech snapped a two-bowl losing streak Monday, in a penalty-filled comeback at the Gator Bowl. With his Hokies down 17-10 and 1:30 left in the first half, QB Marcus Vick stomped the knee of Louisville's Elvis Dumervil while the defensive end lay prone. No penalty was called, but the act seemed to turn around Vicks' play, rallying Tech to a 35-24 victory. Full Story: Va. Tech Stomps Away With Win...
By Emil Steiner | January 4, 2006; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Multi-Sport Mogul
Key People: Jeremy BloomKeywords: Mogul Skiing, Olympics, Colorado, Football, Sports Jeremy Bloom is preparing for the bumps of an NFL career in a way that would make Bo Jackson proud. The Colorado punt-return specialist is competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic free-style ski team. After tackling the moguls of Sauze d'Oulx, he's headed to the NFL combine, where he hopes a gold medal will distract coaches from his 5'9" stature. Full Story: A Multi-Sport Mogul...
By Emil Steiner | December 29, 2005; 08:06 AM ET | Comments (0)
Lifting To Extremes
Keywords: Breckenridge, Skiing, Snowboarding, Extreme Sports, Back Country, Resorts For powder junkies in Breckenridge, Colorado going to the extreme just got a whole lot easier. The opening of Imperial Express, the highest ski lift in North America, has transformed a 45 minute hike into a leisurely ride, and marks a shift in resort thinking from family friendly to gnarly frightening. Full Story: Resorts Taking Guests Straight to the Top For 'Extreme' Outings...
By Emil Steiner | December 28, 2005; 07:52 AM ET | Comments (0)
Say Goodbye to MNF
Key People: Howard Cosell, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Don MeredithKeywords: Monday Night Football, NFL, Sports, Television There's good news for ABC local news affiliates--no more late nights. After 36 years and 555 games, the phenomenon known as Monday Night Football aired for the final time on ABC, last night. The longest running prime-time sports series in television history ended the same way it began, with a Jets loss. Next season, the ratings giant, which reddened eyes on Tuesdays and helped football become America's marquee sport, moves to sister-station ESPN, who paid $1.1 billion per year, for the rights. Full Story: After 36 Years, ABC's Party Is Finally Over...
By Emil Steiner | December 27, 2005; 08:42 AM ET | Comments (0)
Can a Dark Horse Break the Colts?
Key People: Tony DungyKeywords: Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, NFL, Football, Sports The Indianapolis Colts were on track to win The Super Bowl in a trot, but after 2 straight losses and the tragic suicide of Tony Dungy's son, Michael Wilbon wonders whether a postseason dark horse may gallop past them. Full Story: Postseason Dark Horse? It Depends on the Colts...
By Emil Steiner | December 27, 2005; 07:58 AM ET | Comments (0)
4-Figure Salary
Key People: Benjamin R. Civiletti, 50-Cent, Clinton Portis, Alex RodriguezKeywords: Salary, Inflation, Lawyers, Sports, Entertainment Ready to feel poor? The hourly rate for top attorneys just broke a grand, meaning that in one week, they can make what the average American earns in a year. Relatively speaking though, it's peanuts compared to 50 Cent, who takes home half a mill per Bat Mitzfah, or A-Rod who plays baseball at $51,852 an hour. Full Story: Lawyers' Man of the Hour...
By Emil Steiner | December 22, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Curse of the Caveman
Key People: Johnny Damon, George Steinbrenner, Brian CashmanKeywords: Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, MLB, Baseball It's a cold day in Boston and the weather has nothing to do with it. Red Sox slugger, Johnny Damon has signed a 4-year, $52 million contract to play for their hated rivals, the New York Yankees. Though the deal is done, the question remains whether the center-fielder will butt-heads with George Steinbrenner, over his caveman beard? Full Story: Damon, Yankees Reach Preliminary Deal...
By Emil Steiner | December 22, 2005; 07:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
Colts Gelded by Lightning Bolts
Key People: Peyton Manning, Michael Turner, Drew Brees, Keywords: San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, NFL, Football The 1972 Miami Dolphins can stop holding their breath. With the Colts loss on Sunday to the Chargers, their NFL record for an unblemished season remains in tact. Full Story: Hold Your Horses: Indy Isn't Perfect, After All...
By Emil Steiner | December 20, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
US World Cup Soccer
Key People: Bruce Arena, Freddy AduKeywords: World Cup, U.S. Soccer, Sports The most-watched sporting event in the world is set to kick off this summer, but how prepared is Team America? With European soccer players in in-season form, it's up to U.S. Coach Bruce Arena to rejuvenate the dormant MLS players, for the '06 World Cup. Full Story: Arena, U.S. Prepare for Summer Abroad...
By Emil Steiner | December 19, 2005; 07:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
Princeton's Non-Offensive Review
Key People: Joe Scott, Patrick Ekeruo, Dejan Delic, Chris KennyKeywords: Princeton, Monmouth, College Basketball, Sports The Princeton boys "just couldn't score." With as many points as a junior high basketball game, (a bad one) the Tigers set a number of records Wednesday night, none of them good. The 21-41 loss to Monmouth was the lowest scoring Division I game since the introduction of the 3-point line, it was the least Princeton has scored since a 44-21 loss to Penn in 1935-36 (FYI that was before shot-clocks, over-head free throws or sneakers), and tied the record for the least points by a Division I team. Full Story: Monmouth-Princeton Set Record for Futility...
By Emil Steiner | December 16, 2005; 07:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
If Looks Could Coach
Key People: Pat Riley, Stan Van Gundy, Tony KornheiserKeywords: Miami Heat, NBA, BasketballRon Jeremy's out, Gordon Gekko's in. With A Few Choice Words, Tony Kornheiser discuss how Pat Riley's not just a better coach for the Heat, but better eye-candy for the league. Full Story:The Best-Looking Man for the Job...
By Emil Steiner | December 15, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Selling Out, TO THE EXTREME
Key Figures: Ross Powers, Kelly Clark, Peter Carlisle, Danny KassKeywords: Snow Boarding, X Games, Olympics, Sports, Marketing, If we've learned anything from Lords of Dogtown, (and that's a big if) it's that there's big money in being a free-spirited rebel as long as you're willing to risk your neck and sell your soul. This generation of Xtreme (when will that word die?) snowboarders has followed Tony Hawk from the half-pipe all the way to the bank. Link: There's Money in the Air...
By Emil Steiner | December 14, 2005; 08:31 AM ET | Comments (0)
Viking Quest
Key Figures: Ontario Smith, Mike Tice, Fred SmootKeywords: Minnesota Vikings, Love Boat, NFL, Sports If you think about it, the Vikings of Minnesota are pretty similar to their Scandinavian name sakes. Both are burly, northern grunts, both had crazy parties, and both love boats. All similarities aside, though, Tony Kornheiser explains how The Minnesota Vikings have sailed from troubled waters to a new world of success. Link: Vikings Set a Course for Adventure...
By Emil Steiner | December 14, 2005; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Miami Showtime
Key Figures: Pat Riley, Stan Van GundyKeywords: Miami Heat, Basketball, NBA Ron Jeremy's out, Gordon Gekko's in. On Monday, four-time champ Pat Riley took back the coaching reins from his protege Stan Van Gundy, who is leaving The Heat to spend more time with his family. Link: The Scorpion Is King...
By Emil Steiner | December 13, 2005; 09:42 AM ET | Comments (0)
13, Nothing to Do with Luck
Key Figures: Peyton Manning, Tony DungyKeywords: Indianapolis Colts, '72 Dolphins, NFL The Colts moved a game closer to perfection Sunday, driving over the Jaguars 26-18. If they can ground the Chargers next week at home, Indy will tie the regular season record, set by the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Link: Thirteen and Still Pristine...
By Emil Steiner | December 13, 2005; 08:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
Bush Runs Off with Heisman
Key Figures: Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Vince YoungKeywords: Heisman Trophy, College Football, Sports This year's Heisman race was about as close as the USC-UCLA score last week. Reggie Bush received the most first place votes of any candidate except O.J. Simpson in becoming the first Trojan running back to win College Football's most coveted award since Marcus Allen in 1982. Link: Bush Runs Off With the Heisman...
By Emil Steiner | December 12, 2005; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Please Wear Short Shorts
Key Figures: Stu Jackson, Allen Iverson, David SternKeywords: NBA, Dresscode, Basketball, Fashion The NBA has been calling more dress-code violations than E! this year, and not just for off-court bling. According to NBA senior VP Stu Jackson, the league has already fined more than twice as many ballers as '04-'05 for wearing shorts that fall below the knee. Link: Players Balk as NBA Draws the Line at the Knees...
By Emil Steiner | December 9, 2005; 01:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
Manny Up 4 Grabs
Key Figures: Manny Ramirez, Troy Glaus, Larry LucchinoKeywords: Boston Red Sox, MLB, Sports Like a pop-fly on a windy day at Fenway, no one knows where or when Manny Ramirez will land. Since the Red Sox slugger has threatened to go AWOL if Boston doesn't trade him, teams have been scrambling to make the grab. Link: Manny Up 4 Grabs...
By Emil Steiner | December 8, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Eagles Stars--Endangered Species
Key Figures: Brian Westbrook, Donovan McNabb, Terrell OwensKeywords: Philadelphia Eagles, NFL, Sports Philadelphia may soon become a city under 24 hour suicide-watch. After catching their worst beating since 1972, The Philadelphia Eagles learned Wednesday that the last cornerstone of their SuperBowl team, Brian Westbrook, was lost for the year. The injury comes just 1 month after the running back signed a $25 million contract extension. Link: Eagles Stars--Endangered Species...
By Emil Steiner | December 8, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Freddy & DC reUnited
Key Figures: Freddy Adu, Dan Segal, Ivan Gazidis, Kevin Payne, Dave Kasper, Peter NowakKeywords: DC United, MLS, Soccer, Sports After meeting with team officials and MLS, Freddy Adu says "everything is resolved." DC United had suspended the 16-year-old, soccer phenom last October when he complained about playing time. LinK: Freddy & DC re-United...
By Emil Steiner | December 8, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
The Venus Serena Experience
Key Figures: Venus Williams, Serena WilliamsKeywords: Tennis, Sports After an up and down 2005 season, the Williams sisters are touring the country in a series of exhibition matches to prepare for '06. Link: The Venus Serena Experience...
By Emil Steiner | December 7, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
The World World Series
Key Figures: Bud Selig, Roger Clemens, Derek Jeter, Barry BondsKeywords: World Baseball Classic, MLB, Sports Can you say world world series? On Monday, Baseball officials unveiled plans for the inaugural World Baseball Classic which MLB commish, Bud Selig, called "the most important international baseball event ever staged." Taking place during spring training '06, the classic will feature 15 countries and 177 pro-ballers including Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Manny Ramirez and many more. Link: The World World Series...
By Emil Steiner | December 7, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
The BCS Scores
Key Figures: Reggie Bush, Tony KornheiserKeywords: Texas, USC, Rose Bowl, College Football, Sports Finally the two best and only undefeated teams in college football will meet to decide the national championship. Tony Kornheiser looks forward to the Texas USC Rose Bowl, with no apologies to Virginia Tech. Link: The BCS Scores...
By Emil Steiner | December 7, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
For Football Fans, Something to Fantasize About
Keywords: NFL, fantasy football, TV It's been a rough year for Green Bay fans. But local cheeseheads have something other NFL fans can only dream about: Fantasy Football Tracker, a new cable add-on that streams your personalized fantasy stats to your TV screen. Link: Football: New Way to Fulfill a Fantasy...
By nicksummers | December 5, 2005; 07:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Ivy
Key Figures: Ryan Fitzpatrick Keywords: St. Louis Rams, Football, NFL, Ivy League Who said Ivy Leaguers don't know football? On Sunday, QB and Haaahvard grad Ryan Fitzpatrick led the Rams back from a 21 point deficit and earned NFL Player of the Week honors. Take that, Yale. Link:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/01/AR2005120101438.html...
By Emil Steiner | December 2, 2005; 02:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Something's Goofy About This Snowboarding Flick
Keywords: movies, snowboarding, product placement Labeling a movie a "documentary" carries certain meanings--but the motives behind "First Descent" aren't exactly as pure as the driven snow. It's not terribly overt, but the Mountain Dew logo just happens to be in quite a few scenes. Link:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10218664/site/newsweek/...
By Jim Brady | December 2, 2005; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Peyton's Pace
Key Figures: Peyton Manning, Tony KornheiserKeywords: Indianapolis Colts, NFL, Football The 1972 Dolphins, holders of the lone undefeated season in NFL history may soon have company. According to Tony Kornheiser, their record is toast. Link:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/29/AR2005112901350.html...
By Jim Brady | December 1, 2005; 11:24 PM ET | Comments (0)
Peter Griffin (nick edits)
Keywords: Family Guy, Sports, New England, Television Peter Griffin, the animated star of Fox's Family Guy, lends his unique, albeit drunken insight on subjects ranging from the Red Sox to the Olsen Twins. emil--my changes: 1) instead of giving the long URL at the bottom, it might be more streamlined to have a telling phrase in the blurb be the link (as in "unique, albeit drunken insight")2) what about minimizing the keywords, or offsetting them somehow? one way is above...
By Jim Brady | December 1, 2005; 06:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
