http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/19/sports/lexi-thompson-16-becomes-youngest-to-win-on-lpga-tour.html?_r=1&ref=golf
Do you think she should be able to join the LPGA at age 16? Why or why not? What kinds of products might she sucessfully endorse?
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Navarro, NBA stars help Spain defeat France, win EuroBasket title
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/15602997/navarro-nba-stars-help-spain-defeat-france-win-eurobasket-title
On Sunday the europian championship was being held with France VS. Spain in the end Spain took the game 98-85 but, did so with the help of Pau Gasol of the Los Angels Lakers, Juan Carlos Navarro of the 2008 Memphis Grizzlies and Serge Ibaka the forward from the Oklahoma city thunder. While on the France team they had Tony parker of the San Antonio Spurs.
On Sunday the europian championship was being held with France VS. Spain in the end Spain took the game 98-85 but, did so with the help of Pau Gasol of the Los Angels Lakers, Juan Carlos Navarro of the 2008 Memphis Grizzlies and Serge Ibaka the forward from the Oklahoma city thunder. While on the France team they had Tony parker of the San Antonio Spurs.
Rivera sets major league baseball saves record
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hyU_LAlZMyan-pDqLKP6X8aA7SAA?docId=CNG.ae64262d1dcb6895c6f8b9cb03b1b8f3.641
New York Yankeee relief pitcher Mariano Rivera set a MLB record with his 602nd career save. Throwing a perfect 9th inning to set that record.
New York Yankeee relief pitcher Mariano Rivera set a MLB record with his 602nd career save. Throwing a perfect 9th inning to set that record.
Home Champions
The LA Galaxy has a chance to be the first MLS team to win the championship at their home field this year with a record of 10-0-5.
Big 12 Falling Apart
Next week representatives from both Texas and Oklahoma will hold meetings on making a move to go to the SEC. If either one of these teams decide to move, Texas Tech will likely follow Texas and Oklahoma State will likely follow Oklahoma. So with these teams gone the Big 12 will be non-existant.
Fine's for The Hits
NFl players nowadays have been fined a major amount for unnessary aggressive hits! The most recent fining was the Eagles and Falcolns game. Wide Reciever Maclin and Conerback Robinson collided which shakened up Maclin. Robinson was fined 40,000!
Soccer Attendance Rises
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/post/mls-enjoys-attendance-boost/2011/09/19/gIQAaGeTfK_blog.html
The MLS average attendance has raised to over a 1000 more people. The average went from 16000 to 17000+. The MLS is very happy about this.
The MLS average attendance has raised to over a 1000 more people. The average went from 16000 to 17000+. The MLS is very happy about this.
Without Peyton Manning, Who Is The NFL’s (Next) Marketing MVP?
Two weeks into the NFL season and still no Peyton Manning sightintg on the feild.
Vancouver social media
Vancouver social media is sorta like tweeter. You talk to other people and do about the same thing. The Vancouver social media has gron popular in 4 main countries, and people are thinking it may become a strong competitor for tweeter.
NFL fines Robinson $40,000
Dunta Robinson is being fined $40,000 for leading a hit on Eagle's Jeremy Maclin with his head. He will not be suspended and will pay the fine. He was fined last year for a similar hit which cost him $25,000 which gave him and Eagle's DeSean Jackson both concussions.
UNC football takes a big hit
The football program at the University of North Carolina is placed on probation for two years, and vaccated wins from 2008-2009, due to a violation of acedemic misconduct.
Instant replay not instant enough for Eagles in loss to Falcons
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82268980/article/instant-replay-not-instant-enough-for-eagles-in-loss-to-falcons?module=HP11_headline_stack
Michael Vick threw a pass early in the third quarter on Sunday night against the Falcons. The issue was that the pass wasn't actually a interception, Kelvin Hayden had not cleanly caught it. But Andy Reid the Eagles coach, wasn't given a replay from the booth to challenge the play. This may have led to the Falcons victory of 35-31 over the Eagles. The broadcasters for the Sunday night game on NBC apoligized for a delayed replay.
Michael Vick threw a pass early in the third quarter on Sunday night against the Falcons. The issue was that the pass wasn't actually a interception, Kelvin Hayden had not cleanly caught it. But Andy Reid the Eagles coach, wasn't given a replay from the booth to challenge the play. This may have led to the Falcons victory of 35-31 over the Eagles. The broadcasters for the Sunday night game on NBC apoligized for a delayed replay.
Rivera is the King of the Mound
Mariano Rivera is the all time saves leader without dispute.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=ArQiAHZEU6rrkrtRTOXFB7gRvLYF?slug=sh-henson_rivera_602_saves_record_highest_paid_closer_091911 Rivera is the all time
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=ArQiAHZEU6rrkrtRTOXFB7gRvLYF?slug=sh-henson_rivera_602_saves_record_highest_paid_closer_091911 Rivera is the all time
Rivera Save Record
On Monday Mariano Rivera set the Major League Baseball reocord for most saves. Throwing a perfect 9th inning Rivera got his 602 save recorded as the most in baseball history.
Another Manchester Win
In their September 18th match against Chelsea, Manchester won once again scoreing 3-1 thanks to Chris Smalling, Nani and Wayne Rooney. The consistant wins in the primier league are of no surprise but lack the force and incredible numbers such as Manchester vs. Arsenal.
Friday, September 16, 2011
NBA players present unified front in labor impasse
Derek Fisher met with owners of NBA of Thursday and still have gotten no where while NBA Players are saying they need to come together along with this statement they have shirts that say, "STAND" and have a group of players on the shirt.
Mayweather-Ortiz
The upcoming fight between Mayweather and Ortiz is going to be one of the most anticipated fights in the past five years. Both fighters talk trash just as well as they fight, which is a good advantage to have in the sport of boxing. Both fighters have exchanged verbal blows back and forth, making the fight even more heated.
FIFA Having Problems With Officials
FIFA officials are having a hard time with determining goals because there are only three officials with no replay. FIFA is trying to improve the game.
http://aol.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2011-09-15/fifa-technology-testing-moving-too-slowing-for-mls
http://aol.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2011-09-15/fifa-technology-testing-moving-too-slowing-for-mls
NBA players present unified front in labor impasse
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2011/09/16/nba_players_present_unified_front_in_labor_impasse/
Derek Fisher (president of the players union) and many players met for a news conference on Thursday to a news conference to try to negotiate with NBA officisl.
Derek Fisher (president of the players union) and many players met for a news conference on Thursday to a news conference to try to negotiate with NBA officisl.
Auburn vs. Clemson
Auburn after being 2 and 0 at home is heading on the road for the first time this season and are headed to Clemson. Auburn is looking to give Clemson their 15th concecutive loss of their series. Clemson is also looking for their first win in this series since 1951.
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