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Former Quarterback Steve McNair Found Dead
Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve “Air” McNair was found shot to death in a Nashville condo today. Beside him was his girlfriend who was also shot to death. A handgun was found on the scene but detective were not immediately able to determine how or why the couple was killed, though it has been ruled a homicide.
McNair led the Titans to the 2000 Super Bowl, where they ended up losing a tight battle. He went on to QB for the Baltimore Ravens before ending his long career as a successful quarterback. It’s a big loss for the NFL community and a tragic situation. Were hoping to learn more about his death in the coming weeks as detectives have time to interview witnesses and analyze evidence.
It is unclear at this time where the gun came from, as is the nature of the relationship between McNair and his girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi. McNair was just 36 years old and his girlfriend was 20.
Continue ReadingBarcelona Takes Down Man U in Champions League Final
It’s a sad day for Manchester United fans across the world as their beloved football (or “soccer” as I like to call it) team was defeated by Barcelona. The Champions League final ended up with Man U losing 2-0 to Barcelona, who now holds claim to the European Crown.
The Spanish now have captured their third European Cup title and third trophy in their glorious winning season. For 38 year old Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, it was truly an amazing season. Pep was able to accomplish this with a great team in just his first season – that’s quite a feat for a young guy and a first year coach.
Barcelona had won the title back in 1992 and again in 2006. Pep Guardiola played on the winning ‘92 team, so he gets to have this experience from two sides, which makes it an even great victory.
Continue ReadingIndy 500 Race Results
Another year, another Indy 500. For those of you who are interested in the Indy 500, this years winner was Helio Castroneves. This is Helio’s third win in the famous Nascar race, where he’s really making a name for himself. GoDaddy spokeswoman and my personal favorite, Danica Patrick, took third in the race. Unfortunately, Danica was never really close to leading, and ultimately ended up in third place, finishing behind Dan Wheldon.
A special thanks to the ever-informative Inquisitr for the Indy 500 update!
Continue ReadingJon Gruden to Join Monday Night Football Crew
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers SuperBowl-winning coach, Jon Gruden, has recently signed on to be part of the hosting team for Monday Night Football. Though he got the axe from the Bucs, the folks behind Monay Night Football saw enough talent and popularity in him to bring him on board. In turn, they got rid of Tony Kornheiser, who Gruden will replace.
Monday Night Football will be entering its 40th season this fall, which is when Gruden will get his start. He’ll be joining Mike Tirico and Ron Jaworski. Hi official Monday Night Football Debut will be a preseaon game on August 13th, when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Arizona Cardinals.
It’s highly debated as to whether Gruden will be able to stick around Monday Night Football or whether his love for coaching will win over. Gruden said that even he isn’t sure how long he’ll be able to stay out of the game, but noted that he’s excited to be part of the game from a different perspective.
Continue ReadingPreakness 2009 Results – Who Took the Title?
This was the first time in a few years that I didn’t partake in the infield debauchery at Pimlico for the Preakness. They stopped letting you bring your own booze into the infield, so I decided to stop going. Frankly, I was probably getting too old for it anyway.
This year, a Filly won the Preakness! Rachel Alexandra became the first Filly in 85 years to win the Preakness – quite an accomplishment. Kentucky Derby winner, Mine that Bird, gave the Filly a run for her money, but ended up taking second. With the third leg of the triple crown just a few weeks away at Belmont, Rachel Alexandra will likely be the favorite to win.
Continue ReadingNo Booze in this Year’s Preakness Infield
It’s Preakness time again at the Pimlico Race Course right outside Baltimore, Maryland. This year’s Preakness will carry on as planned, with one slight change: you can’t bring your own alcohol to the infield! The infield and all of its debauchery has always been quite the scene. Beer-tossing, countless fights, and of the course the infamous Running of the Porta Potties back in the glory days of ‘07:
It’s precisely these antics that caused Pimlico to institute the no-bring-your-own alcohol policy; that, and they wanted to make more money by selling their own booze. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that: you’re allowed to drink, you’ll just have to take part in $6 miller lite day at Pimlico. And if you’ve ever been to Preakness, you know it’s a loooong day. We used to start around 7 AM and go until the actual Preakness race, which was around 7pm. Booze + Sun always = sunburned drunks.
Continue ReadingPittsburgh Marathon Results!
2009 Pittsburgh Marathon race results. The 2009 Pittsburgh Marathon was won by New York’s Kassahun Kabisco.
This year the race was renamed the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.
The 20th running of the Pittsburgh Marathon, now renamed the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009. “We are pleased to invite the world back to America’s Most Livable City to run the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon,” said Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. “We are grateful for the vision and leadership of Dick’s, Respironics and UPMC Sports Medicine in helping to bring this exciting event back to our City. I look forward to joining the people of our unique neighborhoods as they line the streets of Pittsburgh to cheer on the runners.” “For 19 years, the Pittsburgh Marathon brought international recognition, increased health awareness, and substantial economic benefits to Southwestern Pennsylvania,” said Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato. “The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon is the perfect vehicle to showcase our region as a great place to live, work, play, and run.”
Continue ReadingMayweather vs Pacquiao?
That is possible. After Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s victory over Ricky “Hitman” Hatton in May 2009, a Pacquiao – Mayweather match is possible towards the end of the year. The final say is on Pacquiao and his promoters though.
Yahoo Sports headlines Manny Pacquiao under the banner “Six-minute Storm”. As a sub story, Floyd Mayweather indicated in an interview that he’s still the pound-for-pound king. Read Here. Will there be a Pacquiao – Mayweather dream fight in the future? It’s highly possible. Mayweather will have a lot to prove against the Filipino champion. It took him 22 rounds to finish Ricky Hatton and Oscar De La Hoya. Pacquiao took out those 2 opponents via knockouts in just 11 rounds.
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Continue ReadingBroad Street Run Kicks Off
Almost 27,000 Runners Compete in Broad Street Run
Rain did not dampen the spirits of the 27,000 runners who participated in the 30th annual Broad Street Run Sunday morning.
The 10-mile foot race drew runners from across the country. Mayor Michael Nutter got things started with the blow of an airhorn at 8:30:
Continue ReadingPacquiao vs Hatton Video 24/7
Pacquiao vs Hatton 24/7 Episode 1 Part 1/3
Pacquiao vs Hatton 24/7 provides exclusive behind-the-scenes access and in-depth interviews as these determined warriors prepare for the first mega-fight of 2009.
A hero in his native Philippines, the 30-year-old Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs) is regarded by most boxing observers as the sport’s unofficial pound-for-pound king. Demonstrating knockout power in five weight classes, his recent victory over his boxing idol, ring legend Oscar de la Hoya, was cause for national celebration in his homeland. Amid growing worldwide celebrity, he returns to the 140-pound division to take on the hard-hitting Hatton.
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