Angels Toss Combined "No Hitter"....And Lose.
added on July 7th, 2008 |
| Los Angeles Angles of Anaheim pitchers Jared Weaver and Jose Arredondo held the Los Angeles Dodgers (of Los Angeles) hitless throughout tonight's game, but lost 1-0.
What....wait....why the....how....
Is that possible, you ask? Easy. Get on base and advance to second via an error, advance to third by another error and hit... |
Nguyen Wins World Series of Poker "H.O.R.S.E." Event
added on July 7th, 2008 |
| Scotty "The Prince of Poker" Nguyen, best known for ending virtually every sentence with the word "baby", has won one of poker's most coveted titles: The World Series of Poker's "H.O.R.S.E." event.
This is Scotty's 5th overall WSOP bracelet, and the second biggest title win for him behind his WSOP Main... |
The Legend of Tiger's U.S. Open Victory Grows
added on July 7th, 2008 |
| The 2 breaks in his leg.
The destroyed ACL.
We all know about Tiger Woods' medical issues during this year's unforgettable and legendary U.S. Open victory.
But this just adds to it. From Tiger during an ESPN interview:
Unbeknownst to those outside of his inner circle, Woods could barely walk in the days leading... |
Gentlemen, Prepare to Wince
added on July 7th, 2008 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Chris Snyder landed on the 15-day DL after incurring (gulp) a fractured testicle. The injury occurred on a foul tip.
I guess manager Bob Melvin forgot to do a pre-game cup check.
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Seattle Says 'S'long Sonics
added on July 7th, 2008 |
| Here come the moving vans.
After 41 years in Seattle, the Sonics are moving to Oklahoma City.
The City of Seattle settled its Key Arena lease dispute with the Sonics and its Oklahoma City ownership group led by Clay Bennett. The deal lets the Sonics out of the remaining 2 years of... |
Venus Williams wins her 5th Wimbledon title
added on July 7th, 2008 |
| She defeated her sister Serena for her seventh career grand slam title.
WIMBLEDON, England - Venus Williams beat sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 Saturday for her fifth Wimbledon title and seventh Grand Slam championship.
This was Venus' first victory over her younger sibling in a Grand Slam final since the 2001... |
Former San Diego Chargers safety Terrence Kiel dead at 27
added on July 7th, 2008 |
| He died in a auto accident late last night. If not for Kiel's arrest for shipping cough medicine two years ago, I would most likely not even remember him. RIP.
SAN DIEGO - Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving,... |
Final Premier League Table
added on June 22nd, 2008 |
| English Premier League
Rank - Club - Games P - GD - PTS
1 Man Utd 38 58 87
2 Chelsea 38 39 85
3 Arsenal 38 43 83
4 Liverpool 38 39 76
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5 Everton 38 22 65
6 Aston Villa 38 20 60
7 Blackburn 38 2 58
8 Portsmouth 38 8 57
9 Man City... |
Final Premier League Standings
added on June 22nd, 2008 |
| English Premier League
Rank - Club - Games P - GD - PTS
1 Man Utd 38 58 87
2 Chelsea 38 39 85
3 Arsenal 38 43 83
4 Liverpool 38 39 76
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5 Everton 38 22 65
6 Aston Villa 38 20 60
7 Blackburn 38 2 58
8 Portsmouth 38 8 57
9 Man City... |
Soccerword's Premier League Awards for 2007-08
added on June 22nd, 2008 |
| Premier League Awards
Player of the Year: Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United
Manager of the Year: Roy Hodgson, Fulham
Soccerword's Premiership Players of the Year
2007-08: Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United
2006-07: Didier Drogba, Chelsea
2005-06: Frank Lampard, Chelsea
2004-05: John Terry, Chelsea
Soccerword's Premiership Managers of the Year
2007-08: Roy Hodgson, Fulham
2006-07: Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United
2005-06:... |
FA Cup Final Preview
added on June 22nd, 2008 |
| Portsmouth v. Cardiff
In a refreshing change of pace, the FA Cup final for 2008 will feature none of the big four clubs. No Chelsea, no Arsenal, no Liverpool, and no Man United. The last time that happened was 1991 when Tottenham defeated Nottingham Forest.
This time, we have a... |
Portsmouth win FA Cup
added on June 22nd, 2008 |
| Portsmouth 1 - 0 Cardiff
It wasn't pretty, but Portsmouth did what they needed to do to lift the FA Cup for the first time since 1939. Kanu scored in the 37th minute when Cardiff keeper Peter Enckelman failed to control John Utaka's cross. The ball bounced right to Kanu who... |
Champions League Final Preview
added on June 22nd, 2008 |
| Chelsea v Manchester United
It's an all-English final for the first time ever in the Champions League as Chelsea take on Man United in Moscow on Wednesday. And along it's not quite a home game for Chelsea, the Blues and their Russian owner Roman Abramovich will likely get a warm reception... |
Man United wins Champions League on penalty kicks
added on June 22nd, 2008 |
| Man United 1 - 1 (6-5 pen) Chelsea
Manchester United claimed the league and Champions League double after winning a dramatic content on penalty kicks. Ronaldo headed United into the lead in the first half, but a late first half goal from Frank Lampard made it 1-1 at half time. ... |
Unfair Firing: Avram Grant Sacked by Chelsea
added on June 22nd, 2008 |
| What does a guy have to do to hold on to the manager's job at Stamford Bridge? Apparently more than finishing runners-up in three competitions. When Avram Grant took over at Chelsea following Jose Mourinho's departure, I was skeptical, especially considering Grant had never been in charge of a top... |
All England Final
added on May 2nd, 2008 |
| Chelsea 3 - 2 Liverpool (extra time)
The third time was the charm for Chelsea as the Blues finally reach the Champions League final with a thrilling extra time victory over Liverpool. Having lost at the semi-final stage 3 of the past four seasons, and twice to Liverpool, Chelsea finally made... |
Premier League Standings
added on April 29th, 2008 |
| After Chelsea's big win over Man United, the two clubs are level on points with two games to go. Man United's superior goal difference means the Red Devils will win the title if they can win their last two matches. But if they draw or lose one of the two... |
Ballack's goals lead Chelsea to victory over United
added on April 27th, 2008 |
| Chelsea 2 - 1 Manchester United
The title race is alive and well for Chelsea after a dramatic victory over Man United at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea dominated play in the first half, but it wasn't until just before half time that the Blues finally made their possession pay off with a... |
Chelsea leave Anfield with a draw thanks to Riise's injury time own-goal
added on April 24th, 2008 |
| Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea
I suppose Chelsea were due a little bit of luck at Anfield. Twice in the last three seasons, the Blues' Champions League campaigns were ended in heartbreaking fashion in Liverpool. In the first contest, Luis Garcia's disputed goal - that may not have crossed the line... |
Ronaldo's Missed Penalty results in 0-0 Draw for United
added on April 24th, 2008 |
| Barcelona 0 - 0 Manchester United
United were given an early chance to take control of the match and the cup tie, but Cristiano Ronaldo failed to hit the target from the penalty spot, shooting wide of the goal. As he watched his shot heading off target, Ronaldo pretended to trip... |
