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October 31, 2008

Will someone at Associated Press please pick up the black courtesy phone

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 31, 2008

The wire service employs clueless people to cover golf not just in the United States but South Korea also. Fellow South Korean Chae Young Yoon is one shot back in third, and eight others were in a pack at 2-under, including Christina Kim and Mi Hyun Kim. Who is AP... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/ (1 votes cast)

October 30, 2008

Mike Singletary dropped pants at halftime to make point to 49ers

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 30, 2008 · Comments (2)

What? To prove the head coach is a anal cavity? From ESPN- The San Francisco 49ers were losing badly through 30 minutes of play on Sunday against the Seahawks. And interim coach Mike Singletary pulled no punches during his first halftime speech -- but he did pull down his pants.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

Florida Panthers re-sign Jassen Cullimore

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 30, 2008

Only 8 games into the 2008-09 NHL season and the Cats are already banged up at defenseman. From the Palm Beach Post- CORAL SPRINGS -- The Florida Panthers will turn to a familiar face to help get through its series of early-season injuries on defense. General Manager Jacques Martin announced... [Full Story]

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Ken Macha hired to manage Milwaukee Brewers

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 30, 2008

He will replace interim manager Dale Sveum who took over from Ned Yost barely a month ago. MILWAUKEE - Ken Macha was hired Thursday as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, taking over from Dale Sveum following the team's first postseason appearance since 1982. The 58-year-old Macha, who managed Oakland to... [Full Story]

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The LPGA in South Korea or where in the world is Carolyn Bivens?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 30, 2008

For their once a year tour stop, The Hana Bank Kolon Championship. It will be played October 31-November 2nd at The Sky 72 Golf Club, Ocean Course in Incheon. The tournament dates back to 2001, when the inaugeral event was canceled after 9-11 occured. This is a limited field event,... [Full Story]

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October 29, 2008

Boston Bruins' Goalie Tim Thomas makes 30 saves en route to second 1-0 shutout

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 29, 2008 · Comments (2)

It appears Marty Brodeur isn't the only hot goalie in the NHL at present. From AP- VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Boston coach Claude Julien didn't waste any time picking his starting goaltender against Vancouver. After watching Tim Thomas backstop the Bruins to a 1-0 win against Edmonton on Monday night,... [Full Story]

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Former Minnesota Viking safety Karl Kassulke dead at 67

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 29, 2008

He was a pro bowler and took part in Super Bowl IV. Kassulke's career was cut short after he was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident. RIP... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

New Orleans Saints give boot to kickers

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 29, 2008

I can't recall a team ever releasing both punter and placekicker in mid-season. From AP- METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints have released kicker Taylor Mehlhaff and punter Ben Graham, leaving the team to spend its bye week trying to fill each position for a third time this season.... [Full Story]

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Houston Cougar WR fractures leg after running into cart

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 29, 2008

2008 must be the year for fluke injuries in sports. The latest happened in Marshall's 37-23 defeat of Houston last night. Nothing seemed to go right for the Cougars. They lost tackle Josh Bell to a torn Achilles tendon then later lost freshman wide receiver Patrick Edwards after he suffered... [Full Story]

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Tampa Bay Rays get kicked out of Philadelphia hotel

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 29, 2008

No the participants in this year's World Series aren't homeless. From the Tampa Tribune- PHILADELPHIA - The Tampa Bay Rays had to scramble for hotel rooms when Game 5 of the World Series was suspended because of bad weather. The Rays had booked rooms at the Westin Hotel in downtown... [Full Story]

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October 26, 2008

Getting carried away- Helen Alfredsson wins first ever LPGA event in China

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 26, 2008

She won the Grand China Air LPGA by 3 shots. From the BBC- Helen Alfredsson won the Grand China Air title in Haikou with a magnificent seven-under-par 65 in the final round. The Swede finished three strokes clear of Taiwan's Yani Tseng in the first LPGA Tour event to be... [Full Story]

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October 25, 2008

Florida Panther Defenseman Bryan Allen 'out indefinitely'

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 25, 2008

He will have knee surgery on Monday. From AP- SUNRISE, Fla. -- Florida defenseman Bryan Allen is set to have surgery on his left knee Monday and will be out indefinitely. Allen, one of the Panthers' three alternate captains, has been out since playing in the Panthers' first two games... [Full Story]

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October 22, 2008

Goalie Craig Anderson and Florida Panthers shut down Ottawa 3-1

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 22, 2008

The cats keep alternating wins and losses so far in the 2008-09 NHL season. From AP- OTTAWA - Rostislav Olesz and Nathan Horton scored goals 48 seconds apart early in the first period and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Wednesday night. Cory Stillman assisted on Horton's... [Full Story]

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October 21, 2008

San Francisco 49ers fire coach Mike Nolan

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 21, 2008 · Comments (1)

He is expected to be replaced by Assistant Coach Mike Singletary. From ESPN- Seven games into the NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers fired head coach Mike Nolan on Monday. Assistant head coach Mike Singletary will be the interim head coach, general manager Scot McCloughan said. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported... [Full Story]

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October 20, 2008

Tampa Bay Rays earn spot in World Series

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 20, 2008

Shades of the 1969 New York Mets? From the Miami Herald- The Tampa Bay Rays, laughable losers for the first 10 seasons of their existence, became the third team from Florida in the past 12 years to earn a trip to the World Series, dethroning the defending champion Boston Red... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

Morgan Pressel wins the LPGA Kapalua Classic

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 20, 2008

It was her second career victory on tour. KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) -- Morgan Pressel served as a gracious host but didn't want to extend Kapalua's welcome by going into overtime. Pressel birdied the final hole Sunday in the inaugural Kapalua LPGA Classic for her first victory of the season. Kapalua's... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/ (1 votes cast)

October 16, 2008

Former NY Yankees shortstop, outfielder Tommy Tresh dead at 71

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 16, 2008

He was the 1962 Rookie of the Year and the son of a former Major leaguer. Tresh might have been more of a household name if the bottom didn't fall out of the New York Yankees in the mid-sixties. RIP. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

LPGA Tour loses title sponsor ADT

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 16, 2008

Is my home town tournament in danger of folding? From AP- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The LPGA Tour lost another title sponsor Friday when ADT Security Services said it would not renew its contract after 2008 for the tour's season-ending event at Trump International. The ADT Championship began in 2001... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/ (1 votes cast)

Chicago Blackhawks fire coach Denis Savard

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 16, 2008

He was replaced by former Blues and Avalanche head coach, Joel Quennville. From ESPN- The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Denis Savard just four games into the season on Thursday, replacing him with NHL coaching veteran Joel Quenneville. "I'm disappointed but I guess it's the nature of the business," Savard... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/ (1 votes cast)

Florida Panthers' Noah Welch plans to donate his brain

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 16, 2008

At age 26, don't you think it would too early for the defensemen to end his life. From the Palm Beach Post- Welch is donating his brain. The 26-year-old defenseman has agreed to give his brain to the Sports Legacy Institute, a nonprofit studying the effects of concussions and other... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

October 14, 2008

Washington limits Vancouver to just 10 shots on goal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 14, 2008

The Canucks scored a goal in the first 70 seconds and after that it was all down hill. Washington Capitals goalie Brent Johnson let the Vancouver Canucks' first shot into his net and finished with only nine saves. The Capitals' star, reigning league scoring champion Alex Ovechkin, was held without... [Full Story]

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Tommy Bowden out as Clemson coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 14, 2008

The son of Florida's Bobby Bowden, stepped down after 9.5 years at the school. COLUMBIA, S.C. - Tommy Bowden decided he'd done all he could do for Clemson football, telling his athletic director Monday he'd step aside for the future of the program. AD Terry Don Phillips said his intent... [Full Story]

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October 13, 2008

In-Kyung Kim wins the Longs Drugs Challenge

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 13, 2008

Prior to yesterday no South Korean golfer had won an LPGA event since early August. In-Kyung Kim couldn't help but cry after holing a 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole to wrap up her first LPGA Tour victory. "I was overwhelmed," Kim said. "It was a happy cry." The... [Full Story]

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October 12, 2008

NHL suspends Michael Peca for bumping ref

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 12, 2008

The incident happened in a game Friday night. From AP- Columbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL for making contact with an on-ice official. The team and league announced the suspension on Saturday. Peca was automatically suspended per Rule 41, Physical Abuse of Officials,... [Full Story]

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Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 12, 2008

The Fins(2-2) play at Houston(0-4) this afternoon. Miami is coming off wins against the two teams(New England and San Diego) that made it to the AFC Championship game last January. On the other hand Houston blew a 17 pt lead to Indianapolis last weekend. Houston has won all three times... [Full Story]

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October 10, 2008

Are we ready for some Florida Panthers hockey?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 10, 2008

Tonight they play their first game of the 2008-09 NHL season at Carolina. Florida has little success when playing at Carolina, but did manage to beat a late season win at Carolina last April. It marked Florida's first road win against the Hurricanes since 2002. I predicted Florida would make... [Full Story]

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October 5, 2008

Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 5, 2008

The Dolphins(1-2) play host to the San Diego Chargers(2-2) this afternoon. Miami was off last week, but the week before saw the fins upset the heavily favored New England Patriots by the score of 38-13. One of the keys to beating New England, was Miami's use of trick plays. What's... [Full Story]

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October 4, 2008

Former MLB Shortstop Eddie Brinkman dead at 66

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 4, 2008 · Comments (1)

An excellent gloveman, but a light hitter, Brinkman played spent most of his career with the Washington Senators and Detroit Tigers. Brinkman was part of the deal that sent Denny McLain to Washington after the 1970 season. More recently Eddie Brinkman worked for the Chicago White Sox. Living in New... [Full Story]

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October 3, 2008

100 Years....And Counting?

Posted by Peter F. · Published: October 3, 2008

Where's Steve Bartman when you need him? Down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series, the Chicago Cubs could use an excuse--any excuse, really--to blame for their terrible play as they teeter on the brink of playoff elimination. The Cubs have been out hit, out... [Full Story]

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