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March 2, 2009

Matchless- Geoff Ogilvy wins Accenture Match Play Championship

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 2, 2009 · Comments (1)

He has won the tournament twice and finished second over the last four years. From AP- Geoff Ogilvy has been better than anyone in match play over the last four years. One of these days, he might find out if that includes Tiger Woods. Even without the world's No. 1... [Full Story]

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February 17, 2009

Dubai tennis cites security fear in barring Israeli tennis player

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 17, 2009 · Comments (1)

This all started on Saturday when Shahar Peer who was supposed to begin play on Monday in the United Arab Emirates, was denied a visa. From ESPN- Organizers of a women's tennis tournament said Tuesday that security fears were behind the decision to bar an Israeli player ***** The snub... [Full Story]

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February 12, 2009

The 2009 LPGA season begins today

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 12, 2009

The US Women's professional golf circuit tees it up for the first time at the SBS Open in Hawaii. The 2008 event was won by Annika Sorenstam who has since stepped away from the game. Also not in the field is World #1 ranked player Lorena Ochoa. The SBS field... [Full Story]

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January 31, 2009

NFL- No Thanksgiving game or blackout rule changes for now

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 31, 2009 · Comments (2)

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed these issues at a press conference yesterday. The Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day game is safe, at least for 2009. But NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that could change. During a news conference Friday, Goodell said owners will discuss having other teams host Thanksgiving Day games... [Full Story]

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January 27, 2009

Florida horsemen say 2009 racing meet will end 3 months early

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 27, 2009

Could harness racing in Florida be permanently kaput as early as May 2nd 2009? The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association (FSBOA) has issued a press release stating that the Isle Casino at Pompano has asked the state of Florida to approve a reduction in the number of Standardbred racing... [Full Story]

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January 9, 2009

Daily Racing Form columnist Joe Hirsch dead at 80

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 9, 2009

While the primary form of horse racing that I follow is harness racing, I did however hear of Mr. Hirsch. I didn't know however that he was roommates with Joe Namath. Did he room with Joe or Joe's luggage? LOL, either way RIP.... [Full Story]

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December 28, 2008

Basement to the Penthouse- Miami wins the AFC East with 24-17 win over NY Jets

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 28, 2008

What a ride the 2008 season was for Dolphin fans after the despair of last season. First I must mention my pre-season prediction for the Fins. I safely think they can win 4 or 5 games. More is possible because the schedule is weak, but Miami on the other hand... [Full Story]

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December 22, 2008

Will George Johnson of the Calgary Herald please pick up the black courtesy phone

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 22, 2008

Another sports writer showing their ignorance about the Florida Panthers. From ESPN- The Cats won their franchise-record fifth straight road game Friday night in Calgary, a city they hadn't enjoyed any success in whatsoever since 1999. The night before, backstopped by the white-hot Craig Anderson, they shut out the big... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

December 7, 2008

ESPN to televise all four rounds of Women's British Open starting in 2010

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 7, 2008

In recent years the tournament was broadcast by TNT and ABC. From ESPN- All four rounds of the Women's British Open will air live in the United States for the first time beginning in 2010. ESPN and tournament organizer Royal & Ancient Golf agreed to an eight-year contract announced Wednesday.... [Full Story]

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December 3, 2008

Tampa Bay Lightning lose 5th in a row

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 3, 2008

Is it too early to start a Rick Tocchet gets fired watch? From AP- Richards netted two goals, including the winner on a power play 2:05 into overtime, and the Philadelphia Flyers sent the Tampa Bay Lightning to their fifth straight loss with a 4-3 victory Tuesday night. ***** The... [Full Story]

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December 2, 2008

Will George Richards of the Miami Herald please pick up the Black courtesy phone

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 2, 2008

I just love it when sportswriters show they know nothing about the subject they are writing on. In a long article about Florida Panther backup Goalie Craig Anderson, Mr. Richards writes- The thought was Anderson would back up the newly acquired Alex Auld. A few weeks after trading for Anderson,... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

November 21, 2008

Florida Panthers- A blah effort

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 21, 2008

That best describes the cats game against New Jersey last night. Florida out shot 24-19 but lost 3-1. Simple problem with the game- Florida let New Jersey control it. Some players looked like they were barely putting in an effort. Sun Sentinel hockey blogger wrote- He hasn't been able to... [Full Story]

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November 20, 2008

The ADT Championship starts today

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 20, 2008

In West Palm Beach Florida. The 32 player field will start competing at Trump International when Ji-Yai Shin and Shanshan Feng go off the tee at 9:30. That's a interesting first pairing for a tournament, even for a limited field event. Shin is the defending British Open champion, ranked #6... [Full Story]

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November 11, 2008

Ferrari boss smashed TV after F1 finale

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 11, 2008

It happened at the home of Luca di Montezemolo's daughter after Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One title last weekend. From Reuters- MILAN (Reuters) - Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo smashed a television set after seeing McLaren's Lewis Hamilton snatch the Formula One world title from Felipe Massa in last... [Full Story]

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November 10, 2008

We're streaking! Florida Panthers beat Anaheim 3-1

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 10, 2008

A David Booth hat trick was the key to the victory. After last night's win, Florida has a record of 5-8-1. More importantly, the Panthers five-game road trip is at an end. Florida has home games this week against Tampa and Detroit. Florida's win last night marked the second time... [Full Story]

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Minnesota Vikings' CB Charles Gordon Suffers 'Gruesome Injury'

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 10, 2008 · Comments (3)

It happened during yesterday's game against Green Bay. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Charles Gordon was carted off the field in the second quarter against Green Bay after a gruesome ankle injury that occurred on a punt return. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Charles Gordon was carted off the field in the second quarter... [Full Story]

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November 9, 2008

The 'indispensable' Matt Hasselback to miss 5th straight game

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 9, 2008 · Comments (1)

He isn't expected to play this afternoon when the Seattle Seahwaks(2-6) play the Miami Dolphins(4-4) in Miami. Can you believe Miami is one win from being over .500? I find the writing of the followhttp://wizbangblog.com/mt-static/images/formatting-icons/quote.gifing AP article on Hasselback to be interesting. Matt Hasselbeck did not make his anticipated return... [Full Story]

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November 2, 2008

Candie Kung wins the Hana Bank Kolon Championship

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 2, 2008

She won by one shot over Australia's Katherine Hull. Do you think Candie looks Korean when wearing a hanbok? The only reason I'm asking is because a member of the media at last July's Evian Masters got Kung's nationality mixed up. No such mistake was made today, but some bright... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

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: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

October 16, 2008

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: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

September 19, 2008

Ryder Cup begins today, USA leading 5.5-2.5

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 19, 2008 · Comments (6)

The every other year event will begin teeing it up this morning at the Vahalla Country Club in Louisville Kentucky. At the last meeting, the Europeans routed the US by the score of 18.5 to 9.5. No question about it, the US faces another uphill battle this year. Not just... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

July 30, 2008

Golf hypocrisy thy name is Annika Sorenstam

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

Even more people are jumping on the 'Knock Michelle Wie' bandwagon. SUNNINGDALE, England -- Michelle Wie skipped a major to play on the PGA Tour this week. Annika Sorenstam, Helen Alfredsson and Paula Creamer wonder why. After all, Wie has yet to win on the women's tour and has never... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (3 votes cast)

July 24, 2008

Will Golfweek's Rex Hoggard please pick up the red courtesy phone

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 24, 2008

Another clueless idiot writing about golf. In an article about Michelle Wie playing in next week's Reno-Tahoe Open, Hoggard exclaims- If Reno officials wanted to be real creative, they could have offered the spot to Annika Sorenstam who made history a few years back at Colonial. She has a resume... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (4 votes cast)

July 13, 2008

Kenny Perry wins the John Deere, skips the British Open

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 13, 2008 · Comments (1)

The 47-year-old PGA Tour veteran won for the third time this year. Beating two players in a playoff. Perry now stands #2 on the 2008 money list, only behind Tiger Woods. Much has been made about Perry deciding to first skip US Open, and now the British Open. I'm of... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

June 19, 2008

Is Miami Dolphin WR Ted Ginn a draft bust already?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: June 19, 2008 · Comments (2)

Some idiot analyst named Dan Arkush at Pro Football Weekly thinks so. Candidates 2007: WR Ted Ginn Jr. / Dolphins 2006: LB Ernie Sims / Lions 2005: CB Carlos Rogers / Redskins 2004: WR Reggie Williams / Jaguars 2003: DT Kevin Williams / Vikings 2002: DT John Henderson / Jaguars... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

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