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US leads medal count halfway through Olympics
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Editorial, Olympics,
As the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver roll on, it’s time to take a look at how things are going on the podium. We’re just past the halfway-point of the Games and the United States has a commanding lead in the medal count. The States have already amassed their third-highest medal total ever. They won 25 medals in Turin in 2006, and won 34 as hosts in Salt Lake City in 2002. With 24 medals so far, they are on pace to have their most successful Olympic Winter Games.
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Just let them play…today
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Editorial, NHL, Olympics,
For some reason, there’s a lot of talk at the Olympics about whether or not NHL players should be part of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Among many reasons is the argument that the Olympics are not meant for “professional” athletes, and NHLers are as professional as it gets in this competition. A little more than half of the men’s ice hockey players play in the NHL, and some of the teams are made up entirely of NHL players.
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Tigers get Damon, ending long offseason
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Editorial, Front Office, MLB,
Johnny Damon’s offseason has likely come to an end. MLB.com is reporting that Damon will soon likely be announced as the new left fielder of the Detroit Tigers. They won’t make the announcement until Monday or Tuesday, but by then Damon will be the proud new owner of a Tigers cap and will be paid $8 million over the next year to wear it. Damon will also find himself nicely slotted into the leadoff or second spot in the lineup.
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Tiger Woods finally apologizes
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Editorial, Golf,
So Tiger Woods finally broke his silence. It’s too bad that he did this now; months after the incident… during the Olympics… on a Friday instead of a Monday. Tiger gathered six of his closest media friends to have a “press conference” to deliver his pre-written apology, refusing to answer questions, and took shots at those who “fabricated” stories over the last few months. He took full accountability for his actions, but he did so while struggling to speak fluently and coherently.
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Santana claims he’s best in the NL East
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Editorial, MLB,
Is there anything worse than a cocky athlete? When Mets ace Johan Santana was asked who he thought the best pitcher in the National League East was, he took a moment to “think” about his answer before saying, “Santana… simple.” Not only is that a slap in the face to the other teams in his division, but also to his teammates like Mike Pelfrey, John Maine and Francisco Rodriquez. Of course fans want the best players to play on their team, they just don’t want those players to say they’re the best.
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Competition couldn’t be higher in men’s hockey
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Editorial, Olympics,
Now this is a tournament. Last night, the “unstoppable” Canadian men’s hockey team was almost defeated for the second time in two games by the Swiss team. They managed to pull off a shootout victory in a game that was supposed to be won by the end of the first period. This is the same story we’ve seen throughout the first few games of this Olympic tournament, and it couldn’t be more exciting to watch.
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Why do hockey teams keep changing their look? Whether it’s their uniform, their logo, or both, it seems like so many teams have a revolving closet of jerseys to wear, whether they be home, away, alternate, second alternate, throwbacks, special events, or whatever. They’re doing all they can to appeal to fans by looking fresh and unique. However, some fans are just as excited by a new look as they are of having to spend the money on a dozen different jerseys.
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Hughson’s hockey voice a legend in Canada
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Editorial, NHL,
We all have those voices in our heads that we associate with sports broadcasts. Whether it’s the voice of a local sports team, or a national caller who goes where they’re needed. Jim Hughson, voice of the Vancouver Canucks is one of the latter. Born in Fort St. John, British Columbia in 1956, Hughson got into broadcasting early. He was a disc jockey and news reporter for his hometown CKNL Radio. Hughson currently lives in White Rock, BC with his wife Denise and two children, Matt and Jennifer.
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The greatest unknown Detroit goaltender of all time
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Editorial, NHL,
The Detroit Red Wings have a long history of excellent goaltending. If you were asked who had the best single season goals-against average in franchise history, who would you say? Terry Sawchuk? Glenn Hall? Dominik Hasek? Chris Osgood? If you were thinking along any of those lines, you’d be very wrong. The record belongs to a goaltender that set it for Detroit was known as the Red Wings; and even before they were known as the Falcons. The record belongs to Detroit Cougar netminder Clarence “Dolly” Dolson.
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The NHL’s most gentlemanly player: Val Fonteyne
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Editorial, NHL,
If you were asked to name the NHL player with the most penalty minutes in a game, you’d probably say Randy Holt with his 67 on Mar. 11, 1979. If you were asked the same question about a season, you’d know Dave Schultz had 472 in 1974-75. And everybody knows that Tiger Williams’ 4,421 career penalty minutes is first. However, you probably would have a hard time naming who has the least amount of penalties in these categories. Not even the NHL’s Official Guide and Record Book. Former NHL forward Val Fonteyne may be as good a guess as any to top those lists.
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