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Archives for October 2015

Cubs have found overdue solution to 7th inning stretch problem

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The Chicago Cubs marketing mantras of #LetsGo #WeAreGood this season denote a more businesslike and professional tone than in years past. Therefore, it's high time they finally get businesslike about another tradition that's been lacking for a very long time. The "guest conductor" 7th inning stretch routine must be fixed; now. The status quo is beloved by....uhm, nobody. … [Read more...] about Cubs have found overdue solution to 7th inning stretch problem

Tottenham star Harry Kane brings six-year-old fan to Wembley

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Tottenham Hotspur and England National team striker Harry Kane was called into the senior England squad for the first time in March to take on Lithuania and Italy. Tonight, he scored for the fourth time in six Three Lions appearances, as his scoring strike put England up 2-0 on Lithuania. Harry Kane was then subbed off for Liverpool's Danny Ings in the second half. Kane's … [Read more...] about Tottenham star Harry Kane brings six-year-old fan to Wembley

USC fires football coach Steve Sarkisian

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As awful a week as you could expect for USC football Coach Steve Sarkisian. On Friday night Sark and company suffered a very embarrassing loss to Sarkisian's former team, the Washington Huskies. On Sunday, USC Trojans Athletic Director Pat Haden asked Sarkisian to take an indefinite leave of absence. This was accompanied by revelations that players and assistant coaches had … [Read more...] about USC fires football coach Steve Sarkisian

Anthony Martial makes first start for France (highlights video)

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As the long international break rolls into its second week, team news is lean right now. Maybe Euro 2016 Qualifiers aren't the most exciting things in the football world, but it's always interesting to see how your team's favorite stars are faring with their national clubs. Teenage striker Anthony Martial, who started out with Manchester United in manner that exceeded all … [Read more...] about Anthony Martial makes first start for France (highlights video)

Chelsea star Eden Hazard says he’s in worst form of his life

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Chelsea Forward Eden Hazard signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract, the club announced in February. Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille in June 2012 and has since made a total 147 appearances for the Blues, scoring 43 goals. "I am very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea," Hazard told the club's official website at the time. "Since I came here in 2012 I have always … [Read more...] about Chelsea star Eden Hazard says he’s in worst form of his life

Notre Dame QB1 DeShone Kizer says ND in “March madness mode”

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Part of what makes college football's structure beautiful and brilliant is the de facto "one-and-done" nature of the season. There's only 12 regular season games and that scarcity makes each one meaningful. To get to the playoff, you can't afford to lose, at all. If you lose one, then you're in full on single elimination mode. Notre Dame Starting Quarterback DeShone Kizer … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB1 DeShone Kizer says ND in “March madness mode”

Leonard Fournette should be allowed to enter NFL Draft

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My "Doogie Howser, M.D. Rule" is invoked every time I see LSU running back Leonard Fournette commit genocide on opposing defenses. Fournette is Ron Dayne size with Gale Sayers speed. Leonard Fournette is much more than the perfect combination of speed and power. He's beyond being a "brick shithouse." He makes brick shithouses look like Paul Blart Mall Cop. So why can't he … [Read more...] about Leonard Fournette should be allowed to enter NFL Draft