Sports

In one way, the horror that unfolded at what was supposed to be a fun family outing in Shrevesport, Louisana was incomprehensible. Six teenagers drowned in the Red River while their families, all non-swimmers, watched helplessly from the bank, screaming for help.  Read more

I bring you sad news this morning. According to ESPN, George Steinbrenner died in his Tampa home this morning after suffering a massive heart attack.  Read more

It's been a busy first week of the FIFA World Cup. Host nation South Africa's team Bafana celebrated scoring the first goal of the month-long competition in what would end up a 1-1 tie against Mexico. The United States and England also tied 1-1 in a first matchup that ignited serious (if somewhat belated) post-colonial competition. And I'm guessing you've heard about the vuvuzelas.  Read more

They're being called "ghoulish cycloptic phalluses," "rubbish earrings," and "one-eyed alien Teletubbies." They're the 2010 London Paralympic and 2012 London Olympic mascots, and they are incomprehensible.  Read more

I love post-season sports - all of them. That being said, I have a complaint. I would like to address this complaint to the NHL and the NBA. Since the playoffs are at the same time, I just can't keep up. This is not helping my inability to focus, nor is it allowing me to get anything done. There are multiple games almost every night. Even with picture in picture or those sports bars that have like 50 televisions I just can't watch all of the games I am starting to get confused and overwhelmed.  Read more