Ken Griffey Jr. made history on Monday night as the Reds slugger managed to hit his 600th home run as an MLB player.
Griffey hit the home run off of Florida Marlins’ lefty Hendrickson on Monday night at Dolphins Stadium.
This 600 home run club only consists of five other players as Griffey truly joins an elite […]
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Ken Griffey Jr. hits his way into the record books
June 10th, 2008 · No Comments
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Beware of the wounded Penquins
June 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
In a game that kept any sports fan on the edge of their seat the Pittsburgh Penguins refuse to quit.
Petr Sykora, who predicted during the game Monday that he would score the winner, did so at 9:57 of the third overtime to force a Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
The 4-3 victory against Detroit, […]
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The Boston Celtics are just one game away
May 30th, 2008 · No Comments
The Boston Celtics are just one game away from reaching the NBA Finals, as they face the Detroit Pistons in game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Boston is being led by their big three, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce, who have all been playing extremely well as of late.
They will have to bring […]
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Chris Benoit’s doctor at fault
May 30th, 2008 · No Comments
The doctor of former pro wrestler Chris Benoit, who was involved in a double-murder homicide last June has been indicted on 175 counts.
Dr. Phil Astin has been indicted on 175 counts including conspiracy in prescribing controlled substances to many patients.
There were many raids which were conducted on the doctor following the tragedy with Benoit.
Chris Benoit […]
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No strike for the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers
May 29th, 2008 · No Comments
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) had reached a deal with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, avoiding a strike.
The tentative deal was completed on Wednesday following 17 days of negotiation.
This is only half of the war though for the studios as they still have to reach a deal with […]
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Childhood obesity rates at a stand still
May 28th, 2008 · No Comments
Researchers have come out and stated that for the first time in 45 years, the childhood obesity rate in the U.S. has not risen.
The author of the new study, Cynthia Ogden of the National Center for Health Statistics stated that the childhood obesity rates stayed the same in all groups, including boys and girls, whites, […]
The Boston Celtics hoping to take 3-1 series lead
May 26th, 2008 · No Comments
The Boston Celtics are hoping to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics proved that they can win on the road and win in Detroit, beating the Pistons to gain the 2-1 series advantage, and regaining home-court advantage.
Boston is […]
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Olympic gold medalist Antonio Pettigrew comes clean
May 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
Former sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Antonio Pettigrew has confessed to using performance-enhancing drugs.
His admission to the use of performance-enhancing drugs adds to the government case against Trevor Graham.
Pettigrew has denied in the past that he was involved in any type of illegal drug use.
He has testified though that Graham urged him to use human […]
Jon Lester throws no hitter and survives cancer
May 20th, 2008 · No Comments
Jon Lester, who less than two years ago was diagnosed with cancer, pitched a no-hitter for the Boston Red Sox on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals.
The Red Sox managed to defeat the Royals 7-0, but the win was completely overshadowed by the amazing accomplishment of Lester.
Lester struck out nine batters and […]
Lebron James no match for Paul Pierce
May 19th, 2008 · No Comments
Paul Pierce led the Boston Celtics past Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 7 on Sunday.
The win gives them a spot in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Detroit Pistons.
Paul Pierce took the stage on Sunday and had the game of his career against Lebron James and the Cavaliers. He […]
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