IS BRUCE BOUDREAU CURSED re GAME 7's ?"Jonathan Toews, Blackhawks oust Ducks in Game 7 to advance to Stanley Cup finals "

"....
Only 2 teams in NHL history to lose home Game 7s
in 3 straight postseasons were both coached by
Bruce Boudreau (Capitals & Ducks) (ELIAS )..."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2015/05/31/jonathan-toews-blackhawks-oust-ducks-in-game-7-to-advance-to-stanley-cup-finals/?wprss=rss_homepage

DISAPPOINTING:"Jonathan Toews, Blackhawks oust Ducks in Game 7 to advance to Stanley Cup finals -"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2015/05/31/jonathan-toews-blackhawks-oust-ducks-in-game-7-to-advance-to-stanley-cup-finals/?wprss=rss_homepage

BAD CALL BY UMPIRE HELPS SERENA:"Sparks and Words Fly as Serena Williams Upends a Rival"

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/05/31/sports/tennis/sparks-and-words-fly-as-serena-williams-upends-a-rival.html

CAN DUCKS BREAK the 7th-game CURSE? "Ducks believe they can avoid third Game 7 heartbreak"

"...History is not on Anaheim's side. Its past two seasons
have ended with a Game 7 loss at home, to the Los
Angeles Kings in the 2014 second round and to the
Detroit Red Wings in the 2013 first round. That led to
two straight offseasons answering questions about failing
to seize the moment against proven opponents with
more mettle..."
http://www.nhl.com/ice/m_news.htm?id=769196

GOOD DUTCH NAME: "San Jose Sharks Officially Hire Pete DeBoer As Next Head Coach"

http://nesn.com/2015/05/san-jose-sharks-officially-hire-pete-deboer-as-next-head-coach/

"Chuck Blazer: The whistleblower at epicenter of FIFA arrests -"

http://www.ticotimes.net/2015/05/27/chuck-blazer-the-whistleblower-at-epicenter-of-fifa-arrests

NHL PLAYOFFS:"Rangers Trounce Lightning To Force Game 7"

http://www.inquisitr.com/2121940/rangers-trounce-lightning-to-force-game-7/

BLACKHAWKS TIE w 2 GOALS IN FINAL 2MIN,but:"Matt Beleskey wins Game 5 OT thriller for Ducks after Blackhawks' rally"

Ducks almost blew what seemed to be a sure win,allowing 2 goals in the final 2 minutes to send the game into OT again,but this time they scored first to take a 3-2 series lead.

BLACKHAWKS TIE w 2 GOALS IN FINAL 2MIN,but:"Matt Beleskey wins Game 5 OT thriller for Ducks after Blackhawks' rally"

"The Anaheim Ducks were able to extinguish Chicago's
comeback effort in Game 5 of the Western Conference
Final in a 5-4 overtime win. The Blackhawks scored two
goals in the final two minutes of regulation,..."

https://m.yahoo.com/w/legobpengine/sports/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/matt-beleskey-wins-overtime-thriller-for-anaheim-ducks-040627795.html?orig_host_hdr=sports.yahoo.com&.intl=us&.lang=en-US&_device=tablet

DUCKS LOSE AGAIN IN OT (series tied,2-2)"Chicago Blackhawks snipe Anaheim Ducks in Game 4" - UPI.com

"Antoine Vermette scored at 5:37 of the second overtime
as the Chicago Blackhawks grabbed a 5-4 win over the
Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 of the Western Conference
finals..."
http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2015/05/24/Chicago-Blackhawks-snipe-Anaheim-Ducks-in-Game-4/4811432441442/

GAME STILL IN PROGRESS:"Video: Ducks score three goals in 37 seconds to take third-period lead "| ProHockeyTalk

"
The Ducks scored three goals in 37 seconds to take the
lead from the Blackhawks, who had previously jumped
out to a two-goal lead of their own on goals from
Jonathan Toews , his first of this series, and Brent
Seabrook ..."
http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/23/video-ducks-score-three-goals-in-37-seconds-to-take-third-period-lead/

5/22/15 CAVS TAKE 2-GAME LEAD v HAWKS:"LeBron James, Cavaliers dominate Hawks in Game 2 "- NBA - SI.com

"He had it all going, exiting the game in the fourth with
30 points, 11 of his team's 17 assists and nine
rebounds. The Cavs needed James, the lone playmaker
on the floor, to move the ball, and 60 of their 94
points came from ..."
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/05/23/lebron-james-cavaliers-hawks-game-2-nba-playoffs

"Chicago Blackhawks top Anaheim Ducks in wild triple-OT Game 2"

http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/05/20/chicago-blackhawks-anaheim-ducks-game-2-triple-overtime

DUCKS v BLACKHAWKS,TIED 2-2,DOUBLE OVERTIME! Nhl Playoffs

http://m.espn.go.com/nhl/gamecast?gameId=400795932&wjb

( or did they let him score ? ) video: "Vladimir Putin Scores 8 Goals During Hockey Game with Former NHL Players"

"Vladimir Putin Scores

 8 Goals During 

Hockey Game with

 Former NHL Players" 

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2466982-vladimir-putin-scores-8-goals-during-hockey-game-with-former-nhl-players

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"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."
Romans 8.28

"Jordan Spieth struggles, shoots 75 at The Players Championship"

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2015/05/07/jordan-spieth-the-players-championship/70952966/

1MORE2GO! 5/16/15 "American Pharaoh wins Preakness to keep Triple Crown hopes alive" -

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/american-pharaoh-wins-preakness-to-keep-triple-crown-hopes-alive/article24467222/

2012:"US stripped of Olympic relay medals "- BBC Sport

"The IOC wrote to the US Olympic Committee on
Wednesday, telling them to collect the medals from Trell
Kimmons, Justin Gatlin, Ryan Bailey, Jeffery Demps and
Darvis Patton."
http://m.bbc.com/sport/athletics/32731015

AUSTRALIA:"A-League grand final: Fierce rivals Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC face off in epic clash - ""

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-15/a-league-grand-final-great-rivals-face-off-in-dream-decider/6468186

video 5/10/15 SINGLE by ASTROS' JASON CASTRO ENDS ANGELS GARRET RICHARDS NO-HITTER, 7th inning

5/10/15 

SINGLE by ASTROS'
JASON CASTRO 

ENDS ANGELS
GARRET RICHARDS 

NO-HITTER, 7th inning

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"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."
Romans 8.28

--

"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."
Romans 8.28

"New Stats Show Floyd Mayweather Didn’t Win Fight Against Manny Pacquiao"

http://www.inquisitr.com/2082872/new-stats-show-floyd-mayweather-didnt-win-fight-against-manny-pacquiao/

180+MPH:"Idris Elba Breaks 88-Year-Old Land Speed Record in a Bentley" - Breitbart

http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2015/05/07/idris-elba-breaks-88-year-old-land-speed-record-in-a-bentley/

CLIPS WIN GAME 1 v ROCKETS w/o C PAUL: "No Paul, no problem: Clippers hurdle Rockets" - UPI.com

http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2015/05/05/No-Paul-no-problem-Los-Angeles-Clippers-hurdle-Houston-Rockets/3301430800373/

CLIPPERS DEFEAT ROCKETS,GAME1,NBA PLAYOFFS

http://espn.go.com/core/nba/gamecast?gameId=400793861

DUCKS DOUSE FLAMES,TAKE 2-0 LEAD:"Flames' chances flickering at the hands of the relentless Ducks " NHL PLAYOFFS

http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/36729/flames-chances-flickering-at-the-hands-of-the-relentless-ducks

photos 5/3/15 ORANGE COUNTY (ca) MARATHON 2015 + Biblical Inspiration

see photos

5/3/15 ORANGE COUNTY (ca) MARATHON 2015 + Biblical Inspiration

http://just-my-pictures-glory-2-god.blogspot.com/2015/05/photos-5315-orange-county-ca-marathon.html

ALSO SEE VIDEOS:

1st PLACE WOMAN (marathon)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OY4tsO37H4

Ivan Medina (men's winner) @ finish line:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIhwZPA56JQ

Lead Runners near
Start of Race:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm8I2IEbmdI

Men Runners near Start & Ivan Medina @ end:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZmpIyHvbr8

--

"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."
Romans 8.28

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"And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love Him,..."
Romans 8.28

CLIPPERS PULL OUT 1stRound PLAYOFF WIN v SPURS!

http://espn.go.com/core/nba/gamecast?gameId=400790959

K DERBY!"Live updates: Kentucky Derby 2015 – American Pharoah wins Run for the Roses" | AL.com

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/05/live_updates_kentucky_derby_20.html

BIG HORSE DAY!"At Kentucky Derby, international flavor makes a world of difference"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/at-kentucky-derby-international-flavor-makes-a-world-of-difference/2015/05/01/1fe0b412-f035-11e4-a55f-38924fca94f9_story.html?wprss=rss_homepage

HE ATTENDED the HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL NEXT TO CHAMINADE:"As Marcus Mariota prepares for NFL draft, we visit Hawaii school where it all started" | OregonLive.com

I LOVED MY CHAMINADE EXPERIENCE!
http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2015/04/at_marcus_mariotas_alma_mater.html

"Suge Knight hopes boxer Floyd Mayweather will pay for his $10M bail -"

http://mynewsla.com/hollywood/2015/04/30/suge-knight-hopes-boxer-floyd-mayweather-will-pay-for-his-10m-bail/?google_editors_picks=true

SHOULD CHRISTIANS PAY ATTENTION TO BOXING (ie PACQUIAO v MAYWEATHER)?

As a product of culture & society,and having grown up in America,learned at a ytoung age that it is manly to play football,sport,hit hard,even fight at times,including boxing as a sport, Even growing up as a Christian it was never made clear by our church whether "violent sports" such as boxing or football is okay for Christians,or not . Our Christian high school. had a football team,although my Christian college did not . I played football thru high school,starting with "rocket" football (ie junior league,grand rapids,mi) and never thought of it as contradictory to my Christian faith,but I was young & what did I know?

Later in life,especially with the recent concussion studies & evidence of brain damage in some pro athletes,Ihad to re-think my position on football as a Christian,both as a player and/or viewer/attendee.I started a blog in such regard,with the thrust of my conclusion being that football played safely is okay up to a certain age,but as a career,it may be dangerous,if not deadly,and we should have reservations about it,especially as Christians who are supposed to be living for a different purpose.

And all of my football conclusions essentially transfer to boxing as well.Obviously,there's health danger in Boxing,including head trauma,even death. But what a "means to an end"? Manny pacquiao who proclaims his Christian faith (&who I met at church once) may try to Justify boxing as a way to make immense wealth which he can then use to give away for good causes (he helped build a hospital in the Philippines,among other things). Does this justify the risk? Does it justify representing a violent sport seemingly at odds with being a person of "peace'" (which Christianity,in general,is supposed to represent).

Well,that's the arguable question,which you can find points for or against on both sides of the equation.Hence,without arguing either side at the moment,I will simply conclude that,like football,we as Christians should have some reservations about playing/supporting to a certain extent,but there's also the possibility of limited engagement depending on the situation & purpose. I suppose each person must examine his or her own conscience in such regard according to the individual details & circumstances,remembering that all we do,as Christians,should be done for the glory of God alone!