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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
HORRIFIC, tragic beyond comprehension, thoughts prayers, MOST DEAD "Brazil Chapecoense football team in Colombia plane crash " BBC News
"At least two of the survivors are footballers. They were confirmed to be defender Alan Ruschel and reserve goalkeeper Jackson Follman.
Some reports suggest another defender, Heilio Neto, was also rescued...."
Some reports suggest another defender, Heilio Neto, was also rescued...."
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-38140981
Vk
Monday, November 28, 2016
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Friday, November 25, 2016
TOP 20 BRONCOS BEAT A GOOD TOLEDO TEAM CONVINCINGLY "Western Michigan 12-0 after 55-35 win over Toledo; MAC title game next"
"... routing Toledo, 55-35, tonight to secure a berth next week in the Mid-American Conference championship game...."
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Congrats to HONORARY grch EAGLE from HOLLAND MI "New England Patriots' Tom Brady, Washington Redskins' Kirk Cousins among players of week " UPI.com
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Cousins was 21 of 30 for 375 yards, tied his season-high with three touchdown passes and threw no interceptions. He recorded his team-record 17th career 300-yard passing game and finished the game with a season-high 145.8 passer rating.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt was name..."
Cousins was 21 of 30 for 375 yards, tied his season-high with three touchdown passes and threw no interceptions. He recorded his team-record 17th career 300-yard passing game and finished the game with a season-high 145.8 passer rating.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt was name..."
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"Jimmie Johnson makes case for NASCAR's best champion ever " UPI.com
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Perhaps the more appropriate question concerns a possible eighth championship. If Johnson, still in his prime at age 41, were to break a tie for the most titles with Richard Petty and
Dale Earnhardt , would. .."
Perhaps the more appropriate question concerns a possible eighth championship. If Johnson, still in his prime at age 41, were to break a tie for the most titles with Richard Petty and
Dale Earnhardt , would. .."
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Monday, November 21, 2016
[I made Kirk Cousins an honorary Eagle] HOLLAND (MI) KID & REDSKINS LOOK GOOD v PACK "Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are looking for answers that aren't there" - SBNation.com
That's the Christian High Eagles of Grand Rapids, not Philadelphia. Next up for redskins : the cowboys of Dallas
Vk
Sunday, November 20, 2016
"Christian McCaffrey's 284 yards, 3 TDs carry Stanford to 45-31 win "- UPI.com
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McCaffrey rushed for a school-record 284 yards and three touchdowns, leading Stanford to a 45-31 victory over the Bears on a rainy day in Berkeley...."
McCaffrey rushed for a school-record 284 yards and three touchdowns, leading Stanford to a 45-31 victory over the Bears on a rainy day in Berkeley...."
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"No. 13 USC Trojans roll UCLA Bruins for 7th straight win: Score, stats & recap " OregonLive.com
"PASADENA, Calif. (AP) Sam Darnold passed for 267 yards and hit De'Quan Hampton for two touchdowns, leading No. 15 Southern California past UCLA 36-14 Saturday night in the Los Angeles rivals' 86th..."
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Friday, November 18, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
[Superbowl revenge ] SEAHAWKS BEAT PATS, AGAINST ALL ODDS "Seahawks vs. Patriots: Final score, things to know as Seattle gets Super Bowl revenge "- CBSSports.com
"That's right: Dating back to 2001, back when Brady was in his early 20s, the Patriots are 102-2 in home games when holding a fourth-quarter lead...."
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Sunday, November 13, 2016
SKINS WON! "Vikings vs. Redskins "- Game Recap - November 13, 2016 - ESPN
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Cousins was 22 of 33 for 262 yards with touchdown passes to Vernon Davis and Jamison Crowder. Robert Kelley ran for 97 yards, helping Washington bounce back from a rough 6-minute stretch...."
Cousins was 22 of 33 for 262 yards with touchdown passes to Vernon Davis and Jamison Crowder. Robert Kelley ran for 97 yards, helping Washington bounce back from a rough 6-minute stretch...."
http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400874576
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Saturday, November 12, 2016
[weekend of upsets equalizes everybody at 1 loss, except West Michigan ] BIGGEST UPSET OF SEASON "Pittsburgh pulls off huge upset, clipping No. 2 Clemson"
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Pittsburgh's Chris Blewitt drilled a 48-yard game-winning field goal with six seconds left to lift the Panthers past No. 2 Clemson, 43-42, in perhaps the biggest upset of the season...."
Pittsburgh's Chris Blewitt drilled a 48-yard game-winning field goal with six seconds left to lift the Panthers past No. 2 Clemson, 43-42, in perhaps the biggest upset of the season...."
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HAWKEYES UPSET WOLVERINES "Iowa upsets No. 3 Michigan 14-13 on last-second field goal"
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Freshman Keith Duncan kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired and Iowa stunned third-ranked Michigan 14-13 on Saturday night, damaging the Wolverines' playoff hopes...."
Freshman Keith Duncan kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired and Iowa stunned third-ranked Michigan 14-13 on Saturday night, damaging the Wolverines' playoff hopes...."
http://www.espn.com/core/college-football/gamecast?gameId=400869690
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TROJANS UPSET HUSKIES 🐶 "Sam Darnold leads USC to 26-13 upset of No. 4 Washington"
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Sam Darnold threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and USC upset No. 4 Washington 26-13 on Saturday night, snapping the Huskies' 12-game winning streak and damaging their College Football Playoff hopes..."
http://www.espn.com/core/college-football/gamecast?gameId=400869157
Sam Darnold threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and USC upset No. 4 Washington 26-13 on Saturday night, snapping the Huskies' 12-game winning streak and damaging their College Football Playoff hopes..."
http://www.espn.com/core/college-football/gamecast?gameId=400869157
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Monday, November 7, 2016
Sunday, November 6, 2016
RETURN OF PAC MAN "Manny Pacquiao claims WBO welterweight title on return to the ring " BBC Sport
""Not bad," Mayweather said, giving Pacquiao a thumbs up after the fight.
Mayweather beat Pacquiao to become the undisputed welterweight champion in May 2015 in what was billed as "the fight of the century".
"I invited him to be here tonight,'' Pacquiao said. When asked if..."
Mayweather beat Pacquiao to become the undisputed welterweight champion in May 2015 in what was billed as "the fight of the century".
"I invited him to be here tonight,'' Pacquiao said. When asked if..."
http://m.bbc.com/sport/boxing/37887797
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Saturday, November 5, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
[ONLY A THEO COULD BE The CURSE BUSTER ] "For Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon, the Cubs' World Series title ensures baseball immortality " | FOX Sports
The word "theo"means god. Now he's broken the Red Sox curse of the bambino as well as the cubs "Billy goat curse" . What's next? Can he save America too?
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BILLY 🐐 GOAT CURSE FINALLY REVERSED "Cubs Win 1st Title Since 1908 in 'Epic' Game 7 " | NBC New York
"For William Sianis, the Billy Goat Tavern owner said to have proclaimed when he was asked to leave Wrigley with his pet during the '45 Series: "Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more."
For Steve Bartman, whose life...."
For Steve Bartman, whose life...."
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/World-Series-Indians-Cubs-Game-7--399730291.html
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
GAME1 "Kluber, Perez, Indians beat Cubs 6-0 in World Series opener"
"Kluber dominated into the seventh inning, Roberto Perez had four RBI with a pair of home runs and the Indians beat the Cubs 6-0 in Tuesday night's opener of a highly anticipated matchup between the teams with baseball's longest..."
Monday, October 24, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016
ANNOUNCER CALLED HIM 'THE PRIDE OF BELLFLOWER' DURING CUBS v DODGERS BROADCAST "Justin Turner "- Wikipedia
Wiki says Dodgers' Turner grew up in Long Beach & attended school at Mayfair (on woodruffg which apparently is in the city of Lakewood, but is part of the Bellflower School District
Friday, October 21, 2016
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
"Hill outpitches Arrieta; Dodgers beat Cubs 6-0 for NLCS lead"
"Fourteen months later, Hill allowed two hits over six innings to beat Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs 6-0 Tuesday, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-1 NL Championship Series lead.
"It's the biggest..."
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Monday, October 17, 2016
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
GO CUBBIES, REVERSE the CURSE STEP1! "Cubs beat Giants behind 4-run, 9th-inning rally to reach NLCS"
"World Series favorites since opening day, the Cubs took another step in their championship chase Tuesday night by rallying for four runs in the ninth inning of Game 4 to beat San Francisco 6-5 and win their NL Division Series.
"You could see it coming. You could...""
"You could see it coming. You could...""
http://www.espn.com/core/mlb/gamecast?gameId=361011126
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Wow! [uh oh, cubs curse?] "Giants outlast Cubs with 13th-inning walk-off, stave off elimination"
"As good as the Cubs are, the use of "commanding" 2-0 lead is to be avoided. After all, these are the Cubs, who led the 1984 NLCS two-nil and lost the next three to the Padres — the ball famously going through first baseman Leon Durham's legs in..."
http://nypost.com/2016/10/09/cubs-ugly-win-may-be-first-sign-their-108-year-curse-will-end/
For last night's game info, see
http://www.espn.com/core/mlb/gamecast?gameId=361010126
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Monday, October 10, 2016
Saturday, October 8, 2016
[relief pitcher homers] "Wood homers as Cubs beat Giants 5-2 for 2-0 NLDS lead"
"Travis Wood took over when starter Kyle Hendricks got hurt and became the first relief pitcher since 1924 to hit a postseason home run , helping the Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 Saturday night..."
http://www.espn.com/core/mlb/gamecast?gameId=361008116
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Friday, October 7, 2016
MLB MAY BE MORE KIND TO TEBOW "MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talks DH, Tim Tebow, minors and robot umps"
""We've had situations in the past where you've had people, multi-sport people, people with other careers, where clubs have made accommodations during a period of time that you're going to figure out whether they're really going to be a major league player," Manfred said. "I think it's a good thing. We need to attract the best athletes to our game. And he's obviously a great athlete. Hopefully it turns out that he's a great baseball player."..."
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Sunday, October 2, 2016
[snarky NY Times has to inject a cheap shot in the title] Tim Tebow Homers in First At-Bat (and Finishes 1 for 6) - NYTimes.com
How sleazy is that of the New York Times Tim Tebow as a homerun in his first at-bat just great awesome but then they have to inject a little snarky sarcasm into the title noting that he went 1 for 6 I mean this is a pic of me and New York Times and there childish 2nd grade baby taunting sleazy type of Journalism and just because he was a Christian they hate him with a passion they just absolutely cannot stand him because of his faith in Christ it's sickening New York Times is sickening New York Times is anti-American anti goodness they are an evil sick tabloid a rag that should be thrown out
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Thursday, September 29, 2016
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
DEFINITELY THE BEST TEAM IN MLB, UNFORT BEST TEAM DOESN'T ALWAYS WIN WORLD SERIES "Chicago Cubs get 100th win of season"
Now it all comes down to series of 5 and 7 games
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The Cubs broke the century mark in wins for the first time in 80 years behind major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks, who threw six shutout innings. In doing so, the Cubs won their 43rd road game one day after winning their..."
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17648510/chicago-cubs-get-100th-win-season
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Sunday, September 25, 2016
"Dodgers Clinch Fourth Straight NL West Title in Dramatic Fashion in Vin Scully's Final Game at Dodger Stadium " | NBC Southern...
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Corey Seager hit the game-tying home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth and Culberson hit his first home run of the year in the bottom of the 10th as the Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies, 4-3, clinching their fourth consecutive NL West title in a storyook ending to Scully's career at Chavez Ravine.
The Dodgers had their destiny..."
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Dodgers-Clinch-Fourth-Straight-NL-West-Title-in-Dramatic-Fashion-394748931.html
Corey Seager hit the game-tying home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth and Culberson hit his first home run of the year in the bottom of the 10th as the Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies, 4-3, clinching their fourth consecutive NL West title in a storyook ending to Scully's career at Chavez Ravine.
The Dodgers had their destiny..."
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Dodgers-Clinch-Fourth-Straight-NL-West-Title-in-Dramatic-Fashion-394748931.html
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"Los Angeles Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig says Jose Fernandez gave him advice to better himself"
"Puig had gotten to know Fernandez in 2013, when both were battling for NL Rookie of the Year honors, an award eventually won by Fernandez. They had dinner as recently as two weeks ago, when the Dodgers were..."
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SKINS SQUEAK OUT MUCH-NEEDED WIN "Hopkins' 5th field goal gives Redskins 29-27 win over Giants"
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Kirk Cousins threw touchdown passes of 44 yards to DeSean Jackson and 55 to Jamison Crowder as the banged-up Redskins handed new Giants coach Ben McAdoo his first loss...."
http://www.espn.com/core/nfl/gamecast?gameId=400874682
Kirk Cousins threw touchdown passes of 44 yards to DeSean Jackson and 55 to Jamison Crowder as the banged-up Redskins handed new Giants coach Ben McAdoo his first loss...."
http://www.espn.com/core/nfl/gamecast?gameId=400874682
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PITCHER + 2 KILLED [today's game cancelled ] "Marlins' Jose Fernandez killed in boat accident"
Thoughts prayers :
"A Coast Guard crew left the Miami station for a law enforcement patrol when it found the 33-foot boat overturned on a jetty around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, said Chief Nyxolyno Cangemi...."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/09/25/jose-fernandez-killed-boating-accident-marlins/91076824/
"A Coast Guard crew left the Miami station for a law enforcement patrol when it found the 33-foot boat overturned on a jetty around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, said Chief Nyxolyno Cangemi...."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/09/25/jose-fernandez-killed-boating-accident-marlins/91076824/
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Saturday, September 24, 2016
Friday, September 23, 2016
"A fond farewell to Vin Scully" | Fox News
"For baseball fans, and particularly Dodgers fans, the 2016 season has been a very long goodbye. Beloved broadcaster Vin Scully, 88, has repeatedly confirmed — insisted, really — that he will call his final game on Oct. 2 after 67 years in the booth. No playoffs, no World Series..."
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2016/09/23/fond-farewell-to-vin-scully.html
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
"Tigers claw back into Wild Card Race with 9-5 win"
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CLEVELAND (AP) - J.D. Martinez and Justin Upton homered as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Indians for only the second time in 15 games this season, topping the AL Central leaders 9-5 Sunday.
CLEVELAND (AP) - J.D. Martinez and Justin Upton homered as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Indians for only the second time in 15 games this season, topping the AL Central leaders 9-5 Sunday.
Miguel Cabrera got his 2,500th career hit to help the Tigers pull within seven games of Cleveland. Detroit had been outscored..."
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"Why Abortion is Wrong"
"...Our Heavenly Father considers the life of an unborn child equal to the life of an adult. He told Moses that a man who caused the death of an unborn child was to be killed also (Exodus 21:22-25 ). Scripture makes it clear that our Creator, Almighty Yahweh, forms us within our mother�s womb (Psalm 139:13, 14; Job 31:15; Jeremiah 1:5 ). Abortion is indeed a mockery of the Creator. The blood of the 42,000,000 innocent lives is defiling our land and waxing hot the anger of the Creator (Numbers 35:33; Psalm 9:12 )...."
http://www.giveshare.org/BibleStudy/257.abortion.html
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
SPARTANS BEAT IRISH "Michigan State goes on dominating stretch then avoids 'the wave' to beat Notre Dame "| MLive.com
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The Spartans held off a hard-charging fourth quarter from Notre Dame as it won, 36-28, on Saturday night at Notre Dame Stadium.
The Spartans held off a hard-charging fourth quarter from Notre Dame as it won, 36-28, on Saturday night at Notre Dame Stadium.
The Spartans, who led by as many as 29 late in the the..."
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
INSPIRED FIELD OF DREAMS "Novelist W.P. Kinsella, author of 'Shoeless Joe,' dies at 81 "- Breitbart
"VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian novelist W.P. Kinsella, who blended magical realism and baseball in the book that became the smash hit film "Field of Dreams,".."
http://www.breitbart.com/news/novelist-w-p-kinsella-author-of-shoeless-joe-dies-at-81/
http://www.breitbart.com/news/novelist-w-p-kinsella-author-of-shoeless-joe-dies-at-81/
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Friday, September 16, 2016
I ALWAYS WONDERED ALSO "This Is Why Hawaiians and Americans Are Recognized Separately in Pro Surfing " The Inertia
""Since 1976, the WSL (then IPS, then ASP) has considered Hawaii its own sovereign surfing nation so they receive a specific designation at WSL events and on the WSL rankings," said Dave Prodan, the WSL's VP of Communications...."
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
MAGIC NUMBER IS ONE "Rizzo's 2 HRs help Cubs beat Cardinals, clinch playoff spot"
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The Cubs improved their MLB-best record to 93-52 and their magic number is one to clinch their first National League Central title since 2008. Chicago secured a playoff berth because..."
The Cubs improved their MLB-best record to 93-52 and their magic number is one to clinch their first National League Central title since 2008. Chicago secured a playoff berth because..."
http://www.espn.com/core/mlb/gamecast?gameId=360914124
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Saturday, September 10, 2016
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS "Terry Bradshaw goes gospel in Nashville with The Isaacs"
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Still, Bradshaw's new job title is no joke. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and longtime NFL broadcaster is indeed the executive producer of the family band's new album, "Nature's Symphony in 432." He even sings with them on the final track, "Great is Thy Faithfulness."..."
http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/09/09/terry-bradshaw-goes-gospel-nashville-isaacs/89964766/
Still, Bradshaw's new job title is no joke. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and longtime NFL broadcaster is indeed the executive producer of the family band's new album, "Nature's Symphony in 432." He even sings with them on the final track, "Great is Thy Faithfulness."..."
http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/09/09/terry-bradshaw-goes-gospel-nashville-isaacs/89964766/
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Friday, September 9, 2016
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
PARALYMPICS "Prince Harry donates to #filltheseats campaign "- ITV News
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Prince Harry has made a personal donation to the #filltheseats campaign, which is aimed at purchasing Paralympics tickets for local Brazilian children.
The campaign comes..."
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-09-06/prince-harry-gives-to-paralympics-filltheseats-campaign/
Prince Harry has made a personal donation to the #filltheseats campaign, which is aimed at purchasing Paralympics tickets for local Brazilian children.
The campaign comes..."
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-09-06/prince-harry-gives-to-paralympics-filltheseats-campaign/
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NY TEAM ,congrats! "Maine-Endwell wins Little League title game against South Korea " Fox News
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New York's Maine-Endwell beat South Korea, 2-1, to win the Little League World Series on Sunday, becoming the first US team to win the title since 2011 and the first team from New York to win since 1964...."
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2016/08/28/mancini-leads-endwell-to-little-league-title-game.html
New York's Maine-Endwell beat South Korea, 2-1, to win the Little League World Series on Sunday, becoming the first US team to win the title since 2011 and the first team from New York to win since 1964...."
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2016/08/28/mancini-leads-endwell-to-little-league-title-game.html
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"Little League world champs to serve as grand marshal at WGI " WTOP
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Maine-Endwell beat South Korea 2-1 last Sunday to snap a five-year championship drought for U.S. teams on Little League's biggest stage. The triumph capped a perfect 24-0 season and gave New York its first title since 1964...."
http://wtop.com/motorsports/2016/09/little-league-world-champs-to-serve-as-grand-marshal-at-wgi/
Maine-Endwell beat South Korea 2-1 last Sunday to snap a five-year championship drought for U.S. teams on Little League's biggest stage. The triumph capped a perfect 24-0 season and gave New York its first title since 1964...."
http://wtop.com/motorsports/2016/09/little-league-world-champs-to-serve-as-grand-marshal-at-wgi/
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Monday, September 5, 2016
Sunday, September 4, 2016
52-6 ,wow! "Alabama Crimson Tide find a quarterback (or two) in rout of USC Trojans"
"Freshman Jalen Hurts, after losing a fumble on his first collegiate play, settled down to throw for two touchdowns and run for two more in less than three quarters. The No. 1 Crimson Tide overcame a slow start to maul No. 20 USC 52-6 in the AdvoCare Classic at Cowboys AT&T Stadium.
The Trojans haven't lost that bad..."
The Trojans haven't lost that bad..."
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Friday, September 2, 2016
IM ROOTING 4 CUBS THIS YEAR! "Russell's 2-run single in 7th lifts Cubs over Giants 5-4"
"Russell hit a two-run single with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, and three relievers combined for five perfect innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants..."
http://www.espn.com/core/mlb/gamecast?gameId=360901116
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Thursday, September 1, 2016
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
[I was there! ] 8/29/16 "Jarrod Saltalamacchia's HR jolts Tigers to needed win over Sox, 4-3"
Fun!
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And it took almost eight innings, but when Saltalamacchia lifted a long flyball to deep right-centerfield, they finally did. It was a familiar script for the veteran catcher, who powered the Tigers to a 4-3 win at Comerica Park, and a breath of fresh air...."
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/08/29/detroit-tigers-chicago-white-sox-jarrod-saltalamacchia/89569802/
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
LOTS OF MLB TEAMS NOW HAVE ANNUAL FAITH NIGHT "World Series Veteran Praises Jesus in Front of Fans " Christian News Headlines
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The Christian Examiner reports that Murphy, who now plays for the Washington Nationals, participated in the Nationals' recent Faith and Family Night at the ballpark. Murphy, along with teammates Blake Treinen and Anthony Rendon, spoke about their faith in Christ...."
http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/world-series-veteran-praises-jesus-in-front-of-fans.html
The Christian Examiner reports that Murphy, who now plays for the Washington Nationals, participated in the Nationals' recent Faith and Family Night at the ballpark. Murphy, along with teammates Blake Treinen and Anthony Rendon, spoke about their faith in Christ...."
http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/world-series-veteran-praises-jesus-in-front-of-fans.html
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I SUPPORT USA but SUPPORT HIS MOXY ALSO "Colin Kaepernick and a Brief History of Protest in Sports"
Every conservative radio station I've heard has denounced Colin 4 his protest but I think it takes a bit of moxie to do what he's doing and also there are a lot of things about the USA recently in recent history that I am also demoralized about and so I understand what he's doing and make sense yet at the same time I still support the original intent and basic premise from the founding of the United States of America which is the Christian Heritage...when I stand for the anthem, I'm standing for what used to be GREAT, and the hope of restoring it to that level before it's too late
http://time.com/4470998/athletes-protest-colin-kaepernick/
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Monday, August 29, 2016
"WWE star Mr. Fuji dies at 82" - UPI.com
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The pioneering pro wrestler known as Mr. Fuji has died, the WWE said Sunday. He was 82.
Harry Fujiwara was a Hall of Fame wrestler and manager over two decades in the WWWF and WWF, precursors to..."
http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2016/08/29/WWE-star-Mr-Fuji-dies-at-82/3721472458956/
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The pioneering pro wrestler known as Mr. Fuji has died, the WWE said Sunday. He was 82.
Harry Fujiwara was a Hall of Fame wrestler and manager over two decades in the WWWF and WWF, precursors to..."
http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2016/08/29/WWE-star-Mr-Fuji-dies-at-82/3721472458956/
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Sunday, August 28, 2016
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
"Why Don’t News Sources Mention Gymnast Gabby Douglas’s Faith? "- Christian News Headlines
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The gymnast has even written a book titled Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith which discusses her Christian beliefs. Duin says this book makes it inexcusable for reporters to pretend as if they weren't aware how much Douglas's Christian faith affects her life.
Duin also calls into question why it..."
http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/why-don-t-news-sources-mention-gymnast-gabby-douglas-s-faith.html
The gymnast has even written a book titled Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith which discusses her Christian beliefs. Duin says this book makes it inexcusable for reporters to pretend as if they weren't aware how much Douglas's Christian faith affects her life.
Duin also calls into question why it..."
http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/why-don-t-news-sources-mention-gymnast-gabby-douglas-s-faith.html
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RIO MAYBE MORE WRONG THAN SWIMMERS "Ryan Lochte, U.S. swimmers never questioned about alleged Rio vandalism"
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Rio state judge João Batista Damasceno compared the incident to a landlord collecting rent from a tenant — with a gun in his hand. Even if the money is owed, force cannot be used, he said.
"This security guard or any other person can run after the person" who is fleeing the scene, Damasceno said. "They get you, hold on to you and call the police, which will eventually accompany that person to the station."
An open question is whether..."
Rio state judge João Batista Damasceno compared the incident to a landlord collecting rent from a tenant — with a gun in his hand. Even if the money is owed, force cannot be used, he said.
"This security guard or any other person can run after the person" who is fleeing the scene, Damasceno said. "They get you, hold on to you and call the police, which will eventually accompany that person to the station."
An open question is whether..."
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Wow! Norma Bastidas "Human trafficking survivor's triathlon record" - CNN.com
"Norma Bastidas' head?
The 49-year-old mother-of-two is a celebrated ultra-marathoner, known to have trekked 150 miles across the scorched deserts of Namibia...."
The 49-year-old mother-of-two is a celebrated ultra-marathoner, known to have trekked 150 miles across the scorched deserts of Namibia...."
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/16/world/human-trafficking-norma-bastidas-triathlon-record/index.html
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Monday, August 22, 2016
OLYMPICS KINDNESS GOLD "Rare Pierre de Coubertin is awarded to New Zealand and US runners in Rio " Daily Mail Online
"D'Agnostino got up to help her rival but then had ankle injury and Hamblin tried to help her continue
Both athletes have been awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal..."
Both athletes have been awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal..."
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Thoughts prayers "Ethiopian marathoner Feyisa Lilesa's protest gesture at finish line "- CNN.com
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"I really think that I would be killed," he said -- or imprisoned. Some of his family members are already in prison, he said, and he worries about the safety of his wife and two children.
Lilesa said he may stay in..."
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/21/world/rio-olympics-ethiopian-marathoner/index.html
"I really think that I would be killed," he said -- or imprisoned. Some of his family members are already in prison, he said, and he worries about the safety of his wife and two children.
Lilesa said he may stay in..."
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/21/world/rio-olympics-ethiopian-marathoner/index.html
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
1st USA GOLD IN 1500m SINCE 1908! "Matthew Centrowitz, Maryland runner, wins gold in men's 1,500-meter race " Washington Times
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at the 1908 London Games.
"Doing my victory lap, I literally kept screaming to everyone I know, 'Are you kidding me?'" Centrowitz said.
Distance..."
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/aug/20/matthew-centrowitz-maryland-runner-wins-gold-mens-/
at the 1908 London Games.
"Doing my victory lap, I literally kept screaming to everyone I know, 'Are you kidding me?'" Centrowitz said.
Distance..."
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/aug/20/matthew-centrowitz-maryland-runner-wins-gold-mens-/
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
GREAT MOMENT "Japanese wrestler celebrates winning gold by slamming her coach into the ground be" | Daily Mail Online
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Risako Kawai, 21, delighted the crowd as she celebrated winning the gold
She slammed her 56-year-old coach into the ground before lifting him up
Paraded around the arena with him..."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3749300/Japanese-wrestler-celebrates-winning-gold-slamming-middle-aged-coach-ground-parading-arena-shoulders.html
Risako Kawai, 21, delighted the crowd as she celebrated winning the gold
She slammed her 56-year-old coach into the ground before lifting him up
Paraded around the arena with him..."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3749300/Japanese-wrestler-celebrates-winning-gold-slamming-middle-aged-coach-ground-parading-arena-shoulders.html
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BOLT FINISHES OLYMPIC CAREER w/ TRIPLE TRIPLE "Usain Bolt caps Rio haul with 4x100 gold; U.S. disqualified"
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With the victory, Bolt won his ninth career Olympic medal and completed a triple-triple, with three gold medals at three consecutive Olympics.
"There you go," Bolt said. "I'm the greatest."..."
http://www.espn.com/olympics/trackandfield/story/_/id/17350082/2016-summer-olympics-usain-bolt-caps-rio-haul-4x100-gold-us-disqualified
With the victory, Bolt won his ninth career Olympic medal and completed a triple-triple, with three gold medals at three consecutive Olympics.
"There you go," Bolt said. "I'm the greatest."..."
http://www.espn.com/olympics/trackandfield/story/_/id/17350082/2016-summer-olympics-usain-bolt-caps-rio-haul-4x100-gold-us-disqualified
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Friday, August 19, 2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
SHE'S INCREDIBLE "Biles wins floor exercise for record-tying 4th Olympic gold " | MLive.com
"
The 19-year-old American completed an extraordinary stretch that included a team gold for the "Final Five" as well as individual golds in the all-around and vault and bronze on balance beam. Her five medals tie the most for an American female gymnast in a single..."
http://www.mlive.com/olympics/index.ssf/2016/08/biles_wins_floor_exercise_for.html
The 19-year-old American completed an extraordinary stretch that included a team gold for the "Final Five" as well as individual golds in the all-around and vault and bronze on balance beam. Her five medals tie the most for an American female gymnast in a single..."
http://www.mlive.com/olympics/index.ssf/2016/08/biles_wins_floor_exercise_for.html
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Wow! "Brazil women beat US, ending Walsh Jennings' golden run" | MLive.com
"Agatha and Barbara rode a boisterous crowd at the Copacabana venue to a 22-20, 21-18 victory, keeping alive the host nation's chances for a gold medal after their top-seeded team lost to Germany earlier in the day.
It was the first loss in an Olymp...."
http://www.mlive.com/olympics/index.ssf/2016/08/brazil_women_beat_us_ending_wa.html
It was the first loss in an Olymp...."
http://www.mlive.com/olympics/index.ssf/2016/08/brazil_women_beat_us_ending_wa.html
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
DEVOUT CHRISTIAN "Who is Wayde van Niekerk, South Africa’s Record-Breaking 400m Champion?"
"Van Niekerk, a devout Christian who attributed Saturday's success to his religion, had been tipped for success by
another gold-medal winning sprinter: Usain Bolt
. The South African said that he had spent time training for the games in Jamaica , where Bolt had told him that he was set for great ..."
another gold-medal winning sprinter: Usain Bolt
. The South African said that he had spent time training for the games in Jamaica , where Bolt had told him that he was set for great ..."
http://www.newsweek.com/who-wayde-van-niekerk-south-africas-record-breaking-400m-champion-490341
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"Chinese diver He Zi wins silver and is proposed to by boyfriend during medal ceremony"
"Qin got down on one knee while clasping a velvet box on Sunday as girlfriend He stepped off the medal podium. She clasped her hand over her mouth when..."
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BLACK FEMALES THE FUTURE OF USA GYMNASTICS "Armour: Simone Biles accomplishes her mission with vault gold at Rio" Games
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It was the first Olympic gold on vault for a U.S. woman. Her three golds are already the most by an American woman at a single Games, and she's likely to pick up two more before the week is done with the finals on balance beam and floor exercise still to come...."
It was the first Olympic gold on vault for a U.S. woman. Her three golds are already the most by an American woman at a single Games, and she's likely to pick up two more before the week is done with the finals on balance beam and floor exercise still to come...."
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UK JUSTIN ROSE TAKES GOLF GOLD "Olympic Men's Golf 2016: Medal Winners, Leaderboard Scores, Highlights, Reaction " Bleacher Report
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Rose's approach and chip onto the green on the 18th were deserving of the top prize, bagging Great Britain another memorable gold for their troubles.
It's been more than a century since..."
Rose's approach and chip onto the green on the 18th were deserving of the top prize, bagging Great Britain another memorable gold for their troubles.
It's been more than a century since..."
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[RUSSIA gold, but is she clean?,USA silver] "Olympic Women's Gymnastics 2016: Uneven Bars Medal Winners, Scores and Results | Bleacher Report
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Russia's Aliya Mustafina arrived at Sunday's uneven bars final in Rio de Janeiro looking to defend the gold medal she captured in the 2012 Olympics, and she did just that with a sensational routine that resulted in a final score of 15.900.
It was Mustafina's..."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657658-olympic-womens-gymnastics-2016-uneven-bars-medal-winners-scores-and-results
Russia's Aliya Mustafina arrived at Sunday's uneven bars final in Rio de Janeiro looking to defend the gold medal she captured in the 2012 Olympics, and she did just that with a sensational routine that resulted in a final score of 15.900.
It was Mustafina's..."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657658-olympic-womens-gymnastics-2016-uneven-bars-medal-winners-scores-and-results
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[good Dutch name] S AFRICA's VAN NIEKERK W RECORD "Olympic Track and Field 2016: Men's 400M Medal Winners, Times and Results | Bleacher Report
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The 24-year-old captured the gold in stunning fashion finishing in a world-record 43.03 seconds, blowing away second-place finisher Kirani James and third-place LaShawn Merritt:..."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657693-olympic-track-and-field-2016-mens-400m-medal-winners-times-and-results
The 24-year-old captured the gold in stunning fashion finishing in a world-record 43.03 seconds, blowing away second-place finisher Kirani James and third-place LaShawn Merritt:..."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657693-olympic-track-and-field-2016-mens-400m-medal-winners-times-and-results
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Sunday, August 14, 2016
[I was there! ] "Dozier, Duffey lead Twins past Royals" (Aug 13, 2016) | FOX Sports
Fun time at target field, including "faith night" after the game with Christian testimony by Dozier himself as well as several other twins & royals, & twins chaplain....
Only 1 problem, tickets a bit pricey, cheapest seat for the last place twins was $29...maybr b/c it was Saturday versus royals [KC fans made the drive up to find the stadium ]
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Brian Dozier hit his 25th home run of the season and the 100th of his career, leading Tyler Duffey and the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals 5-3 Saturday night and ending a four-game losing..."
http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/dozier-duffey-lead-twins-past-royals-081316
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" Michael Phelps bows out of Games with gold in men's relay " BBC Sport
""This is how I wanted to finish my career. I've lived a dream come true. Being able to cap it off with these Games is just the perfect way to finish."
The American legend bowed out with 28 medals from five Olympics after making his debut in 2000...."
The American legend bowed out with 28 medals from five Olympics after making his debut in 2000...."
http://m.bbc.com/sport/olympics/36688146
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
"Every Major News Network Omits Anti-Israel Bullying By Muslim Nations At Rio Olympics… "Weasel Zippers
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Newsbusters:
The Washington Times and the
Jerusalem Post were very lonely in reporting that Muslim animosity toward Israel's 47-member Olympic delegation has triggered a reprimand from the International Olympic Committee and protest from Jewish groups such as the Anti-Defamation League, which issued a statement this week decrying anti-Israel "hostility" in Rio de Janeiro.
None of the networks – especially NBC, the ..."
http://www.weaselzippers.us/289331-every-major-news-network-omits-anti-israel-bullying-by-muslim-nations-at-rio-olympics/
Newsbusters:
The Washington Times and the
Jerusalem Post were very lonely in reporting that Muslim animosity toward Israel's 47-member Olympic delegation has triggered a reprimand from the International Olympic Committee and protest from Jewish groups such as the Anti-Defamation League, which issued a statement this week decrying anti-Israel "hostility" in Rio de Janeiro.
None of the networks – especially NBC, the ..."
http://www.weaselzippers.us/289331-every-major-news-network-omits-anti-israel-bullying-by-muslim-nations-at-rio-olympics/
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ALMAZ AYANA OBLITERATES WORLD RECORD "Olympic Track and Field 2016: Women's 10,000M Medal Winners, Times and Results " Bleacher Report
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Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana demolished the women's 10,000-metre world record to win gold in the first athletics final of the 2016 Rio Olympics on Friday, finishing her race in a time of 29 minutes and 17.45 seconds.
Ayana wasn't the only.."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657363-olympic-track-and-field-2016-womens-10000m-medal-winners-times-and-results
Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana demolished the women's 10,000-metre world record to win gold in the first athletics final of the 2016 Rio Olympics on Friday, finishing her race in a time of 29 minutes and 17.45 seconds.
Ayana wasn't the only.."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657363-olympic-track-and-field-2016-womens-10000m-medal-winners-times-and-results
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PHELPS ALL WASHED UP? [HA HA, ONLY GETS SILVER THIS TIME] "Olympic Swimming 2016: Men's 100M Butterfly Medal Winners, Times and Results" | Bleacher Report
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He was part of a three-way tie for second behind gold medalist Joseph Schooling from Singapore.
Schooling finished with a time of 50.39 seconds, while Phelps, Chad Le Clos (South Africa) and Laszlo Cseh (Hungary) posted times of 51.14 seconds. Here is a look at how the entire eight-man field..."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657446-olympic-swimming-2016-mens-100m-butterfly-medal-winners-times-and-results
He was part of a three-way tie for second behind gold medalist Joseph Schooling from Singapore.
Schooling finished with a time of 50.39 seconds, while Phelps, Chad Le Clos (South Africa) and Laszlo Cseh (Hungary) posted times of 51.14 seconds. Here is a look at how the entire eight-man field..."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657446-olympic-swimming-2016-mens-100m-butterfly-medal-winners-times-and-results
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WOMEN'S SOCCER "USWNT Eliminated from 2016 Rio Olympics After Loss to Sweden " | Bleacher Report
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The United States' quest for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal came to a stunning end Friday when Sweden captured a 4-3 win on penalty kicks to reach the semifinals at..."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657414-uswnt-eliminated-from-2016-rio-olympics-after-loss-to-sweden
The United States' quest for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal came to a stunning end Friday when Sweden captured a 4-3 win on penalty kicks to reach the semifinals at..."
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2657414-uswnt-eliminated-from-2016-rio-olympics-after-loss-to-sweden
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DEJAVU: "Michael Phelps Announces He Will Retire After 2016 Rio Olympics " | Bleacher Report
""I'm ready to retire, and I'm happy about it," Phelps said, according to Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan. "I'm in a better state of mind this time than I was four years ago."
Phelps earned his 22nd gold medal Thursday ni..."
Phelps earned his 22nd gold medal Thursday ni..."
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A-ROD's FINAL BOW "Thunderstorm douses New York Yankees' pregame fete for Alex Rodriguez"
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Friday night's 6-3 Yankees victory ended with the most unlikely sight: Rodriguez heading out for the ninth inning with a fielder's glove on his left hand, sent out to play one final inning at third base, a position he had not started at in a game since April 27, 2015...."
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Friday, August 12, 2016
"Michael Phelps gets emotional but keeps winning golds as his legendary career winds down"
" But on this night, as it had been the previous three Olympics and four Olympic trials, Lochte couldn't top his rival and friend. Not even close. Lochte, 32, led halfway through the race, but on the breaststroke leg -- supposedly Phelps' weakest stroke -- Phelps transformed a hundredths-of-a second deficit into a nearly half-second lead.
He then put the ..."
He then put the ..."
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ADOPTION,the ONLY OPTION "The Amazing Pro-Life Stories of Olympians Simone Biles and Kristin Armstrong "| LifeNews.com
"International Journal Review's article featuring Simone's story, "Little Girl Abandoned by Father and Drug-Addicted Mother Adopted by Christian Texas Family, Becomes Best Athlete in the World", captures the essence of adoption—it unleashes purpose. (Note: The UR...."
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USA USA! "Simone Biles nails all-around gold in women's gymnastics " CBS News
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Biles became the fourth straight American woman to win the all-around title and fifth overall while cementing her..."
Biles became the fourth straight American woman to win the all-around title and fifth overall while cementing her..."
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/simone-biles-nails-all-around-gold-in-womens-gymnastics/
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pray4 EVI VAN ACKER: "Rio Olympics 2016: European sailor apparently got bacterial infection from dirty water " CBS News
"Wil Van Bladel is head coach of the Belgian sailing team. He said his star sailor, Evi Van Acker, has been diagnosed with a severe intestinal infection. The team's doctor..."
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rio-olympics-2016-evi-van-acker-belgium-sailor-infection-dirty-water/
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rio-olympics-2016-evi-van-acker-belgium-sailor-infection-dirty-water/
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
TROUT'S GREATNESS HAMPERED BY BAD TEAM "Mike Trout's rare slump leads to team-wide offensive outage for Angels" - The Orange County Register
Too Bad for Mike Trout he will have a great career Hall of Fame career but will probably never get to the World Series with the angels
http://m.ocregister.com/articles/trout-725380-angels-struck.html
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
DUTCH AFRIKAAN "Van der Burgh overcomes injury as well as mental doubts to reach Olympic podium " Times LIVE
"In taking silver Van der Burgh became only the seventh South African to win Olympic medals at different Games...."
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NOT PUB STUNT "Tim Tebow Baseball: Former Quarterback To Pursue MLB Career, Invites All 30 Teams To Workout"
"...
"This may sound like a publicity stunt, but nothing could be further from the truth. I have seen Tim's workouts, and people inside and outside the industry – scouts, executives, players and fans – will be impressed by his talent. As an agent, I have a genuine respect for how hard it is to succeed at the..."
http://www.inquisitr.com/3399500/tim-tebow-baseball-former-quarterback-to-pursue-mlb-career-invites-all-30-teams-to-workout/
"This may sound like a publicity stunt, but nothing could be further from the truth. I have seen Tim's workouts, and people inside and outside the industry – scouts, executives, players and fans – will be impressed by his talent. As an agent, I have a genuine respect for how hard it is to succeed at the..."
http://www.inquisitr.com/3399500/tim-tebow-baseball-former-quarterback-to-pursue-mlb-career-invites-all-30-teams-to-workout/
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Monday, August 8, 2016
"The story of how Michael Phelps and 'the best turn ever done' made Olympic magic"
"...it was that good. That devastating.
Phelps uncorked a furious series of dolphin kicks off the wall that essentially ended the race, even with 250 meters to go. He destroyed Gilot to his right, and eliminated the hopes of the Russians and Australians to his left. ..."
Phelps uncorked a furious series of dolphin kicks off the wall that essentially ended the race, even with 250 meters to go. He destroyed Gilot to his right, and eliminated the hopes of the Russians and Australians to his left. ..."
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"Serena Williams vs. Alize Cornet: Score and Reaction from 2016 Olympics " Bleacher Report
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While Williams entered the match as the favorite to advance, Cornet has given her trouble lately. The two had split their six
head-to-head meetings in WTA tournaments, with Cornet coming out victorious in the last three.
The 26-year-old is the last woman..."
While Williams entered the match as the favorite to advance, Cornet has given her trouble lately. The two had split their six
head-to-head meetings in WTA tournaments, with Cornet coming out victorious in the last three.
The 26-year-old is the last woman..."
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" Ex-NBA All-Star Stoudemire opens new chapter in Israel"
"Hosting some 140 Jewish and Arab kids at his basketball peace camp on Monday, Stoudemire said he didn't come to the Holy Land just for "fun" but to pursue the championship that eluded him during his 14-year NBA career...."
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKO_ISRAEL_STOUDEMIRE?SITE=DCUSN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKO_ISRAEL_STOUDEMIRE?SITE=DCUSN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
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TENNIS SUPERSTARS NOT IMMORTAL "Djokovic beat by Del Potro in first round at Rio, Williams sisters in first-ever doubles defeat " France 24
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"Delpo was the better player and he deserved to win. That's sport," said world number one Djokovic, whose Olympic singles record is stalled at a bronze from Beijing in 2008.
"It's very sad and disappointing ..."
http://m.france24.com/en/20160808-world-top-tennis-player-djokovic-defeated-first-round-rio-olympics
"Delpo was the better player and he deserved to win. That's sport," said world number one Djokovic, whose Olympic singles record is stalled at a bronze from Beijing in 2008.
"It's very sad and disappointing ..."
http://m.france24.com/en/20160808-world-top-tennis-player-djokovic-defeated-first-round-rio-olympics
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RIP, 27 "Top dirt-track racer Bryan Clauson dies from crash injuries" | Sports News | US News
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bryan Clauson, considered the top dirt-track racer in the country, has died from injuries suffered in an accident at the Belleville (Kansas) Midget Nationals USAC midget race. He was 27...."
http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2016-08-08/top-dirt-track-racer-bryan-clauson-dies-from-crash-injuries
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bryan Clauson, considered the top dirt-track racer in the country, has died from injuries suffered in an accident at the Belleville (Kansas) Midget Nationals USAC midget race. He was 27...."
http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2016-08-08/top-dirt-track-racer-bryan-clauson-dies-from-crash-injuries
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Sunday, August 7, 2016
"Hungary's Katinka Hosszu, Australia's 4x100 freestyle relay team have record night at Rio Olympics " The Orange County Register
"The former USC star's triumph headlined a record-shattering opening night at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on Saturday. The crowd had just calmed down from Hosszu's wire-to-wire, demon-vanquishing victory when Australia, led by sisters Bronte and Cate Campbell, broke the 4x100-meter freestyle relay world record, sinking Katie Ledecky's hopes of five gold medals in Rio in the process.
The U.S. women actually led through the relay's first 250 meters before Bronte Campbell reeled in and t..."
The U.S. women actually led through the relay's first 250 meters before Bronte Campbell reeled in and t..."
http://m.ocregister.com/articles/hosszu-724912-olympic-katinka.html
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"Wind wreaks havoc at Rio Olympics, blowing down signs, canceling rowing"
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High wind gusts wreaked havoc on the early competition Sunday, forcing the complete cancellation of rowing events at Lagoa Stadium, damaging a portion of the Aquatics Center and knocking over tents throughout Olympic Park.
Mario Andrada, a spokesman..."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/08/07/wind-cancels-rowing-rio-olympics/88362694/
High wind gusts wreaked havoc on the early competition Sunday, forcing the complete cancellation of rowing events at Lagoa Stadium, damaging a portion of the Aquatics Center and knocking over tents throughout Olympic Park.
Mario Andrada, a spokesman..."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/08/07/wind-cancels-rowing-rio-olympics/88362694/
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Saturday, August 6, 2016
"Vietnam Wins Its 1st-Ever Olympic Gold Medal " Newser Mobile
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Vietnam won its first-ever Olympic gold medal on Saturday courtesy of shooter Hoang Xuan Vihn, the AP reports. Hoang rallied to beat hometown favorite Felipe Almeida. "
http://m.newser.com/story/229259/vietnam-wins-its-1st-ever-olympic-gold-medal.html
Vietnam won its first-ever Olympic gold medal on Saturday courtesy of shooter Hoang Xuan Vihn, the AP reports. Hoang rallied to beat hometown favorite Felipe Almeida. "
http://m.newser.com/story/229259/vietnam-wins-its-1st-ever-olympic-gold-medal.html
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1 HOUR NOTICE TO LIGHT TORCH "Substitute Rio lighter had hour's notice after Pele withdrew " Breitbart
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After Pele relinquished his starring role in the opening ceremony in slightly mysterious circumstances, marathon runner Vanderlei de Lima only had an hour's notice that he would carry the flame to light the Olympic cauldron on Friday...."
http://www.breitbart.com/news/substitute-rio-lighter-had-hours-notice-after-pele-withdrew/
After Pele relinquished his starring role in the opening ceremony in slightly mysterious circumstances, marathon runner Vanderlei de Lima only had an hour's notice that he would carry the flame to light the Olympic cauldron on Friday...."
http://www.breitbart.com/news/substitute-rio-lighter-had-hours-notice-after-pele-withdrew/
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TROUT IN SELECT CO w/ BABE RUTH Re WINS ABOVE REPLACEMENT (WAR)
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But baseball-reference now tells us he's the only position player in history to lead any league in WAR at least five years in a row. (Walter Johnson also did it as a pitcher, from 1912-16.) So think about this, ladies and gentlemen. If Mike Trout keeps on doing what he always does for another couple of months, the entire list of hitters who have achieved this feat will consist of A) him and B) the greatest player who ever lived. Try taking THAT for granted...."
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17223397/keeping-eye-mlb-history-august
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Friday, August 5, 2016
Re KIM WOOJIN "The Latest: Recurve world record in Rio archery qualifying"
"Kim Woojin of South Korea set a recurve world record with a score of 700 during the qualifying round of archery at the Rio Olympics...."
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Thursday, August 4, 2016
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
LUXURY YACHT FOR NBA PLAYERS "USA basketball team rejects shared bedrooms for luxury life with spa, shops " Daily Mail Online
"
Instead they have chartered the Silversea Silver Cloud, which is normally used for luxury cruising
It has room for almost 300 guests but will..."
Instead they have chartered the Silversea Silver Cloud, which is normally used for luxury cruising
It has room for almost 300 guests but will..."
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Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Monday, August 1, 2016
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Monday, July 25, 2016
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Saturday, July 23, 2016
ENDING 6-GAME LOSING STREAK "Williamson, Giants beat Yanks 2-1 in 12 innings, stop skid"
"NL West-leading San Francisco had lost a season-high six straight games and had held just one lead since the break: when Buster Posey hit a go-ahead home run leading off the 10th inning at San Diego on July 16 only to have the Padres rally for a pair of runs in the bottom half against Santiago Casilla...."
http://espn.go.com/core/mlb/gamecast?gameId=360723110
http://espn.go.com/core/mlb/gamecast?gameId=360723110
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
photo-link historic all-star game official programs
"... Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:9-11
photos: mlb all-star break futures / celebrities / legends + Biblical Inspiration
http://just-my-pictures-glory-2-god.blogspot.com/2016/07/mlb-all-star-break-futures-celebrities.html
"... Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:9-11
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