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Aftermath of the Boston tragedy, Red Sox win, Celtics lose

One day after the second suspect in the horrific events of this past Monday in Boston, the bombings during the Marathon, was captured and taken into custody (hospitalized in serious condition), the Red Sox took the field at Fenway Park … Continue reading

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Dario Franchitti takes pole for Indy race at Long Beach, CA

Finally, Dario Franchitti looked liked the Dario we all know and love today in qualifying at Long Beach, CA.  The Indy race (street race, thus a ‘parade”) will be televised tomorrow at 4:00 pm EST on NBC sports network.  Uh … Continue reading

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Dario Franchitti takes pole for Indy race at Long Beach, CA

Finally, Dario Franchitti looked liked the Dario we all know and love today in qualifying at Long Beach, CA.  The Indy race (street race, thus a ‘parade”) will be televised tomorrow at 4:00 pm EST on NBC sports network.  Uh … Continue reading

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Lakers get it done, into the playoffs (7th spot)!

No Kobe Bryant, no problem (actually no Kobe, huge problem!), anyhow, the LA Lakers got it done last night in the Staples Center, defeating the Houston Rockets in OT, 99 – 95.  The Lakers trailed throughout three periods ( I … Continue reading

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Braves 10 game winning streak snapped

All good things must come to an end, at some point?  The Atlanta Braves ten game winning streak came to an end this afternoon as Kansas City prevailed 1- 0 at Turner Field.  Mike Minor (2-1) took the loss for … Continue reading

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Braves 10 game winning streak snapped

All good things must come to an end, at some point?  The Atlanta Braves ten game winning streak came to an end this afternoon as Kansas City prevailed 1- 0 at Turner Field.  Mike Minor (2-1) took the loss for … Continue reading

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Wednesday, Surviving “Paradise” and I still do not watch Honey Boo Boo

Oh my, what a Wednesday.  As you know, Wednesday is always Surviving “Paradise” the book day.  The day I plug my book. Well, today I had an appointment at Posh Spot (Vinings, GA) that was moved up because apparently, Momma … Continue reading

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Classy act by NY Yankees, “Sweet Caroline”

The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are arch rivals.  They “hate” each other.  Very classy act in the Bronx last night during the Yankees win over Arizona, 4 -2.  At the end of the third inning, they … Continue reading

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Red hot Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are red hot!  They are 12 – 1 for the first time since 1994 and won their tenth straight game last night at Turner Field over Kansas City, 6 -3.  Yes, there were home runs, five of … Continue reading

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Tuesday sports news, after the tragedy in Boston

One day after the horrific events in Boston, hard to focus on other things.  Cannot help but look at the picture of the eight year old boy who perished in the bombings at the Boston Marathon, holding a sign that … Continue reading

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