Category Archives: sports figures

Sean Payton to stay in New Orleans

Word is that the New Orleans Saints and Coach Sean Payton (currently serving one year suspension for bounty program infractions) have agreed in theory to a five year contract extension.  Good for them, I guess.  Not a big fan of … Continue reading

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Virginia Tech avoids losing record…

Virginia Tech avoids a losing record by defeating Rutgers in the Russell Athletic Bowl in Orlando, Florida, 13 – 10 in OT.  The Virginia Tech defense kept them afloat in spite of a rather dismal offensive performance and a less … Continue reading

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Virginia Tech avoids losing record…

Virginia Tech avoids a losing record by defeating Rutgers in the Russell Athletic Bowl in Orlando, Florida, 13 – 10 in OT.  The Virginia Tech defense kept them afloat in spite of a rather dismal offensive performance and a less … Continue reading

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Switching to NBA, Kobe back in action

Briefly switching from bowl mania to the NBA, Kobe and the Lakers are back in action tonight vs. the Portland Trailblazers at the Staples Center.  Don’t know if any of you are aware it but Kobe takes a helicopter into … Continue reading

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Bad news for tennis fans (Rafael Nadal)

Not good news for tennis fans.  Rafael Nadal who has not played since June when he lost in five sets to Lukas Rosel at Wimbledon will not play in the Australian Open in January due to a stomach virus. He … Continue reading

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Bad news for tennis fans (Rafael Nadal)

Not good news for tennis fans.  Rafael Nadal who has not played since June when he lost in five sets to Lukas Rosel at Wimbledon will not play in the Australian Open in January due to a stomach virus. He … Continue reading

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How about some hefty fines…

A couple of hefty fines handed down in the NFL and the NBA.  Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens has been fined $55K for his hit on Giant’s WR Victor Cruz in last Sunday’s game.  No suspension. Lakers Dwight Howard … Continue reading

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Holiday Bowl final

Baylor soared to victory over UCLA last night in the Holiday Bowl from beautiful San Diego, CA, 49 – 26.  Baylor QB Nick Florence surpassed RG III for most single season passing yards.  The Baylor defense came up big as … Continue reading

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Peyton Manning – King of the Pro Bowl

Who else but Peyton Manning should be named King of the Pro Bowl, or at least King of the Pro Bowl selection tally!  Peyton has been named starting QB for the AFC in this year’s Pro Bowl and this marks … Continue reading

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Lakers come up short in bid for six in a row…

The Lakers were going for six in a row, looking like a team reborn after the return of Steve Nash.  Tonight, they fell short, losing to Denver on the road, 126 – 114.  Dwight Howard was ejected after being called … Continue reading

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