Bowling Norm Duke and teammate Liz Johnson won the Don and Paula Carter Mixed Doubles Championship in dominating fashion. Duke called his 31st career Professional Bowlers Association title “the easiest I’ve ever won” and that was because he and partner Liz Johnson were nearly perfect in running away with the Don and Paula Carter Mixed […]
Day: February 2, 2009
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Your Thoughts On WAMMA
The World Alliance of Mixed-Martial Arts (“WAMMA”) describes itself as “a multifaceted, fan and fighter-forward organization dedicated to promoting the integrity, legitimacy and longevity of Mixed Martial Arts.” [WAMMA’s Mission Statement] They use the phrase “One Belt, One King” to demonstrate the sport of MMA needs one organizing body to rank fighters across promotions (UFC, […]
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Dokic strikes it rich
In my previous post, I pointed out that a great showing at a tennis Grand Slam can set you up for the rest of the year. In Jelena Dokic‘s case, her Quarter Final showing at the Australian Open may well lead to her an assortment of riches. In 2002, Jelena was at the top of […]
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Savage Jr. Pleads Not Guilty
Raymond Savage Jr., who was arrested and taken into custody for allegedly having a part in the illegal contact of former University of Alabama wide-receiver, Tyrone Prothro, has pleaded not guilty to both charges for which he has been accused. The pre-trial hearing is scheduled for March 16.
Recently debate has heated up regarding bringing a professional hockey or basketball team to Hartford, Connecticut. Since the Hartford Whalers left the city in 1997, Hartford has been without a major professional franchise. Back in 1999 there was hope that the New England Patriots would move to the city, but that deal fell through. Personally, […]
What: Symposium: From Rookie to Retirement: The NFL Universe in the New Economy Where: John & Frances Angelos Law Center. See map. When: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 Speakers/Topics: Trace Armstrong, CAA Sports | Preparing the Rookie: Pre-Draft Prep Pat Moriarty, Baltimore Ravens & Tom Condon, CAA Sports | Negotiating the […]