Random Recap: The 2002 Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen Welcome to Random Recaps, a weekly feature at From The Marbles. In this space, we'll recap a random race from the past at the track the where Sprint Cup Series is racing next.This week's race is the 2002 Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen. And as always, Random Recap is truly random thanks to Random.org. Tony Stewart's tumultuous … [Read more...]
Capitals donate Verizon Center dasherboards to D.C.’s only public ice rink
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Fox considered using an NBA shot clock buzzer to quiet candidates at the Republican debate
Fox considered using an NBA shot clock buzzer to quiet candidates at the Republican debate Whatever your political affiliation is (and please, never have a political affiliation), Thursday’s Republican Presidential Debate was always going to act as a circus. The sheer number of candidates involved, ten at last count, meant that any chance at nuance and a disciplined explanation of platform … [Read more...]
Dirk Nowitzki owes all his clutch free throws to the Counting Crows
Dirk Nowitzki owes all his clutch free throws to the Counting Crows By my count, the last vestiges of the 1990s signed to NBA contracts for the 2015-16 season are Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, Andre Miller and Jason Terry. That octet may be the league's last to remember what it's like to respool a cassette tape with a No. 2 pencil. Younguns … [Read more...]
SportsLine picks for Thursday's MLB slate
SportsLine picks for Thursday's MLB slate [unable to retrieve full-text content]SportsLine picks for Thursday's MLB slate … [Read more...]
Power surge: Hard-charging Blue Jays overpower Twins, win fourth straight
Power surge: Hard-charging Blue Jays overpower Twins, win fourth straight Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. The Toronto Blue Jays reloaded at the trade deadline and now they're unloading on all who stand in their way. With … [Read more...]
Report: Fedor Emelianenko in talks with UFC, wants to face ‘strongest fighters in the world’
Report: Fedor Emelianenko in talks with UFC, wants to face 'strongest fighters in the world' Last month MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko made his intentions clear that he was resuming full-time training in the hopes of making a return to active competition. “The Last Emperor” is widely considered the greatest fighter to never fight in the UFC. The Russian retired in 2012 with a stellar record of … [Read more...]
No. 20 Arizona: The Wildcat defense needs to make strides in 2015
No. 20 Arizona: The Wildcat defense needs to make strides in 2015 Dr. Saturday will unveil its preseason Top 25 team-by-team during the next 25 days. This list is based on returning starters, schedule and prospects. However, we all know that once the games begin, things can change very quickly. Still, we thought we’d give our best guess heading into the 2015 season. No. 20 Arizona 2014 … [Read more...]
Report: Hawks' Kane subject of police probe
Report: Hawks' Kane subject of police probe Patrick Kane may be in some trouble in his native New York. (USATSI) Police in Hamburg, NY, are investigating an incident involving Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, according to the Buffalo News. However, police aren't talking about the alleged incident or Kane's possible involvement. More from the Buffalo News: Two sources said Hamburg … [Read more...]
The NBA’s all-time starting five: Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder
The NBA's all-time starting five: Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of Barbicide, and get to arguin’ over each franchise’s most … [Read more...]