NFL Picks Week 1: Cowboys, Colts, Patriots and Dolphins are winners - NOLA.com Survivor Pools – also known as Knockout and/or Suicide Pools – continue to gain in popularity. The way to play is simple: Put up the fee to participate (which generally ranges from $20 to $100 or more), and pick one NFL team to win each week. Get the pick right, and move on to Week 2. Lose, and you're out. The caveat, … [Read more...]
In a battle of superb serving, Federer moves on
In a battle of superb serving, Federer moves on NEW YORK – As the holiday weekend came to an end on Monday night, Roger Federer and John Isner labored through a three-setter in which neither managed to break until Federer finally did so in the final game. Federer moves on to the quarterfinal with the 7-6, 7-6, 7-5 win. The 17-time Grand Slam champion has not lost to an American at the … [Read more...]
Braxton Miller has receiving debut for the ages against Virginia Tech
Braxton Miller has receiving debut for the ages against Virginia Tech No one ever doubted Braxton Miller’s athletic ability, but when he decided to move from quarterback to wide receiver there was a hint of skepticism. Skepticism quickly turned to shock and awe on Monday as Miller had debut for the ages that included two catches for 78 yards and a receiving touchdown as well as six carries … [Read more...]
Missouri farm creates Royals-Cardinals I-70 series corn maze
Missouri farm creates Royals-Cardinals I-70 series corn maze If you don't think the people of Missouri are getting serious about their league-leading baseball teams, check this out. Shryocks Callaway Farms, which sits along I-70 between Kansas City and St. Louis, has put together a Royals-Cardinals themed corn maze for fans of all ages to enjoy, and for outsiders like the rest of us to … [Read more...]