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Super Bowl Gets Racy For Some Viewers

Posted by administrator in Sports, Entertainment (Monday February 2, 2009 at 11:48 am)

During the last few minutes of Super Bowl XLIII just after Larry Fitzgerald scored a long reception touchdown for the Arizona Cardinals. Some Tucson, Arizona residences were exposed to a different kind of celebration dance than they expected.

The Super bowl broadcast was interrupted by ten seconds of pornographic images. Allegedly some customers of Comcast Cable Company were shown ten seconds of a man doing his own little dance for the camera.

The Super Bowl is received from the NBC feed by local Tucson station KVOA and then transmitted to local cable companies and through over the air transmitters. According to statements on the KVOA website their signal was clean when it was transmitted to Comcast. KVOA also stated on their website that “KVOA is dismayed and disappointed that some Comcast customers and their families were subjected to this material.”

Both Comcast and KVOA will be investigating how this might have happened. Many residence of Tucson are very angry about this, because their entire families were watching the Super Bowl. Local children were watching to cheer on the home state team Arizona Cardinals were exposed to these images.

Many parents and family members want answers from the cable company as to how and why this happened.

Toronto To Get Second NHL Team?

Posted by administrator in Sports (Tuesday October 21, 2008 at 11:45 am)

Toronto - A published report says some NHL governors have informally talked about the possibility of putting a second NHL team in the Toronto area.

And it would NOT be in Hamilton. They seem to agree that would be too damaging to the Buffalo Sabres.

The Maple Leafs would not automatically reject the idea of local competition according to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment President Richard Peddie.

There seems to be some disagreement as to whether it should be an expansion team or a re-located franchise.

Tony Romo Fractures Little Finger, Out Four Weeks

Posted by administrator in Sports (Monday October 13, 2008 at 4:54 pm)

$Romo suffered a fracture of the little finger$

Dallsas - If the defeat suffered by the Dallas Cowboys to the Arizona Cardinals was frustrating for the Texas team, the confirmation of the injury to Tony Romo has made it even more difficult.

Doctors found that Romo suffered a fracture of the little finger of his right hand, which he uses for throwing the ball.

The Cowboys ended up losing to the Cardinals 30-24.

Doctors say Romo could lose up to 4 weeks of playing.

Romo’s replacement is is 40-year old Brad Johnson.

“Obviously, it’s unfortunate for Tony to have to go through something like this. He’ll recover quick, he has a great attitude about it,” Johnson said. “At this time, it’s really just important for the offense especially to just kind of catch on to my snap count, and the way we manage the huddle. … I’m excited about the opportunity, worked hard to get here.”

Romo is currently dating country music singer Jessica Simpson.

Return of Lance Armstrong

Posted by in Sports (Tuesday September 9, 2008 at 1:29 pm)

Lance armstrong to cycle again.

New York -Seven time Tour De France winner Lance Armstrong has survived cancer and doping allegations, but can he survive retirement?

The cycling world has been a buzz with rumors that Lance Armstrong will return to elite cycling competitions. The U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA) confirmed that Armstrong is part of its out-of-competition testing pool; he began early in August. This means Armstrong will be eligible to compete in elite competitions beginning Feb. 1, 2009.

However, Armstrong will be 37 on Sept 18. Is Armstrong’s physically fit enough to compete? According to the president of the cycling international body, Pat McQuaid , Armstrong’s fitness allows him to return if he wants to. McQuaid says, “He’s been running marathons and doing all sorts of other stuff. He hasn’t really let himself go in any way.”

Velonews.com reported that Armstrong would return to team Astana which his former team director Johan Bruyneel is coaching. However, Astana’s press officer, Philippe Maertens, says, “Team Astana has no plans with him [Armstrong].” Yet Johan Bruyneel has said “If it would be true that Armstrong wants to come back it would be stupid for us to say no, but it’s not the case.”

With no comments coming from Armstrong or his manager, there have been no official denials or confirmations. Since Armstrong has a team to train with, he’s physically fit, and he is taking the proper steps to return to competition, it is all just conjecture as to whether Armstrong can survive his retirement.

Roger Federer Wins US Open

Posted by in Sports (Tuesday September 9, 2008 at 10:46 am)

Roger Federer won his 5th straight U.S. Open title on Monday.

Underdog Andy Murray got past Rafael Nadal in the semis, but Federer was just too much for him to handle in the finals.

Federer managed to beat Murry 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 on Monday.

This was the fifth straight U.S. Open title for Federer and his 13th Grand Slam title overall.

Federer, 27, is now within one major title to tie the career record held by Pete Sampras

Tom Brady Out For The Season?

Posted by in Sports (Monday September 8, 2008 at 6:01 am)

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New York - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady could be done for the rest of the season.

Brady came out looking strong in the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Things went downhill quickly though, as he took a hit from safety Bernard Pollard after throwing a pass to Randy Moss.

With 7:27 remaining in the first quarter, Brady’s season may be all over.

He is set to go through an MRI on Monday, but according to WEEI.com, Tom Brady has a torn ACL.

This would make Brady be done for the rest of the year.

Williams Sisters To Battle At US Open

Posted by in Sports (Tuesday September 2, 2008 at 6:02 am)

Hollywood - Venus Williams and Serena Williams are set to do battle in the U.S. Open.

Venus Williams took care of 9th seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 6-3 at Ashe Stadium.

She will be going up against a familiar face in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

This is because her sister, Serena Williams, managed to beat Frenchwoman Severine Bremond 6-2, 6-2 in just one hour.

Serena Williams owns eight major titles, while Venus owns seven.

Michael Phelps does ‘Saturday Night Live’

Posted by in Sports, Entertainment (Thursday August 28, 2008 at 9:32 am)

Michael Phelps Saturday Night Life.

New York - Summer Olympics “It” boy Michael Phelps won eight gold medals in Beijing, and now the swimmer will test the waters on Saturday Night Live.

Phelps will host the 34th season première of the long-running sketch comedy show when it airs Sept. 13.

TV Guide reports that the episode will “reunite” Phelps with musical guest Lil’ Wayne, the man behind the gold-medalist’s warm-up tunes.

Phelps will also appear on 30 Rock before doing a spot on The Tonight Show on Sept. 8.

Dogers To Sign On Greg Maddux

Posted by administrator in Sports (Tuesday August 19, 2008 at 7:32 am)

Washington - The Los Angeles Dodgers have managed to acquire future hall of famer, Greg Maddux in a trade with the San Diego Padres.

The Dodgers have reached an agreement to acquire veteran right-hander Greg Maddux, who had 353 career wins.

Maddux pitched for the Dodgers in 2006, and is expected to feel right at home.

The trade was announced on Monday, and all appears well.

The Dodgers will pick up the future hall of famer, who is 43-years old.

He signed after a season with the Dodgers for a $10 million contract with the Padres.

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Michael Phelps Still Dominating The Olympic Games In Beijing

Posted by administrator in Sports (Thursday August 14, 2008 at 7:33 am)

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Washington - Michael Phelps has completely dominated the Beijing Olympics, making many come out with the claim that he is the best Olympic athlete ever.

The 23-year old Michael Phelps hit the top of the mountain, as he won more Olympic Gold Medals than anyone else in history.

He won the record-breaking 11th gold medal in the Men’s 4 X 200M freestyle relay.

Other key victories include his win in the 200M butterfly event, where he set a new world record, after his goggles filled up with water.

Basically, whenever Phelps wants to, he has the ability to turn it on for the race, and completely take over.

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