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Martin Kaymer, Justin Rose, Ellen Page and day one at the PGA Championship

August 8, 2013 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By Paul Gotham A first-round rain delay and its possible impact, an eagle landing and the fine line between budding star and one-hit (or so) wonder: reflections on day one of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club. “There’s a building off there to the right…” Not the words Justin Rose wanted used when describing his tee shot on the first hole. Yet, that is how … [Read more...] about Martin Kaymer, Justin Rose, Ellen Page and day one at the PGA Championship

Outlaws outlast Salt Cats and the thunderstorm

July 6, 2013 by Alicia Daddario Leave a Comment

By Alicia Daddario SYRACUSE, NY -- The Syracuse Salt Cats were scheduled to host a doubleheader today as the Oneonta Outlaws came into town but mother nature had another plan in store. The Cats were down 8-2 after five  and a half innings when thunder and lightning initially delayed the game, then the field preparation after the pouring rain destroyed the field, led to … [Read more...] about Outlaws outlast Salt Cats and the thunderstorm

Ode to Brian Kelly – Santa Baby style

January 6, 2013 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

For all Notre Dame fans ready to shake down the thunder.   Go to IrishyouaMerryChristmas.com to donate to the Hurricane Sandy relief fund. … [Read more...] about Ode to Brian Kelly – Santa Baby style

Christmas Day: Who wins, who loses, and a dash of holiday humor

December 24, 2012 by Joe Mags 7 Comments

By Joe Manganiello Here are my quick, objective picks for Christmas Day games: Celtics at Nets. Never mind the home court advantage for the Nets. The C’s will ride out the animosity from the Rondo/Humphries altercation to the tune of a 96-89 victory. Player of the game: Rajon Rondo, who will outscore Deron Williams and put up a triple-double. Surprise of the … [Read more...] about Christmas Day: Who wins, who loses, and a dash of holiday humor

Presti makes tough but correct decision as the Thunder were due for a shave anyway

October 28, 2012 by Joe Mags 3 Comments

By Joe Manganiello Experts banter all the time about how collecting valuable assets in the NBA is one of the hardest jobs a GM has to do. Well what about deciding who stays and who goes after a roster has seemingly “too many” assets - how hard must that job be? That is what Thunder GM Sam Presti wrestled with for much of the offseason and through the month of October as … [Read more...] about Presti makes tough but correct decision as the Thunder were due for a shave anyway

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