Woods tied with Garcia
Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia are currently apart of a three-way tie for the lead at The Players Championship. Both Woods and Garcia as well as David Lingmerth are at 11 under 205, one shot clear of Henrik Stenson, Ryan Palmer and Casey Wittenberg.
Garcia didn’t mind sharing his opinion about his pairing with woods, “I’m not going to lie, he’s not my favorite guy to play with, he’s not the nicest guy on tour.” Woods assumed he would play [...]
EBay monitors Boston Marathon medals
EBay says it is monitoring its auction selections so that people are not able to personally profit from items sold from the Boston Marathon. Runners’ medals are currently for sale on the site, and all proceeds collected must go directly to charity.
Jonathan Resnick, an accountant in southern California, purchased a medal for sale on Ebay. His winning bid will be donated to The American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts through Ebay’s program of charitable giving.
Ebay’s policy strictly forbids listings that [...]
Adam Scott wins Masters
Thirty-two-year-old Adam Scott has become the first Australian to win the Masters. He defeated Angel Cabrera in a sudden death playoff on Sunday. This is the first major title win Scott has received after giving up his lead in the British Open last year.
Cabrera, 43, began the day tied for the lead with Brandt Snedeker at 7-under par. Cabrera held strong as he played through a two birdie, no bogey front nine, but with bogeys on holes no. 10 and [...]
Robert Griffin III selected to the NFC Pro Bowl team
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has become the only non-specialist first-year pro to make the Pro Bowl team this year. He narrowly beat out fellow rookie quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks. When asked what gave Griffin the edge of Wilson, NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner was asked what gave RG3 the edge over Wilson, Warner replied, “It’s about consistency. This guy came on the scene from Week 1. He’s asked to do more for his team than [...]
Gabby Douglas named female athlete of the year
Gabby Douglas, the teenager who claimed the gold in the women’s all-around gymnastics competition, has been voted the Associated Press’ female athlete of the year. She beat Olympic swimming star Missy Franklin by 7 votes as she received 48 out of 157 votes while Franklin received 41 votes. ”I didn’t realize how much of an impact I made,” said Douglas, who turns 17 this month. “My mom and everyone said, ‘You really won’t know the full impact until you’re 30 [...]
Redskins claim fourth victory in a row
The Washington Redskins won a narrow 7-6 overtime victory against the Baltimore Ravens this week. In the process however, quarterback Robert Griffin III limped off the field with a knee injury he sustained during the game. The team is optimistic however that he will recover quickly and be able to come back and play for them next week. Coach Mike Shanahan said Griffin suffered a Grade 1 sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee when his leg [...]
Davey Johnson named NL Manager of the Year
Davey Johnson transitioned from from his managerial post in the Florida Collegiate Summer League in June to coach of the Washington Nationals in June 2011. From there on out, even in the face of serious health issues and personal tragedy, he led the Nationals to their first winning season since baseball returned to Washington and surpassed their 2011 victory by 18 games for a total of 98 victories. For his rescue of the Nationals, Johnson has won the National League Manager of the Year [...]
Redskins fall to Steelers 27-12; Giants are World Series champs
Photo: Associated Press
October 29, 2012
By Ceci Ferrara
Sports Writer
Sports Insider
For the second straight week, the Redskins fell short. But unlike last time, it wasn’t even close. Though the media mocked the Steelers for their bumblebeelike throwback uniforms, it was the Redskins’ performance that was laughable. Their receivers dropped 10 passes – the most by any team in a single game so far this season. Kai Forbath’s extra point was blocked in the second quarter, giving the Redskins only six points in [...]
Lance Armstrong banned from competition for life
World class biker Lance Armstrong, who’s career had for so long been a shining example to athletes worldwide, has been banned from competition after declining to contest doping charges. Five of his former teammates, Levi Leipheimer, George Hincapie, Tom Danielson, Christian Vande Velde and David Zabriskie all received a six month suspension. Their punishment was reduced in exchange for their providing evidence against Armstrong to the US Anti Doping Agency, or USADA. Armstrong has been banned for life and stripped [...]
NFL, officials agree on new deal
The replacement officials will be replaced Thursday in time for the Ravens and Browns game on Thursday night football. The NFLRA and the NFL owners’ reached an agreement late Wednesday night that included compromises on both sides, including a pension plan for current referees and an increased salary. The new deal is good until the 2019 season. “We are glad to be getting back on the field for this week’s games,” NFL Referees Association president Scott Green said.
The commissioner [...]
Fans angry over replacement refs
The sports community is complaining greatly after last’s night missed call that awarded the game to the wrong team Monday night. Seattle was down by five points with nine seconds to go against Green Bay. On the last play of the game an interception was ruled a touchdown by officials, giving the game to the Seahawks instead of the Packers. One official signaled an interception, while the other signaled a touchdown. Reviews cannot be made for simultaneous possession. It [...]
Maryland looses to West Virginia, 31-21
Maryland lost to West Virginia on Saturday 31 to 21, despite career days from freshman Stefon Diggs and Perry Hills. Maryland kept the game close throughout the first half, falling behind by 10 from a West Virginia touchdown before halftime. In the second half Maryland held West Virginia, which has one of the best offenses in the country, to 0 points. Perry Hills threw for 305 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Diggs caught 3 passes for 113 yards, two of [...]