Last year President Barack Obama was heralded as a genius and good luck charm for picking the favorite (North Carolina) to win the NCAA tournament (they did). This year, not so much. Obama’s final four of Kansas, Kentucky, Kansas State and Villanova went up in flames this weekend; It seems playing the chalk this year [...]
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Quick hits: Sosa, Marshall, Yankee, LeBron
Sammy Sosa, who just a couple weeks ago reiterated that he has never taken performance-enhancing drugs, reportedly tested positive for them in 2003. If true, Sosa, who once cheated with an illegal bat, should shut his trap and never speak again. Has any coach’s first five months ever gone worse? Broncos WR Brandon Marshall demands [...]
Quick hits: Pens, Serena, Obama, Cowboys
Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Red Wings for their first Finals win this year. BTW, is anyone else annoyed by the now-stale proclamation that “now we have a series”? The world’s No. 1 player self-proclaimed world’s best player lost in the quarterfinals of the French Open today. Obama picks the L.A. Lakers to win the NBA [...]
James Harrison won’t visit White House
Super Bowl champ James Harrison, who had an eye-popping interception return for a touchdown to end the first half of the Super Bowl, said he won’t join the Pittsburgh Steelers when they make their trip to the White House to honor their title. If you want to see the Pittsburgh Steelers, invite us when we [...]
Obama roots for Steelers, inspires Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are playing the “no respect” card in the Super Bowl to the hilt, pointing out that President Barack Obama is rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dan Rooney, Steelers owner and lifelong Republican, was a key supporter of Obama in the election in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. In addition, Cardinals owner [...]
Obama harps more on BCS
Barack Obama continued his plea for change we (almost) all can believe in: A college football playoff. Following the Florida Gators’ win Thursday night, Obama was asked about the game. “If I’m Utah, or if I’m USC or if I’m Texas, I might still have some quibbles,” Obama said. “That’s why we need a playoff.” [...]