May 2012

The Kings Must Love Life On The Road

Kings win first nine playoff gamesWednesday night, the Los Angeles Kings took Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, defeating the New Jersey Devils 2-1, on a thrilling overtime goal by Anze Kopitar.

With the victory, the Kings are now 3-0 in overtime games in the 2012 postseason, having also won their first nine road playoff games, setting an NHL record.

The Kings two playoff losses both took place at Staples Center in LA.

If the Kings win Game 2 on Saturday, they will tie the NHL record for the most road playoff wins ever in one postseason.

 

Jonathan Lucroy Receives MLB Injury Of The Year Award

Jonathan Lucroy suitcase injuryCatcher Jonathan Lucroy of the Milwaukee Brewers was having an All Star level season, batting .345, with a slugging percentage of .583. The third-year backstop was also hitting a remarkable .514 with runners in scoring position, which led all of Major League Baseball. 

All this came to a suspicious halt Sunday night, in his hotel room in Los Angeles. The very same West LA property where iFolloSports.com reported on an encounter with Milwaukee pitcher Zack Greinke.

Devils & Kings Enter The Finals From Far Different Perspectives

Devils & Kings Enter The Finals From Far Different PerspectivesWednesday, the New Jersey Devils host the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals. This will be New Jersey’s fifth championship round appearance since 1995. The organization has won the Stanley Cup on three of those occasions.

The Devils last victory took place in 2003, when they defeated the Anaheim Ducks in seven games.

On the other side of the equation, 2012 marks just the Kings second Stanley Cup Finals appearance since entering the NHL in 1967.

Is Dwight Howard Telling The Truth About Van Gundy Firing?

Mike Bianchi comment on Dwight HowardQuirky center Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic has been telling members of the media that he never insisted that the team fire coach Stan Van Gundy. 

Columnist Mike Bianchi commented in the Orlando Sentinel:  "In related news, I told the dentist the other day, Yes, I've been flossing regularly."

Man Shoots A 55 At Oklahoma Golf Course

Rhein Gibson shoots 55A golfer shot a 69 at the River Oaks Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma, yet lost to his playing partner by 14 strokes!

Rhein Gibson, a 26-year-old Australian, shot 29 on the front nine and 26 coming back. His round included 12 birdies, 2 eagles, 4 pars and zero bogeys. It is believed to be the lowest round in golf history, 16 under par. 

Gibson, who attended nearby Oklahoma Christian University, was familiar with River Oaks, having played the course many times in the past. 

Globetrotters Center Can Dunk Without Even Jumping

Paul Sturgess can dunk without ever leaving the floorPaul Sturgess, the new center for the Harlem Globetrotters, can dunk without ever leaving the floor. 

Sturgess, who hails from Loughborough, England, played two seasons at Mountain State, an NAIA school in West Virginia. "Tiny" stands 7-8 and weighs 325 pounds. He is listed by Guinness as the world's tallest basketball player. 

As a 5-6, 14-year-old, Sturgess’ focus was on the sports of soccer and golf.  His stunning growth spurt began when he turned 15.

Now 24, Sturgess wears a size 22 shoe. He was "drafted" by the Globetrotters in August of 2011, along with Andrew Goudelock, who now plays with the Lakers.

MN High School Pitcher K’s Five In One Inning

Eric Veglahn five strikeouts in one inningLa Crescent High School (MN) pitcher Eric Veglahn set a record that will not be broken any time soon. 

Pitching against Hayfield High, the lefthander struck out five batters in just the seventh inning. His five K inning was "aided" by two passed balls by his catcher. 

This feat had been previously achieved only four times in baseball history---three times in the minors and once during a spring training game.  

Veglahn has a season record of 8-1, with an ERA of 1.47.

 

Women In The Ukraine Stage Unusual Soccer Protest

women remove shirts at Euro 2012 trophy protestThe UEFA Football Championship will take place in Poland and the Ukraine, during the month of June. The event, which is held every four years, will feature such continental powerhouse teams as Spain, Germany, Italy and England. 

Recently, the Euro 2012 trophy was on tour in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, when it was attacked by a group of female protesters, concerned about an expected increase in prostitution and sex tourism during the tournament. 

The women removed their shirts, revealing a crude message on their torsos that read "F_ _ _  Euro 2012".

The ladies then tried to grab the cup.

Police quickly rescued the trophy and arrested the women on charges of hooliganism. 

 

Notre Dame QB Shows A Lack Of Speed & Decision-Making

Tommy Rees arrestedTommy Rees started 12 games at quarterback for Notre Dame last season and was presumed to do the same during the upcoming 2012 season. However, that may have changed because of a recent arrest and stint in jail.

After the final day of spring practice, several Irish players were at an off-campus party. Police were called because of a noise issue and that is when Rees sprung into action. 

The 20-year-old jumped a backyard fence and tried to run away from an officer. The officer ran him down, so Rees in turn kneed and knocked the wind out of the policeman. The QB was subsequently pepper-sprayed and handcuffed. 

Rees was jailed on charges of public intoxication by a minor, battery on a police officer and resisting arrest. 

Phillies & Nationals: A Growing NL East Rivalry

Cole Hamels beans Bryce HarperWednesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies host the Washington Nationals, in the series finale of what is becoming a budding NL East rivalry.

Contentiousness began a few weeks ago, when Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels hit Nationals rookie Bryce Harper intentionally.

“I was trying to hit him. I’m not going to deny it,” admitted Hamels to reporters after the game.

Hamels later added, “Welcome to the big leagues.”

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