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Upset Alerts In San Diego & South Bend

Washington State seven-point underdog vs. San Diego StateSaturday, an underrated pack of Washington State Cougars invade sunny Southern California to growl at the San Diego State Aztecs. WSU is a seven-point underdog.  The Cougs will cover and may even score the upset straight up. 

Here is a little extra tip at no extra charge, Michigan State, a 5.5-point underdog, will keep Notre Dame winless in South Bend.   

David Wells Hit Three Grand Slams?

Yankees hit three grand slams vs. AthleticsOn August 25, the New York Yankees pounded the Oakland Athletics 22-9, setting a Major League record by hitting three grand slam home runs in a single game. 

Bill Littlejohn contributed this little nugget to the Seattle Times. “The last time the Yankees had three grand slams in one day was the morning David Wells ate breakfast at Denny's."

Olympian Charged With Assaulting Taxi Driver

, Paul Hamm punches and kicks a taxi driverPaul Hamm is a two-time Olympic gymnast, who won three medals at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Hamm’s career highlights include capturing the individual gold in the all-around and a silver in the team competition

The 28-year-old was arrested in Columbus, Ohio for punching and kicking a taxi driver, after refusing to pay a $23 cab fare. Hamm followed that up by wrestling with a police officer who was trying to detain him. 

The police eventually got Hamm under control and asked him if he had been drinking. 

"I probably had about eight drinks," replied Hamm.  

Hamm is also heard on police video saying the unfortunate words. “You guys are so funny. You guys have no idea. I'm going to kill you guys.”

Las Vegas Busts In Olympic Bid

Las Vegas bids for 2020 Summer OlympicsWhenever the International Olympic Committee encourages the USA to bid for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, the USOC politely but firmly declines. The USOC is on record saying that it will not bid for a future Olympic Games until a solution to the spat over revenue sharing with the IOC has been solved. 

Despite the USOC’s stance, civic leaders in Las Vegas made the decision to roll the dice anyway with the IOC. 

Vegas representatives wrote a letter to the international body, copying the USOC, noting that they were all in. It has been reported internationally that the IOC has already denied this approach. 

BYU Comes Through & Titans Push In Upset Alert

BYU covers seven-point spread vs. TexasLast weekend’s slate of football was filled with a wonderful array of compelling games and wild finishes. Unless, you are a fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Georgia Bulldogs, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons or the Dallas Cowboys.

In last Thursday’s iFollowSports college and NFL upset alerts, we touted BYU as a seven-point underdog vs. the University of Texas in Austin. The Cougars burst out to a 13-0 lead and then came from ahead to be edged out by UT 17-16. So, Jake Heaps and company easily covered the spread.

In Sunday’s games, we liked the Tennessee Titans as a two-point underdog in Jacksonville vs. the Jaguars.  In a close one, the Titans fell short 16-14, causing a push.

Our Season record in upset alert now stands at 1-0-1.

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FOX Sports 2011 NFL Predictions

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Green Bay Packers defending Super Bowl championsFOX Sports polled some of their football experts prior to the start of the NFL regular season. The seven prognosticators included Brian Billick and Alex Marvez. 

The results included a consensus Super Bowl XLVI matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots, with a repeat victory by the defending champion Packers. 

The group picked Green Bay, Philadelphia, New Orleans and St. Louis as NFC divisional winners.

New England, Pittsburgh, Houston, and San Diego were slotted for AFC division crowns. 

Philip Rivers of the Chargers got the nod as league MVP. 

The worst question in the survey was:  "Do you think New Orleans will repeat as Super Bowl winner?" 

Newcastle United Is Taking Apparel To A New Level

Newcastle Premier LingerieThis weekend, sports fans are wearing team jerseys, caps, shirts and many other forms of gear, in support of their favorite team. Across the pond, fans have been introduced to an entirely new approach to sports apparel.

Newcastle United is a team in the highest division of English soccer, the Premier League. The club is launching a line of provocative women's sleepwear called Premier Lingerie. This should make their fans feel a whole lot better about themselves. 

Enjoy these samples of Newcastle gear, modeled by supporters of the Magpies.

Elway & Marino Could Have Been Teammates?

Dan Marino and John Elway drafted by Kansas City Royals in 1979What team drafted John Elway and Dan Marino in the very same year?    

Believe it or not, the Kansas City Royals in the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft.

 

The Blame Game Continues In Vancouver

Vancouver City Council blames NHL for Vancouver riotsWe all remember video of the rioting in Vancouver after the Canucks lost to Boston in the Stanley Cup Final. The hooliganism, carried out by mostly intoxicated fans, was one of the most embarrassing events ever to take place in a beautiful city that had recently hosted a successful (and peaceful) Winter Olympic Games in 2010.

This week, Toronto’s The Globe and Mail reported that the Vancouver City Council has found a way to make an ugly situation even worse, blaming all the crime and vandalism on the National Hockey League.  

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