The H1N1 flu is about to be upgraded to pandemic status which may put restrictions on people attending sporting events. Reacting to the crisis the NHL has offered the US Government the use of Jobbing.com arena for quarantine purposes saying there has never been a fever recorded that reached the public.
Andrew Lopez a motivational speaker consultant who has worked with a contestant for the Miss Universe pageant is the spokesman for the Toronto Legacy who want to bring a 2nd NHL team to Toronto. When asked about the team goals Lopez said to win a Stanley Cup, donate 25% of profits to charity and of course world peace.
The Legacy was not their original choice for the team hoping to add a competing sports franchise to a major city but the Clippers were taken.
I know it was Roger Feder’s 1st French Open and the tie with Pete Sampras but enough already with the kissing, fondling and groping of the trophy. Get a room. Save your romance for the trophy on your other arm.
The unofficial Prime Minister of Russia has spoken out against the opulence of the West. In particular he pointed out unsustainable energy use, the luxury of an unending food supply and the unshakable belief the Leafs will make the playoffs.
As a sign of the times the PM of Russia has asked Gary Bettman to come up with a nationwide salad cap.
The NHL awards are in Los Vegas this year which is only fitting in light of the fight to move the Phoenix franchise to Hamilton. Now if Bettman can only enforce the “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” motto to Phoenix.
Top 5 signs you should retire from Pro sports
# 5 Offseason surgery included cataracts, corns and colon
# 4 Your old jersey number was in Roman Numerals
# 3 You haze the new rookies by getting them to clip your toenails
# 2 You spend most of training camp running in the draft of the younger players
# 1 You tell the groupies to have the guys home by 11:00
Watching Roger Federe break into tears at winning the French Open and the way he kissed the trophy highlights the growing problem of female hormones in Pro Sports. Drug officials are perplexed and can’t conceive of a possible reason.
What is the difference between a wide receiver and a woman trying to get pregnant? Sorry that was meant to be rhetorical.
Thomas Beatie the pregnant man is giving birth to a second baby and while talking to reporters gave a shout out to Manny Ramirez and told him to keep trying.
The Canadian Mint is investigating the disappearance of thousands of ounces of gold and gold dust from the vaults. In a related story a prospector from Arizona says he has discovered gold under the parking lot of the Phoenix Coyotes arena and plans to make an offer for the team. When asked to comment Gary Bettman laughed and stroked his cat.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Driving mit Donte
CBC had picture trouble for the 3rd game of the Pittsburgh Detroit playoff game with officials saying the Governments purchase of GM resulted in some budget reductions so CBC was forced to download the feed with slow speed connections.
The French Open women’s finalists all have names that end in A after the entry from Canada was eliminated eh?
Top 5 birthday gift suggestions for Gary Bettman
# 5 An i-Phone to replace his Blackberry
# 4 A new pair of rose coloured glasses
# 3 Another cost cutting lockout
# 2 An autographed portrait of Napoleon
# 1 The new book “I’m OK you’re probably going bankrupt”
A high performance hockey program for women headquartered in Calgary has been cancelled with officials citing budget concerns, scheduling conflicts and surprise women had spare time away from the kitchen to play hockey.
Yahoo is suing the NFL claiming they have the rights to use the players statistics for their on line pool. A spokesman for the NFL was incensed saying betting is illegal and even worse they are not paying the big.
Canada has moved up to 83 in world rankings for soccer thus guaranteeing them a place in the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame.
Motown would have loved watching the last Detroit Pittsburgh game and would probably have a hit with a song titled “Too many men”.
Health groups across Canada are worried about the wait times to access an MRI with life threatening illness taking weeks to diagnose, serious conditions put on a hold for months and potentially sprained ankles for professional athletes taking over 2 hours.
The NY Yankees set a record for the longest error free streak in baseball because as groupies everywhere know this team has great hands.
Cleveland Browns receiver Donte Stallworth was in court to enter a plea in his manslaughter trial and in a surprise move offered to dedicate his season to the man he ran over in return for a discharge. The family denied the request saying the chances of Donto having a bang-up year were hit and miss at best.
If convicted Donte could spend 15 years in prison and have way more guys in his huddle.
The French Open women’s finalists all have names that end in A after the entry from Canada was eliminated eh?
Top 5 birthday gift suggestions for Gary Bettman
# 5 An i-Phone to replace his Blackberry
# 4 A new pair of rose coloured glasses
# 3 Another cost cutting lockout
# 2 An autographed portrait of Napoleon
# 1 The new book “I’m OK you’re probably going bankrupt”
A high performance hockey program for women headquartered in Calgary has been cancelled with officials citing budget concerns, scheduling conflicts and surprise women had spare time away from the kitchen to play hockey.
Yahoo is suing the NFL claiming they have the rights to use the players statistics for their on line pool. A spokesman for the NFL was incensed saying betting is illegal and even worse they are not paying the big.
Canada has moved up to 83 in world rankings for soccer thus guaranteeing them a place in the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame.
Motown would have loved watching the last Detroit Pittsburgh game and would probably have a hit with a song titled “Too many men”.
Health groups across Canada are worried about the wait times to access an MRI with life threatening illness taking weeks to diagnose, serious conditions put on a hold for months and potentially sprained ankles for professional athletes taking over 2 hours.
The NY Yankees set a record for the longest error free streak in baseball because as groupies everywhere know this team has great hands.
Cleveland Browns receiver Donte Stallworth was in court to enter a plea in his manslaughter trial and in a surprise move offered to dedicate his season to the man he ran over in return for a discharge. The family denied the request saying the chances of Donto having a bang-up year were hit and miss at best.
If convicted Donte could spend 15 years in prison and have way more guys in his huddle.
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