Category Archives: Sports

NFL Players Race A Cheetah

Two of the fastest players in the National Football League have raced a cheetah on the National Geographic Wild‘s Big Cat Week, which will air in November.  Chris Johnson, who has run the 40 yard dash in 4.24 seconds, is … Continue reading

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Chris Davis Has 37 Home Runs At The All Star Break

The Baltimore Orioles‘ first baseman Chris Davis homered today, to finish with 37 home runs at the All Star break.  He has hit a home run in each of the last 4 games.  Last year Davis only had 33 home … Continue reading

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Andy Murray Wins Wimbledon

Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic to become the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years.  Fred Perry was the last Brit to accomplish the feat, back in 1936.  Murray came close last year, losing in the finals to … Continue reading

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Homer Bailey Throws His Second No-Hitter

Cincinnati Reds‘ pitcher Homer Bailey pitched the second no-hitter of his career on Tuesday, shutting out the defending World Series Champion San Francisco Giants 3-0.  This was the first no-hitter thrown in the 2013 season.  Five no-hitters had occurred by … Continue reading

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Has Aaron Hernandez Killed 3 People In The Last Year?

Aaron Hernandez, the former tight end of the New England Patriots, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, along with 5 gun charges, on Wednesday, June 26th.  Hernandez, and two others were accused of shooting semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd, … Continue reading

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The Chicago Blackhawks Win The Stanley Cup

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins in shocking fashion, to win Game 6, and the Stanley Cup 3-2, on Monday night in Boston.  As the third period was winding down, the Bruins were holding a 2-1 lead.  It looked … Continue reading

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The Blackhawks Take A 3-2 Lead In The Stanley Cup Finals

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.  This gives the Blackhawks a 3 games to 2 lead in the series.  Patrick Kane scored 2 goals to lead the Blackhawks, with Dave … Continue reading

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The Miami Heat Win Back-To-Back NBA Championships

The Miami Heat won Game 7 and the NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, 95-88 in Miami.  This is the third title in the history of the Heat, and their second consecutive.  The Heat have been … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Win High Scoring Game 4 To Even The Finals

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in overtime of Game 4, to even the Stanley Cup Finals at 2 games apiece.  Brent Seabrook scored the winning goal 9:51 into the first overtime period.  The Blackhawks had scored only … Continue reading

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The Heat Force Game 7 In The NBA Finals

The Miami Heat won a thrilling Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, 103-100 in overtime, over the San Antonio Spurs.  By winning, the Heat staved off elimination, and will host Game 7 on Thursday night to decide … Continue reading

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