Category Archives: Sports

Pursuing the Prize

Posted on August 13, 2010 by jesustrek

Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal just signed to play basketball for the Boston Celtics, the sixth team that he will play for in his career. At 38, and having already won four NBA titles, Shaq is not ready to rest on … Continue reading →

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Home Runs and Sermons

Posted on August 11, 2010 by jesustrek

Alex Rodriguez New York Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th home run last week, joining one of major league baseball’s most exclusive groups. Only 6 men before him ever hit that many homers. Rodriguez is the youngest ever … Continue reading →

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Life is a Race

Posted on August 3, 2010 by jesustrek

Usain Bolt is the reigning Olympic champion in the 100 meter race, and his goal is to win the gold again in that event at the 2012 games in London. The Jamaican sprinter is the current world record holder in … Continue reading →

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Always Give Your Best

Posted on August 1, 2010 by jesustrek

On July 17, 1930, Ken Ash of the Cincinnati Reds entered the game as a relief pitcher. He got his team out of a jam with only one pitch, enticing Chicago’s Charlie Grimm to hit into a triple play. Ash … Continue reading →

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There’s One in Every Crowd

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jesustrek

Last Wednesday night, a man attending a Cleveland Indians baseball game drew attention to himself by wearing a LeBron James Miami Heat jersey. James’ recent departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers has caused a lot of anger in the city. Some … Continue reading →

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So You Had a Bad Day

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jesustrek

Brooks Robinson was known for his excellent defense as third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles. He won the Gold Glove award an amazing sixteen times during his stellar career. Yet on July 28, 1971, Robinson committed three errors in the … Continue reading →

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“Sorry” Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Posted on July 28, 2010 by jesustrek

Race car driver Helio Castroneves apologized for his outburst after last Sunday’s race. Although he crossed the finish line first, he was penalized for blocking and was bumped down to 10th place. Enraged by the decision, Castroneves screamed at race … Continue reading →

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The Worth of a Seabird

Posted on July 27, 2010 by jesustrek

According to the AP, the Kauai Interscholastic Federation in Hawaii recently decided to move high school football games from Friday nights to Saturday afternoons. The decision was made in order to protect threatened seabirds. The bright lights used during night … Continue reading →

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Controlling Our Passion

Posted on July 27, 2010 by jesustrek

Race car driver Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line first in a race in Edmonton, Alberta this past weekend. However, race officials cited him for blocking, and with the ensuing penalty, he officially ended up in 10th place. This ruling … Continue reading →

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