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For one night Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga was perfect. Well, not technically but it wasn’t because of anything he did. The only thing standing in the way of him and history was first base umpire Jim Joyce. Joyce, who has had a very good track record during his 21 year MLB career, admittedly blew a call at first base that would’ve secured Galarraga’s perfect game. The runner was clearly ... Continue Reading
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This is nothing new for NBA fans aware of the history of the game they love. For the twelfth time in the history of the league the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics are squaring off against one another in the Finals. History is on Boston’s side with the Celtics winning nine of eleven previous meetings, including their most recent face off in 2008. But in the NBA history ... Continue Reading
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To say Garrett Wittels burst onto the scene this year for the Florida International University Golden Panthers would be an understatement. A year ago, as a freshman, the utility infielder batted a measly .246 with only 39 total bases in 46 games. Coming into the year he was thought to be nothing more than a backup; maybe a late inning replacement if he performed well. The only problem was that ... Continue Reading
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The 2010 FIFA World Cup is quickly approaching. The teams are done preparing their rosters, the groups have been announced, and the fans have booked their plane tickets. All that’s left is for the games to begin. The play begins on June 11 when host country South Africa will take on Mexico in Johannesburg.
Some of the more interesting matchups in the group stage, which will take up the first two ... Continue Reading
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the PICK: Swim by CaribouI'm a little bit obsessed with Caribou's new album, 'Swim'. I was fortunate enough to catch them live in Montreal and again, when they came through Austin just recently. If you're looking for something new for the ears, I highly recommend this album.
Chosen by Nicole Aguilar, Week of 5/24/10 - 5/30/10
Swim, Caribou, City Slang/Merge, ... Continue Reading
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Undersized, inconsistent shooter and questions of durability plagued little known Kentucky point guard Rajon Rondo as he entered the 2006 NBA Draft. The buzz around the league was that the kid was crazy to be leaving after only two years in college where he averaged only 9 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists per game. The program was in turmoil and Rondo sought refuge in the guaranteed money waiting for ... Continue Reading
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the PICK: Mob Rules by Black SabbathOnce dubbed a monumental flop by critics and reviews alike, it was always an adored album by most Black Sabbath fan standards and climbed its way into high-ranking charts in the UK. Today, it's widely recognized as being as good a Black Sabbath record as any.In the wake of Ronnie James Dio's passing, we can easily declare this Black Sabbath week.
Chosen by A.J. Street ... Continue Reading
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the PICK: A Visit From The Goon Squad, by Jennifer Egan
Author and journalist Jennifer Egan has brought us some previous greats such as The Keep and The Invisible Circus - she does not disappoint with her newest body of work. The tale of aging music man, Bennie Salazar and the '70s San Fran scene (among others) is one of survival and private turmoil. The intricate relationships and intimate details of ... Continue Reading
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Last weekend Floyd “Money” Mayweather stayed undefeated by out-dueling “Sugar” Shane Mosley in a twelve round Welterweight fight in Las Vegas. The first round saw both fighters feeling each other out but the real action came in the second round when Mosley came frighteningly close to knocking down Mayweather.
That round was the pivotal moment in the fight as neither one seemed the same afterwards. Mayweather came out in round three ... Continue Reading
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the PICK: Halo Reach BetaSimply said, it's because Halo is in the title, and like any other self deprecating gamer that started with the series I just have to continue the fight. Oh, and there are Jetpacks. Did I mention the friggin' Jetpacks!!!!! Jetpacks aside, the Halo Reach Beta is another step in the legacy that is Bungie's Halo series. After the release of HALO 3 ODST there wasn't much ... Continue Reading
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NFL Draft in Review
The draftees of the 75th annual NFL Draft haven’t even suited up yet for their respective teams and already their futures are being speculated about. Some are considered can’t miss prospects, sure fire first ballot Hall of Famers, while others will be lucky just to make an opening day roster come September. Regardless, let’s take a quick look back at this year’s draft.
First, here is a list ... Continue Reading
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the PICK: Zionism and the State of Israel: A Moral Inquiry, by Michael PriorDoes the Bible justify the military conquest of Palestine by Jews and the imposition of the Zionist political agenda as expressed in the contemporary State of Israel? This is the fundamental question Michael Prior raises in this important and scholarly, yet very readable, moral critique of Zionism. Prior explores the sharp ethical issues arising from the abuse ... Continue Reading
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Later this week the lives of more than 200 student athletes will change drastically. The nation’s elite college football players will trade in their textbooks and meal plans for guaranteed contracts and sneaker endorsements. Beginning on Thursday, April 22 Radio City Music Hall will host the 2010 NFL Draft. This year the league has decided to extend one of the most popular nights for the sport by turning it into ... Continue Reading
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Many of their contemporaries already have one. D Wade has his, Kobe has a whole handful....Pierce, Garnett and Allen got theirs and so did Parker and Duncan. But LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are still waiting for their chance to win a championship. Will this be the year? Best case scenario: only one of them will get to join the select group of players with hardware.
The way things are set ... Continue Reading
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As the weather begins to heat up, the NHL second season is about to begin. Yesterday marked the start of the 2010 NHL playoffs. With the match-ups set all that’s left is to drop the puck and watch players grow their beards out for good luck.
Let’s start in the Eastern Conference where the Washington Capitals are looking to finish off their best regular season ever with a Stanley Cup. They finished ... Continue Reading
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