Tag Archives: sports

What is your sport of choice?

After a two-year study, the National Science Foundation announced the following results on America’s recreational preferences: 1. The sport of choice for unemployed or incarcerated people is: Basketball2. The sport of choice for maintenance-level employees is: Bowling3. The sport of choice for blue-collar line workers is: Football4. The sport of choice for supervisors is: Baseball5.… Read More: What is your sport of choice? »

Writing headlines

Sometimes when you read the headlines in the news, you probably cannot help but suppress a giggle. Consider these:“Tiger’s wife gives birth to a daughter” – The Associated Press“Tiger’s new cub is a baby girl” – Independent Online The problem with the above is that they assume their audience is familiar with Tiger Woods (and… Read More: Writing headlines »

Is San Antonio Spurs a dirty team?

Judging from the above video clip of Spurs’ Horryble football-style tackle on Phoenix Suns’ Steve Nash, I would say probably on par with the Knicks. If you’re not convinced, check out this flying Bruce “Lee” Bowen kick! Related stories:Rule #8Cheaters prosper in NBACan the Phoenix Suns still do it?

Top 10 commentaries in sports

Commentaries made by sports commentators that they no doubt would like to take back: 1. Weightlifting commentator at the Olympic Snatch and Jerk Event: “This is Gregoriava from Bulgaria. I saw her snatch this morning during her warm up and it was amazing.” 2. Ted Walsh, horse racing commentator: “This is really a lovely horse… Read More: Top 10 commentaries in sports »