Monday, April 25, 2011

The Blitz

Some quick hits on some happenings around the sports world.

-Golfer Ian Poulter had a haunting experience in his Hilton Head, SC rental home.

-The Milwaukee Brewers might have a new mascot. I guess that is one way to get rid of a pigeon problem.

-Jesus Montero left Sunday's game early after taking a foul ball to the groin region. Reports are that he was indeed wearing a cup but it hit him just right. Hopefully, there is no serious injury here. He will miss a few days but was coaching first base according to swbyankeesTT via Twitter.

-The biggest surprise of the NBA Playoffs so far has been the Memphis Grizzles. Seriously, who thought they would have a 2-1 series lead over the Spurs? So far in Game 3 they are trailing by 3 in the 2nd as I write this.

-Wondering who is going to be on the Madden 12 video game cover? ESPN .com is hosting a vote to see who will grace the cover of the popular video game. It's down to Peyton Hillis and Michael Vick. You can Vote Here.

-District Judge Susan Nelson ordered an end to the NFL lockout. The NFL has appealed the decision so there will be more legal mumbo jumbo. Judge Nelson prepared an 89 page opinion and if the decision holds up this is a huge win for the players. Some NFL players like Giants WR Steve Smith and Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco have been posting exuberant tweets on Twitter.

-The Chicago Blackhawks have surprised a lot of people so far in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, taking the Vancouver Canucks, with the league's best record, to a deciding seventh game.

-Today was getaway day for the Rangers. After the series against the Capitals what else is there to say? Sure, there is a lot of potential on the club but, and the players said this a lot according to reports, there is a lack of "star-talent." I honestly think the Rangers are one or two offensive stars away from being Cup contenders.

-Speaking of the Rangers, it is time to close out the Sean Avery era. He makes waaaay to much money for what he brings to the ice. And mostly he brings bad calls that go against the Rangers. I honestly believe the refs are biased against Avery and don't call what should be penalties by other teams when he is involved and call penalties against him when there are none.


That is all for now. Be safe out there, wherever you are.

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