And then it happened: The executives pulled out all the stops and, in a bold stroke, signed general manager Omar Minaya to a contract extension. Sighs of relief could be heard throughout Flushing Meadows, reverberating all the way to Long Island Sound. They locked up the guy who stole Billy Wagner (thanks, Omar!) from the Phillies.
Here's to you guys, and hoping you can repeat the feat next season.
Of course, picking up a dependable reliever down the stretch might have made more of an impact.
The Wisconsin marching band has been suspended while allegations of hazing, alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct are investigated.
The band did not play Saturday during a nationally televised home football game between the Badgers and Ohio State.
This is outrageous! Who do those band members think they are, football players? Maybe they were just tuning up for this weekend's Penn State visit.
Kelly Slater won an unprecedented ninth world surfing championship last week in Mundaka, Spain. "The rewards have paid off for a lot of work and commitment to surfing my whole life," Slater said. "I'm stoked. I just try to do the best I can with what I've got."
Wow, he committed his life to surfing. The rest of us envious folks could only commit our lives to Getting A Job. (Does channel-surfing count?)
BOULDER, Colo. - Detroit Lions linebacker Jordon Dizon has been sentenced to 24 hours of community service for driving while ability impaired.
