A Plethora of Sport
Posted by: Bradley McDonald
There are all kinds of events going on in the sports world these days.
Basketball
If you missed Game 5 last night of the NBA Finals, you missed a thriller. San Antonio was saved by Robert Horry, who scored 21 of the Spurs final 34 points and hit a three with 5 seconds to go in overtime to give the Spurs a one point win. This guy has made a career out of hitting big three pointers in the playoffs! Horry has a career average of only 7.5 points, but there's nobody better in clutch situations. There's a reason his nickname is "Big Shot Bob." San Antone now goes back home with a 3-2 advantage.
Golf
Check this feel-good story from the U.S. Open this past weekend. Michael Campbell, a relatively unknown golfer from New Zealand, won the tournament by outplaying superstars Tiger Woods and Retief Goosen. Cambell said that in 1998, he almost quit the game and he wanted to "get an ax and chop them (golf clubs) up in two pieces and throw them away." I know that feeling well.
Baseball
The College World Series kicked off this weekend. It doesn't get as much publicity as March Madness or the bowl games in football, but it's an exciting time of the year for us baseball fans. Unfortunately for me, LSU failed to make the 8 team field for only the 7th time in the past 20 years. There is one Louisiana team in the field, though. The Tulane Green Wave, who started the season ranked number one, took the top seed going into the tournament. Their future isn't looking too bright, though; they lost a matchup tonight against the Texas Longhorns.
Bowling
My Dad talked me into being in a bowling league with him. I like the sport, but I only bowl occasionally and this is my first time in a league. I participated in my first match (is that what you call bowling games?) tonight and although you can't quite call me "Kingpin" yet, I (sorta) held my own against the "professionals." I won't tell you what my average is, but I will say that I'm thankful for handicaps!
There are all kinds of events going on in the sports world these days.
Basketball
If you missed Game 5 last night of the NBA Finals, you missed a thriller. San Antonio was saved by Robert Horry, who scored 21 of the Spurs final 34 points and hit a three with 5 seconds to go in overtime to give the Spurs a one point win. This guy has made a career out of hitting big three pointers in the playoffs! Horry has a career average of only 7.5 points, but there's nobody better in clutch situations. There's a reason his nickname is "Big Shot Bob." San Antone now goes back home with a 3-2 advantage.
Golf
Check this feel-good story from the U.S. Open this past weekend. Michael Campbell, a relatively unknown golfer from New Zealand, won the tournament by outplaying superstars Tiger Woods and Retief Goosen. Cambell said that in 1998, he almost quit the game and he wanted to "get an ax and chop them (golf clubs) up in two pieces and throw them away." I know that feeling well.
Baseball
The College World Series kicked off this weekend. It doesn't get as much publicity as March Madness or the bowl games in football, but it's an exciting time of the year for us baseball fans. Unfortunately for me, LSU failed to make the 8 team field for only the 7th time in the past 20 years. There is one Louisiana team in the field, though. The Tulane Green Wave, who started the season ranked number one, took the top seed going into the tournament. Their future isn't looking too bright, though; they lost a matchup tonight against the Texas Longhorns.
Bowling
My Dad talked me into being in a bowling league with him. I like the sport, but I only bowl occasionally and this is my first time in a league. I participated in my first match (is that what you call bowling games?) tonight and although you can't quite call me "Kingpin" yet, I (sorta) held my own against the "professionals." I won't tell you what my average is, but I will say that I'm thankful for handicaps!
