Golf is a game that people of just about all ages can enjoy. Plus, there’s nothing better than an early morning tee time in South Florida! Florida is a mecca for golf, during the summer temperatures are hot, but so are the prices. You can get a round or two in, just bring lots of refreshments! During the winter, prices are higher and the courses are more congested, but the weather is fantastic. In fact, I’m going to the pro shop later to get the new line of Mizuno golf equipment.
Here is another gem from YouTube. Actually, it has it’s origins on TV, but it’s easier to digest in this YouTube format, sans commercials. This is a video of the “Top Sports Blowups” 20-10. They aren’t in the top ten, but they are still hilarious. The best part about this video is the authentic anger of the players and coaches. I bet they now look at this list and shake their heads at their heat-of-the-moment behavior.
Last week, Phil Dawson faced a 52 yard field goal, which tested his limited range as a kicker. His Browns needed it to tie and go into overtime. With a career long of 52 yards, it was possible but not probable. Dawson drilled the kick solidly and straight, but it fell just short as time expired. The next week, he is faced with the same scenario: 51 yarder to tie the game. He gives it everything he has, and this time it just barely eeks by the upright. He later won the game in overtime.
There is hope to become a Major League Baseball pitcher even if you don’t have a great arm. Many pitchers have succeeded in the Majors without the benefit of a 95mph fastball. What’s their secret? The knuckleball. Boston pitcher Tim Wakefield is the only regular knuckleball pitcher in the Major Leagues, but he is unhittable when his pitch is working. The ball is thrown with no spin, so it is heavily influenced by factors like wind. This causes it to dance around the plate.
Does anybody watch the sport of boxing anymore? With more brutal sports coming to the forefront such as ultimate fighting, the focus on boxing isn’t as great. However, there is about to be a generation switch in the sport we should all talk about. The older generation now includes guys like Rahman and Holyfield. After these guys hang them up, the sport will be dominated by a new generation. Rahman hopes to capture the title for a third time after defeating Lennox Lewis earlier in his career for the belt. Then, he hopes his son can match that feat some years down the road, as he is an accomplished amateur fighter.
