The winner of the Olympic gold medal for the women’s triathlon, Kate Allen, was raised on a farm in Geelong, Australia. Wow, what a great name. Let’s all say it together now: Kate.
The NHL owners and the players’ union met Wednesday to talk about a labor agreement, but both groups admirably wanted to keep the focus on the World Cup of Hockey. Should be no problem because there’s nothing else going on in the sports world now.
Barry Bonds struck out last night. That makes three this month. Unbelievable.
Number of times Sammy Sosa has struck out at least three times in one game so far this month? Two. Unbelievable.
Baseball officials met on Wednesday with a group hoping to bring the Montreal Expos to Northern Virginia. Somebody, please make this end.
LaTroy Hawkins reminds me of somebody, but I just can’t place him. This is killing me!
Wait, I got it. A setup man.
Arsenal extended its league unbeaten streak to 43 games with a 3-0 victory Wednesday night over Blackburn. But I suppose you knew that already.
U.S. wrestler Rulon Gardner untied his shoes and left them in the center of the ring, the traditional sign of retirement. I had no idea they did that. Chills.
I don’t know about you, but I have strong suspicions Gardner has a beautiful soprano singing voice.
College football is almost back. Hope you enjoy. I know I will, but if you watch Colorado, remember to use industrial-strength soap afterward.
The list
5 things I did during Wednesday’s rain delay.
Rearranged my collection of ballpark nachos.
Wrote fan mail to beach volleyball cheerleaders.
Strung together link sausage.
Fired my publicist.
Hired her back. Sweet kid.
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