A little while ago, New York Yankee first baseman Mark Teixeira broke his back at the plate. That wouldn't be too unusual if it wasn't for the fact that he hit a solo home run three rows into the left field stands. With the homer, the Bronx Bombers went up 3-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
You don't see that every day.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
12 injured in Cowboys' facility collapse
Twelve people were hurt when an air-supported roof over the Dallas Cowboys football team's practice field collapsed during a thunderstorm Saturday afternoon, according to CNN.com.
Team officials said about 70 people, including more than 24 of the team's rookies, were in the facility when it blew down just after 3:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. ET).
Dr. Paul Pepe, the Dallas County emergency medical medical services chief, said Saturday night that two or three people sustained serious injuries but that he did not believe any were life-threatening.
According to CNN, one of its affiliates, WFAA, reported that Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis - the son-in-law of former NFL head coach Dan Reeves - suffered a broken.
Team officials said about 70 people, including more than 24 of the team's rookies, were in the facility when it blew down just after 3:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. ET).
Dr. Paul Pepe, the Dallas County emergency medical medical services chief, said Saturday night that two or three people sustained serious injuries but that he did not believe any were life-threatening.
According to CNN, one of its affiliates, WFAA, reported that Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis - the son-in-law of former NFL head coach Dan Reeves - suffered a broken.
Jack Kemp dies
Former professional football player, congressman and Republican vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp has died after a tough battle with cancer. He was 73.
He served nine terms as a representative from New York and was the running mate of former Sen. Bob Dole in 1996, according to CNN.com.
According to a family statement, Kemp, who had disclosed information about his illness in January, "passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord" on Sunday evening.
He served nine terms as a representative from New York and was the running mate of former Sen. Bob Dole in 1996, according to CNN.com.
According to a family statement, Kemp, who had disclosed information about his illness in January, "passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord" on Sunday evening.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
50-1 favorite takes Kentucky Derby
Mine that Bird, a 50-1 longshot, to win the 135th Kentucky Derby won the race at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
After the race, jockey Calvin Borel shouted "50-to-1 ... It's all in the head."
Borel and his horse finished with a 6 3/4-lead over the second-place horse, Pioneer of the Nile - who was a 4-1 pick. The show horse was Musket Man, who was at 20-1 odds.
Borel and Mine That Bird got up the middle of the pack in the final stretch for the win.
After the race, jockey Calvin Borel shouted "50-to-1 ... It's all in the head."
Borel and his horse finished with a 6 3/4-lead over the second-place horse, Pioneer of the Nile - who was a 4-1 pick. The show horse was Musket Man, who was at 20-1 odds.
Borel and Mine That Bird got up the middle of the pack in the final stretch for the win.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Major plane crash in The Netherlands
According to The Associated Press, at least nine are dead and 50 injured - 25 seriously - after a Turkish plane crashed while trying to land at Schiphol Airport in The Netherlands.
The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800, carrying 127 passengers and seven crew members according to the airline, broke into three pieces on impact in a field near Schiphol Airport at 10:40 a.m.
The injured include crew and passengers, according to acting Mayor Michel Bezuijen, who added that it was too early to determine the cause of the crash.
The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800, carrying 127 passengers and seven crew members according to the airline, broke into three pieces on impact in a field near Schiphol Airport at 10:40 a.m.
The injured include crew and passengers, according to acting Mayor Michel Bezuijen, who added that it was too early to determine the cause of the crash.
Ginsburg back on bench
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has returned to work 18 days after undergoing surgery for pancreatic cancer, according to The Associated Press. She returned for a public session of the Supreme Court.
According to the AP, Ginsburg, the only female on the highest court in the land, took her between Justices David Souter and Samuel Alito.
According to the AP, Ginsburg, the only female on the highest court in the land, took her between Justices David Souter and Samuel Alito.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Ginsburg treated for cancer
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the only current female Supreme Court Justice, underwent surgery Thursday to remove a malignant tumor form her pancreas, according to NPR.org.
Ginsburg, 75, has served on the highest court in the land since 1993.
She was also treated for colon cancer 10 years ago, NPR.org reported.
Stay tuned to Read This Blog! for updates on the Supreme Court Justice's heatlh.
Ginsburg, 75, has served on the highest court in the land since 1993.
She was also treated for colon cancer 10 years ago, NPR.org reported.
Stay tuned to Read This Blog! for updates on the Supreme Court Justice's heatlh.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Steelers win Super Bowl
The Pittsburgh Steelers won their record-setting sixth Super Bowl last night, beating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23.
The Cards, once down by 13 points, kept clawing and the two squads began to exchange blows.
In the fourth quarter, Kurt Warner threw a pass to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who darted 64 yards up a hole in the middle to make it 23-20 with 2:37 left.
The Steelers started their final drive at the 23-yard line. Ben Roethlisberger then orchestrated a brilliant 77-yard drive, hitting wide receiver Santonio Holmes four times, including once for the game-winner. Holmes, named the game's Most Valuable Player, finished the day with nine receptions for 131 yards.
The Steelers joined the Patriots as the second team to win multiple titles this millenium.
The Cards, once down by 13 points, kept clawing and the two squads began to exchange blows.
In the fourth quarter, Kurt Warner threw a pass to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who darted 64 yards up a hole in the middle to make it 23-20 with 2:37 left.
The Steelers started their final drive at the 23-yard line. Ben Roethlisberger then orchestrated a brilliant 77-yard drive, hitting wide receiver Santonio Holmes four times, including once for the game-winner. Holmes, named the game's Most Valuable Player, finished the day with nine receptions for 131 yards.
The Steelers joined the Patriots as the second team to win multiple titles this millenium.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Nadal takes Australian Open
Rafael Nadal defeated Roder Federer to win the Australian Open, 5-3, on Sunday.
The 22-year-old keeps the Grand Slam singles record, beating Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2 in match that lasted four hours and 23 minutes.
Federer, a 27-year-old Swiss native, was attempting to equal Pete Sampras' 14 major titles. He has now lost to Nadal the last three times the two have met, according to The Associated Press.
Federer was visibly upset during the presentation, fighting back tears.
"Maybe I’ll try later. God, it’s killing me," Federer tearfully said. The tennis star did regain his composure to say, "You deserved it. You played a fantastic final."
After accepting the trophy, Nadal said to his opponent, "Roger, sorry for today. I really know how you feel right now. Remember, you’re a great champion, you’re one of the best in history."
Nadal became the first Spaniard to win the Australian Open.
The 22-year-old keeps the Grand Slam singles record, beating Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2 in match that lasted four hours and 23 minutes.
Federer, a 27-year-old Swiss native, was attempting to equal Pete Sampras' 14 major titles. He has now lost to Nadal the last three times the two have met, according to The Associated Press.
Federer was visibly upset during the presentation, fighting back tears.
"Maybe I’ll try later. God, it’s killing me," Federer tearfully said. The tennis star did regain his composure to say, "You deserved it. You played a fantastic final."
After accepting the trophy, Nadal said to his opponent, "Roger, sorry for today. I really know how you feel right now. Remember, you’re a great champion, you’re one of the best in history."
Nadal became the first Spaniard to win the Australian Open.
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