Dario Franchitti Indy 500

Dario Franchitti has won his third Indy 500 taking the checkered flag again under a yellow flag condition.

After a moving tribute to the late Dan Wheldon, a record number of lead changes, multiple caution flags and a late crash on the final lap –

the 2012 Indy 500 is in the history books. Indy 500 Highlight Video:

Takuma Sato said 2012 race winner Dario Franchitti crowded him, causing the final lap crash.

Not a fan favorite, Franchitti received many boos from the crowd after the official announcement of his 2012 win.

Dario Franchitti redeemed himself by dedicating the victory to Dan Wheldon and most people went home happy.

#15 Lehigh Beats #2 Duke

#15 Lehigh University beat #2 Duke in one of the greatest upsets in NCAA March Madness history especially since the game was played in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The coach of Lehigh said it best: “ The only thing that really mattered is we had confidence and belief in ourselves.” – Brett Reed

CJ McCollum, the Patriot League player of the year, was unstoppable driving the lane at will. McCollum scored 30 points and the Mountain Hawks of Lehigh University stunned the Duke Blue Devils.

Lehigh came in confident, playing like they had nothing to lose. The pressure was on Duke and it showed.

“ They had the best player on the court tonight, McCollum. He’s really one of the outstanding players in the country and you could see why tonight.

I’ve been in this game for 37 years and it takes you to incredible highs. It also takes you to incredible lows. Tonight’s one of those lows.” – Mike Krzyzewski

Golden Globes go to Jennifer Lopez

And the Golden Globes go to J-Lo, Jennifer Lopez. That white dress is a work of art.

Jennifer Lopez wardrobe malfunction presenting at the 2012 Oscars in a stunning designer gown.

The big Oscar winners of the 2012 Academy Awards were:
Best Picture: The Artist
Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius – The Artist
Best Actor: Jean Dujardin – The Artist
Best Actress: Meryl Streep – The Iron Lady
Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer – Beginners
Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer – The Help

Jennifer Lopez nipple wardrobe malfunction and the Golden Globes go to J-Lo. Ay caramba.

Hall of Famer Gary Carter Dead at 57

Major League Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died of brain cancer at only 57 years old.

Gary “the Kid” Carter will always be remembered for his big, beaming smile that lit up a room and his passionate enthusiasm for baseball and life.

Gary Carter #8 ranks among the most beloved players in the history of both the Montreal Expo’s and the New York Mets.

Gary Carter began as an outfielder but became one of the elite catchers of all-time in professional baseball.

Driven by an amazing enthusiasm for the game, MVP Gary Carter won a MLB World Series in 1986 with the National League’s New York Mets.

Major League Baseball has lost one of its greatest ambassadors, far too early.

 

SF 49ers Fumble away 2012 NFC Championship NY Giants Win

SF 49ers Kyle Williams, filling in for Ted Ginn Jr., fumbled the game away in the NFL 2012 NFC Championship Game.

The calls seemed to go against the 49ers Sunday making it an especially tough loss, with a trip to the NFL Super Bowl on the line.

On any given Sunday, one play here or there, is the difference between winning and losing – between living and dying.

Congratulations to the NY Giants. To the Victor goes the Super Bowl spoils.

The New York Giants are the 2012 NFC Champions after a hard fought victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

The NFL playoffs are done. All thats left is a SuperBowl rematch of the G-men vs the Pats on Feb 5.

The Vegas Super Bowl line is up already. Pats -3, Total 55.5 I’m betting Giants ML +140. Who else wants to make 140% interest?

On this team, we fight for that inch.

Did Penn State Board of Trustees Kill Coach Joe Paterno Dead at 85?

The winningest college football coach of all time, Joe Paterno died today at 85.

JoePa suffered in his final 2 months on Earth from lung cancer, broken bones and more importantly a broken heart, once his good name, college and football life was abruptly taken from him.

Not fired but killed by the board of trustees. How well will the Penn State Board of Trustees sleep tonight?

Honor, ethics and education.

“ I feel that the board made a bad decision in letting Joe Paterno go. I’m very disappointed in their decision.

I thought they showed no courage, not to back someone who really needed it at the time.” – Franco Harris

RIP great football coach. Joe Paterno made Penn State a better place.

Muhammad Ali 70 the Greatest

Happy Birthday Champ. Legendary boxer and humanitarian Muhammad Ali  “I am the Greatest” turned 70 years old on jan. 17

This time he defeated Smoking Joe Frazier in the arena of life and death.

A $1000 a plate birthday party honored the Champ in Louisville, Kentucky.

Born Cassius Clay, he won a boxing gold medal for the United States in the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Clay joined the Nation of Islam and became Muhammad Ali. He refused to go fight in the Vietnam War and was jailed.

Ali’s stunning 1st round success against feared Sonny Liston put him on the boxing map.

Floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee, his epic trilogy with Joe Frazier, including the Thrilla in Manila, made Ali the greatest.

With the introduction of the Rope-a-Dope, Muhammad Ali was able to defeat the younger, bigger, stronger George Foreman in 1974’s Rumble in the Jungle.

Millions cheered his name – Ali Ali Ali. Muhammad Ali has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

“ I ain’t got no quarrel with the Viet Cong.” – Muhammad Ali

 

Oklahoma State wins 2012 Fiesta Bowl on final play of game

Oklahoma St. was very fortunate to win the 2012 Fiesta Bowl over Andrew Luck and Stanford, after never having the lead at any point in regulation.

Oklahoma State booted home the game winner in a thrilling 41-38 overtime classic in front of 69,927 at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Congratulations to QB Brandon Weeden, WR Justin Blackmon and the entire Cowboys team.

Congratulations to QB Andrew Luck and enjoy life as the number 1 overall pick in the next NFL draft.

The best is yet to come. If only Andrew Luck could kick field goals too.

Oregon 45 Wisconsin 38 Highest Scoring Rose Bowl ever

The clock ran out literally on the Wisconsin Badgers in a highly entertaining Rose Bowl masterpiece in Pasadena, California.

The speedy Oregon Ducks won their first Rose Bowl in 95 years and did it in style, gaining 621 yards on offense [345 passing 276 rushing].

Rose Bowl video courtesy of ESPN

83 combined points make the Jan. 2, 2012 Rose Bowl the highest scoring ever. 1129 yards of offense combined for Oregon and Wisconsin.

Speed kills.

Congratulations to the entire Oregon Ducks football team, coach Chip Kelly and superfan Randy Heiler.

High School Students Suspended for Tebowing

Two New York High School students have been suspended for “tebowing” performing a tribute in the school hallway to Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, a hardcore Christian.

Tebowing – to get down on one knee and start praying, even if everyone else around you is doing something completely different.

The Globalists are Winning. Only in America is it ok to brawl in schools but not pray.