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Rio’s facing huge Olympic issues, and sports media need to spotlight them – Awful Announcing

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Four months from the start of the Rio Olympics, there are an incredible list of issues facing the Games. As Bruce Arthur writes in The Toronto Star, between the economic crisis, spending cuts, massive political corruption investigations that have Brazil’s president under fire, the Zika virus and the sewage-filled waters that will host the open-water events, things look bad even by the usual pre-Olympic standards. That speaks to a couple of…

Happy birthday to Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, die-hard NASCAR fan – FOXSports.com

Sunday, March 27, 2016

A very happy 68th birthday to Aerosmith frontman and NASCAR fan Steven Tyler, who is celebrating his big day on Saturday. Tyler and Aerosmith were the headline acts for the pre-race concert last August at Bristol Motor Speedway, where the band played to an enthusiastic crowd before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Irwin Tools Night Race. Before the Bristol race, Tyler got to meet Richard Petty, the most successful NASCAR driver…

Oliver Mousseau, NCAA Hockey Referee, Dies from Injuries After Falling on Ice – Bleacher Report

Sunday, March 27, 2016

NCAA hockey referee Oliver “Butch” Mousseau died Friday after suffering a head injury before a game in Michigan last week. He was 48. Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reported Mousseau’s head struck the ice after he tripped during warm-ups for a Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoff game between Ferris State and Michigan Tech. He was transported to the hospital and placed in a drug-induced coma because of brain…

Who are NASCAR’s 10 most engaging personalities on social media? – FOXSports.com

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Social media has taken the sporting world by storm, and NASCAR is no exception. Dallas-based MVPindex Inc. describes itself as “a social media audience measurement and analytics company that ranks, measures and values the top influencers and brand ambassadors in sports and entertainment on social media.” The company produces something it calls the MVPIndex, which “ranks, measures and values the social media engagement of more than 30,000 athletes, entertainers, teams, leagues,…

Government launches walking and cycling strategy – BBC News

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Image caption The government said it would provide infrastructure to encourage journeys on bike and foot The government has unveiled proposals to encourage people to cycle and walk more in England. The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy includes the ambition of doubling the number of people using bikes by 2025. Transport Minister Robert Goodwill said “sustained investment in cycling and walking infrastructure” was needed. Cycling campaigners warned the strategy “won’t…

Live coverage: Michigan hockey takes on North Dakota with Frozen Four berth on the line – MLive.com

Sunday, March 27, 2016

GAME INFORMATION Who: Michigan vs. North Dakota What: Midwest Region hockey final When: 6 p.m. ET Saturday Where: U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio TV: ESPN2 Radio: 1050 WTKA-AM (1050) in Ann Arbor, MGoBlue TV Twitter: Follow Justin P. Hicks for updates Live updates: Join the conversation in the comments below Series record: 46-40-4 One night after Michigan’s thrilling 3-2 overtime win over Notre Dame, the Wolverines return to the ice to take on the…

The best rotation in baseball? It might just be Cleveland’s – ESPN

Sunday, March 27, 2016

11:17 AM ET print GOODYEAR, Ariz. — If you were debating which team had the best rotation in baseball last season, you might have mulled the merits of the Mets versus the Nationals or speculated that the Cardinals had something special. This season, those teams’ rotations are all still formidable. St. Louis lost John Lackey but gets Adam Wainwright back. And by adding Lackey, the Cubs inserted their imposing unit…

UNO baseball rallies, falls short in series finale at Lamar – NOLA.com

Sunday, March 27, 2016

The University of New Orleans baseball team (16-8, 4-5 Southland) rallied back from a four-run deficit but fell short by a 7-5 score to the Lamar Cardinals (16-7, 7-2) in the series finale at Vincent-Beck Stadium. UNO was trailing 5-1 when they entered the seventh. The combination of Scott Crabtree, Chaz Boyer, and Samuel Capielano each hit singles to load up the bases. Preston Marsh followed with an RBI single to make it 5-2. After an RBI…

South Carolina baseball sweeps series vs. Ole Miss – The State

Sunday, March 27, 2016

It didn’t matter whether it was Ole Miss or South Carolina with the hot start this series. South Carolina won either way. In a 4-0 win Saturday, a three-run top of the first by his offense allowed South Carolina starter Adam Hill some breathing room as the No. 10 Gamecocks finished off the sweep of the No. 9 Rebels. USC won Thursday’s opener, and then rallied to beat Ole Miss…

LSU baseball evens series, defeats Texas A&M 3-2 – NOLA.com

Sunday, March 27, 2016

With two outs and the tying run at third and the go-ahead run at first for Texas A&M, Caleb Gilbert fired an 0-2 pitch to strikeout Nick Banks and save the 3-2 LSU lead as the Tigers evened the series Friday at Blue Bell Park. The Tigers improved to 16-6 for the season and 2-3 in the SEC, handing the Aggies their first home loss as they fell to 20-3 and 3-2…

Rio’s facing huge Olympic issues, and sports media need to spotlight them – Awful Announcing

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Four months from the start of the Rio Olympics, there are an incredible list of issues facing the Games. As Bruce Arthur writes in The Toronto Star, between the economic crisis, spending cuts, massive political corruption investigations that have Brazil’s president under fire, the Zika virus and the sewage-filled waters that will host the open-water events, things look bad even by the usual pre-Olympic standards. That speaks to a couple of…

NCAA hockey referee dies one week after falling on ice – Sports Illustrated

Saturday, March 26, 2016

NCAA hockey referee Oliver “Butch” Mousseau died Friday, one week after sustaining a head injury while falling onto the ice of a game he was to officiate. He was 48. Mousseau hit his head on the ice on March 18 before a Western Collegiate Hockey Association game between Ferris State and Michigan Tech. Mousseau was not wearing a helmet, and had his hands in his pockets when he tripped, preventing him from…

Who are NASCAR’s 10 most engaging personalities on social media? – FOXSports.com

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Social media has taken the sporting world by storm, and NASCAR is no exception. Dallas-based MVPindex Inc. describes itself as “a social media audience measurement and analytics company that ranks, measures and values the top influencers and brand ambassadors in sports and entertainment on social media.” The company produces something it calls the MVPIndex, which “ranks, measures and values the social media engagement of more than 30,000 athletes, entertainers, teams, leagues,…

Michigan hockey must crack North Dakota’s defense to reach Frozen Four – Detroit Free Press

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski talks about the play of goaltender Steve Racine and about scoring the tying goal in the third period of the 3-2 OT win over Notre Dame Friday in Cincinnati. Video by George Sipple/DFP Videolicious North Dakota reached the Final Four last season, losing to Boston University in the national semifinal. Michigan and North Dakota play tonight in Cincinnati for a spot in this year’s Frozen Four.(Photo:…

Watch Germany Vs. England Soccer Friendly Online (Live Stream) – NESN.com

Saturday, March 26, 2016

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LSU baseball evens series, defeats Texas A&M 3-2 – NOLA.com

Saturday, March 26, 2016

With two outs and the tying run at third and the go-ahead run at first for Texas A&M, Caleb Gilbert fired an 0-2 pitch to strikeout Nick Banks and save the 3-2 LSU lead as the Tigers evened the series Friday at Blue Bell Park. The Tigers improved to 16-6 for the season and 2-3 in the SEC, handing the Aggies their first home loss as they fell to 20-3 and 3-2…

The best rotation in baseball? It might just be Cleveland’s – ESPN

Saturday, March 26, 2016

11:17 AM ET print GOODYEAR, Ariz. — If you were debating which team had the best rotation in baseball last season, you might have mulled the merits of the Mets versus the Nationals or speculated that the Cardinals had something special. This season, those teams’ rotations are all still formidable. St. Louis lost John Lackey but gets Adam Wainwright back. And by adding Lackey, the Cubs inserted their imposing unit…

Injuries More Common in Teens Who Focus on Single Sport – UPI.com

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Washington, D.C.- High school athletes who focus on a single sport may be at increased risk for knee and hip injuries, a new study suggests. “Make sure your children are getting breaks in competition,” said study author David Bell, assistant professor in the Departments of Kinesiology and Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “There are so many great aspects to sports participation and we don’t want this information…

Rio’s facing huge Olympic issues, and sports media need to spotlight them – Awful Announcing

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Four months from the start of the Rio Olympics, there are an incredible list of issues facing the Games. As Bruce Arthur writes in The Toronto Star, between the economic crisis, spending cuts, massive political corruption investigations that have Brazil’s president under fire, the Zika virus and the sewage-filled waters that will host the open-water events, things look bad even by the usual pre-Olympic standards. That speaks to a couple of…