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Take the Notre Dame dilemma. A host of sports pontificators were horrified by the possibility that the Fighting Irish, after having pretty much all the fight kicked out of them by Southern Cal, would still be blessed with a Bowl Championship Series invite because of their singular brand name. That prospect was so distasteful that more than one sports columnist pleaded with Notre Dame coach Ty Willingham to refuse any such invitation so as to preserve the integrity of the BCS....

Now more than three decades later, at the start of a new baseball century, that sage view is still painfully true, requiring only the slightest amendment as a concession to modernity. Baseball is still sick, the owners are acutely aware of it-and today even the most lamebrained among them understands exactly why. Yet despite their heightened awareness, the plague persists unabated. And it is about to rear itself and lay waste to what threatens to be a season for the ages....

So Boston limped through the regular season, claimed the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and only then, finally, put it in high gear. When the season finally ended in the L.A. Forum, with balloons set to cascade throughout the arena and Laker champagne on ice to toast L.A.’s first-ever title, it was Russell’s Celtics who were celebrating their 11th championship in 13 years–and the swan song of the NBA’s most remarkable dynasty....

In a see-saw battle that saw the Stars tie the Avalanche three times, Dallas rookie Joel Kiviranta won it in overtime with his third marker of the evening. Kiviranta wasn’t even expected to be in the lineup. He was tapped after forward Andrew Cogliano couldn’t go because of an injury. Prior to Game 7, he had played 11 NHL games total and two bubble games (one against the Blues, the other against the Flames)....

You just might find that these blogs guide you to live a more ambitious life and feel especially motivated and inspired to reach your goals and dreams. Whether you want to feel happier, improve your mental wellness, gain confidence, or simply love yourself more, be sure to start reading these self-help blogs today. 1. Zen Habits Historically, Zen refers to meditation and Zen Buddhism. But, sometimes, it simply means feeling peacefully alive, and that’s what this blog is encouraging you to feel....

Right up there with the sky is blue, the grass is green and holy crap it’s hot in Indianapolis, news of another Busch pole win filtered among racing fans. MORE: Jeff Gordon fire suit mistake | Why Sprint Cups starts late on Sunday You know the story: Busch outran the field, including teammates Daniel Suarez and Erik Jones, in qualifications for Saturday race at Indy. The Lilly Diabetes 250 was scheduled to begin at 3:30 p....

Rachel Arndt, deputy assistant secretary of state for passport services, said the department is increasing staffing throughout the U.S. as pandemic restrictions ease. However, she said Americans that need to apply for or renew a passport should do so at least six months ahead of when they plan to travel. Those without immediate need for their passport are encouraged to renew their passports by mail. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below....

There’s plenty of gory zombie action to glimpse in the gameplay reveal trailer, including different types of zombie types. Even a giant behemoth that closes out the look at the gameplay, which can rip players limb from limb. Players will definitely want to steer clear of those. State of Decay 2 will add multiplayer for the first time to the franchise, allowing players to play solo or with up to four friends....

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The best teams have been those with least number of yellow and red cards, on the other hand, worst teams are those with most number of yellow and red cards. While Bayern Munich had been the best disciplined team, it was Espanyol that topped the list of worst disciplined team. Here’s the complete list: Source: whoscored.com 0 votes

Real Madrid are at the front with the Ronaldo deal in 2009, followed by their acquisition of Kaka and Zidane, the other top names in football who have been transferred to the club for a record transfer fee. *Stats are updated up to 31st July, 2013 0 votes

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It was only in the third match they managed to score 206 runs, their highest against South Africa in the World Cup. In two out of the three matches played, South Africa took all 11 wickets in the Pakistan innings whereas Pakistan never managed to achieve the same feat. Let us now look at some of the key stats in matches between these two teams at the World Cup....

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As the 11th season of IPL is going to kick off in April next year, let’s have a look at the top 10 current records. #1 Most runs Suresh Raina, the player who played the highest number of matches in IPL history, is also the highest run scorer in the tournament. He scored 4540 runs with the help of 1 century and 31 half-centuries. Raina is the only batsman to score 400+ runs seven consecutive times....

The world of technology to help with everyday tasks is vast and varied. There are many options and industry lingo to sift through; so much so that consultation with a professional, such as a rehabilitation therapist, is often merited. It’s important to learn the different categories of assistive technology and, hopefully, set a starting point in finding and understand the technology that might work best for you or your loved one....

A total of 17 FBS teams made it through the first six weeks of the season without a loss. There are no head-to-head matchups between undefeated teams this week, and three teams have a bye. Is your team still on the list? No. 1 Alabama (5-0) Up next: at Kentucky (Oct. 12) Circle the date: vs. No. 10 LSU (Nov. 9) Worth noting: A.J. McCarron went 15-of-16 with four TDs against Georgia State....

The Windies embarrassed the Tigers in the first match, winning by an innings and 219 runs last week, with triumphant captain Jason Holder expecting a Bangladesh backlash. It did not come on Thursday, though, as Brathwaite’s slow and steady innings allowed the Windies to tick towards the 300 mark after being sent in to bat. Brathwaite ended on 110 from 279 balls, before Shimron Hetmyer’s unbeaten knock - a faster 84 from 98 - saw the hosts close on 295-4....

BA.2 has made headlines in recent weeks and is the subject of ongoing research after overtaking the previously dominant BA.1 Omicron type in countries like Denmark and South Africa. Research has found that BA.2 has a significant transmission advantage over BA.1, meaning it has the potential to spread faster through populations. But other key characteristics about the variant, such as whether it leads to increased hospitalization or is more resistant to vaccines, have yet to be conclusively determined....