Banana Ball

 I just heard about this baseball league whose goal is to Make Baseball Fun.

The Savannah Bananas | We Make Baseball Fun!

You can watch on ESPN or Youtube.

I guarantee you will SMILE.

for the wiki link.

Puppy Bowl this weekend

 You know me.

I like dogs.

So instead of wasting time watching big humans wrestling in a field, I will be watching cute puppies playing on theirs.

PUPPY BOWL XIX is Sunday, February 12 at 2P ET/11A PT on Animal Planet.

Bubba-Doo will be rooting for Team Ruff.

KITESURFING NEARS ITS 2024 OLYMPIC DEBUT

 

Enjoy this new Olympic Sport.

Read the news from Team USA.

Delayed Opening Day

 Deal or no Deal?

Seems a delay in Opening Day is now for sure as the stalemate between owners and players in Baseball continues.

According to ESPN, "There are several macro reasons this hasn't gotten done -- the players' deep-seated mistrust of ownership, a desire to make significant gains on a Collective Bargaining Agreement that was gamed by savvy front offices, a nationwide penchant by corporate billionaires to maximize profits no matter the blowback -- but here's a micro one: At the onset of negotiations, owners expressed a willingness to reallocate the money that goes to players but not to increase it. In other words, the pie could change but not grow any larger."

Fox News reports recently that the players are not happy, but surprisingly there is little coverage in this news outlook.  

For real news coverage see the New York Times.

My solution?  Fans go support the local school players, whether high school or college.  They need your support more now than ever.

My thoughts go out to the fans who had secured opening day tickets.  And more importantly, the workers who depend on income from the games like food concessionaires and parking staff.

Curling, of course

 For a CST schedule, see this link.

From an earlier event.

and tonight...

Cricket

 I watched this Cricket game for a bit on Christmas day after taking Bubba-Doo for a walk in a local park.  I still don't understand the rules, but it was nice to see some folks enjoy the "spring like" weather.  Today, on the other hand is quite cold even though it is sunny for the dog walk.

The video had to be downgraded to upload from my cell phone so it is not that great.

Winter Olympics 2022

Seems to be some travel headaches for winter Olympic athletes.  Since the global crisis, flights to and from China have dwindled making it a a challenge for people to get to the events.

Further, and complicated this year due to the crisis, are the challenges to host such a mega event.

One good thing is that vaccines are required or face a 21 day "layover."

Oh yeah, be sure to watch Curling (photo from 2018, Vegas men's world Championship).

Sticky Baseballs is cheating

 Let's take a break from the Appalachian Trail and talk about America's favorite pastime.  No, not soccer, but baseball.  Seems pitchers are applying sticky substances to the ball to give them an edge.

Why?  Well "The purpose of the substance is fairly clear: To help pitchers make the baseball curve, dip and hop more than it normally would."

In other words cheat.

Mar-a-Lago to become open for Georgia Democrats

 Wishing to diffuse the huge misunderstanding that Georgia voters failed to reinstate Mr. Trump last fall, the late president is offering Mar-a-Lago to ill informed voters for spring time outings.

"I will take a hit on this financially, but those ill advised voters in Georgia can visit my historic home" and play a round of golf and a reduced rate of $10,000 a night per person.  Mr. Trump will waive the normal $100,000 initiation fee if paid in cash.  

As an alternative to the democrats in Georgia, he suggests that "checks made out to my legal defense fund is preferred" since multiple claims of sexual mis-behavior continue to haunt the former reality TV host.

Need something to watch on Sunday?

 it's the biggest game on all fours

Get pumped for Animal Planet's annual fluff fest, kicking off Sunday, Feb. 7 @ 2PM EST and hosted by Martha & Snoop.

Meet the Starting Line Up

You can be sure Bubba-Doo will be ruffing for his team.

Breakdancing gets Olympic Status

 Can't wait until Paris 2024 when we get to see Breakdancing as a new event!  The spinning and twirling should be spectacular.  

Also good news is the subtraction of Boxing and to a lesser degree Weight Lifting. I mean watching people beat the s&*t out of each other is not what I call a sport.  Just like the fools who drive around in a circle in a fast car is not a sport IMHO.

Pickleball

I have never played it, but should try it out sometime soon.  The hottest sport around is Pickleball, a combination of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, sports I have already attempted.

My good friend, and my age, has enjoyed it for several years.  And even in my hometown, they built a court for this sport, much to the displeasure of those that don't believe in health exercise. 

January 2021 Curling

Looking for some fun next January?  And a chance to get away from snow and ice to sit by some more ice?

Yes, I'm talking about curling and the sport that most couch potatoes probably think they could do, except for the fact that you have to pick up and aim huge stone that weighs between 38 and 44 pounds.

So, does this sound like fun?  If so check out the event in Las Vegas, Nevada next year. or typing this URL:
https://www.lasvegascurling.rocks/

The Big Game today

Yes, it is time for the big game today.

Pre-game excitement starts at 3 PM Eastern.  Watch it live here.

Women's World Cup 2019

Have you been following the Women's World Cup?  It's the quarter finals and these players rock!!
France is up against the US today and the US women have good odds at winning.

Good luck to all athletes!

World Cup 2018

France over Croatia 4-2.

Congrats to both teams for representing your countries in Russia.  Your athletic achievement will inspire the youth of the world in this great sport.

Good job all!

Medal day in World Men's Curling!

So the final day has come to Curling in Vegas.  It is down to four teams:

Bronze between Korea and Scotland, and the gold between Sweden and Canada.

I will say the Scotland fans are a small but powerful and enthusiastic group.  Canada fans are plentiful and colorful!  (I am for Sweden if you don't know.)

The ice will be hot in Las Vegas today!

Team USA has qualified for Playoffs

If you are not in Vegas, you can follow the excitement at this link.  Cable TV coverage is spotty.

Sweden and Scotland are in the lead with 11-1 in the Round Robin.

Curling Challenge

Las Vegas is known for a lot of things but ICE?  (think Sanka)

The World Men's Curling Championship is going on right now.

It appears from my panoramic shot that the sheet is curved but it is not.

Also the shot is during practice and the reason multiple stones are on the ice.

These shots were taken this past Saturday and the competition goes onto this weekend.

So head to the Orleans Arena in Vegas for some great curling.

Got your Tickets for Curling?

I think you can still get tickets for the World Men Curling Championship starting Tomorrow 31 March 2018 in Las Vegas.  Sweden is set to play in the first Draw (M1) against Germany!  US vs Japan later that day at 630 PM.

For more info, try this link.