Saturday, 23 March 2013

Tiger Woods went public he is dating Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn. A word of caution to Tiger: 9-irons are blunt; ski poles are pointy.


WOODS AND VONN ARE OFFICIALLY AN ITEM
A startled golfer plunged into a 5.5-metre sinkhole that opened up beneath him on an Illinois fairway. Talk about a free drop.
Robert Morris upset the No. 1 Wildcats in the opening round of the NIT. It's the worst day in Kentucky since they cracked Colonel Sanders' recipe.

Friday, 22 March 2013

It's the second day of spring and in the NHL, Toronto has one win in their last seven games. Given the strike-shortened season, it's nice the Leafs can still mount their usual playoff push.
Canadian Kelly Olynyk has not only gone from red-shirting to become a top basketball star with Gonzaga, he's earned his accounting degree. Who said Olynyk wouldn't add up to much?
What's the difference between Saskatchewan curler Brock Virtue and figure skater Tessa Virtue? My wall has no posters of Brock Virtue.


OLYMPIC SKATER TESSA VIRTUE

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Three unlikely promotion deals:
3. Michael Jordan - head & shoulders;  
2. Paris Hilton - Mensa;  
1. Manti Te'o - Real Housewives.



A new study says having an agreeable personality enhances our ability to ignore pain. In related news, this paper cut is killing me.

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

The Blue Bombers against the Alouettes will launch the upcoming CFL season. It will be followed by Buck Pierce launching the injury reserve list.



Scientists have found caffeine-laced nectar improves honeybees' memory for up to three days. It also gives them a buzz.
Choose your fav NHL Ice Girl: (1) Jackets (2) Flyers (3) Kings (4) Isles
(Pics from Sports Illustrated)


Tuesday, 19 March 2013

A downtown Edmonton studio is offering naked yoga classes. It's men only, but if it were mixed, I think I'd be up for it.
According to new research, married people tend to over-estimate how healthy they are. If you're unsure what that means, try forgetting your wife's birthday.

Ontario basketballer Andrew Wiggins is the 2013 Boy's High School Player of the Year in the U.S. Note to NCAA schools: Wiggins is a Canadian forward, but he'll stand on guard for thee.

Monday, 18 March 2013

According to marine biologists, many sharks take a break each spring to focus on eating, having sex and swimming in warm water. If we're talking San Jose Sharks, you can add golf.


SHARKS TAKE SPRING BREAK
UCLA economists report households of registered Democrats use less electricity than homes of registered Republicans. Which is odd since the Democrats are in power.

Sunday, 17 March 2013

Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, who reportedly came close to being Pope, was a talented 17-year-old hockey player when an injury led him to the priesthood. Maybe the Vatican liked him for the power pray.


CARDINAL MARC OUELLET WAS A TALENTED HOCKEY PLAYER
Anyone notice all the hockey injuries this season? There are so many call-ups playing, the NHL stands for Not Hospitalized Lately.