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Top 10: The Second World War Fighters Souped-Up for Extreme Air Racing
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1579+ words) Reno Air Racing, described as "the world's fastest motorsport', is a blistering blend of aviation heritage, extreme engineering and thrilling speed. Held in the Nevada desert, it pits legendary warbirds against one another in low-level, high-G duels around a pylon…...
Asian Tour expertly trolls Luke Kwon for completing this simple task
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) Luke Kwon became the most-hated man in golf last week after oversleeping his tee time at the Internet Invitational. This week, it was the Asian Tour's turn to pile on the You Tube golf star. In case you missed it,…...
It's a good day to remember Bob Feller's brilliance and his time in the U. S. Navy
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (324+ words) A nickname can tell us plenty about a person. Bob Feller had three: The Heater from Van Meter, Bullet Bob and Rapid Robert. Feller was known as a superstar pitcher for the Cleveland Indians with an unmatched fastball. But he…...
Boca Juniors unveils $50 M-$60 M Bombonera expansion to 80, 000 seats
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (177+ words) Renovations will cost $50 million-$60 million to increase seating from 57, 000 to 80, 000. Boca announced the work will begin during the upcoming World Cup and last at least two years. "La Bombonera is not being moved. A new stadium is not being built....
David Robinson on how Naval Academy shaped him into a leader: "You go there as a kid and you come out as a man"
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (614+ words) If an NBA team wants sustained success, it needs a true leader. Many great teams showcased that simple motto, and the San Antonio Spurs " throughout the 1990s and early 2000s " were no exception, courtesy of the legendary David Robinson. Even today, more…...
D-Day Attack Battleship USS Texas Shapes Future Warships
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (348+ words) By Kris Osborn, President Warrior The most powerful weapon in the world in 1914, are the words used to describe the'famous USS Texas, a massive US Navy New York-class battleship which served in both WWI and WWII. The ship, which is…...
"Some people could look at that as a badge of honor. I "
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (108+ words) Anthony Chiang: Erik Spoelstra on now being the longest-tenured coach in U. S. pro sports: "Some people could look at that as a badge of honor. I look at that as really a disappointment to this. .. Anthony Chiang: Erik Spoelstra on now…...
'Two Ton' Tony and the Brown Bomber: How a 1939 heavyweight farce became a title fight that gripped the nation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1832+ words) You wouldn't think it to look at him " this short, fat, bowling ball of a man with the Jersey accent and the cinderblock head " but he was famous once. If you owned a radio and lived in the United States…...
104-year-old World War II vet excited to perform national anthem for Islanders-Rangers game
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (245+ words) Even at 104, Dominick Critelli is hitting all the high notes. The Floral Park super-senior saxophonist and World War II Army veteran will be performing the national anthem for the Islanders vs. Rangers game at UBS Arena on Saturday, marking yet…...
UNC honors Veterans with 'military tribute' wall
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (388+ words) In accordance with observing Veterans Day, the North Carolina Tar Heels unveiled a special tribute to military veterans at the Kenan Football center. The "Honoring Our Military" wall was revealed on Tuesday. This "wall" commemorates commitment and sacrifice made by…...