Bulls and Warriors Win in Overtime, Take 3-0 Leads in NBA Playoff Series
In an entertaining pair of games, the Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls both took 3-0 leads in their NBA playoff opening round series on April 23rd, but each team...
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Final Jeopardy: Actors (4-24-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (4/24/2015), in the category “Actors” was: Ironically, in the summer of 1955, he gave an interview about the dangers of racing on highways. New champ Greg...
The Boys of Winter
We usually think of baseball as a game played on warm summer days and nights, but it often is just the opposite in April, where winter sometimes takes a parting...
Final Jeopardy: Art in the City (4-23-15)
Today’s Final Jeopardy question (4/23/2015), in the category “Art in the City” was: German city where you’ll find the statue seen here. 2x champ Michael Brady is up to $33,602...
Final Jeopardy: American Poetry (4-22-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (4/22/2015), in the category “American Poetry” was: This 1883 poem says: “Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand a mighty woman…” New champ Michael Brady...
New York Mets Off to Hot Start
The Washington Nationals were the default preseason pick to win the National League East, but if the early season play of the New York Mets is any indication, it won’t...
Final Jeopardy: Bodies of Water (4-21-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (4/21/2015), in the category “Bodies of Water” was: The Finnish call it Itameri and the Germans call it Ostsee. New champ Todd Lovell defeated a 6x...
Final Jeopardy: Business (4-20-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (4/20/2015), in the category “Business” was: This social media company launched in October 2010; in 2012, with about a dozen employees and no revenue, it sold...
Jon Lester’s Novel Approach to Throwing to First Base
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester has come up with an interesting way to throw out a runner at first base. Basically, if you can’t pick the ball out of the...
Ringo Starr Induction Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist on Saturday night, April 18, 2015, for his solo career after the breakup of...
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