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...
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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...
Final Jeopardy: 4-13-15 to 4-17-15
Here are the Final Jeopardy questions and answers for the week of April 13th with links to the full recaps. Mon, Apr 13 – Correct answers: 1 The Caucasian Isthmus...
With Much Fanfare, Cubs Call Up Top Prospect Kris Bryant
When the Chicago Cubs sent third baseman Kris Bryant to the minor leagues late in spring training, most people figured that the demotion would be for roughly the 12 days...
Final Jeopardy: Book Reviews (4-17-15)
The Final Jeopardy question (4/17/2015), in the category “Book Reviews” was: A 2008 review of this novel, later filmed, compared it to “Battle Royale” and said “it’s a future we...
Blackhawks Rally From 3 Goal Deficit, Beat Predators in 2 OT
The Chicago Blackhawks gave up three goals in the first period, but then shutout Nashville the rest of the way and beat the Predators 4-3 in the 2nd overtime period...
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