Monday, August 19, 2013

Lefty captures Claret Jug, 5th major

GULLANE, Scotland -- For more than 21 years, the entire length of Phil Mickelson's professional career, Jim "Bones" Mackay has traveled the world, lugging a golf bag and dispensing wisdom through a journey that saw his boss achieve greatness.
But never had he cried after a victory.

"New Year's Six"

The name for the bowls under the College Football Playoff semifinal rotation that’s set to begin at the end of the 2014 season will be called the ”New Year’s Six,” according to ESPN.com.

The BCS will be replaced by the College Football Playoff in 2014. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)


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Playing the Stadium Name Game

Corporate names are plastered on so many sports stadiums that fans have to scratch hard to find a building that lacks one. Airlines, banks, energy providers and technology companies are among the most willing to spend millions of dollars a year to get their names in front of fans.

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