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Heading out to Vegas in a few weeks to attend a conference and some professional education. Added an extra day before the event begins to hit Zion National Park for some hiking. Plan to spend 4 hours in the Narrows (plus 2 going back and forth on the bus). What should I bring? Any...

Did not see this before; but, Colorado St. has brought in Husch Blackwell, the same firm that just investigated Iowa football, to review both Covid-19 violations and nepotism within their football program by recently hired (and local CT guy) Steve Addazio. No idea what the truth is here; but a...

I caught the movie tonight with my two sons. If this is indeed the last Star Wars movie for a while, I will miss the tradition of taking them every 2 years to a movie, especially because they maybe adults by the time a new movie comes out. I will not discuss any plot points at this time...

Greg Schiano returning to New Brunswick (or Piscataway as the stadium and complex are across the river) to save Rutgers football was all but certain according to the press and several big Rutgers alum and boosters I know locally (Schiano and the Campanile family are from the same corner of...

It's a new season and the Champions group pods are out. https://www.espn.com/soccer/uefa-champions-league/story/3931009/ucl-draw-real-madrid-to-face-psg-in-group-a?src=com Group A: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Club Brugge, Galatasaray Group B: Bayern Munich, Tottenham, Olympiakos, Red...

Only posting this as it could impact UConn's local recruiting as Rutgers is in the B1G; but, their facilities will be several steps behind UConn's new facilities once they are built...

The political fiasco that is decimating Virginia politicians left and right has dragged out an old story. The woman accusing Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of s@xual assault earlier in the week stated she was also assaulted by a Duke basketball player back in the 1990's. Well, it came out...

Well, there's a new QB on the market to be considered... Florida State dismisses quarterback Francois In summary, at Florida St. and elsewhere, if player wins, wins, and wins to go along with some good numbers, he can get away with a lot, e.g. Jameis Winston. If the player is not winning...

Usually, Mass high schools are tops in northeast Hockey. Don Bosco, one of the top 3 teams in Jersey right now (each has 1 loss so far with Don Bosco losing to CBA who lost to Delbarton who lost to Don Bosco) took a road trip up to the Bay State this weekend. On Friday, the Ironmen beat...

As most of the otehr pages covering Hunt have been locked, this was posted on ESPN today. Looks like Hunt may already violated the 3 strikes unoffical policy. Sources: 3 incidents to factor into Hunt discipline Also, anyway catch the Monday night game? Whitten has a lot of critics for his...

It's official. The NHL is giving Seattle its's 32nd franchise starting in 2021/2 at a heavily renovated Key Arena. Arizona will be moved from the Pacific to the Central division (should be moved Quebec City or the AHL). It's unanimous: Seattle gets NHL expansion team Its likely this ends NHL...

So close, yet so far, especially with starting pitching. Still, the Yanks had a good season with 100+ wins and a solid core forming; but, not all of the pieces are in place yet and they have the unfortunate timing of having to share 100+ wins with both a division rival in Boston and league...

Apologies up front; but, I wasn't sure where to plug this in as neither sport is an Olympic sport nor a major US league, so I dropped it here as there are more folks here with a 'global' interest than other categories. I am off to Ireland for a few weeks with my better half for our x-teeenth...

Arsenal jumped ahead early; but a defensive lapse has allowed Bradley's Swansea team to claw back and only trail 2 to 1 at Emirates. Leicester's dream season, at least in the EPL, appears over as they fall 3-0 against Chelski.

Just caught this in the local. NYCFC just purchased 17 acres in Rockland Country (west side of the Hudson, just north of Jersey) from the State (old psychiatric hospital complex) to build their permanent practice facility. Its due to open in 2018. They currently practice at SUNY Purchase in...

After reading about what went on in Gainsville by Saint Myer was the coach there, I trust Ohio St's Administration's view over what ever took place (saws rumors about an unregistered gun and/r s@xharassment) over his. Ohio State suspends wideout Gibson for season "It was not from the athletic...

With Copa in the rear-view mirror and the Olympics soon to be there, too, its time to change focus to 2018 WC Qualifying. So, starting out with this from ESPN on possible roster additions for the next two matches. Try to get past the fist entry without throwing-up (I did a little myself). I...

Not bad, nothing too crazy on the home uni. May take a while for me to adjust tot he black away uni. At least it no longer looks like the Russian kit. http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/03/17/new-us-soccer-uniform-jersey-usmnt-uswnt

What does one do when your football team is one the richest and most successful out there, droop 600 million Euro to expand the legendary Camp Nou to 105,000 seats. http://www.espnfc.us/barcelona/story/2825436/barcelona-pick-architects-and-reveal-design-for-new-camp-nou...

Congratulations to Yale for making the dance this year by winning the Ivy League. This will be their first visit since 1962. http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400843593

ESPN is reporting that this maybe the last season at Louisville. http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14873300/rick-pitino-needs-some-decide-run-louisville-over Basically, the report notes that "...in other words, Louisville could be facing heavier sanctions in the...

After two rounds of voting, Gianni Infantino from Switzerland will be replacing Sepp Blatter as FIFA President. This came as a surprise after African countries promised to Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa. Jerome Champagne got 9 votes. The US initially voted for Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein...

OK, time to stop calling Leicester the underdogs and accept the league crown is theirs to win or lose. They are now 5 points ahead of Tottenham and 6 ahead of Man City after trashing on City at Etihad Stadium 3 to 1. Looking forward, their schedule also looks favorable as they do not have to...

Just caught this on my old high school Facebook page. Not surprising, as my town from what I can tell invented racial profiling, is going ballistic. Thoughts? I have concerns, too; but, this community will only be 60 to 70 students and will take-up just 1/2 of a floor in the new NextGen...

Caught this in the local paper while eating breakfast this morning. Don Bosco, a NJ Catholic school with hefty ice hockey ambitions, practiced at UConn for part of a day on their way up to plan Mass Catholic power BC High, who they lost to 2 to 0, playing at Harvard. They also visited...

So, I just saw it. What did everyone think? I like how the movie was story & character driven and not driven by special effects. There was some adult themes under the surface; but, it did not take away from the core of the story - good guys v. bad guys and the character's choices determine...

Did not see this anywhere else and figured it deserved its own thread. Congrat’s to UConn’s Cyle Larin who got 96% (wow) of the vote for the MLS rookies of the year behind his record shattering 17 goals in 27 matches (a rookie record). Very good job. Only bad part, he’s a Canadian. The USMT...

Good news, the stadium for the new MLS team in the Twin Cities is moving forward with a stadium in St. Paul off the light rail line between St. Paul and Minneapolis. Good for the MSP market, which deserves this. http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3944604.shtml Too bad the stadium will not be...

This is a great opportunity both for the US to host a major soccer tournament (maybe a dry run should FIFA develop a brain and backbone and pull 2022 from Qatar) and for the US to compete (automatic entry as host) against some of the best teams in the world in advance of the Hex. Need to have a...

Anyone going to this. $145 a ticket for 200 sections is about what people are getting for tickets on Stubhub right now. Could be a good game if the jets defense can keep Brady & co. in check. https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UCN/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=193594

After coming home from the game to vent about the refs here, I just caught this terrible news in the local paper that made my whining feel insignificant. The starting Junior QB for Washington Township HS in was hurt Friday night against Summit High school passed away from his injuries overnight...

ESPN is reporting that CONCACAF and CONMEBOL are considering a Champions League style tournament for the best club teams in the combined region. I think this would be good for MLS as it would provide greater exposure and the opportunity for MLS players to be challenged at the highest level...

While I am an Arsenal fan, I am not as attached to them as I am UConn, the Yankees or the USMNT; but, Saturday's match against Chelsea was the first time watching an EPL game that I had to start to read a book during the match because to distract me because if I didn't, I would have needed a new...

Anyone going to the US v. Brazil match up at Gillette? I wish I was. usually, Klinsmann somehow finds a way to get the team, even with inexperienced folks on the roster, up for these games. Brazil looks like it will be bringing their A side to the match, which I think is good as the US needs...

Apparently, Johnny Football is not the Cleveland Brown's only problem. Their Offensive Line coach, Andy Moeller, who looks to have run in problems again has been suspended permanently by the Browns for an undisclosed altercation involving the police and possibly a woman...