Joe Student
10 Burning Questions for the 2012 NFL season
The National Football League will open its 2012 regular season on Wednesday when the Dallas Cowboys visit the defending Super Bowl-champion New York Giants. The off- and pre- seasons have set up several key story lines for the new season. Here are the 10 burning questions for the 2012 NFL season:
Lightning Strike at Pocono NASCAR Race Kills 1 Fan, Injures 9 Others
A lightning strike in a parking lot outside a NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday killed one fan and injured nine others, race officials said.
Why Do Men Stare at Women?
A scientific study has revealed why men stare at women. (Spoiler alert: It’s the boobs and stuff.)
If You Had To Pick A New Pro Sports Team Name, Which Would You Choose? — Sports Survey of the Day
The recently completed NBA Finals featured a first in the four major American team sports: two teams (the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder) whose names were mass nouns, rather than plurals. It’s not surprising, since each team’s name is 20 years old or less.
‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius Will Be First Amputee to Compete in Olympics [VIDEO]
South African sprinter and double amputee Oscar Pistorius was named to his country’s Olympic team on Thursday, becoming the first amputee ever to compete in the Games.
Which Current Athlete Most Embodies the All-American Spirit? — Sports Survey of the Day
All-American doesn’t mean the same thing as All-Star.
NCAA Title Game: Kentucky Beats Kansas 67-59 To Win National Championship
Doron Lamb scored 22 points, and Kentucky held off a spirited Kansas rally to beat the Jayhawks 67-59 in the NCAA title game in New Orleans on Monday night. The win gave the Wildcats (38-2) their eighth national championship in school history and first since 1998.