Law professor David Bernstein has a suggestion for renaming the Washington Redskins. I like it. Bernstein writes: I agree with Charles Krauthammer that the Redskins should be renamed out of common courtesy. I also think the name should reflect something unique or at least prominent about the team’s metropolitan area. You can call the team…
Sports
Beautiful Whitewater, Good Ideas, Health, Sports
Scenes from the Discover Whitewater Races, 9.22.2013
by JOHN ADAMS •
Beautiful Whitewater, City, Good Ideas, Sports
The Field of Dreams Begins Construction
by JOHN ADAMS •
Groundbreaking for the Treyton Kilar Field of Dreams in Whitewater took place Friday afternoon. That makes August 16, 2013 a particularly good day for our city. For a fine description of the groundbreaking in detail, with pictures from the ceremony, please see The Wisconsin Happy Farm‘s post on the event. That post includes photos of…
Beautiful Whitewater, Charity, City, Sports
On the Field of Dreams Project: In Support of Starting Construction Now
by JOHN ADAMS •
Last night, Whitewater’s Common Council discussed beginning construction of the Treyton Kilar Field of Dreams, to build a baseball diamond and related facilities on a part of Starin Park. I’ve written previously in support of the project, and believe Council made the right decision last night to begin construction by awarding an adjusted bid. See,…
Press Release, Sports
Become a Youth Triathelete on Saturday, July 27th in Fort Atkinson
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I’ve never been in a triathlon (a goal yet ahead), but those far younger than I am will have that chance on Saturday, July 27th: The sixth annual Fort Youth Triathlon will once again be swimming, riding, and running through Fort Atkinson’s Aquatic Center in Rock River Park on Saturday, July 27. Anyone ages 7-14…
Poll, Sports
Friday Poll: Who Wins NCAA D1 Basketball Championship?
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Four teams left, playing Saturday for a national championship on Monday: Louisville Cardinals, Wichita State Shockers, Michigan Wolverines, Syracuse Orange. So who is it? Oddsmakers say Louisville. I’ll go with that, but with Syracuse upsetting Michigan to get to that final game. What do you think? Poll’s open until start of Final Four on Saturday. 2013 NCAA D1…
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Scenes from Opening Day
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Sports, Television
Super Bowl Commercials
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America saw an exciting Super Bowl last night, uncertain in outcome until the end. While the game wasn’t on, or the lights weren’t on at the Superdome, there were commercials to talk about. The full list of ads is posted at Super Bowl Commercials, and my favorite was the one for Sketchers (they’re really not…
Sports
Pasadena
by JOHN ADAMS •
Sports
State Journal: UW-Whitewater’s strong wheelchair basketball program prepares players for international court
by JOHN ADAMS •
Update, 9.9.12: Video highlights from the U.S. Paralympics Division of the U.S. Olympic Committee: Today in London, at the Paralympic Games, the United States defeated Great Britain to win a bronze medal in wheelchair basketball in international competition. It’s an extraordinary accomplishment, to reach the highest level of competition, against athletes from around the world. (The American…
Sports
GM Doug Melvin: Zach Greinke to be traded
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Charity, City, Sports
On the 7.24.12 Special Council Session: Supporting Treyton Kilar’s Field of Dreams Project
by JOHN ADAMS •
Tonight, at 6:30 PM, there will be a special session of Whitewater’s Common Council to consider whether to select a bid for artificial turf for the Treyton’s Field of Dreams project, and to authorize down payment on the project. Council’s decision tonight may determine whether the project meets the continuing requirements for a Pepsi Challenge…
Sports
Bike Racer Forgets to Go the Last Lap
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Biker Riccardo Russo mistakenly thought his race was over, and that he’d won. He miscalculated by one lap, stopped too soon, and lost everything to those who wisely kept going. The lesson is so obvious, it scarcely needs mentioning. Still, it’s instructive to watch, and be reminded. For more on the story, see Motorbike rider…
Poll, Sports
Ryan Braun wins appeal of positive drug test
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Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun became the first major-league player to have a positive drug test overturned when he was informed Thursday that an arbitration panel ruled in his favor on appeal and decided against a 50-game suspension for the reigning National League most valuable player. Via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Congratulations, sharp readers — you…