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theworldsgame: The US team was nowhere to be found tonight. I...

Thu, 31 May 2012 22:50:47 -0400

The US team was nowhere to be found tonight. I blame the shirt. (via)

mightyflynn: A Meticulous Metric of Team Names by...

Thu, 31 May 2012 22:48:21 -0400

A Meticulous Metric of Team Names

by PopChartLab

A comprehensive taxonomy of 482 professional baseball team names, spanning over 150 years and covering teams from the bigs to the minor and independent leagues, as well as the Negro Leagues, the Nippon Professional Baseball league, and more. Styled like an old school baseball card, this is the definitive guide to the nation’s pastime.

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(h/t @MnTwinkie)

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Wed, 30 May 2012 16:42:00 -0400

siphotos: Larry Bird backs Dominique Wilkins into the post...

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:02:09 -0400

siphotos:

Larry Bird backs Dominique Wilkins into the post during Game 7 of the 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Bird scored 34 points, 20 in the fourth-quarter, while Wilkins poured in 47 in a losing effort as Boston advanced to play Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals. Are the Celtics and Hawks heading to another memorable Game 7? The Hawks survived on Tuesday with a 87-86 victory to force a Game 6 on Thursday. (Manny Millan/SI)

TROCCHI: Horford fuels Hawks to victory
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Larry Bird

siphotos: Friday is Star Wars Day across the nation. In...

Sat, 05 May 2012 00:16:07 -0400

siphotos:

Friday is Star Wars Day across the nation. In celebration, here’s a photo of Chewbacca throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to Wicket the Ewok before a Marlins-Nationals game. (AP)

GALLERY: Star Wars And Sports

siphotos: Brandi Chastain celebrates after scoring the winning...

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:32:25 -0400

siphotos:

Brandi Chastain celebrates after scoring the winning shootout goal against China to give USA a victory in the 1999 World Cup final. (Robert Beck/SI)

GALLERY: Top 40 Athletes of the Title IX Era

siphotos: This week, Sports Illustrated pays tribute to Title...

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:13:31 -0400

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This week, Sports Illustrated pays tribute to Title IX and its impact on women’s sports over the past 40 years.

GALLERY: The 40 greatest women athletes of Title IX era
KILLION: Title IX has changed the world we live in

pitchinvasion: New men’s and women’s US national team jerseys...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:38:04 -0400

pitchinvasion:

New men’s and women’s US national team jerseys by Nike. Like?

In the first nine games of a perhaps crucial Year 3, Jason...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:37:29 -0400

In the first nine games of a perhaps crucial Year 3, Jason Heyward hit .345 with two home runs and five RBI’s. And now, for contrarian purposes, we ask: Was a good start really crucial for this player?

Said Fredi Gonzalez, the Braves’ manager: “It’s important for everybody, but more so for him.”

Said Greg Walker, the new hitting coach: “It could have been an issue if he was the kind of guy who panicked.”

There’s the key. Of all the things the Braves liked about Heyward at age 20, outrageous athletic ability was only one. Yeah, he could hit the ball really hard and run really fast, but he also approached the game the way a 10-year pro would. He wasn’t given to irrational exuberance. (Or its evil twin — utter self-doubt.) Talent had gotten him to the majors in a hurry, but temperament would make him a superstar.

- Mark Bradley, Journal-Constitution

Read the rest: “Jason Heyward: Tweaked swing, same mindset, better results”

mightyflynn: 1956 photo by George Silk

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:49:30 -0400

mightyflynn:

1956

photo by George Silk

The Civil Wars doing their soundcheck for tonight’s...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:03:55 -0400

The Civil Wars doing their soundcheck for tonight’s national anthem at Turner Field.

mightyflynn: Cincinnati 2, Washington 3 (10 innings) Nationals...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:25:14 -0400

mightyflynn:

Cincinnati 2, Washington 3 (10 innings)

Nationals Park, Opening Day 2012

photo by tbridge

mightyflynn: It just might.

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:39:54 -0400

mightyflynn:

It just might.

siphotos: Mikel Arteta of Arsenal (top left) shoots past...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:47:57 -0400

siphotos:

Mikel Arteta of Arsenal (top left) shoots past Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart to score the only goal of the match during Sunday’s Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City in London. Arsenal won 1-0. (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Support Bartow

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:31:00 -0400

Support Bartow:

LakePoint is proud to be located in the City of Emerson in Bartow County, Georgia. Our goal is to be a good neighbor in all aspects of our growth. We encourage visitors to our site to join us in supporting the local community in all opportunities. If you are a local business and would like to be featured on our website free of charge, please contact us at general@lakepointsports.com.

2012 Great American Cleanup – Keep Emerson Beautiful

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:40:26 -0400

2012 Great American Cleanup – Keep Emerson Beautiful:

LakePoint is pleased to support the 2012 Great American Cleanup in our home town of Emerson. We encourage you to join us in support and helping to keep Emerson beautiful!

"LakePoint will have a two-fold positive effect not only for economic stimulus, but also the physical..."

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:17:58 -0400

““LakePoint will have a two-fold positive effect not only for economic stimulus, but also the physical and developmental well-being of our youth.””

-
Bobby Cox

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Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:02:32 -0400

A vision of the future.

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:54:41 -0400

A vision of the future.

What is LakePoint?

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:50:02 -0400

As one of the most ambitious projects in the country, LakePoint Sporting Community & Town Center will be one of the world’s largest and most unique Amateur Sports Complexes.

The 1200+ acre mixed-use development is located in Emerson, GA, just north of Atlanta. LakePoint is organized into five distinct villages that work together to create the ultimate sports tourism destination.

More than just sports, the complex will offer 5 million square feet of mixed-use commercial development, including extensive retail, hotel, office, entertainment and medical components.