More on the Shin Lam Fencing Controversy
Wow, it gets even more horrible and insulting:
Shin a Lam: Fencing Controversy Exposes Embarrassing Olympic Flaws
Shin allegedly committed a violation just before the buzzer. One second was added to the clock because of said violation. The match then restarted, but the clock stayed at one second. Heidemann took three swipes at Shin, the third of which connected as time expired to give her a buzzer-beating victory.
The most heinous crime committed by the International Fencing Federation and the International Olympic Committee can be seen in this next excerpt from aTelegraph report:
The crowd was then incredulous when just before 7.40pm - nearly an hour after the incident - that an announcer claimed that in the rules the Koreans had to lodge money for the appeal to be valid.
THIS is how things are done at the Olympics? Athletes are forced to PAY, to essentially be extorted for a bribe, to make a formal appeal on a very questionable ruling? I know that I don’t have all the facts but that doesn’t seem to be in the spirit of the competition at all.
You notice that Big Nasty doesn’t much explain how or why Punk’s complains are really just a diva whining, he just kinda says it is because it is. Okay, look.
- WWE didn’t well-advertise Punk’s appearances on The Talking Dead or McDonald’s Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- Punk hasn’t appeared in much if any of the promotional material for WresteMania 29 yet, and he’s the year-strong reigning champ of the entire fucking company.
- There’s a chance they could have him drop the title to Rock at Royal Rumble.
If you honestly believe that Punk being pissed with any or all of these things makes him a “diva”, then you must have some sort of fuckin’ logic deficiency.
Midseason Stock Watch for the Top 25 Players in the NHL
bleacherreport.com5. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
Stock: Up
The Chicago Blackhawks are far from a one-man team.
If they were, they would not have been able to reel off 24 straight games without a regulation defeat.
However, while they have many stars and valuable players, it would be wrong to say that any player on the team is more important than Jonathan Toews.
Toews is a remarkable all-around player. He excels on the defensive end and should be a leading candidate for the Selke Award (best defensive forward). He dominates in the faceoff circle and he is an outstanding offensive player who often comes through with his best plays in clutch situations.
Toews has 11 goals and 12 assists this season and he has a plus-13 rating while winning 59.5 percent of his faceoffs.
14. Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
Stock: Up
Patrick Kane has always been a talented hockey player. This year, he has become a serious hockey player.
Kane’s career has been notable because of his speed, quickness and penchant for making big plays on the ice.
However, he’s been involved in some questionable off-ice incidents that have embarrassed himself and his team (source: chicagosuntimes.com).
After an incident last summer, Kane has seemingly matured and has been a force for the Blackhawks on an every-game basis (source: chicagotribune.com).
He has scored 14 goals and put up 17 assists and is averaging more than 20 minutes of ice time per night.
24. Marian Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks
Stock: Up
Marian Hossa has been one of the prime reasons the Chicago Blackhawks got off to their sensational start.
Hossa, along with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, excels at key moments. He has scored 11 goals and accrued 10 assists and has already potted four game-winning goals.
Hossa is far from just an offensive force. He is a three-zone star who concentrates as much of his effort on defense as he does when he has a chance to score.
If the Blackhawks can turn their sensational first half of the season into a second Stanley Cup championship in four seasons, Hossa will have played a key role.
Bleacher Report: New York Mets Deserve Recognition but Receive None From NY Tabloids
bleacherreport.com“The sports pages are filled with stories about the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers, which is expected since each was a playoff team, but the New York Yankees dominate the baseball coverage.
The Mets (18-13) have a better record than the Yankees (16-14). The Mets are defying the “experts” that wrote them off all winter and spring. Well, I have news for them. The Mets are not going away.”
A nice read.
"The WWE gave us CM Punk." - Bleacher Report
They issued the voiceless a voice. They awoke a voice that had been growing steadily in the underground. This voice had started as a small cry from the few, which quickly turned into the whispers of many, and would then explode like a “pipebomb” gaining the mass appeal and attention the underground had been chanting for all along.
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No longer were the days of the endless seas of red, orange and purple seen within the WWE kingdom. They had slowly been replaced with a simple white color claiming to be “The Best in the World.” While the two factions were always apart of the universe, Punk’s supporters finally had the platform and voice loud enough to dethrone Cenation and all of the things “Punk’s army” hated about them and what they stood for… Killing their beloved WWE.
To read more, click here.
Note: One of the best articles I’ve read, engaging and observant. -Nina
Roger Federer: Despite US Open Loss, Fed-Ex Remains King of 2012
bleacherreport.com…Besides, if Murray or Djokovic win in New York, shouldn’t they claim the 2012 crown as king of the game?
No, not necessarily, considering Federer can’t lose his top ranking. Besides, even if Djokovic is the only player to win two Grand Slams this year, or Murray adds his first ever Grand Slam to his Olympic gold medal, both players are in the prime of their careers.
But for Federer to be doing this at the age of 31, with the stacked competition atop the rankings, is simply amazing.
