WIBX 950 » Sports http://wibx950.com Your News Talk and Sports Leader Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Professional Sports' 5 Biggest Memorial Day Moments http://wibx950.com/professional-sports-5-biggest-memorial-day-moments-2/ http://wibx950.com/professional-sports-5-biggest-memorial-day-moments-2/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 08:50:04 +0000 Danny Groner http://tsminteractive.com/?p=102906 Memorial Day weekend, which is coming up soon, doesn't offer a a reprieve from the daily grind for many athletes. The NBA and NHL playoffs are still smoking hot, and Major League Baseball is in full swing.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/professional-sports-5-biggest-memorial-day-moments-2/feed/ 0 2013 Preakness Results — Oxbow Wins Preakness Stakes; Orb Finishes Fourth http://wibx950.com/2013-preakness-results-oxbow-wins-preakness-stakes-orb-finishes-fourth/ http://wibx950.com/2013-preakness-results-oxbow-wins-preakness-stakes-orb-finishes-fourth/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 21:19:05 +0000 Joe Student http://guyspeed.com/?p=133270 Oxbow won the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore on Saturday to capture the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. Jockey Gary Stevens rode the 15-1 underdog into the lead early and claimed the win for owner D

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]]> http://wibx950.com/2013-preakness-results-oxbow-wins-preakness-stakes-orb-finishes-fourth/feed/ 0 Matthew Stockman, Getty Images This Weekend in Sports: The Preakness Stakes and NASCAR All-Star Race http://wibx950.com/this-weekend-in-sports-the-preakness-stakes-and-nascar-all-star-race/ http://wibx950.com/this-weekend-in-sports-the-preakness-stakes-and-nascar-all-star-race/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:08:13 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162303 The second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown and NASCAR's All-Star event highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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]]> http://wibx950.com/this-weekend-in-sports-the-preakness-stakes-and-nascar-all-star-race/feed/ 0 Rob Carr, Andy Lyons, Todd Warshaw, Jeff Zelevansky / Getty Images 2013 NBA Playoff Scores: Spurs Beat Warriors, 94-82, Advance To Western Conference Finals http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoff-scores-spurs-beat-warriors-94-82-advance-to-western-conference-finals/ http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoff-scores-spurs-beat-warriors-94-82-advance-to-western-conference-finals/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 06:42:52 +0000 Joe Student http://guyspeed.com/?p=133065 San Antonio Spurs 94, Golden State Warriors 82
Tim Duncan scored 19 points and teammate Kawhi Leonard added 16 points and 10 rebounds, as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors, 94-82, in Oakland on Thursday night to win the best-of-seven NBA playoff series between the teams, 4-2

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]]> http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoff-scores-spurs-beat-warriors-94-82-advance-to-western-conference-finals/feed/ 0 Stephen Dunn, Getty Images 2013 NBA Playoffs Recap — Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat Advance to Conference Finals http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoffs-recap-memphis-grizzlies-miami-heat-advance-to-conference-finals/ http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoffs-recap-memphis-grizzlies-miami-heat-advance-to-conference-finals/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 05:30:12 +0000 Joe Student http://guyspeed.com/?p=132760 The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the finals of the Western Conference, and the Miami Heat moved on to the finals of the Eastern Conference. Here's a recap of Wednesday night's action in the NBA:

Memphis Grizzlies 88, Oklahoma City Thunder 84
Zach Randolph had 28 points and 14 rebounds and Mike Conley scored 13 points and dished out 11 assists, as the Memphis Grizzlies upset the Oklahoma City Thunder, 88-84, in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night to win their NBA playoff series in five games

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]]> http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoffs-recap-memphis-grizzlies-miami-heat-advance-to-conference-finals/feed/ 0 Mike Ehrmann, Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Rangers, Lundqvist Shutout Capitals In Game 7 To Advance To Eastern Conference Semifinals http://wibx950.com/rangers-lundqvist-shutout-capitals-in-game-7-to-advance-to-eastern-conference-semifinals/ http://wibx950.com/rangers-lundqvist-shutout-capitals-in-game-7-to-advance-to-eastern-conference-semifinals/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:07 +0000 Jeff Monaski http://wibx950.com/?p=195671 Henrik Lundqvist's back to back to shutouts in Games 6 and 7 have the Rangers advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals to take on the Boston Bruins.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/rangers-lundqvist-shutout-capitals-in-game-7-to-advance-to-eastern-conference-semifinals/feed/ 0 Greg Fiume, Getty Images The NFL Thinks Rugby Could Be the Next Big Thing http://wibx950.com/the-nfl-thinks-rugby-could-be-the-next-big-thing/ http://wibx950.com/the-nfl-thinks-rugby-could-be-the-next-big-thing/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 15:09:40 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://guyspeed.com/?p=132227 Are you read for some...rugby?

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]]> http://wibx950.com/the-nfl-thinks-rugby-could-be-the-next-big-thing/feed/ 0 Getty Images This Weekend in Sports: The Players Championship and NBA, NHL Playoffs http://wibx950.com/this-weekend-in-sports-the-players-championship-and-nba-nhl-playoffs/ http://wibx950.com/this-weekend-in-sports-the-players-championship-and-nba-nhl-playoffs/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 19:06:44 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=161963 One of the PGA Tour's most lucrative tournaments and the NBA and NHL playoffs highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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]]> http://wibx950.com/this-weekend-in-sports-the-players-championship-and-nba-nhl-playoffs/feed/ 0 Richard Heathcote, Tyler Lecka, Ronald Martinez, Chris Trotman / Getty Images Minor League Player Steals Home to the Delight of All Seven Fans in the Stands http://wibx950.com/minor-league-player-steals-home-to-the-delight-of-all-seven-fans-in-the-stands/ http://wibx950.com/minor-league-player-steals-home-to-the-delight-of-all-seven-fans-in-the-stands/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 18:56:10 +0000 Chris Illuminati http://guyspeed.com/?p=131654 Minor League baseball is often the place to find some of the most exciting plays of the year. Thankfully, those plays are available to watch online. It's much easier than fighting the massive crowds that pack minor league stadiums across the US

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]]> http://wibx950.com/minor-league-player-steals-home-to-the-delight-of-all-seven-fans-in-the-stands/feed/ 0 MiLB Phil Hughes Locked In — MLB Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups 2013 http://wibx950.com/phil-hughes-locked-in-mlb-waiver-wire-pickups-2013/ http://wibx950.com/phil-hughes-locked-in-mlb-waiver-wire-pickups-2013/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 14:19:51 +0000 Ian Riley http://guyspeed.com/?p=131141 Since our last installment there have been a string of huge injuries. Marlins slugger and only legitimate bat Giancarlo Stanton suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain and is expected to miss at least a month of action. Sure he started out the season slow but he was showing signs of breaking through. In his last six games he hit .296 with three homers and eight RBIs.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/phil-hughes-locked-in-mlb-waiver-wire-pickups-2013/feed/ 0 Getty Images Boston Marathon Bombings Survivor Leads Emotional Pregame Pep Rally for Bruins http://wibx950.com/jeff-bauman-boston-marathon-bombings-bruins/ http://wibx950.com/jeff-bauman-boston-marathon-bombings-bruins/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 14:06:45 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://guyspeed.com/?p=131149 Get your goose bumps ready.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/jeff-bauman-boston-marathon-bombings-bruins/feed/ 0 Listen LIVE: NASCAR At Talladega For Aaron's 499 http://wibx950.com/listen-live-nascar-at-talladega-for-aarons-499/ http://wibx950.com/listen-live-nascar-at-talladega-for-aarons-499/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 15:06:51 +0000 Jeff Monaski http://wibx950.com/?p=191265 With qualifying rained out on Friday, Carl Edwards has the pole for today's Aaron's 499 from Talladega Superspeedway.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/listen-live-nascar-at-talladega-for-aarons-499/feed/ 0 Jerry Markland, Getty Images University of Oregon Charges $5 Per Person to Watch Cheerleading Tryouts http://wibx950.com/university-of-oregon-charges-5-per-person-to-watch-cheerleading-tryouts/ http://wibx950.com/university-of-oregon-charges-5-per-person-to-watch-cheerleading-tryouts/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 16:06:24 +0000 Wes Glinsmann http://guyspeed.com/?p=130656 The University of Oregon athletic department is completely underwritten by UO alum and Nike president Phil Knight. It’s not like they’re hurting for money. They still came up with a novel approach to fundraising—allowing the general public to watch Ducks’ cheerleading tryouts for $5 apiece.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/university-of-oregon-charges-5-per-person-to-watch-cheerleading-tryouts/feed/ 0 2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: New York Knicks Hold Off Boston Celtics, 88-80, To Advance To Second Round http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoffs-recap-new-york-knicks-hold-off-boston-celtics-88-80-to-advance-to-second-round/ http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoffs-recap-new-york-knicks-hold-off-boston-celtics-88-80-to-advance-to-second-round/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 02:32:29 +0000 Joe Student http://guyspeed.com/?p=130976 Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics, 88-80, in Boston on Friday night to win Game 6 and take the first-round, best-of-seven NBA playoff series, four games to two

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]]> http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoffs-recap-new-york-knicks-hold-off-boston-celtics-88-80-to-advance-to-second-round/feed/ 0 Jim Rogash, Getty Images 2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Golden State Beats Denver, 92-88, To Win First-Round Series http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoffs-recap-golden-state-beats-denver-92-88-to-win-first-round-series/ http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoffs-recap-golden-state-beats-denver-92-88-to-win-first-round-series/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 15:07:50 +0000 Joe Student http://guyspeed.com/?p=130848 Stephen Curry scored 22 points and Andrew Bogut had 14 points and 21 rebounds, as the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets, 92-88, in Game 6 in Oakland on Thursday and won the best-of-seven, first-round NBA playoff series, four games to two

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]]> http://wibx950.com/2013-nba-playoffs-recap-golden-state-beats-denver-92-88-to-win-first-round-series/feed/ 0 Jed Jacobsohn, Getty Images 18 Holes of Golf With Cart at 12 CNY Golf Courses – Seize The Deal Golf Card[GALLERY] http://wibx950.com/18-holes-of-golf-with-cart-at-12-cny-golf-courses-seize-the-deal-golf-cardgallery/ http://wibx950.com/18-holes-of-golf-with-cart-at-12-cny-golf-courses-seize-the-deal-golf-cardgallery/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 21:58:17 +0000 Tad Pole http://bigfrog104.com/?p=242122 If your a golfer or know a golfer, this deal is too good to pass up. You get 18 holes of golf with cart at 12 Central New York Golf Courses all for just $99. It's our Daily Deal powered by Seize The Deal.  Click for details and photos of the courses.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/18-holes-of-golf-with-cart-at-12-cny-golf-courses-seize-the-deal-golf-cardgallery/feed/ 0 This Weekend in Sports: The Kentucky Derby and Mayweather – Guerrero http://wibx950.com/this-weekend-in-sports-the-kentucky-derby-and-mayweather-guerrero/ http://wibx950.com/this-weekend-in-sports-the-kentucky-derby-and-mayweather-guerrero/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 18:45:58 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=161389 The first jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown and the world's best boxer's first fight in a year highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:
* — if necessary

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]]> http://wibx950.com/this-weekend-in-sports-the-kentucky-derby-and-mayweather-guerrero/feed/ 0 Rob Carr, Andy Lyons, Jeff Bottari, David Livingston / Getty Images Chiefs Coach Andy Reid — 'I Hide Cheeseburgers Under My Shirts' http://wibx950.com/chiefs-coach-andy-reid-i-hide-cheeseburgers-under-my-shirts/ http://wibx950.com/chiefs-coach-andy-reid-i-hide-cheeseburgers-under-my-shirts/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 16:25:18 +0000 Joe Student http://guyspeed.com/?p=130749 During last week's NFL Draft, Kansas City Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid was noticeably dressed-down in a flowery shirt that may have been visible from space.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/chiefs-coach-andy-reid-i-hide-cheeseburgers-under-my-shirts/feed/ 0 arrowheadpride.com Former NFL Star LeRoy Butler Loses Anti-Bullying Speaking Gig After Supporting Jason Collins http://wibx950.com/leroy-butler-anti-bullying-jason-collins/ http://wibx950.com/leroy-butler-anti-bullying-jason-collins/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 13:09:02 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=161343 Jason Collins’ decision to reveal he’s gay is having quite the impact on the sports world.

And not necessarily in a good way.

Former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler claims an anti-bull

]]> http://wibx950.com/leroy-butler-anti-bullying-jason-collins/feed/ 0 Getty Images NBA Draft Is Guaranteed to Be an Ego-Crushing Disappointment to At Least 17 Players http://wibx950.com/nba-draft-is-guaranteed-to-be-an-ego-crushing-disappointment-to-at-least-17-players/ http://wibx950.com/nba-draft-is-guaranteed-to-be-an-ego-crushing-disappointment-to-at-least-17-players/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 12:19:52 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://guyspeed.com/?p=130642 The NBA Draft is proof that while some players may have on-court smarts, they’re not so good with math.

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