And people wonder why no one watches the news anymore. Check out these depressing headlines that I browsed today on Yahoo! News.
REUTERS: Tobacco seen killing up to 6 million people next year. ABC NEWS: Up to 90,000 Americans could die from swine flu this fall and winter. And yes, these two headlines were running at the same time. I didn’t have to scour multiple news tickers to find these little tidbits of joy.
Fantastic. I spend 90 percent of my time indoors during the winter thanks to basketball, so I suppose that gives me a fairly good chance of coming down with swine flu considering half the U.S. population is expected to contract the virus. And when did we start calling it swine flu again.
I’m not trying to bring down the news side of things, but could we look for something just a bit less depressing. That’s why I choose to cover sports.
You don’t see such grave headlines in sports. Now, I will say, there are some bad headlines. Where I grew up there were two high schools in the local reading area that had Indian mascots. The local guys couldn’t get enough of using the word scalped.
It’s time we bring some sports into our lives. “Yeah the swine flu is scary, but did you hear that Lou Holtz picked Notre Dame to play in the title game against Florida?”
These are the things that concern me. Sorry, the Irish are not getting past Southern Cal. That’s about as interesting of a comment as the gender debate of the South African runner Caster Semenya. Since she’s shaved the ‘stache and left the running jacket on, she is looking more and more like a, well, she.
Johan Santana is done for the season and the Mets traded Billy Wagner to the Red Sox. These stories interest me, they don’t affect me by any means, but the Sox are turning into the Yankees.
I cheered for the Red Sox in 2004 when they took down the Yankees, but enough is enough. I’m a National League guy, but I will be pulling for the Yankees to make it to the World Series, that is, if the Rangers can’t be there.
BREAKING NEWS ... Cluster of car bombings in Afghanistan kills at least 41. That’s sad, it really is.
But did you see that Usain Bolt would cover the 40-yard dash in 3.92 seconds. It would be 3.73 if it were hand timed. And if he has a running start he could cover the final 40 yards just a shade under three seconds.
He’s 6-5, and if he could catch a football, there’s not a person on earth that wouldn’t want him on their team, or at least see it.
It will probably never happen, but I choose to live in a fantasy world, and in that world anything can happen. I hope for the best, and don’t let things like the H1N1 virus concern me.
BREAKING NEWS ... Oak Tree National and USGA to make announcement on Thursday. I’m hoping another major is in store for this great state, and believe one is. See, things are looking better already.
Sports Opinion
August 25, 2009
SPRUILL: Now that's depressing
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My 2010 moment
First off, I’d like to thank the Edmond sporting community for accepting me into their fold, or at least accepting me as much as possible for a journalist. It has been a great five-and a half months and I’ve had the opportunity to witness some prime time moments while at The Sun.
- SPRUIL: Woods scandal not that shocking Charles Barkley warned us about it in 1993. Professional athletes should not be role models.
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SPRUILL: Woods scandal not so shocking
Charles Barkley warned us about it in 1993. Professional athletes should not be role models.
Sir Charles gave us this gem back then stating, “A million guys can dunk a basketball in jail, should they be role models?”
Just can’t do it. I remember vividly the day I learned this valuable lesson, it was when I got my copy of Sports Illustrated with Sooner quarterback Charles Thompson being ushered to jail in his infamous orange jumpsuit. - HARRISON : It’s time for some hoops With Bedlam in the rearview mirror and talk of freezing temperatures and possible snow this week it can only mean one thing. The winter sports season is upon us.
- SPRUIL: 'Dogs have nothing to lose Bulldogs have a chance to break another streak, which is to attempt to end the east sides dominance — Jenks and Union have combined to win 13 straight Class 6A state titles.
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SPRUILL: UCO loaded for another run
No. 18-ranked Central Oklahoma appears to be loaded for another deep run in the NCAA Division II tournament.
It’s only November and the Bronchos have only played one game, but what they showed against Emporia State in a 116-114 double-overtime win was incredible. -
SPRUIL: Playoff picture still cloudy
With most of the district’s already decided — a few key matchups still remain — it’s time to start looking at the playoff picture.
We know Edmond Memorial, Edmond North and Oklahoma Christian are in the playoffs. Deer Creek is on life support, while Oklahoma Christian Academy and Edmond Santa Fe are done for the year following Friday night. -
SPRUILL: OU's Bradford still livin' the dream
There’s still no guarantee that Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford will play this season. But Sooner fan or not, you have to love the Heisman Trophy winner’s attitude.
His first start could come this week against Baylor, or it could be against Texas. You will not hear any crying from Bradford, though, that is for certain.
The media has questioned his decision about coming back. He could have been the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, instead he gets injured in the opener and now his future is in question.
But what seems so shocking to some across the country, really isn’t that shocking at all. Bradford is living his dream. The dream of any former high school star in the state of Oklahoma that wants to play in either Stillwater or Norman. - HARRISON: Local teams draw favorable regional assignments With the end of the regular season fast approaching, local softball teams are turning their attention towards next week’s regional tournaments. While Edmond Santa Fe is the only squad that will be at home next week, all four teams have a legitimate shot at state.
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SPRUILL: Edmond recovering from split
Things are shaping up for another great football season for local teams.
As it stands, Edmond still has two undefeated teams in Edmond North and Oklahoma Christian School. And there are signs the big three have reached a near full recovery from the spit. - More Sports Opinion Headlines
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