Category Archives: Sports

World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 4

Posted on October 28, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The Houston Astros have been dominant at home throughout the postseason, and they retained that edge in their first game at Minute Maid Park in the World Series. The Astros came up with a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 3

Posted on October 27, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

HOUSTON — Friday night brings us Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. The series is tied 1-1 and shifts to Houston’s Minute Maid Park. The roof is closed, so don’t worry about … Continue reading →

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Astros rally to beat Dodgers to win first World Series game

Posted on October 26, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The Dodgers lost their first game at home this postseason, and the World Series is tied at one game apiece after a dinger-filled game in Los Angeles. It was a tight one, going to the 11th inning with home run … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on September 11, 2017 by rikyrah

Top of the week to you! ICYMI- Some great TENNIS! How they got there: PBO, we LOVE YOU!

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 19, 2017 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. You know how much I love swimming, so this story made me smile. From the Washington Post: The future of U.S. swimming is 6 feet 9, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on January 28, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone. ICYMI Serena Williams defeats sister Venus at the Australian Open to win record 23rd grand slam title. SHE’S DONE IT! No. 23@serenawilliams is your #AusOpen 2017 women’s singles champion. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/LC6fpWi3Ik — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2017 … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread: Remembering Ed Temple, Tennessee State’s Legendary Track Coach

Posted on September 28, 2016 by rikyrah

Mr. Temple passed away at the age of 89. What he did at his HBCU without megafunds is more than impressive. It’s the stuff legends are made of. Ed Temple with, from left, Carla Mims, Edith McGuire, Vivian Brown and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread: Congratulations, Serena Williams!!

Posted on September 6, 2016 by rikyrah

Serena Willams won her 307th Grand Slam match, passing Martina Navratilova to become winningest woman in Grand Slam history. SERENA did that!! 2016 US Open scores and bracket: Serena Williams earns historic 307th Grand Slam match win By James Brady … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | ‎Simone Biles‬

Posted on August 8, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

#‎SimoneBiles‬ Gymnastics United States

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WNBA Players Speak Against Police Brutality

Posted on July 23, 2016 by rikyrah

Well now, what do WNBA hope to gain with their antics of intimidation and attempts to SILENCE a league of predominately BLACK WOMEN for wearing T-Shirts with “BLACK LIVES MATTER’ and speaking out about POLICE KILLINGS of BLACKS? And COMPLETELY … Continue reading →

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