Sporting Sensations

[Glennsallnighter]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't believe it!

Underdogs Ireland have beaten Australia 15 - 6!

Well done to Ireland and of course commiserations to a gallant Australian team.

[Troubadour]

I had a feeling they would pull something out of the bag. You could tell how fired up the Irish side were - especially Brian O'Driscoll. It's his last World Cup, so he wanted to leave a mark! I was on the edge of my seat, cheering them on. So, so happy that they won. A truly courageous performance. I hope England show the same intensity, grit and passion tomorrow.

[Glennsallnighter]

Well done to England too Troub!

[Freypower]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't believe it!

Underdogs Ireland have beaten Australia 15 - 6!

Well done to Ireland and of course commiserations to a gallant Australian team.

I'm very happy for you.

[Troubadour]

Thanks, Lis - I'm relieved that we got a win today. It should have been a given against Georgia, but after England's last performance, I was a bit nervous! Anyway, we had some discipline issues, but overall, we did fairly well. I do worry about how we will compete with teams of a higher level if we don't improve, but for today, we secured a win with a big points margin. I'm not going to be too critical. :)

Switching to NFL, I would have loved to have seen the Colts and the Cardinals get wins today. Unfortunately that didn't happen, although the Cards only lost by a single point. I feel for the Colts at the moment - I really hope they can get a win to get some confidence back, but they're obviously having a difficult time. Got my fingers crossed that Peyton makes a good and full recovery after his neck surgery. It looks like he will be out for a while yet, though.

[Glennsallnighter]

Well its been a great week for Sport if you're from Dublin (a Dub). The Dublin senior Gaelic football team made it into their first All Ireland final in years, against the old enemy Kerry. Dublin and Kerry between them have won more All Irelands than the other 32 county teams put together. Tickets for the event were retailing at over €1000 each coming up to Sunday's final.

The match was excellent, with the lead changing 5 times over the course, and with 6 minutes to go Kerry were starting to inch away. Suddenly Dublin got a goal (3 points) and another point to draw level. At fulltime the teams were level and remained so for a minute and a half of the injury 2 mins extra. The Dublin were awarded a free kick 'in'. They pushed all their men forward and got their keeper up to take the free. the whole city was silent as he kicked the ball.................................

............................... over the bar!!!!! The whistle blew just at the restart, and Dublin won the Sam Maguire cup for the first time in 16 years.

The city has been celebrating since, the kids have forgotten what homework is and there was a civic reception attended by 40,000 people (myself and Chris included) last night.

Here's a few pics of the revelry!

Dublin Captain Bryan Cullen lifts the cup.
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t236/Irisheaglesfan/IMG_0436.jpg

Chris decked out at the reception last night

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t236/Irisheaglesfan/IMG_0440.jpg

The team!

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t236/Irisheaglesfan/IMG_0461.jpg

Helping Chris to see......

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t236/Irisheaglesfan/IMG_0452.jpg

(I need a back and shoulder massage after that... any volunteers.... Glenn :heart: ....... ?)

The cup (again). This is what its all about!

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t236/Irisheaglesfan/IMG_0477.jpg
(Its that silver thing in the middle)

Thanks for indulging.... most of you probably haven't a clue what I'm on about......!

[Brooke]

Well, this could go here I guess!!! I think my Redbirds might have a new mascot. Don't tell Fred Bird! :shh:

Click on the link to see him:

http://www.hannibal.net/blogs/x1038180682/Diamond-Dirt-Lets-do-it-for-the-squirrel?photo=0

My St. Louis Cardinals are in a battle for a spot in the National League Division baseball playoffs and during the game the other night this little guy made an appearance on the field. You've probably seen it already, but just in case:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYndvdyfL6g

Wish us luck. Tonight will decide who goes. :pray:

LET'S GO CARDS!

[Brooke]

Cardinals Country is in party mode today after last night's clinch of the National League pennant.

St.Louis has issued a Freese Warning to the Texas Rangers! :wink:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Extras/DFreese2011Cardinals.jpg

Congrats guys on making a historic comeback after a major slump in August! :thumbsup:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Extras/2011StLCardsNLC.jpg

:partytime: :partytime: :partytime: :partytime: :partytime:

[EaglesKiwi]

As a New Zealander, this is one of the most beautiful sights. Ever. :partytime:

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k572/suzanne_eagleskiwi/Petmania/AllBlacksRichiewithcup.jpg

Relief and celebration - after 24 years, the Rugby World Cup is finally ours again:
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k572/suzanne_eagleskiwi/Petmania/AllBlackscelebrate.jpg

And a glimpse (from the victory parade) of the atmosphere we've had in New Zealand over the last seven weeks. So many supporters have travelled so far to see their teams; so many players have played their hearts out.
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k572/suzanne_eagleskiwi/Petmania/AllBlacksvictoryparade.jpg

[Koala]

CONGRATS NEW ZEALAND!
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[Glennsallnighter]

Fantastic! Congratulations to all New Zealanders! You can be justifyably proud of your All Blacks :thumbsup:

[Freypower]

Yes, I must add my congratulations too. The much hyped Wallabies failed to deliver & New Zealand are worthy winners.

While I'm at it although Liverpool's form is somewhat patchy, what a fantastic result this was:

Manchester United 1 MANCHESTER CITY 6!!!

[EaglesKiwi]

Yes, I must add my congratulations too. The much hyped Wallabies failed to deliver & New Zealand are worthy winners.

While I'm at it although Liverpool's form is somewhat patchy, what a fantastic result this was:

Manchester United 1 MANCHESTER CITY 6!!!
I thought of you when I saw that in the paper, FP! There was a photo of Ferguson looking absolutely gutted...

[Freypower]

I thought of you when I saw that in the paper, FP! There was a photo of Ferguson looking absolutely gutted...

Yeah, and for once he couldn't blame the referee or the weather or the financial crisis or the usual stuff he comes up with. I believe the German word for how I felt was schadenfreude (taking pleasure in the discomfort of others)..... :cheers:

[Koala]

I've seen the game in an summary and the result was great!:grin:


I believe the German word for how I felt was schadenfreude (taking pleasure in the discomfort of others)..... :cheers:
Perfect!It is exactly the right word for it! :nod::applause:

[Brooke]

Rally Time!


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Extras/RallySquirrel2011.jpg

So, where are all the Border St.Louis Cardinals fans anyway? Surely I'm not the only one? :lol:

We must win tonight.

[Brooke]

Yup, we rallied! :blueblob:

Now there is a Deep Freese Warning in St. Louis tonight!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Extras/WSGame6Freese2011.jpg

Way to go guys! One more game! Do it again! :blueblob::blueblob::blueblob:

[sodascouts]

I may have gotten my PhD at Purdue but I did my undergrad at Texas A&M University and I'll always be a Texas Aggie in my heart. A Thanksgiving tradition in our family has always been watching Texas A&M play their longstanding rival University of Texas on the football field.

Sadly, this year is the last time these two teams will face each other as members of the same conference. Texas A&M has changed conferences and any games played against UT would be essentially exhibition games. At this point, the next TAMU/UT game might not be until 2019!

So, tonight of all nights, I hope with all my heart that the Aggies will SAW VARSITY'S HORNS OFF and end this rivalry victorious!

GIG 'EM TEXAS AGGIES!!!
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[sodascouts]

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Guess how the game turned out?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Bummer, Soda. For me, in the NFL games, not a single team I wanted to have win, did.

[Freypower]

How sweet it is. First Liverpool beat Chelsea in the Premiership. Then Liverpool knock Chelsea out of the Carling Cup 2 - 0. And now.. Crystal Palace, the London team I support:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/nov/30/manchester-united-crystal-palace-carling-cup

YES! GO EAGLES! (Yes, that is their nickname).

On a sad note though, the greatest player for my Rugby League team, the Sydney Roosters, Arthur Beetson, died of a heart attack. This is only of interest to me, but RIP Big Artie.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I finally finished out the birthday celebrations tonight (yes, it lasted a month). Some friends got us tickets to the Penguins/Capitals hockey game at the Verizon Center in DC for my birthday. And to make it better, my Pens won!! 2-1. Made for a very good night!

[Freypower]

The Euro 2012 draw has not been kind to Ireland:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/dec/02/ireland-euro-2012?intcmp=239

England have Sweden, France & Ukraine. The Group Of Death is Germany, Holland, Portugal, Denmark. Wow!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/interactive/2011/dec/02/euro-2012-complete-interactive-guide

[Glennsallnighter]

Yep! I've already come to that conclusion FP. However those travelling are pleased that all our group matches are based in Poland, as it will be easier to travel there than to Ukraine. Many intend going via Camper Van.

Our au pair is German and has the idea that Germany have an easy draw. I'm not so sure!

[Freypower]

I'm happy again because Liverpool knocked their great rivals Man Utd out of the FA Cup 2-1. They are also in the Carling Cup final after beating Man City. So it's possible that Liverpool could win two trophies while all Man Utd have left are the actual premiership & the Europa League (and I can't see them winning that).

It's been a pretty disappointing season overall but....

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q49sHL7anqc/TZIog_I1fdI/AAAAAAAAAUk/S0qlBeQmB9k/s1600/liverpool-logo.jpg

[Glennsallnighter]

The boys in Laurasia class support Liverpool. Therefore the girls all support Man U!

Tomorrow should be interesting...........

FP, glad your team are through

[Troubadour]

Congratulations to Liverpool!

I'm really excited about the Super Bowl on Sunday (I made sure I am off work so I can stay up all night to watch it!) Also, the Six Nations rugby tournament starts at the weekend. :yay:

[EaglesKiwi]

The 6 Nations should be interesting coming so soon after the World Cup (oh, did I ever mention that New Zealand won that? :spin: I'm still excited, it was a VERY long time between drinks for us!!). Performances in October were a bit mixed, so it would be good to see some consistent form this year.

[EaglesKiwi]

I'm happy again because Liverpool knocked their great rivals Man Utd out of the FA Cup 2-1. They are also in the Carling Cup final after beating Man City.
I saw that heading on the news site and thought of you!

[Glennsallnighter]

Well done to Liverpool FP.

I'm looking forward to the 6 nations too! Ireland play Wales on Sunday. As Wales knocked us out of the World Cup this should be interesting.

In GAA football Dublin play their old rivals Kerry on Saturday evening and I've managed to get 4 tickets for that game. Should be entertaining!n

Enjoy the Superbowl over the weekend those of you who get to watch it!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Congratulations, HH (and your DH) on the Giants big win! We had a houseful of people all cheering them on!

[Windeagle]

Congrats, NY Giants fans! This New Englander concedes that the Giants played a better game. You can't miss as many passes as the Patriots did and expect to win.

Now... on to baseball season. Go Red Sox!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Now... on to baseball season. Go Red Sox!

I'll agree with you on this one, WE. My favorite team is the Pirates, of course, but I also follow the Red Sox.

[Glennsallnighter]

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NY GIANTS!!!!!

[Henley Honey]

That was a nail-biter of a game! Nice work, gentlemen.

[Troubadour]

Yes, congrats to the Giants! I stayed up to watch the whole thing. The Pats just didn't play well. Too many drops! I was pleased to see New York do it. Credit to Indy (home of my third favourite team - the Colts!) for hosting a great Super Bowl. Lucas Oil is a gorgeous stadium.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yep - I want to add my congratulations to the New York Giant - the Super Bowl XLVI World Champions!

What a terrific game!

[Troubadour]

Congratulations to Ireland, who beat Italy today 42-10 in the Six Nations rugby tournament.

Unfortunately England lost to Wales, but it was extremely close - a real nailbiter of a game. Considering this current England team is very young and very new (many of them made their Twickenham debuts today), they played incredibly well. I am excited about what they might achieve.

[Freypower]

Also spare a thought for Liverpool who are in the Carling Cup final against Cardiff City 4pm February 26 England time.

[Freypower]

So it went to penalties (3-2). Who cares?!!!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-27/liverpool-survive-cardiff-scare-to-win-cup/3853984?section=sport


http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/3853978-3x4-340x453.jpg

[Glennsallnighter]

While I was keeping an eye out ovr the match I was rooting for you FP. Glad they won.

[EaglesKiwi]

So it went to penalties (3-2). Who cares?!!!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-27/liverpool-survive-cardiff-scare-to-win-cup/3853984?section=sport


http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/3853978-3x4-340x453.jpg
It was on the news this morning, I was waiting to hear who won but they had to talk through every kick of the shootout... it seemed to take AGES. :-)

That's a great photo.

[Troubadour]

Congratulations to Liverpool!

[Koala]

Congrats to Liverpool!

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[zeldabjr]

Sidney Crosby returning to lineup tonight.... someone on this board must be very happy. I"ll be watching tonight. Good luck Sidney!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

YOU KNOW IT!!!!!!!! I've been dancing around the house for days now! On a lesser note, we get Paul Martin back tonight as well (illness) and Kris LeTang will return soon, if not tonight then probably Saturday.

Bring on the Rangers!

[zeldabjr]

:thumbsdown:Hate the Rangers!

[zeldabjr]

Buffalo is buzzing with Bills signing DE Mario Williams:applause:

[Midnight_Flyer]

the football world are currently united in hoping Bolton player Fabrice Muamba makes a full recovery and gets well soon after suffering a cardiac arrest on saturday when Bolton played Tottenham

http://www.leftfootforward.org/images/2012/03/Fabrice-Muamba.jpg


GET WELL SOON FABRICE!!!

[Troubadour]

Yes... such an awful thing to happen. Twenty-three years old. My thoughts are with him.

[Freypower]

That was a shocking incident. I hope he makes a full recovery.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Zelda, where are you? Your Sabres, my Pens! Let's go Penguins!!

[zeldabjr]

Zelda, where are you? Your Sabres, my Pens! Let's go Penguins!!

ugh! I'm here... and not very happy. I blame my great neice for the loss. She will be 15 on Sun. Last week I was at her house and she told me her mother got her tickets for the Penguins game for her birthday present because she now loves Sidney Crosby!... can you imagine my shock? This girl has been well indoctrinated as a Sabre fan since she was a baby and now this? I said to her "Does this mean you're not a Sabre fan anymore?" She said No...I said to her "does this mean Thomas Vanek isn't your favorite any more?" She said No... but I think Sidney Crosby is sexy. I almost died!... So I blame her for the loss tonight. :hilarious:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

ugh! I'm here... and not very happy. I blame my great neice for the loss. She will be 15 on Sun. Last week I was at her house and she told me her mother got her tickets for the Penguins game for her birthday present because she now loves Sidney Crosby!... can you imagine my shock? This girl has been well indoctrinated as a Sabre fan since she was a baby and now this? I said to her "Does this mean you're not a Sabre fan anymore?" She said No...I said to her "does this mean Thomas Vanek isn't your favorite any more?" She said No... but I think Sidney Crosby is sexy. I almost died!... So I blame her for the loss tonight. :hilarious:
The game was tied in the first period when I posted. It was very stressful to listen to (I listen on XM when they aren't nationally televised). Everyone here in Capitals-land is very happy, which actually makes me kinda nauseous. I'm glad to hear that your niece is on the right track!!! I imagine to a 15-yr old, Sid is sexy. Not to mention the best hockey player in the world...

[Henley Honey]

I've already checked VA, and there are two sports bars withing walking distance of our Atlanta hotel. You'll be all set for the playoffs. :thumbsup:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

'Walking distance' is key! Now I just need to hope the games aren't on May 2 and May 4. And if the sports bars won't cooperate, the playoffs are streamed live on Verizon Wireless smartphones!!

[zeldabjr]

Hi VK Are you getting nervous about tonight's game? They have been talking about it for awhile this afternoon on our sports station...You ( Penguins) are definitely the good guys in this series...talk to you later. Zelda:thumbsup:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Hi VK Are you getting nervous about tonight's game? They have been talking about it for awhile this afternoon on our sports station...You ( Penguins) are definitely the good guys in this series...talk to you later. Zelda:thumbsup:

Very nervous! I've got the attire planned out, even though I'm not going anywhere. The drinks are ready to be made (playoffs and Flyers require more than wine, we need the hard stuff for this!) The recorder is set to turn on just in case. I'm as ready as I can be... Go Pens!!

[zeldabjr]

Very nervous! I've got the attire planned out, even though I'm not going anywhere. The drinks are ready to be made (playoffs and Flyers require more than wine, we need the hard stuff for this!) The recorder is set to turn on just in case. I'm as ready as I can be... Go Pens!!

I never like going anywhere to watch Sabres playoff games...way too nervous...that's the only good thing about watching the games tonight...no nerves! Zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I AM NOT HAPPY :-( :mad: :depressed:

[zeldabjr]

I AM NOT HAPPY :-( :mad: :depressed:

Don't worry VK...it's only one game...that's why it's best of seven...I was on the phone with my sister when it ended and she heard several very loud expletives from me... :cuss: Keep the faith! Brenda

[zeldabjr]

Watching three NHL games at once...love it...my remote is gonna wear out...VK are you watching or do you only watch Penguins games. I have several Sabre fan friends/relatives who only watch them... I love all hockey!

zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I generally only watch the Pens, but it is the playoffs. Watching Caps/Bruins. I don't know why, it gives me heartburn to constantly hear how great Charra is.

[zeldabjr]

You mean he isn't the second coming? They talk like he is...:yuck:

zelda

[Freypower]

Liverpool 2 Everton 1 in the FA Cup Semi Final!!!!! http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/animated%20emoticons/Sport%20Animated%20Emoticons/liverpool.gif

May 5 will be a long Saturday night for me. Go Spurs because I'd rather play you than Chelsea.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Liverpool 2 Everton 1 in the FA Cup Semi Final!!!!! http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/animated%20emoticons/Sport%20Animated%20Emoticons/liverpool.gif

May 5 will be a long Saturday night for me. Go Spurs because I'd rather play you than Chelsea.

I'm glad somebody's team is winning, even if it is a different sport!

[Brooke]

Ok, my St. Louis Cardinals are winning again against the dreaded Cubs today 8-2 so far! :yay:

They've had a great start to the season and are 6 & 3 at the top of the National League. I know it's early, but we are doing quite well without Mr. Pujols! :laugh:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

We won't discuss the Pirates. :cry:

[Glennsallnighter]

Liverpool 2 Everton 1 in the FA Cup Semi Final!!!!! http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/animated%20emoticons/Sport%20Animated%20Emoticons/liverpool.gif

May 5 will be a long Saturday night for me. Go Spurs because I'd rather play you than Chelsea.


Well unfortunately FP Liverpool will be playing Chelsea who beat Spurs 5-1 earler today.

Let us not forget the memory of those who were victims of the Hillsborough Stadium disaster this day in 1989.

[Freypower]

Well unfortunately FP Liverpool will be playing Chelsea who beat Spurs 5-1 earler today.

Let us not forget the memory of those who were victims of the Hillsborough Stadium disaster this day in 1989.

That day is fresh in the hearts of Liverpool fans, I can assure you.

I honestly cannot see them beating Chelsea.

[zeldabjr]

NFL schedule comes out tonight... very excited!

zelda

[zeldabjr]

Hi VK, WOW what a fun game! Can't wait til Fri.

zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

When we were up three goals, I was so worried they'd lay down again. I told myself I'd stop worrying when it was 10-3. And then it was! We live to play again...

[zeldabjr]

Fleury, Fleury, Fleury!...:nod:

z

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Fleury, Fleury, Fleury!...:nod:

z

I know! My Flower played his heart out tonight. 1st star! Still...tough to do it again on Sunday.

[zeldabjr]

Hi VK, sorry about the Penguins...I know how you must feel...I can't wait for next hockey season to start...I miss my Sabres already!...but you have a nice consolation prize to look forward to in 242hrs 40 min!...can't wait to meet you!

zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Hi VK, sorry about the Penguins...I know how you must feel...I can't wait for next hockey season to start...I miss my Sabres already!...but you have a nice consolation prize to look forward to in 242hrs 40 min!...can't wait to meet you!

zelda

I can't wait to meet you, too, Zelda! Yes, it's been a rough afternoon dealing with the loss. I guess it's time to turn my attention to the Pirates, and that usually requires a lot of patience and alcohol.

[zeldabjr]

I can't wait to meet you, too, Zelda! Yes, it's been a rough afternoon dealing with the loss. I guess it's time to turn my attention to the Pirates, and that usually requires a lot of patience and alcohol.

well that's one sport I don't have to worry about...my next one is football but it's still not like hockey to me.

zelda

[zeldabjr]

VK....Game 7 between Boston and Washington tonight...do you care who wins?

zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

VK....Game 7 between Boston and Washington tonight...do you care who wins?

zelda

I really don't like either team...but I guess it would be nice for the people here in DC to have at least one team that does well. I'm still going shopping this evening decked out in Black and Gold Pens attire, so...

[VAisForEagleLovers]

What about you, Zelda?

[prayfordaylight]

I'm rooting for the Caps because I cannot root for any Boston team. More worried about my Rangers tomorrow though.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'm rooting for the Caps because I cannot root for any Boston team. More worried about my Rangers tomorrow though.

I'm with ya on team from Boston. Well, except for the Red Sox. My second fave baseball team. Yes...the Rangers have endangered themselves. It'll be interesting to see how they do against a team that has nothing to lose.

[zeldabjr]

What about you, Zelda?

I guess for me the Caps are the lesser of two evils...I cannot root for Boston!:cuss:

[zeldabjr]

Thank You Washington!

zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Two of the four top seeds down in the East and the other two battling for their lives tomorrow night.

[zeldabjr]

sweet....Flyers lose in OT

[Freypower]

Can anyone who cares wish Liverpool luck for the FA Cup final against Chelsea. It is 1 am tomorrow my time. I will get up & watch it if I'm awake.

http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/animated%20emoticons/Sport%20Animated%20Emoticons/liverpool.gif

[Glennsallnighter]

Latest score is 1-0 to Chelsea unfortunately but it is not too late. Hopefully Liverpool will make a comeback.m

[Freypower]

No; 2 -1. Congratulations to them on getting to the Final. They will be in the Europa League because they won the Carling Cup.

[zeldabjr]

Darn those Rangers...:evil:
Zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I know, that was a heck of a game. For them to score with 6 seconds left, then draw the penalty before the end of the game to get a power play in OT. The Caps had a bad few minutes there.

[zeldabjr]

I am not happy the way this round is going...I'm rooting for Devils vs. Coyotes but I don't think it's gonna happen.
zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I am not happy the way this round is going...I'm rooting for Devils vs. Coyotes but I don't think it's gonna happen.
zelda

You mean Devils over Rangers? I'm not sure I care, I don't like either team.

[zeldabjr]

You mean Devils over Rangers? I'm not sure I care, I don't like either team.

oh yeah, for some reason I really hate the Rangers...Devils don't bother me so much...don't know why....I'd really love to see Phoenix win the cup...the team no one wants!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Zelda, are you watching this hockey game? What an insane game! I can't believe the Coyotes just blew a 5 on 3.

[zeldabjr]

yeah I'm watching hockey...I've got one TV on hockey and one on Leno!

[zeldabjr]

I can't believe the finals don't start til 5/30 and the earliest the cup can be won is 6/6...such a long playoff season...I'm ready to see my Sabres...Oct. seems so far off.:sigh:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Well, the Rangers and Devils still have at least two games to go yet, right? So the 30th makes sense. Kinda bummed that the Coyotes lost. Wonder who I can jinx next?

[zeldabjr]

Hi VK...are you watching tonight?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I wasn't...it's storming AGAIN and the power kept flickering AGAIN. But I checked the score and it's looking good!

[Troubadour]

My rugby union team, Harlequins, won the Aviva Premiership today for the very first time. The club is 140 years old. It was a fantastic game and I am just ecstatic. They played incredibly well all season and totally deserve this victory! LOVE THE QUINS! A special mention to Chris Robshaw. He is my age (26) and he has captained both Harlequins and England to recent victory. He has a great head on his shoulders.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/05/26/article-0-134F1594000005DC-315_634x467.jpg

[Koala]

Congrats to your team, Troub!

[zeldabjr]

Congrats on your team winning Troubadour!...I can't imagine how excited you are(my teams have never won anything...yet).

[zeldabjr]

VA are you watching hockey?...I can honestly say I have never been more disinterested in a final in my life...don't know why.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

VA are you watching hockey?...I can honestly say I have never been more disinterested in a final in my life...don't know why.

Didn't watch... I guess I don't really care which team wins or loses!

[zeldabjr]

Didn't watch... I guess I don't really care which team wins or loses!

it's in OT and I'm not watching

[zeldabjr]

LA Kings just won the Stanley Cup...:jealous:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I saw that come across my News Feed. Didn't watch it, but I meant to and forgot!

[Glennsallnighter]

Those few of us Europeans on the Border would be aware that the UEFA soccer championship finals are on in Poland and Ukraine at the moment. Of 'Borderer' countries represented, England have done well holding France to a draw! Germany have beaten Portugal, the Netherlands lost 1-0 to Denmark!

At the bottom of the pile is Ireland us having lost 3-1 to Croatia!

[Freypower]

Those few of us Europeans on the Border would be aware that the UEFA soccer championship finals are on in Poland and Ukraine at the moment. Of 'Borderer' countries represented, England have done well holding France to a draw! Germany have beaten Portugal, the Netherlands lost 1-0 to Denmark!

At the bottom of the pile is Ireland us having lost 3-1 to Croatia!

It's tough for me as an 'honorary Irish person' as you know. Meanwhile Michael has both England & Sweden to follow. Neither of them started well (England should have beaten France given the state France has been in recently).

[Koala]

I have seen Ireland Game. I think a draw would have been fair. Now to the German game against Portugal, that was just luck that they won.

[Glennsallnighter]

If Ireland had held the 1-1 score at half time they'd have started the second half in a much better petition mentally. The second Croatian goal so close to half time knocked the stuffing out of them. Spain next :help: I had thought that then first game that evening would be the real decider to see who would head the group. Italy v Spain. And it was a draw! Lol!

[zeldabjr]

I know I miss hockey...the preseason schedule was released today and I'm doing cartwheels!!!!:yay::yay::yay:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Many tears here...my Penguins just traded one of my favorite players to Carolina, Jordan Staal, #11. I don't care if it means he now gets to play with one of his brothers. Our power play and penalty kill just died a horrible death.

btw, Jordan has two brothers in the NHL and in the last six finals, they have all three won Stanley Cups. 2007 - Eric in Carolina, 2009 - Jordan, 2012 - Marc in NY Rangers. I think those are the right names. Anyway, how you like to be those parents?

[zeldabjr]

Many tears here...my Penguins just traded one of my favorite players to Carolina, Jordan Staal, #11. I don't care if it means he now gets to play with one of his brothers. Our power play and penalty kill just died a horrible death.

btw, Jordan has two brothers in the NHL and in the last six finals, they have all three won Stanley Cups. 2007 - Eric in Carolina, 2009 - Jordan, 2012 - Marc in NY Rangers. I think those are the right names. Anyway, how you like to be those parents?

Sorry VA...I know what it's like to lose a fave...yeah definitely great hockey genes in that Staal family!!

[Troubadour]

Sorry, VA! Sucks to lose a favourite player to another team.

I'm proud of my English rugby boys, despite losing the test series against South Africa. They are a young team and I think they have learnt a lot. The last game was a draw, which is an achievement when playing South Africa on their own turf in Port Elizabeth. (They haven't lost there for 38 years.) I have high hopes for 2015 and I am behind them 100%! :heart:

I was sad for Ireland, though. They lost 60-0 against New Zealand... a horrible day for them. The All Blacks are unstoppable once they get going!

[Freypower]

And to the surprise of absolutely nobody England went out of Euro 2012 on penalties - to Italy this time, not Germany.

My Rugby League team is doing badly at the moment as well. :ack: Speaking of losing favourite players, one of our players has walked out on us mid season to join the club I most dislike. Whatever happened to contracts being binding?

[EaglesKiwi]

Sorry, VA! Sucks to lose a favourite player to another team.

I'm proud of my English rugby boys, despite losing the test series against South Africa. They are a young team and I think they have learnt a lot. The last game was a draw, which is an achievement when playing South Africa on their own turf in Port Elizabeth. (They haven't lost there for 38 years.) I have high hopes for 2015 and I am behind them 100%! :heart:

I was sad for Ireland, though. They lost 60-0 against New Zealand... a horrible day for them. The All Blacks are unstoppable once they get going!
I didn't want to say anything! It was an incredible game to watch. The All Black attack was very good, but the defense was amazing. Great to see some new players doing well, and I'm really looking forward to seeing all the young players from around the world develop over the next few years.

The Irish fans seemed to have a good time despite the score. Nice to see.

And FP - I think contracts stopped being binding when teams realised they could just pay a $$$ penalty for breaking them

[Freypower]

Congratulations to Spain on winning the European Championshiop 4 -0 against Italy;they are now two times consecutive Euro winners & the current world champions.

[Glennsallnighter]

Well done to Spain indeed! It makes Ireland's performance seem slightly better considering we were against both Italy and Spain in the group stages. We lost to them (and Croatia) but we obviously drew the best two teams in the Championship!

[zeldabjr]

NHL
LIKE/DISLIKE: New York Rangers Brad Richards bares all for ESPN The Magazine's 2012 Body Issue.http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150913236952466&set=a.10150873204012466.398429.61652252465&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf
I knew there was a reason I love hockey!!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

OK, wow. That was very nice. Would have preferred Kris Letang, but maybe next year!

On a different note, the NL is doing great against the AL in the All Star game.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

A non-Facebook link to the picture. Some of these are just incredible, and surprising.

http://espn.go.com/espn/photos/gallery/_/id/8136693/image/15/brad-richards-2012-body-issue-bodies-want-espn-magazine

[Troubadour]

Congratulations to Bradley Wiggins - the first Briton to win the Tour de France!

Click here for article. (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/cycling/bradley-wiggins/9418782/Bradley-Wiggins-wins-Tour-de-France-and-helps-Mark-Cavendish-take-20th-stage-in-Paris.html)

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Right now I'm watching my Steelers in preseason football, after 'watching' (on my phone) my Pirates beat the Cardinals in 19 innings. It's a good day to be a fan from Da Burgh...

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Watching the Cards vs. my Pirates again...This time on national TV, which seldom ever happens! Lovin' it!

[Brooke]

Va, I didn't like it at all! :lol:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Va, I didn't like it at all! :lol:

Brooke, I have to say, I did think of you the last two evenings. I'm guessing Pedro Alvarez isn't your favorite baseball player...

[Brooke]

No, not at all!

[Grey Sadler]

Gonna be an interesting fall...
NASCAR: actually less interested in Sprint Cup than Nationwide series since my man Elliott Sadler looks headed toward the NW championship :partytime:
College Football: North Carolina has a new head coach, we started out with a 61-0 win over Elon...also keeping up with Appalachian State and Tennessee (my dad's favorite college team)...
Baseball: Chipper Jones (Braves) inching closer to retirement but having an awesome final season!!
Plus...HS football: keeping up with the school where I teach, my old alma mater, and my cousin's HS (his Sr. year, last year in marching band :worried:)

[VAisForEagleLovers]

GS, I saw elsewhere you're close to SW Virginia, so I can imagine you're into NASCAR. I'd always wanted to get to Bristol and Martinsville back when Rusty was still racing since short tracks were his best tracks. I still wouldn't mind seeing a 'self cleaning' track in action!

For me, I'm all excited that the NFL starts tonight, and looking forward to seeing my boys on Sunday night. Go Steelers!!!

[Troubadour]

The Great British men's wheelchair basketball team have made it through to the semi-finals, which means my Mum, sister and I will be there at the arena to support them tomorrow! We have tickets for both semi-finals, and to see our boys will be extra special. Go Team GB!

[sodascouts]

Wonderful! Best of luck to them!

[Grey Sadler]

GS, I saw elsewhere you're close to SW Virginia, so I can imagine you're into NASCAR. I'd always wanted to get to Bristol and Martinsville back when Rusty was still racing since short tracks were his best tracks. I still wouldn't mind seeing a 'self cleaning' track in action!

Yep! Can't quite afford tickets lately, but I'd love to go back to Bristol...last time I was there for a race (vs. Speedway in Lights) was for a NW race a few years ago and it was so stormy and cold!! I would like to go back and see the "improvements" first-hand next year though :thumbsup:
My first race at Bristol was actually a Rusty win (April 93)!!

[zeldabjr]

can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd love to see a Nascar race in person...maybe I'd like it better than on tv.

[Troubadour]

The wheelchair basketball was awesome! Unfortunately GB didn't win, but it was still a lot of fun. Great atmosphere!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Just heard Funk #50 (glad to finally know the name of it) on NFL Countdown and gettin' into a big football day. Capped this evening with my boys getting revenge on the Broncos. Ah, yes, I love Sundays in the fall. Need to go find my Styx CD and cue up Renegade.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd love to see a Nascar race in person...maybe I'd like it better than on tv.

I live in Richmond which is on the Nascar circuit twice a year (May and September) and this just happens to be 'race' weekend here as we call it. I'm not a race fan, but a few years ago I got a free VIP ticket to the race. I had a great time but it was because we were in an air-conditioned, noise-proof VIP box with all the free eats and drinks you wanted. I even had a pit pass that I didn't use. I don't tell this story to many folks around here because they think I'm a heretic. I can understand though - I guess it's the equivalent of having a backstage pass at an Eagles concert and blowing it off. :shock:

[sodascouts]

Yes, you're right, if we put "backstage pass to meet the Eagles" In place of "pit pass" this story suddenly becomes appalling! lol

[zeldabjr]

I live in Richmond which is on the Nascar circuit twice a year (May and September) and this just happens to be 'race' weekend here as we call it. I'm not a race fan, but a few years ago I got a free VIP ticket to the race. I had a great time but it was because we were in an air-conditioned, noise-proof VIP box with all the free eats and drinks you wanted. I even had a pit pass that I didn't use. I don't tell this story to many folks around here because they think I'm a heretic. I can understand though - I guess it's the equivalent of having a backstage pass at an Eagles concert and blowing it off. :shock:

oh yeah Dreamer...that does put it in perspective!...both of my sisters are huge Nascar fans and they have been trying to get me into it for years but it just escapes me...I was thinking of you the other night...I was at my sister's house and she had the race on tv from Richmond...Did you hear me...I kept saying "Hi Kay" whenever they mentioned they were in Richmond:laugh:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

You don't need to replace pit pass with 'Eagles backstage pass' to make the story appalling! Dreamer! I can't believe it...

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I know, I know! Please don't tell anybody. lol

Actually, the pit pass was part of the VIP ticket. Otherwise I would have been more than glad to give it to someone who would appreciate it and put it to good use.

[zeldabjr]

Congratulations to Andy Murray on winning the US Open Tennis Championship...first British man to win a grand slam championship since 1936...I can hear the cheering from the UK all the way across the pond!!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Congratulations to Andy Murray on winning the US Open Tennis Championship...first man to win a grand slam championship since 1936...I can hear the cheering from the UK all the way across the pond!!!

Do you mean first British man? If you can believe, I didn't watch a single match of the US Open this year. I usually watch it as much as I can. I just wasn't into it this year.

[zeldabjr]

Do you mean first British man? If you can believe, I didn't watch a single match of the US Open this year. I usually watch it as much as I can. I just wasn't into it this year.

yeah I think I meant British man!!!

[zeldabjr]

Do you mean first British man? If you can believe, I didn't watch a single match of the US Open this year. I usually watch it as much as I can. I just wasn't into it this year.

I didn't watch as much as I usually do either...haven't watched any of the grand slams like I usually do...and I lost interest after Federer lost:sad:...but I had to tune in when I saw the final was in the fifth set...and this football game is boring...hope the next one is better!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

There is no way I'll stay awake for the next one. I saw that Boomer (Chris Berman) is calling the next game, and he's a big fan of the Chargers. So it would be entertaining to listen to, but my eyelids are drooping!

[Troubadour]

Congrats to Andy Murray on winning the U.S. Open! What a summer for Britain!

[Glennsallnighter]

Well Done to Andy! Hopefully this win is a little compensation for losing the Wimbledon final. He is an incredible tennis player.

[zeldabjr]

can you say "NHL Lockout":x:thumbsdown::-(

[VAisForEagleLovers]

can you say "NHL Lockout":x:thumbsdown::-(

Oh no. I obviously missed something. I'll go bring up a news site...

[zeldabjr]

Oh no. I obviously missed something. I'll go bring up a news site...

no you didn't miss anything...that's the point...CBA runs out at 11:59PM tonight and there are no talks scheduled!!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I guess neither side learned anything from a few years ago...

[zeldabjr]

I know it's KC, but this is more like it Bills!!!:)

[zeldabjr]

no fun VK...Troy's not playing?...I assume he's hurt...do you know what's wrong?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

no fun VK...Troy's not playing?...I assume he's hurt...do you know what's wrong?

It took me forever to find out, since I hadn't watched any of the pre-game shows this week. Calf injury, that's all I know.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'm a MUCH happier camper than I was last week. Well, except for my Pirates. But my Steelers kicked Jets' butts. AGAIN.

[zeldabjr]

I'm a MUCH happier camper than I was last week. Well, except for my Pirates. But my Steelers kicked Jets' butts. AGAIN.

I'm happier tonight too...and thanks for the Jets butt woopin':)

[zeldabjr]

gee all NHL preseason games through 9/30 have been cancelled...big surprise!

[zeldabjr]

Yay:yay: Time Warner Cable is gonna start carrying The NFL Network again starting on Sunday!!!...my call to them must have done it!:hilarious:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Yay:yay: Time Warner Cable is gonna start carrying The NFL Network again starting on Sunday!!!...my call to them must have done it!:hilarious:

Now maybe you should call my mother's cable company and get The Tennis Channel back for her. It took me two years of sending them, ah, strongly worded emails before she finally had the NFL Channel AND have the live games. One Thanksgiving, they did the preshow and then went to some sports documentary so I missed another game. That email was rather blistering because they were charging her extra already for it.

DirecTV is pretty good about keeping stuff on, but I did go half a hockey season without Versus. Comcast, DirecTV, and the NHL each got a letter every time I missed a Pens game.

[zeldabjr]

there's joy in Buffalo when the Bills win!!:)

VA...second week I'm getting the Steelers game on TV and no Troy:-(

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Ha. I didn't get the Steeler game with or without Troy until a few minutes ago. I pay a freaking fortune for Sunday Ticket and they blacked it out. Yet the local station wasn't carrying it. Grr....not good for the blood pressure.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

:-(:scowl::enraged::mad::censored::weep::weep::weep:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I am so sorry VA. Know how you love your football

[zeldabjr]

:-(:scowl::enraged::mad::censored::weep::weep::weep:

:hug::hug::hug:

[zeldabjr]

Ha. I didn't get the Steeler game with or without Troy until a few minutes ago. I pay a freaking fortune for Sunday Ticket and they blacked it out. Yet the local station wasn't carrying it. Grr....not good for the blood pressure.

I didn't get the game either, they were showing the two overtime games and didn't switch to Pittsburgh until after they were over, but if you pay for Sunday Ticket seems like you should have gotten it...very aggravating!!

[Grey Sadler]

:partytime:Atlanta Braves in the PLAYOFFS!!:partytime:

[zeldabjr]

:partytime:Atlanta Braves in the PLAYOFFS!!:partytime:


I take it that's your team....Happy for you...it's very exciting to have your favorite team in the playoffs...whatever sport it is!...I'm a Toronto Bluejay fan...I remember how excited I was when they won the World Series two years in a row...man that was a long time ago!!!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Baseball...love it.
wish the Phillies did better this year but it just wants ment to be.
But I still love BASEBALL

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Congrats, GS! After having a chance at the postseason for a change, my Pirates are now struggling to finish over .500. Again. Good luck! Better the Braves than the Nats...

[zeldabjr]

wow you know you're in a big sports lovin' town when they "interrupt the regular programming for this special report"...the NFL and referees have reached an agreement ...so no more replacement refs...we an have just the "usual" bad calls now!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Trying to watch the Ratbirds (Ravens) and Pumpkin Heads (Browns), but it's seriously seriously storming outside, so the signal keeps disappearing. Disappointed that it's not Ed Hochuli as the head referee tonight, since the real refs are back. I missed those biceps...

[zeldabjr]

Trying to watch the Ratbirds (Ravens) and Pumpkin Heads (Browns), but it's seriously seriously storming outside, so the signal keeps disappearing. Disappointed that it's not Ed Hochuli as the head referee tonight, since the real refs are back. I missed those biceps...

sorry you're having bad weather...is it raining acorns again?...
yeah "Hochules" has some serious biceps doesn't he?
I love your pet names for the teams...what do you call the Bills?...or shouldn't I ask?:hilarious:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

sorry you're having bad weather...is it raining acorns again?...
yeah "Hochules" has some serious biceps doesn't he?
I love your pet names for the teams...what do you call the Bills?...or shouldn't I ask?:hilarious:

I guess since they aren't in our division, I've never come up with a nickname. Guess I need to!

[zeldabjr]

VA...what's the word on #43 this week?...is he gonna play?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

He is not! We have a bye week. But he did practice and is expected back next week. You'll just have to look at my profile picture for a while longer!

[Brooke]

Look who won the nation league Wild Card game!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Extras/WildCardWin.jpg

We're in Cardinal Nation! :blueblob: :yay: :yay: :yay:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

good for you Brooke.'
Our Phillies didnt do well this year at all...

[Brooke]

Sure hope Albert Pujohls enjoyed watching the game last night somewhere in California! Coulda been there but he needed more money! Way to go Albert!

[Grey Sadler]

Sure hope Albert Pujohls enjoyed watching the game last night somewhere in California! Coulda been there but he needed more money! Way to go Albert!

I'm a Braves fan all the way...but I agree with you there!!

No comment on the 8th inning from me...but I was just about to tear up when Chipper went up to bat (and everyone in the crowd had their cameras out to snap his Last At-Bat)...he was the last of the mid-90s crew, I will miss the dude...

[zeldabjr]

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/th_408334_434315356603860_909009306_n1.jpg?t=13495 92639

how do you like the new NHL logo?....I love it!!:hilarious:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Thanks for the good morning laugh Zelda..:hilarious:
I love it

[VAisForEagleLovers]

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/th_408334_434315356603860_909009306_n1.jpg?t=13495 92639

how do you like the new NHL logo?....I love it!!:hilarious:

Perfect! I can't believe this.

[zeldabjr]

yeah I wasn't sure whether to put it under "Good for a laugh" or here...I think the NHL is kind of a joke right now...

[zeldabjr]

I am getting Eagles/Steelers game on TV!

[zeldabjr]

can't believe Troy is done for the day!

[zeldabjr]

between no hockey and the Bills...I am going to jump off my balcony!:-(

[VAisForEagleLovers]

The Steelers squeaked out a win, they made it as stressful for their fans as they possibly could. We own the bragging rights to Pennsylvania for another four years. Watching the Saints/Chargers at the moment.

Zelda, I put the 'new NHL insignia' as my profile pic on FB...thanks for sharing!

[zeldabjr]

yeah it was a pretty tight game...I see the Steelers are on Thursday night football this week....any news on #43?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

yeah it was a pretty tight game...I see the Steelers are on Thursday night football this week....any news on #43?

No, but I'd put serious money on him not playing. Same with Woodley.

[zeldabjr]

unfortunately this is my life..... http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/602304_10151242859465236_1465949059_nBills.jpg?t=1 349731130

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Zelda,
your mind amazes me>
where do you find these things??

[zeldabjr]

Zelda,
your mind amazes me>
where do you find these things??

:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

unfortunately this is my life..... http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/602304_10151242859465236_1465949059_nBills.jpg?t=1 349731130

I'M A PIRATE FAN!

I could write a book about loving a losing team. 20 consecutive losing seasons. I hope you never have to feel my pain!

[Brooke]

My Cardinals had a big, big win last night! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Rest up boys, we need another one tomorrow!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

My Cardinals had a big, big win last night! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Rest up boys, we need another one tomorrow!

I saw that. 12-4, right? That'll teach those upstart Nationals!

[zeldabjr]

I'm rootin' for your Cards Brooke!...after all we all have a thing for birds right?....

[Tiffanny Twisted]

hey Im with Zelda

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'm rootin' for your Cards Brooke!...after all we all have a thing for birds right?....

Except Ravens.

[zeldabjr]

Except Ravens.

oh yeah except them! lol

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Brooke, I see your Cards put even more of a hurting on the Nats today. Congrats!

[SallyGee]

Yankees need to win today to stay alive!

[zeldabjr]

Brooke...rooting for the Cards tonight!

[zeldabjr]

tonight should have been the opener of the Sabres season...against VA's Penguins...but nooooo.....very depressed...it's gonna be a very long fall and winter if there's no hockey!:-(

[VAisForEagleLovers]

For you, for tonight, it's just as well. Your Sabres would have gone down. :grin:

The big news seems to be when the owners and players union think about talking to each other. Not a good sign.

[zeldabjr]

For you, for tonight, it's just as well. Your Sabres would have gone down. :grin:

The big news seems to be when the owners and players union think about talking to each other. Not a good sign.

oh you're so wrong...and:evil::nahnah::-D:-D

[Brooke]

I'm rootin' for your Cards Brooke!...after all we all have a thing for birds right?....

Yes we do and thanks!


Brooke, I see your Cards put even more of a hurting on the Nats today. Congrats!

Oh my, my, that was soooooooo sweet! Thanks VA!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Extras/WildCardWin.jpg

We're in now as you all know! It's so sweet to be in Cardinal Nation!

Looking for another big win tonight guys!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Extras/RallySquirrel2011.jpg

[zeldabjr]

OMG....the Buffalo Bills won 19-16 OT

we beat the Cards in football.....now the baseball Cards can win

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Zelda - Congrats on the big win!

Brooke, that groundhog dressed as a Cardinal is somewhat scary!

[Grey Sadler]

Brian Wilson's (Giants) still out for the season, right?
I was looking forward to more lumberjack beards in the post-season :hilarious:

[Brooke]

Zelda - Congrats on the big win!

Brooke, that groundhog dressed as a Cardinal is somewhat scary!

:hilarious: Actually, that's the rally squirrel from last year! He hasn't made an appearance yet this year!

(Last year a squirrel got out on the playing field in at least a couple games! Of course, he became all the talk for a while! :lol:)

And oh yes, we won last night! :yay: :yay: On to tonight! :partytime:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

A press conference announced for one hour from now that is supposed to announce the end of the NHL lockout/strike!! WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope this is true!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

OK, Troub and all others in England, it's just been announced that my Steelers will play the Minnesota Vikings in England next Sept.!!

As for the NHL...the player's union is 'thinking things over'. But at least there's been progress.

[Brooke]

Here's my favorite Cardinal player:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Extras/Holliday.jpg
Let's go, Matt Holliday!
We need another win this afternoon!

[zeldabjr]

talks with NHL players and owners broke off yesterday after 15 minutes....and no new talks scheduled...:-( :brickwall:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

The media and most of the fans were totally behind the players on this. The owners made their counter offer public and made it totally ambiguous so that the fans would then blame the players for not accepting a 'fair' offer. It seems as though it was a political move by the owners and not one of any real substance.

[Brooke]

We're all pretty happy here in Cardinal Nation! Matt Holliday brought his stuff last night, along with Matt Carpenter, Descalso, and Kozma! One more win and we're back in the World Series......again! :partytime:

Go Cards!

Not a bit sad for the Yankees! Sorry if there are any fans here.

[sodascouts]

Congrats to the Cards!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

We're all pretty happy here in Cardinal Nation! Matt Holliday brought his stuff last night, along with Matt Carpenter, Descalso, and Kozma! One more win and we're back in the World Series......again! :partytime:

Go Cards!

Not a bit sad for the Yankees! Sorry if there are any fans here.

Congrats!!!

I'm not a bit sad for the Yankees, either...

[zeldabjr]

Go Cards....let's get this done tonight!

[Brooke]

Well, bad luck last night so on to San Francisco tomorrow night! :-(

[Grey Sadler]

Football tonight!! I have UNC at Duke going online (I don't get ESPNU)...Alabama at UT on the TV...just so I know what my dad is talking about later tonight when he gets online!! :partytime:

[zeldabjr]

Brooke....rooting for your Cards tonight!!!

[zeldabjr]

What's the word on #43 for tonight?

[TimothyBFan]

I've been trying to keep low key about this as to not jinx us, so I will simply post this.....



http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/ND.jpg

7-0 Undefeated, baby!!!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Zelda, sorry I didn't see this until now. Obviously, Troy didn't play last night and I doubt he will any time soon.

TBF, congrats on the 7-0!!!!!

[zeldabjr]

Willie....you're not superstitious are you?...my fingers and toes are crossed for you

VA...yeah I saw #43 on the sidelines during the game...it's gonna be a while? not good...at least they won

Buffalo Bills stink!

Brooke ...not a good weekend...sending good vibes for Game 7

Bring back my NHL!!!:-(

[Brooke]

Brooke ...not a good weekend...sending good vibes for Game 7


Thanks, zelda! Yes,Very bad night in Cardinal Nation. :-(

We better get our act together tonight or it's over! :fingerwag:

Congrats TBF!

[zeldabjr]

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/Billsresize.jpg?t=1350951483

how the town is feelin'

[TimothyBFan]

Hey VA--- been meaning to tell you something and kept forgetting. Figure this is a great thread to do it. This pic you posted from the Background thread reminded me of our friend Brandon (you probably remember, he passed away in March). He was a HUGE penguins fan. I posted it the other day on his FB page that Tiff keeps open for such things. Everyone went crazy over it. :hilarious: Brandon would of loved it! Thanks!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/penguin.jpg

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Hey VA--- been meaning to tell you something and kept forgetting. Figure this is a great thread to do it. This pic you posted from the Background thread reminded me of our friend Brandon (you probably remember, he passed away in March). He was a HUGE penguins fan. I posted it the other day on his FB page that Tiff keeps open for such things. Everyone went crazy over it. :hilarious: Brandon would of loved it! Thanks!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/penguin.jpg

TBF - Yes, I definitely remember Brandon and think of his family often, wondering how they are doing.

It's a great picture, I get a lot of comments on it, even people who cheer for other teams or don't follow hockey at all. I swiped it from Facebook years ago, and I'm glad family and friends of Brandon were able to enjoy it.

[Brooke]

Sad. I don't think my Cardinals knew there was a game going on last night. We just couldn't get anything going and they seemed to hit every hole in the field! It was pathetic! :cry:

We made an amazing run at the end of the regular season, but I guess it wasn't in the cards (:wink:) again for us this year.

So, audios till next spring guys! Work hard in the off season.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Extras/Cardinalslogo.gif
Cardinals Fan Forever!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Brooke, I was sorry to find out this morning that your boys didn't win... I can't say 'better luck next year' cuz I'm sure my Pirates will be in the hunt. Stop laughing.

[zeldabjr]

Brooke, so sorry about the Cards losing...I feel your pain!

[Brooke]

VA, sorry but I can't help it!

Thanks to you and zelda for your sympathies too.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

The NHL just announced they cancelled this season's Winter Classic... So very depressing :(

[zeldabjr]

The NHL just announced they cancelled this season's Winter Classic... So very depressing :(

it's only November 2nd and I'm already going stir crazy with no hockey...don't know what to do with myself 'cause every evening I know there is something I should be doing...oh yeah...watching hockey!!!

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/541339_447386541963408_451903271_n.jpg?t=135190297 7

[VAisForEagleLovers]

My boys won, I'm happy!

[zeldabjr]

I'm glad your boys gave you a nice early birthday present VA!:thumbsup:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Watching the 'highlights' from yesterday's NASCAR race at Phoenix. A fight broke out, guys getting out of their cars to find each other to fight with. Unbelievable.

[TimothyBFan]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/ND.jpg


10-0 and #3 in the BCS (just saying!!!!)

[VAisForEagleLovers]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/ND.jpg


10-0 and #3 in the BCS (just saying!!!!)

Happy for you, TBF!! Hope they keep it up!

[zeldabjr]

Gary Bettman..NHL Commissioner...has proposed a two week break in talks with the players...are you kidding me?...they should be locked in a room and not let out until they have a deal!....two week break...I'm losing my mind!...I want my hockey!

[Grey Sadler]

Nationwide series finale right now...my man Elliott Sadler is 18 points behind Stenhouse for the championship with 23 laps to go...crossing my fingers for a miracle...ack!

[Grey Sadler]

...aaaaand he loses by 23 points....GREWIUFSFOIUSFHSHGH!!!! :enraged:
maybe next year...all signs pointing to Elliott driving for Joe Gibbs in 2013...:thumbsup:

Any other Nascar nuts on this board?? :hmm:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

...aaaaand he loses by 23 points....GREWIUFSFOIUSFHSHGH!!!! :enraged:
maybe next year...all signs pointing to Elliott driving for Joe Gibbs in 2013...:thumbsup:

Any other Nascar nuts on this board?? :hmm:

I used to be a NASCAR nut until Rusty Wallace retired. I quit following it then. I guess I'm too old school for all the antics of the young guys.

[EagleLady]

...aaaaand he loses by 23 points....GREWIUFSFOIUSFHSHGH!!!! :enraged:
maybe next year...all signs pointing to Elliott driving for Joe Gibbs in 2013...:thumbsup:

Any other Nascar nuts on this board?? :hmm:

Meee!!! Big Rowdy Busch fan right here

[Freypower]

I like Formula One. They are making yet another attempt to try & make it appeal to Americans, this time in Austin.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/nov/18/lewis-hamilton-us-grand-prix