All four top regional seeds — Kentucky, North Carolina, Syracuse and Michigan State— remain alive as the 2012 NCAA tournament begins the regional semifinal round on Thursday. An NCAA record four schools from Ohio have advanced to the round of 16. Here’s a preview of the next round of NCAA tournament games:
Using Kung-Fu to market a golf game? The makers of ‘Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13,’ Electronic Arts, seem to think it’s a good idea. EA has unveiled a viral commercial starring the basketball giant Shaquille O’ Neal and the game’s title master Tiger Woods. Dressed in traditional samurai garb, the two sports legends bow in honor before…well, you’ll have to watch.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Class 4A Section 8 – Quarterfinal
Bemidji 67, Elk River 64
Brainerd 69, Buffalo 67, 2OT
Moorhead 56, St. Michael-Albertville 55, OT
Rogers 68, St. Cloud Tech 60
Class 3A Section 5 – Quarterfinal
Big Lake 63, Becker 42
Delano 54, Monticello 51, OT
Orono 75, St. Cloud Apollo 65
Sports may have their place in society now, but eventually the crowd will grow tired of extra padding and helmets, and want more. Ultimate Tazer Ball hopes to fill that void with some almost lethal goodness.
An all-female group of British rowers proved that some things are just easier when you’re naked. The five adventurous ladies paddled their way across the Atlantic Ocean sans clothing in 45 days, breaking the previous world record (for speed, not the being nude part) in the process.
In all the craziness of Super Bowl, hot cheerleaders and buttless dresses, we somehow failed to notice that the Lingerie Football League had its championship game over the weekend.
In a brutal final game, the hot girls in linger
During Sunday’s Super Bowl, Madonna will take center stage for the halftime show. She’s working with the famous acrobat troupe Cirque du Soleil on a concept for the gig, but only time will tell if it’ll fly — or flop.
With that in mind, let’s revisit some of the more memorable halftime shows — both good and bad — of years past.
Super Bowl XLVI features both the New England Patriots and the New York Giants seeking a fourth Super Bowl title for their respective franchises. Here’s how the matchup stacks up:
The Super Bowl is the largest spectacle in American sports. Football players who succeed on its grand stage are forever remembered. Here are the 20 most memorable plays in the history of the Super Bowl:
February 1, 2012 Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno appear in the new Acura NSX commercial for the Super Bowl. In the ad Jerry is trying to become number one on the waiting list for the new car and just as he gets the top spot Leno swoops in and takes it away (in true Leno fashion). Check it out.
Super Bowl ads tend to have more longevity than traditional commercials thanks to their large budgets, creative freedom and overall goal to keep you glued to the TV between quarters. Some, however, aren't remembered for the joy they brought but rather for the public outcry they produced.
Whether it’s the Big Game, college ball, hockey or hoops — where you watch the game DOES make a difference. Here’s my list of the best places in the St. Cloud area to watch sports on TV — and maybe have an adult beverage or three.
