The official explanation is that “Super Bowl L” just isn’t as pleasing to the eye as its Arabic numeral equivalent, “Super Bowl 50.”
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Rams Pick Michael Sam, First Openly Gay Player Drafted In NFL
In the seventh round of the NFL draft the St. Louis Rams have picked Michael Sam, making him the first openly gay player to be drafted by a pro football team.
Sen. Reid: NFL Should Follow NBA’s Lead Regarding Redskins Owner
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid says the NFL should consider ousting Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder.
Major League Baseball Changes Home-Plate Rules
Runners trying to reach home plate – and the catchers who often try to block them – will have to follow new rules that are meant to cut the risk of injuries from collisions, after Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association agreed on changing the rules today.
Coming Out Has Complicated Player’s Prospects, NFL Execs Say
Michael Sam has been a star defensive end at the University of Missouri. He’s been an All-American and The Associated Press SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
Women Fare Worse In Egypt Than In Any Arab State: Survey
Citing high rates of sexual harassment and female genital mutilation, a new survey finds that women in Egypt face the worst treatment in any Arab country.
Big Papi, Worst-To-First, 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows
With the headline out of the way, here’s a cheat sheet for those of us who need to be ready with something to say about this year’s Fall Classic.
As Smoke Blankets Sydney, Australians Brace For Worse Days
Wildfires are burning to the north, south and west of Sydney, Australia, and smoke “has been rolling in for days,” correspondent Stuart Cohen said Tuesday on Morning Edition.
Voting Queue Etiquette: Hey, Buddy, That’s Out Of Line!
On or around Election Day, millions of Americans will show up at their polling places and settle in for what could be a long wait in line to cast their ballots. So how do you respond if the person behind you decides it’s the perfect time to loudly express his political opinion? A look at what some voters say is OK and what’s not at the polls.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us