Rex Grossman hurt in Bears season opener

by | Sports

Rex Grossman broke his ankle in his season opener with the Chicago Bears this weekend. Chad Hutchinson will be taking his place, just like he did last year. (See the things you miss when you are on a plane and can’t watch the games on a weekend?)

Run Fast: A book review

by | Books, Reviews

I started Run Fast: How to beat your best time Every Time by Hal Higdon over a month ago (right after I finished Marathoning For Mortals(), but I kept getting distracted by other things and have just now finished it. I liked it; this book has a lot of basics that...

Bronson Arroyo Concert in Portland Yesterday

by | News

Bronson Arroyo of the Boston Red Sox came up to Portland yesterday to play a concert in Monument Square. About 5000 people showed up to hear him play. Apparently, he did a passable job, although most people probably could have done without listening to him had he not...

USA takes top 4 in 200m final in Helsinki

by | Sports

The 200m Men’s Final was run earlier today in Helsinki, Finland at the world championships. The United States swept the field by taking the top four positions. Justin Gatlin (USA) is only the second man to take the 100m-200m double at the world championships,...