Jimmie Johnson Wins 6th Championship

The last race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ended with not much surprise Jimmie Johnson
finished 9th in the Ford Eco-boost 400 ensuring Johnson would win the Sprint Cup. After a solid year from the Lowes team they definitely deserved the win with it coming down to the last race.

Jimmie Johnson celebrates after winning

Dolphins win with depleated offensive line

On Sunday the Miami Dolphins took the field with a new looking offensive line. Two players were called up from the practice squad and a back up was put in place to fill all the wholes that were opened up by Johnathan Martin, Richie Incognito, and Mike Pouncey. With the Dolphins in the hunt for a wild card spot the team was in need of offensive linemen that could step and fill the rules of the starters and they did not disappoint against the San Diego Chargers. The back up guard was an undrafted rookie Sam Brenner that impressed the team by giving Tannehill plenty of time to throw. Also Nate Garner moved from guard to center to replace Mike Pouncey who was out with an illness. With the depleted line the Dolphins look to stay in the hunt next Sunday against the Carolina Panthers who just won against the New England Patriots.

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Semyon Varlamov charged in domestic dispute

Semyon Varlamov goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche has been charged with second degree kidnapping and third degree assault charges. Apparently occurring some time Tuesday the media is unsure of how many parties were involved. The Colorado Avalanche addressed the media and said they were aware of the allegations and that they would not comment any further.

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Big Trade Between New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres

On October 27, 2013 the New York Islanders approached the Buffalo Sabres with a blockbuster deal, sending Matt Moulson, a first round pick in the 2014 draft, and a second round pick in the 2015 draft in exchange for Thomas Vanek. This trade is an attempt by General Manager Garth Snow to try and boost his Islanders team and make his team a competitor for the playoffs.

Matt Moulson playing for his old team in New York



Thomas Vanek playing for his old team Buffalo

 

Pittsburgh Penguins Lose First Home Game of Regular Season

Last night the Pittsburgh Penguins lost their first home game since the start of the regular season to the Colorado Avalanche. The game started off slow with each team trading chances and not scoring till the second period when Gabriel Landeskog ripped a shot past Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury. After that Colorado's goaltender Jean Sebastian Giguere kept his team in the lead with some spectacular saves. With just over seven minutes to play Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz went down the ice on a two on one, Crosby passed it over to Kunitz and he nearly scored but Giguere stopped him with a glove save. The Penguins never did recover and the game ended Colorado 1 Pittsburgh 0.
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Penguins Chuck Kobasew misses on a close chance around the net

Philadelphia Flyers Oust Peter Laviolette

 

After the Flyers fell to 0-3 at the beginning of the NHL season Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren fired Peter Laviolette. Mr. Holmgren said "he decided to go with his gut" he thought that Coach Berube would be the next best coach for his team. Berube has been with the Flyers since 2004 as an assistant coach of the minor league affiliate the Philadelphia Phantoms. I guess we will see if the coaching change turns the Philadelphia Flyers around.


Coach Berube

Miami Dolphins Start Season 3-0

For the first time since 2002 the Miami Dolphins have started the season 3-0 and find themselves tied at the top of the division with the New England Patriots. The 3-0 start also has fans excited because this gives the team some hope of maybe seeing the playoffs. The Dolphins look to their next matchup on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints.


Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Gibson dives into the end zone
for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons.