You know those types of people who look for something to be remembered for? Those types include record-setters and David Rush is someone who set a new world record for something I would never do. Seriously.
Rush, who already has more than 200 verified Guinness World Records to his name, added one more earlier this month when he walked a total of 206 ft., 8 in. with a chainsaw on his chin. And just to make things more interesting, it was running. Now, because thereSA国际影视传媒檚 every chance this stunt couldSA国际影视传媒檝e gone wrong, Rush wore a helmet, gloves, a thick jacket, a neck gaiter and long pants just in case he stumbled and the instrument decided to do a dance on his body. Luckily, it didnSA国际影视传媒檛 and so Rush is now once again embedded in history. Congratulations SA国际影视传媒� I guess.
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Gotta love the long-shot
The first leg of horse racingSA国际影视传媒檚 Triple Crown is in the book with the Kentucky Derby being run at Churchill Downs on May 7, the first Saturday in May, which is the usual start. ItSA国际影视传媒檚 always a big deal because it makes a star out of whoever wins it and this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 winner is no exception.
Rich Strike came out on top by three-quarters of a length to win this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 Run for the Roses and a cheque for $1.86 million. But thatSA国际影视传媒檚 not the story. No, Rich Strike has the lowest odds to win this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 race at 80-to-1. That means if you were to place just a $2 bet on that race alone, you wouldSA国际影视传媒檝e cashed out with $163.60. DonSA国际影视传媒檛 you wish you had a spare $20 laying around? Exactly. Easy to say now but ISA国际影视传媒檓 the kind of guy who loves an underdog and I wouldSA国际影视传媒檝e tossed at least a throw-away $10 on Rich Strike just because.
What makes the result even more amazing is that Rich Strike wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 even in the starting line-up. He only got in because Ethereal Road was a scratch before the start SA国际影视传媒� Rich Strike was the first horse on the SA国际影视传媒渁lso eligibleSA国际影视传媒� list. He looked like a late addition right out of the gate, 18th after the first half-mile, but it was the final turn where started to make his move. He found room on the rail inside and let it rip down the stretch. In case youSA国际影视传媒檙e wondering, there is a Canadian connection to Rich Strike: his dam (mother) is Gold Strike, a Manitoba-foaled horse. Gotta love the Manitoba dams.
The payday increased Rich StrikeSA国际影视传媒檚 career earnings about 6,000 per cent to $1,932,500 and he will be sought after once heSA国际影视传媒檚 put out to stud. HeSA国际影视传媒檚 a Kentucky Derby winner and that lineage is worth a lot.
And thatSA国际影视传媒檚 a wrap
Patrick MarleauSA国际影视传媒檚 days in the National Hockey League are over.
Marleau officially called it a career on May 10 with an article in The PlayersSA国际影视传媒� Tribune and with his retirement goes one of the last players from the class of 1997 SA国际影视传媒� selected second overall that year by the San Jose Sharks SA国际影视传媒� that was still going, even though he didnSA国际影视传媒檛 officially retire until now. He just wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 signed by any team before the season began. Marleau leaves the game as the NHLSA国际影视传媒檚 career leader in games played with 1,779, 1,197 career points and a resume that will most likely see him inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame when heSA国际影视传媒檚 first eligible in 2025.
ItSA国际影视传媒檚 a shame that he never got to hoist the Stanley Cup but he did win two Olympic gold medals with Canada in 2010 and 2014. You play that long, though, and you want that ring. A lot of people, myself included, knew the end was near for Marleau after no team wanted to pen to him to even a league-minimum deal. The market for 42-year-old hockey players is rather slim. HereSA国际影视传媒檚 hoping he stays involved in some form because he needs a ring.
If youSA国际影视传媒檙e wondering, Joe Thornton is the last player still playing from the 1997 draft but Zdeno Chara still hasnSA国际影视传媒檛 made up his mind and heSA国际影视传媒檚 still the earliest-drafted player still going (1996).
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Good Idea: Being released from your contract on good terms.
Bad Idea: Being released from your contract because you fart too much.
The next time you want to light a fire underneath Marcelo, you may want to think twice because the consequences may be hazardous to everyoneSA国际影视传媒檚 health.
The Brazilian soccer player was cut loose by Olympique Lyonnais, better known as Lyon, in France back in January following a 3-0 loss in what the team called SA国际影视传媒渋nappropriate behaviourSA国际影视传媒�. Well, we now know why he was released and we have LSA国际影视传媒橢quipe, one of FranceSA国际影视传媒檚 biggest sports publications, to thank for it. As the story goes, Marcelo was dropping bombs in front of Lyon manager Peter Bosz, following by breaking up over his bottom-burps with his teammates. Apparently, that didnSA国际影视传媒檛 sit too well with Bosz and Juninho, LyonSA国际影视传媒檚 sporting director, and he was fluttered from the first team in August 2021.
Marcelo played with the reserve side but was cut loose in January following a 3-0 loss but he signed on with Bordeaux two days after being relieved of his duties. Makes sense: crappy team signs player whose signature trait is crap.
Until next time, folks SA国际影视传媒�
