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2009-10 Official Blackhawks Bars

by Carrie Williams

As much as you’d love to catch a Blackhawks game at the United Center or on the road, you might not be able to get a coveted ticket. Don’t worry! Official Blackhawks Bars all over the city are ready to show you a good time and make it seem like you’re actually at the game.
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New York vs. Philadelphia Weekend – Baseball, Basketball and Football, Then Baseball Again

by Jonathan Mandell

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This weekend, New Yorkers and Philadelphians are battling on three fronts.
In Baseball: On Saturday, Game 3 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies will take place in Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
In Basketball: Also on Saturday, the New York Knicks will be playing the Philadelphia 76ers at [...]

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Top Sports Bars to root for the Portland Trail Blazers

by Janessa Philemon-Kerp

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Every fall, fans of the Portland Trail Blazers emerge from their summer caccoon, in search of the perfect sports bar to root for our hometeam. What makes perfect? Cheap beer, centrally located and not too crowded.
First on this list is the quintessential Marathon Taverna. Located on Burnside, this dive bar serves a disgustingly cheap breakfast [...]

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Skeeball Gets Organized at the H Street Country Club

by Hunter Gorinson

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Outside of Ocean City, Washingtonians would be hard pressed to find a spot to get their skeeball on outside of Chuck E. Cheese. The Atlas District’s designated go-to for margaritas and mini-golf, the H Street Country Club, however, has found a cure-all for your boardwalk entertainment woes: the DC Amateur Skeeball League. Hell, they even encourage drinking during game time.

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The Seattle Storm begin Playoffs this week, get discounted tickets

by Maria Christensen

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t’s been five years since the Seattle Storm brought home a WNBA Championship, but they get another chance this year. The WNBA Playoffs begin this week and Seattle faces Los Angeles on Wednesday for a chance to revenge last year’s loss to the Sparks in the semifinals.
On Friday, September 18, the second game of [...]

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ESPNU to Show Skyline vs. Oaks Christian High School Game

by Gabe Showalter

It might seem crazy to some, but ESPN will broadcast 21 high school football games live on their family of networks this fall.
This will come as no surprise to hardcore college football fans, however, as nowadays almost as much attention is paid to future college stars as current ones. That is exactly what makes the [...]

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Best Performances by Club Pros at the PGA Championship

by Gabe Showalter

Earlier this summer I mentioned how the U.S. Open is unique because it holds open qualifying for amateur golfers to play in the tournament against the best players in the world. This week the fourth of golf’s majors, the PGA Championship, is being held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota and it too [...]

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Tailgating in Chicago: Soldier Field, Toyota Park, United Center, U.S. Cellular Field and Wrigley Field

by Carrie Williams

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One of the best parts about attending a sporting event is the partying you do before the big game. But what are the rules for tailgating at the different sports venues in Chicago? CultureMob’s got the skinny…

Soldier Field (Chicago Bears football)
There are a ton of places where you can park for Bears games. Tailgating is [...]

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Red Bull Block To Block Promises to be a Different Kind of Race in Philadelphia.

by Bill Meagher

Philadelphia is no stranger to holding races. The Manayunk Bike Race, and it’s 2K Run might just be two of the largest within the nation. But The Read Bull Block To Block Race that’s sponsored by 215 Magazine on August 15th might just be the only race that is 33% running, 33% biking, and 33% [...]

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Top Seattle Basketball Players at the Adonai Hood Classic

by Gabe Showalter

The NBA and the Sonics may have left Seattle, but you could start an expansion team with all the basketball talent that calls the Seattle area home. Take one look at the rosters for this weekend’s Adonai Hood Classic and you’ll known why Seattle has put itself on the basketball map as one of the [...]

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Mark Buehrle Day in Illinois

by Carrie Williams

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has declared today, July 30, 2009, Mark Buehrle Day to honor the White Sox pitcher’s perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays last week.

Mark Buehrle’s perfect game is only the 18th thrown in Major League history! Not only will the whole state be celebrating Mark Buehrle Day today, but the White [...]

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Whiz Bowl IV: “The Grossest Eating Competition Maryland Has Ever Seen”

by Hunter Gorinson

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Competitive eating, prepare to meet your fiercest opponent yet: the mighty South Street cheesesteak.
Come 6 pm on Saturday, September 19th, throngs shall gather at Bethesda dive bar/roustabout hangout, the Saphire Cafe (which also just happens to host a pretty kickin’ trivia night every Wednesday) for the Whiz Bowl IV – which, in the words of [...]

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Mark Buehrle pitches his second no-hitter and first perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays

by Carrie Williams

Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox pitched a no-hitter and a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays today, July 23, 2009. He is only the sixth pitcher in MLB history to pitch a no-hitter and a perfect game.

The game started off on a high note, as Josh Fields blasted an unexpected grand slam [...]

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Top 5 MLB All-Star Game Moments

by Gabe Showalter

Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game at the new Busch Stadium in St. Louis will mark the 80th time the American and National League’s have met at mid season. Despite what Bud Selig might lead to you to believe, the All-Star Game is still mostly an event for the fans and a chance to see the game’s [...]

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Happy Gilmore Hour at the H Street Country Club

by Hunter Gorinson

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DC’s best (well, only) spot for Mexican food and mini-golf, the H Street Country Club is a rousing success, but that hasn’t stopped the Atlas District destination from giving back to the people. Both the bar and putters be coming cheap nightly now the HCC has announced a seven-day-a-week schedule of early evening discounts. [...]

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