Wild World of Wednesday - December 17, 2008

WPS: The Women's Professional Soccer will have its inaugural match here in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29. The Los Angeles Sol will face the Washington Freedom at the Home Depot Center. The following Sunday, April 5 will continue to kick off the season. The Los Angeles opener will be on FSC and featured as the "Sunday Game of the Week". A professional women's league has been absent for over five years.

Sign Manny Now: As the McCourts claim they want to help the community rather than spend so much money on one player, you can give them more of your own hard-earned money next month. Under The Lights is a live batting practice that you can participate in with Matt Kemp, James Loney, and an assortment of minor league players. It's a steal at only $495.00 and you can even run the bases. Oh, and food is catered and you get a VIP goody bag. Really?

In the meantime, the New York Yankees are turning up the heat to get Manny Ramirez. Rafael Furcal remains without a new contract as well. I am honestly near the breaking point with all of this nonsense...


Today in Sports History

1920 - Baseball's AL votes to let spitball pitchers to continue using it

1933 - The NFL starts keeping official stats as the Bears beat the Giants 23-21 in the championship game

Happy Birthday Chase Utley