Instant Replay Constitutionalized

Screw history and screw the purity of the game. One day in the near future, instant replay will be the standard in all sports.

The unforgettable officiating gaffes sports fans have endured over the last month will make this prediction a reality. From World Cup goals that were not granted to a near perfect game that should have been, these officiating oversights have created a call for instant replay across all platforms.

The NFL was the first to go rogue and alter its rules to allow for replay and coaches challenges. This league really put the pressure on other major sports to find replay solutions.



Shot clock and out-of-bounds calls can now be reviewed by NBA referees inside two minutes of regulation or overtime. The NHL defers to a booth review when a goal is in question. And even the sport that some said would never change, Major League Baseball, has allowed for instant replay in determining whether home run balls are fair or foul.

If a finish is too close to call in horse racing or motorsports, they go to the video monitor in order to crown a winner. And does tennis even need a head official anymore? Replay systems such as Hawk-Eye and MacCAM provide a virtual track path of the ball in order to see if the shot was in or out. They use the same stuff for cricket matches.



I guess golf is about the only sport you might not need replay in. But the PGA even reviews tournament video to make sure players didn’t commit penalties i... [More]

Belmont Stakes Drinking Game

It’s only going to last about two and half minutes, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get tanked waiting for the Belmont Stakes main race on Saturday.

Mix up your favorite concoction or stick with the barley and hops but it’s time to get your drinking face on!


Please drink responsibly

1.    Every time Triple Crown is said, drink three.

2.    For every minute it takes for the entire field to get into the starting gates, drink three.

3.    If the announcers say the word “mudder” or “furlong”, drink.

4.    Every time they put up an odds table, drink two.

5.    When “Run for the Carnations” is said, drink.



6.    When a celebrity of any stature is shown, drink. (if more than one celebrity in the shot, drink that number)

7.    Every time they mention Secretariat, drink two.

8.    When your wife or girlfriend asks you to do a chore, say no and drink three.

9.    Every time the announcers mention Todd Pletcher, drink.

10.    If Todd Pletcher is wearing sunglasses, drink two.


"I'm so sweet...yea."

11.    If they show the audience singing New York, New York, drink three.

12.    If you see a horse urinate, drink two.

13.    Anytime you see a horse take a dump, take a sho... [More]