The TEN: 6/17/2014

The Ten

The Ten

(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN)

1.  Late header goal by 21-year old John Brooks helps US upset Ghana 2-1 in Opening Match of World Cup.

2.  20 years ago today, AC Cowlings and OJ Simpson held LA’s collective breath with a slow speed chase through Los Angeles freeways.

3.  Firebaugh went 2-7 while playing last season in the Freelance League, first year playing in Prep League taking over Webb’s place.

4.  UCI faces rematch against Texas in College World Series elimination game on Thursday.

5.  Irwindale Speedway Super Late Model Division Champion Nick Joanides turns 42 today.

6.  An estimated 300,000 fans line Figueroa for Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup parade.

7.  Mexico faces Brazil in Group A match at noon today.

8.  Angels and Dodgers are both leading Wild Card standings in MLB.

9.  NHL announced on this day in 1997 it would add Nashville (1998), Atlanta (1999), Minnesota (2000) and Colombus (2000)

10. “Remember these two things: play hard and have fun” – Tony Gwynn

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