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Webb Simpson Wins the 2012 US Open

Joe Student — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:25:09 +0000

Webb Simpson shot a final round of 68 to win the US Open golf championship on Sunday at the Lake Course at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Simpson bested Graeme McDowell, who failed to force a playoff after missing a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole. The victory gave Simpson, 26, his [...]

Eighth-Grader Snigdha Nandipati Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee — What Was the Clinching Word? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:05:28 +0000

If someone approached you on the street and asked you to spell “guetapens,” could you do it? If you’re San Diego eighth-grader Snigdha Nandipati, you could — that’s the word she correctly spelled on Thursday to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Scottish Deerhound Wins Westminster Dog Show [VIDEO]

The Web Guy — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:25:36 +0000

Hickory, a Scottish Deerhound, has taken best in show at the Westminster Dog Show.

Although Hickory was the sixth-ranked show dog in the world, her victory was still an upset of sorts because it is the first time a Scottish Deerhound has grabbed the top prize in Westminster’s 80-year history.

Scottish Deerhounds are a relatively rare breed in the United States and resemble Irish Wolfhounds. After winning the championship, Hickory officially retired from competition. Read on to see a video of Hickory.