Red Sox Fans Finally Forgive Buckner

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Libby Pelham

It took 22 years, but the Boston Red Sox fans have finally forgiven Bill Buckner. What could Buckner have done that was so bad that it took so long for baseball fans to forgive him? Well, let me tell you the story: Back on October 25, 1986, the Boston Red Sox were a team who hadn’t won a World Series since 1981. Some thought the Red Sox had such a long losing streak due to the Curse of the Bambino, Babe Ruth. But, in 1986, they found themselves on the verge winning it all. It was game four, they were … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Good News For Sports-Loving and Turban Wearing Flyers

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

Flights on Denver-based Frontier Airlines may soon resemble the inside of a sports bar now that the Colorado Rockies have made it to the World Series. Airline officials just announced that they are negotiating with DirecTV for permission to show the World Series on its flights following the Rockies sweep of Arizona last night. Frontier Airlines currently offers satellite TV on flights, but its contract does not include Fox, so it is negotiating with DirecTV to get permission to show the World Series. To do so the airline also needs to make sure it has the rights to air live … Continue reading →