ILLNESS FORCES TERMINESI TO INJURED LIST
Doctors believe he may have brain tumor
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 17, 2010) – Marco Terminesi, the leading scorer for the Milwaukee Wave and the third-leading scorer in the Major Indoor Soccer League, has been placed on injured reserve as he undergoes examination for what doctors believe could be a brain tumor.
Terminesi, a native of Woodbridge, Ontario, has returned to Canada for extensive testing and observation. He has missed five of the Wave’s last six games with symptoms of nausea, headaches and vertigo, playing only on Jan. 23 against Baltimore. He is on the injured list for five games, making him eligible to return on March 7.
“Words cannot describe how much we miss Marco’s presence each and every day, more for who he is than what he has done,” said Wave coach Keith Tozer. “He and his family are in our prayers, and we look forward to his return to the Wave in the very near future.”
In a letter to teammates on Monday, Terminesi said doctors believe he has a tumor on the pineal gland in the center of the brain. The type of tumor and its status is unclear, he said. Doctors believe the best course of action is to observe him for six more weeks, then perform another MRI to see if the tumor has changed size or shape. A biopsy comes with risks because of the location of the gland and the tumor, Terminesi said, so doctors want to pursue other options first.
His doctors aren’t positive the symptoms are related to the possible tumor, Terminesi said. The original diagnosis was an inner-ear infection, but as symptoms lingered and worsened, doctors performed tests and found the irregularity.
As a rookie in 2008-09, Terminesi racked up 52 points in 20 games and was Xtreme Soccer League Rookie of the Year. But he began experiencing symptoms in the days following the Jan. 10 game with Monterrey. After sitting out a pair of losses on Jan. 16-17, Terminesi scored a 3-pointer and 2-pointer in the 13-10 over Baltimore on Jan. 23. He has been unable to return to the lineup since. The 25-year-old forward has 35 points in just nine games, and still is only one point behind the league leaders.
A popular player both for his skill and his ebullient personality, Terminesi remains upbeat and offered encouragement to his teammates in the letter.
“I am in good hands here and you know I will be jumping up and down every time you guys score and win a game,” he wrote. “No matter how much pain I am in I will come down there and hold the trophy with you guys when you win it.”
The Wave’s next game is at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 against the Philadelphia KiXX. It’s the World’s Longest Pinewood Derby, and fans can run a car down the track beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, call 414-224-9283 or visit milwaukeewave.com.
(Courtesy of press release from Milwaukee Wave)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The most exciting week of the year
This is one that could be put up for argument, but in my mind this is one of the more exciting weeks as a sports fan.
Tomorrow is the culmination of a season of professional football with the SuperBowl, pitting the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints. Manning vs Brees. potential dynasty vs first time championship visitor. Archie Manning's son vs Archie Manning's old team.
Who am I rooting for? Not a particular team this year. I am hoping for a fun, entertaining and high scoring game.
This week also marks the beginning of Speed Week in Daytona leading up to the Daytona 500 in NASCAR. Qualifying is going on this weekend (sandwiched in between is Danica Patrick's stock car debut in the ARCA/ReMax series), then Thursday is the Twin 125 qualifying races. Sunday is the granddaddy of all stock car races.
And how can I forget the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. I am a major Winter Olympiad geek, ready to watch hockey, skiing, snowboarding, luge, speed skating and figure skating. The best in the world gathering for two weeks to determine who really is the best of all.
For some it's March Madness, others its college bowl week. Hands down this week is the most exciting.
What is your favorite sports week?
Will you be watching any of these events this coming week?
Tomorrow is the culmination of a season of professional football with the SuperBowl, pitting the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints. Manning vs Brees. potential dynasty vs first time championship visitor. Archie Manning's son vs Archie Manning's old team.
Who am I rooting for? Not a particular team this year. I am hoping for a fun, entertaining and high scoring game.
This week also marks the beginning of Speed Week in Daytona leading up to the Daytona 500 in NASCAR. Qualifying is going on this weekend (sandwiched in between is Danica Patrick's stock car debut in the ARCA/ReMax series), then Thursday is the Twin 125 qualifying races. Sunday is the granddaddy of all stock car races.
And how can I forget the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. I am a major Winter Olympiad geek, ready to watch hockey, skiing, snowboarding, luge, speed skating and figure skating. The best in the world gathering for two weeks to determine who really is the best of all.
For some it's March Madness, others its college bowl week. Hands down this week is the most exciting.
What is your favorite sports week?
Will you be watching any of these events this coming week?
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
What would you like to hear about on The Edge?
Listener supported...in a sense.
What would you, the readers of the Edge of Sports blog, like to hear on The Edge podcast? Sports stories? Athlete profiles? Interviews? Current event topics? Social Issues?
Let me know your thoughts here as we start to put together the first of many Edge podcasts for 2010.
New podcast before the end of week, plus some vintage interviews and possibly a live show on BlogTalkRadio.com
Remember to follow us on Twitter: TheEdgeofSports
and become a fan on Facebook!
What would you, the readers of the Edge of Sports blog, like to hear on The Edge podcast? Sports stories? Athlete profiles? Interviews? Current event topics? Social Issues?
Let me know your thoughts here as we start to put together the first of many Edge podcasts for 2010.
New podcast before the end of week, plus some vintage interviews and possibly a live show on BlogTalkRadio.com
Remember to follow us on Twitter: TheEdgeofSports
and become a fan on Facebook!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
WAVE HOST WORLD’S LONGEST PINEWOOD DERBY
WAVE HOST WORLD’S LONGEST PINEWOOD DERBY
Track covers almost 200 feet at U.S. Cellular Arena
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 20, 2010) – Set a world record with the Milwaukee Wave on Sunday, Feb. 21 when the World’s Longest Pinewood Derby Track comes to the U.S. Cellular Arena.
Nearly 200 feet of track starts in the 200 level of the arena, comes down over the boards and reaches almost to the yellow line on the other end of the field. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and runs start at 10 a.m. All fans need is a car and a game ticket. This event celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts, but anyone – boys, girls or parents – can build and run an official Pinewood Derby car down this track.
Everyone who participates receives a certificate commemorating the achievement. 102.9 The Hog joins the Wave in presenting this event, prior to the 4 p.m. contest against Philadelphia.
Pinewood Derby dates to the 1950s. Per the rules, a kit consists of a block of wood made of pine with two notches for wheels, four plastic wheels and four nails. The finished car must use all nine pieces, must not exceed a certain weight (usually five ounces), must not exceed a certain length and must fit on the track used by that particular scout pack. Kits are available at most hobby stores.
The track will close promptly at 1 p.m. so other pregame festivities can take place. To ensure a place in line, pre-register your car by calling Rick Meyer at 414-908-6346.
The Wave host Baltimore at 6 p.m. this Saturday in the first Wave Homecoming game. Teams can participate in a pregame Parade of Champions on the field by calling 414-224-9283. Pre-order the popular Family 4-Pack for this game; receive four Premier level tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $59.
Track covers almost 200 feet at U.S. Cellular Arena
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 20, 2010) – Set a world record with the Milwaukee Wave on Sunday, Feb. 21 when the World’s Longest Pinewood Derby Track comes to the U.S. Cellular Arena.
Nearly 200 feet of track starts in the 200 level of the arena, comes down over the boards and reaches almost to the yellow line on the other end of the field. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and runs start at 10 a.m. All fans need is a car and a game ticket. This event celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts, but anyone – boys, girls or parents – can build and run an official Pinewood Derby car down this track.
Everyone who participates receives a certificate commemorating the achievement. 102.9 The Hog joins the Wave in presenting this event, prior to the 4 p.m. contest against Philadelphia.
Pinewood Derby dates to the 1950s. Per the rules, a kit consists of a block of wood made of pine with two notches for wheels, four plastic wheels and four nails. The finished car must use all nine pieces, must not exceed a certain weight (usually five ounces), must not exceed a certain length and must fit on the track used by that particular scout pack. Kits are available at most hobby stores.
The track will close promptly at 1 p.m. so other pregame festivities can take place. To ensure a place in line, pre-register your car by calling Rick Meyer at 414-908-6346.
The Wave host Baltimore at 6 p.m. this Saturday in the first Wave Homecoming game. Teams can participate in a pregame Parade of Champions on the field by calling 414-224-9283. Pre-order the popular Family 4-Pack for this game; receive four Premier level tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $59.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
PACKERS STARS SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT GO PINK! GAME
Freeman, Winters among Green Bay legends appearing on Feb. 13
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 4, 2010) – Former Green Bay Packers stars Antonio Freeman, Frank Winters, George Koonce, Brian Williams, Bill Schroeder and Derrick Mayes will sign autographs following the Feb. 13 Milwaukee Wave game in support of Go Pink! Soccer.
But there’s only one way to get a signature – you need a game ticket plus a limited-edition, commemorative pink soccer ball, which serves as your ticket onto the field for the autograph session. The pink balls are $20 each, with all proceeds benefiting Go Pink! Soccer.
Purchase the balls at milwaukeewave.com, or by calling Steve Goralski at 414-908-6341. Only 2,000 balls are available, and not every player will sign every ball. Lots will be drawn for placement and only the commemorative pink soccer balls will be signed.
Milwaukee hosts the Rockford Rampage at 6 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Arena. An addition Go Pink! fund-raising event is slated for Feb. 11 at Major Goolsby’s. More information will be available soon.
Go Pink! Soccer activates young women in the fight against breast cancer. The organization launched the Go Pink! Girls’ High School Soccer Series last spring. More than 80 schools participated in the fund-raising games in the inaugural year, and more than 100 are expected to be part of the program this spring.
For Wave tickets or more information, call 414-224-9283 or visit milwaukeewave.com. The Milwaukee Wave professional indoor soccer team is the longest-running soccer franchise in continuous operation in the United States. The team celebrated its Silver Anniversary last season, and operates the largest summer soccer camp program in Wisconsin. For more information, visit milwaukeewave.com.
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 4, 2010) – Former Green Bay Packers stars Antonio Freeman, Frank Winters, George Koonce, Brian Williams, Bill Schroeder and Derrick Mayes will sign autographs following the Feb. 13 Milwaukee Wave game in support of Go Pink! Soccer.
But there’s only one way to get a signature – you need a game ticket plus a limited-edition, commemorative pink soccer ball, which serves as your ticket onto the field for the autograph session. The pink balls are $20 each, with all proceeds benefiting Go Pink! Soccer.
Purchase the balls at milwaukeewave.com, or by calling Steve Goralski at 414-908-6341. Only 2,000 balls are available, and not every player will sign every ball. Lots will be drawn for placement and only the commemorative pink soccer balls will be signed.
Milwaukee hosts the Rockford Rampage at 6 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Arena. An addition Go Pink! fund-raising event is slated for Feb. 11 at Major Goolsby’s. More information will be available soon.
Go Pink! Soccer activates young women in the fight against breast cancer. The organization launched the Go Pink! Girls’ High School Soccer Series last spring. More than 80 schools participated in the fund-raising games in the inaugural year, and more than 100 are expected to be part of the program this spring.
For Wave tickets or more information, call 414-224-9283 or visit milwaukeewave.com. The Milwaukee Wave professional indoor soccer team is the longest-running soccer franchise in continuous operation in the United States. The team celebrated its Silver Anniversary last season, and operates the largest summer soccer camp program in Wisconsin. For more information, visit milwaukeewave.com.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
2010 and the Edge of Sports
Well it has been quite a hiatus for the Edge of Sports during the 2nd half of 2009.
We have seen lots happen in the Wisconsin sports landscape in those 6 months, the demise of PGA golf in Milwaukee and racing at the Milwaukee Mile, the saving of the Milwaukee Wave by Hartland businessman Jim Lindenberg, the rise of a rookie "phenom" for the Milwaukee Bucks, unbelieveable success for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers....just to name a few.
In 2010, The Edge of Sports will go back to it's root...back almost a decade...to what it once was on the old AM 540 WRRD (when it was called Border Sports)...stories, links and features on the positive side of sports.
Honestly I do not know how often things will get posted...but the goal is more than once per week. Every so often we will post a link for audio and possibly video...maybe the return of a one hour "radio" type webcast.
One new thing I will attempt is a live webcast on UStream, allowing interaction by the fans. Still working on lighting and sound issues for that, but I will give it an attempt in a few weeks.
2010 will be a back to basics kind of year for the Edge of Sports, but honestly thats when it has been its best.
Hope you will join me for the journey!!
We have seen lots happen in the Wisconsin sports landscape in those 6 months, the demise of PGA golf in Milwaukee and racing at the Milwaukee Mile, the saving of the Milwaukee Wave by Hartland businessman Jim Lindenberg, the rise of a rookie "phenom" for the Milwaukee Bucks, unbelieveable success for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers....just to name a few.
In 2010, The Edge of Sports will go back to it's root...back almost a decade...to what it once was on the old AM 540 WRRD (when it was called Border Sports)...stories, links and features on the positive side of sports.
Honestly I do not know how often things will get posted...but the goal is more than once per week. Every so often we will post a link for audio and possibly video...maybe the return of a one hour "radio" type webcast.
One new thing I will attempt is a live webcast on UStream, allowing interaction by the fans. Still working on lighting and sound issues for that, but I will give it an attempt in a few weeks.
2010 will be a back to basics kind of year for the Edge of Sports, but honestly thats when it has been its best.
Hope you will join me for the journey!!
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