Clippers advertisers flee in midst of Sterling scandal

Richard Sterling, owner of the LA Clippers, has caused quite a stir in the basketball community. Advertisers of the popular NBA team have begun to sever their bonds to the team in response to Sterling's racial comments. In a video released by a gossip site, Sterling is seen and heard chiding a woman for "associating with black people." The woman is identified as V. Stiviano, and Sterling's comment is about Stiviano's post of herself with Earvin "Magic" Johnson on Instagram. In the height of the Clipper's rising fame, this couldn't have come at a worse time. Many corporate sponsors of the team have retracted, stating that they didn't want to be affiliated with the team. The team's advertising roster is getting smaller and smaller as well as a result of Sterling's comments. Sterling more than likely hurts the team's chances of possible new players and free agents coming to the team, which in turn could hurt ticket sales. Under the NBA Constitution, the NBA could suspend Sterling as the owner if he can be accused for "conduct prejudicial or detrimental to the association." It is interesting to see what will be done for this ugly situation.

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Man-eating Grizzly on Washington Island

Washington Island, a small community in northern Wisconsin, is in quite a flutter. It turns out the rumors circulating around the island were true, a large grizzly bear did exist deep in the woods. The beast was something of legend. Ancestors told of this monstrous animal, but none had encountered it. Only self-proclaimed sightings were reported. That is, until just this past week, when Washington Island native John Young was found dead in his log cabin. While on a routine trapping round, Young was checking his last trap. He came across the bear, which was feasting on Young's catch. The bear chased Young back to his cabin where it ended up killing him. Young's wife checked on her husband after he didn't return, and found him half-eaten. Truly a sad occurrence. Officials examined the scene, finding distinct bear tracks and bite marks in the victim. The image of a bear also appeared on Young's hunting camera. The evidence is undeniable. Search crews have tried tracking the bear to no avail. The beast still lurks in the heart of the forest, waiting to prey on it's next victim.