Sports Fact & Book Rec of the Day 2/14/2010

2/14/1993:
The Orlando Magic outlast the New York Knicks, 102-100, in triple overtime at the Orlando Arena. In a duel of all-pro centers, Patrick Ewing of the Knicks (34 points, 14 rebounds) fouls out in the first OT, enabling Shaquille O'Neal of the Magic (21 points, 19 rebounds, 9 blocked shots) to dictate play in the second and third extra sessions. O'Neal scores the winning basket in the third OT and follows that up by blocking Herb Williams' hook shot at the other end to secure the victory for the Magic.

Birthdays:
Woody Hayes b. 1913
Mickey Wright b. 1935
Jim Kelly b. 1960
Drew Bledsoe b. 1972
Steve McNair b. 1973

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ORALE MEXICAN-STYLE LAGER

Del Norte Brewing Co., Denver, Colorado

Light brown? Tan? This brilliantly clear lager is graced with an unusual color. The aroma is deeply malty, velvety-smooth and evocative—no hop is revealed. Flavor is also malty, rich, mellow, with just a hint of background hop appearing along with a trace of green apple—but in the finish, all melds and fades. There’s just enough refreshing dryness to balance the brew. Overall, it’s not as refined as some continental lagers, but Órale is aiming straight at the Mexican tradition—nicely done, especially from a Colorado brewery.