Archive for September, 2009
Sept. 27th: The New York Yankees have clinched the American League East. A long journeyùabsolutely. However, to say it was a long time comin', would be an understatement. You see, this team is special.
Throughout the course of the year, the Yankees have done everything right. From spending money, to hearing criticism of the new stadium, and their decisions overall, the Yankees have defied many odds, and have once again, reigned ...
Ahmad and Giants Run Over Offensively Challenged Bucs 24-0
Posted: 27th September 2009 by JC De La Torre in NFL
Earlier in the week, Coach Raheem Morris of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers said earlier in the week that the New York Giants were who they want to become. When Raheem's master plan is finally executed, the team will look a lot like the Giants' physical style of football.
New York showed Tampa Bay how far away they are by dominating both lines of scrimmage in a 24-0 whitewash of the Buccaneers ...
With a deep sense of shame and guilt, I confess. I left the sports bar at half-time of the Redskins-Lions game and went grocery shopping. It seemed a better use of my time.
While standing in the check-out line, I got to thinking about the auto industry cliches we are bound to hearáall weekáin the wake of the Skins' 19-14 loss.
Skins rear-ended by Lions.
Speedbump on the road to the playoffs.
Another bailoutáfor ...
Marian Hossa, forward for the Chicago Blackhakws, recently answered some questions about his decision to let doctors perform surgery on his right rotator cuff.
Hossa said the recovery was coming along well and that he doesnÆt have a different time table other than what the doctors have told him. Hossa is scheduled to miss two months of the regular season.
Hossa said it was his choice to have surgery because ...
Lions beat Redskins to finally end their losing streak
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
Calvin ôMegatronö Johnson and the Lions got their first win of the season against the Redskins and ended their 19-game losing streak
For the first time since Dec. 23, 2007, the Detroit Lions can finally call themselves winners.
In an upset special, the Lions led by rookie QB Matthew Stafford (21/36, 241 yards, 1 TD, and 0 INTs) scored a 19-14 victory over the Washington Redskins.
The win ended their 19-game losing streak ...
White Sox-Cubs Trade Rumor: Jake Peavy for Carlos Zambrano…Really?
Posted: 27th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in MLB
I sure hope that this is one of those cases of where there may be smoke, but no actual fire.
In Phil RogersÆquick-hits column at the Tribune today (via FanNation T&R), he says that ôsome baseball peopleö believe that the White Sox and Cubs could be interested in swapping Jake Peavy and Carlos Zambrano.
Before I show you the excerpt, let me give you my unequivocal initial reaction to this White ...
New England Patriots Rebound in the Rain, Defeat Atlanta Falcons 26-10
Posted: 27th September 2009 by TR in NFL
I think I was supposed to be crying into my beer right now, thinking up excuses as to why my team ain't all that.
According to a lot of fans around the league, I was supposed to be facing the grim reality that Tom Brady is done, so is Randy Moss, the Patriots' defense is hideous, and the Patriots never had a chance without Wes Welker.
I should be admitting to the ...
Twins-Tigers Series Preview: Another AL Central Epic Clash
Posted: 27th September 2009 by D.A. in MLB
It took 163 games last year to decide which team would represent the American League Central in the postseason.
We will see another captivating division finish as the Detroit Tigers (83-72) host the Minnesota Twins (81-74) in a four game series that could determine the AL Central champion, as I predicted here and here.
The AL Central gets ridiculed for being the weakest division, but it still provides the best playoff race, ...
Ford Field erupted in uncharacteristic fashion at the end of the game against the Washington Redskins as the success-inept Detroit Lions claimed their first victory in 22 months.
Not surprisingly, the visiting Washington Redskins were downtrodden and hung their heads in shame as they had become the second biggest headline in the NFL for all the wrong reasons.
The Redskins have been their own worst enemy in recent years, losing to teams ...