Archive for September, 2009
Delonte WestÆs recent arrest and probable multi-game suspension should worry the Cavaliers as it shows how fragile their starting back-court is.á
While Cleveland has two other point guards on their roster, Mo Williams and Daniel Gibson, neither of them serve the many roles that West fills.Williams and Gibson are not traditional point guards- and are much more comfortable taking shots- rather than distributing the basketball. However, if each isnÆt hitting ...
Analysis: Denver Nuggets Sign Forward, Joey Graham.
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Bhavik Darji in NBA
It really has been a long off-season. Thing is, it's still not over.
There's about a month left until a regular season tips off that many expect, will have the Denver Nuggets falling from their No. 2 perch in the Western Conference.á
George Karl's Nuggets have been the least productive team this off-season. It's arguable that it was better for them to stand pat, than do anything at all.
They lost defensive stopper ...
Quincy Douby, Reinvented by the Toronto Raptors
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Stephen Brotherston in NBA
Quincy Douby was signed by the Raptors on Mar. 24, 2009 to a 10-day contract.á On Apr. 3, Douby signed for a second 10 days, which was eventually extended to include the 2009-10 season.á It appears shooting 44.4 percent from three gets you a second look!
A 6Æ3ö 175lb star shooting guard from Rutgers, Douby was drafted 19th overall in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft by the Sacramento ...
Jeremiah Masoli had plenty to smile about today as his Oregon Ducks smashed No. 6 Cal, 42-3.
Every week of the college football season there tends to be some attrition within the ranks of the unbeaten.á This weekend proved to be no different, as it seemed like there were an unusually high amount of teams getting handed their first loss.
Most notable of these teams are Ole Miss, Cal, and Miami (Fla.), ...
CC Sabathia One-Hits Red Sox, Reduces Yankee Magic Number to One
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Doug Rush in MLB
The Yankees gave CC Sabathia seven years and $161 million in the winter because they wanted his big-game ability in order to beat the Red Sox in games that counted.
On Saturday, they got exactly what they paid for with another dominating performance from their ace.
Sabathia allowed one hit over seven innings. The one lone hit was by Mike Lowell. CC gave up no runs, walked two and struck out eight ...
With the uncharacteristic recent performance and injuries from LaDainian Tomlinson, as well as his fall from greatness possibly looming, some of the more optimistic Charger fans have actually suggested that Darren Sproles could be the next great running back, or the next LT.
Some have even suggested that Darren Sproles, not LaDainian Tomlinson, is the best running back on the team.
That is a bit of a knee slapper there. In reality ...
Inconsequential Clash: Introduction / Jerseys & Logos
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Ben Livingston in NHL
Due to the G-20 roaring through Pittsburgh this week, hockey has been the last thing on anybody's mind. However, life goes on in the hockey world, as does Orange, Black, & Gold.
So, continuing with our Faceoff Spectacular here at OBG, we're going to take a break from our "Top 10 Most Painful Moments" feature in order to introduce a new feature, which I know will be one of myápersonal favorites.So, ...
Like it or not Donkey Fans, Denver is in a must win situation on Sunday, against a team that is playing their third straight divisional game, and has good confidence going into a home game.
Why is it a must-win? ItÆs a must-win situation because their schedule is brutal after the game at Oakland. They play Dallas, New England, at San Diego, at Baltimore, Pittsburgh, at Washington, San Diego, and the ...
For some annoying reason, a slideshow's introduction must be at least 300 characters, so I will provide you all with a fun fact to fill space.
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2002, Adam Greenberg spent three seasons in the minors before getting called up in July, 2005. Debuting as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning against the Marlins, Greenberg got plunked. The 5'9" outfielder never saw action again, and, ...
Tailgate Cyber-Party For Oakland Raiders, Al Davis, Tom Cable, and Staff
Posted: 26th September 2009 by Damali Binta Yael in NFL
Raider Nation Lists of Tailgate Recipes
While the Oakland Raiders ride the backs of the Broncos, tackle, tame, and tumble them to the ground, we will be looking, cooking, and booking (taking notes on our team's progress).
We expect victory. We keep moving. We keep going.
This week's menu features:
Bret's Dish (with green peas)
Dirty Riceá (You can vary the recipe as desired)
6 slices bacon -- diced8 ounces ground pork3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup ...