Archive for September, 2009
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The Times-Picayune is reporting that New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell could miss three to four weeks with his sprained knee.á Mike Bell, the Saints, and team doctors have not commented on BellÆs status for this weekendÆs game, let alone his status a month from now.
The timetable is roughly that of Pierre Thomas.á The problem, though, is youÆre not comparing apples to apples.á First of all, everyone recovers at a ...
You can call the Minnesota Twins a small-market team with the amount of revenue they generate and lower end payroll they implement each season.
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Even within their own division, both the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers dwarf the Twins when it comes to spending money. The franchise has used the excuse of playing in the Metrodome for itÆs lack of spending. With a limited number of suites and executive seating, ...
The chase for the AL Central features the Tigers and the Twins, as we head to one more week of the season following this weekend. It's the storyline that creates interest for baseball fans that are patiently waiting for the playoffs to start.
While the attentionáwas onáthe Twins and the Tigers winning their games on Tuesday night, no one talked about Ron Gardenhire accomplishing his 700th victory in the Twins' 6-4 ...
For Head Coach Tom Cable, The Season Just Got More Interesting
Posted: 24th September 2009 by Mike Woods in NFL
It's probably not the way Cable wanted to start off his new gig. It's certainly not the way he envisioned his first few weeks in office.
Suspect offensive play calling, a team that raises more questions and concerns than a healthcare town hall meeting, and the cherry on top of the cake; a police investigation hanging over his head.
Two games in and the fun is just starting
According to the Napa Valley ...
In honor of Bruce SpringsteenÆs 60th birthday this week, I am going to use a Springsteen lyric to describe each team, as they stand after week 2ÃÂ
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Atlanta Falcons (2-0)
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ôWell, my feet they finally took root in the earth but I got me a nice little place in the starsAnd I swear I found the key to the universe in the engine of an old parked carö GrowinÆUpá Next:á vs. ...
Cowboys-Panthers: MNF Podcast, Analysis, Prediction, and Spread Pick
Posted: 24th September 2009 by Midwest Sports Fans in NFL
MNF Preview Podcast: Cowboys-Panthers
Monday Night Football Preview
Carolina Panthers (0-2) at Dallas Cowboys (1-1) Monday, September 28th, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN Announcers: Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, and Jon Gruden Point Spread: Cowboys -9.5 Over-Under: 46
Pick by Jerod: I donÆt like this game at all and would not touch it with a ten-foot pole if I actually bet money on these things.
Luckily I donÆt, so I can still offer up at ...
Hoop Dreams: Join My Fantasy Basketball League or Else
Posted: 24th September 2009 by DMtShooter Five Tool Tool in NBA
I've been playing fantasy basketball for many years. I've also been begging people to play fantasy basketball for many years. Except for the begging, it's actually my favorite fantasy league. Here's why.1) No stupid park effects. Picking the right players for your starting lineup is difficult enough without worrying about rain or snow in football, or some wind or bandbox killing your pitchers in baseball. Basketball, it's the same everywhere. ...
The Seven Greatest St. Louis Cardinals Post-Season Heroes
Posted: 24th September 2009 by Aaron Hooks in MLB
The St. Louis Cardinals have clinched the NL Central and are on an 11 game quest for the franchise's 11th championship- the most in the National League.
In honor of their 2 year absence from extra curricular baseball, let's look back on the 7 biggest post season studs in St. Louis Cardinals history. Begin Slideshow
Jaguars QB David Garrard and his team will look to move up the Power Ranking this week as they take on the Houston Texans.
Though early, the 2009 NFL Season is starting to take shape with some interesting results. The NFL continues to be a parity-driven league as there are 14 teams at (1-1)ùTexans, Packers, Eagles, Cowboys, Bengals, Bills, Patriots, Redskins, Steelers, Chargers, Raiders, Cardinals, Bears, and Seahawks. Then there are ...
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Washington Capitals
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1. Semyon Varlamov: The young goalie who had his coming out party in the Æ09 postseason will be starting in net for the first time in the regular season.á Will he respond the same way in an 82-game regular season as he did in a shortened playoff run?á I think so.á Key stat: Varlamov had a .918 save percentage and a 2.53 GAA in the CapsÆplayoff run.
2. Ovie ...