Archive for March, 2010
He is, without much argument, the most popular face in the state of Minnesota. He was born and raised in the same atmosphere where he recently broke out as a sporting icon and ripened as the greatest catcher in the majors.
Dating back to his childhood, Joe Mauer was covetous, immersing and engaging in a sport that he idolized, growing up as a Twins fan.
Certainly, in the midst of his endeavor, ...
2010 MLB Predictions: Why the Boston Red Sox Will Not Make the Playoffs
Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Jamie Ambler in MLB
A baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint.
Seven months from now, the Boston Red Sox will realize the truth in that cliché as they watch the MLB postseason from home.
At times, the Sox will look unstoppable this season—just like they did last year. But in the end, Boston will not make the playoffs.
The Sox are not good enough to take the AL East from the New York Yankees, and ...
One of the major needs of the 49ers this year is a solid running back. Over the last couple of years, RB Frank Gore has not been 100 percent healthy and the team will be needing to replace him.
Having a key running back is crucial to the 49ers. With a shotgun offense, they will need to have a great running back to keep the defense on their toes. You ...
Week 22 (March 22-28)
Teams playing four games: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Golden State, Houston, Indiana, Miami, Milwaukee, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Sacramento, San Antonio, Toronto, Washington
Teams playing three games: Charlotte, Cleveland, Detroit, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Lakers, ...
Orlando Magic Week 21: Dwight Howard Takes It Easy as the Team Stands Up
Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in NBA
Dwight Howard has spent the majority of the season leading Orlando and carrying the brunt of the workload. Coach Stan Van Gundy has decided to make that load lighter as the post-season approaches, giving more playing time to the deep Magic bench.
The plan has been working for Orlando, as the team has won 10 of their last 11 games. The Magic have cruised to a 49-21 record and became the ...
Detroit Red Wings: Crystal Ball Reveals Win Against Penguins Tonight
Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Matt Hutter in NHL
So, I did this a couple of weeks ago before the Wings faced the Minnesota Wild and the win I predicted did indeed materialize.
Here's hoping lightning, silly as it might be, strikes twice.
The last time the Penguins played at Joe Louis Arena, they ended the game by skating the Stanley Cup around, celebrating their third franchise championship.
While tonight's game can hardly be considered an opportunity for redemption, sending the Penguins ...
Philadelphia Flyers: Jeff Carter Out for Three to Four Weeks with Broken Foot
Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Tom Dougherty in NHL
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse for the Philadelphia Flyers, they do.
After losing starting goalie Michael Leighton for the season, general manager Paul Holmgren announced that leading scorer Jeff Carter will miss the rest of the regular season with a non-displaced fracture in his left foot.
Holmgren said he expects Carter to return for the playoffs—should the Orange 'n' Black qualify for ...
Mauer Money, Mauer Problems: Joe Mauer’s Extension is Huge Risk For Twins
Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Lewie Pollis in MLB
There’s no question that Joe Mauer’s contract extension is good for Major League Baseball.
Rumors had been swirling for months that Mauer, the unquestioned best catcher in the game, would command more money than the Minnesota Twins could afford, and would inevitably be playing his home games in Fenway Park or Yankee Stadium by 2011.
The extension Mauer signed yesterday will keep him at Target Field through 2018. The deal is a ...
When it comes to Tim Tebow's potential as an NFL quarterback, most analysts fit into one of two extremes.
One side believes Tebow is a natural-born winner and leader and he will find a way to succeed as a professional quarterback.
The other side believes Tebow does not have the necessary skills and polished mechanics to make it at the next level and he will be an epic failure.
Washington Redskins coach Mike ...
How To Be a Fan Of The San Jose Sharks – or – Embracing The Choke
Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Brian Winett in NHL
Choking is an art.
To choke year after year after year with the highest of expectations is an experience in suffering. An experience that can be turned into joy.
Remember when we were the up and coming team...our first playoff birth and how we rejoiced in knocking off the #1 Detroit Red Wings? We had a string of these playoff upsets in the beginning and we all rejoiced.
Now it seems as though ...