Archive for March, 2010
LOS ANGELES — With thirteen games remaining in their 2009-10 regular season, the Los Angeles Kings find themselves headed in the wrong direction at the worst possible time.
The reason? Poor starts and shoddy, lazy play have been glaring problems for the Kings, who are just 3-4-1 since the Olympic break.
But even before that, when the Kings set a record with a nine-game winning streak from January 21 through February 6, ...
Fantasy Baseball Secret Unveiled: Don’t Draft Closers
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Greg Caggiano in MLB
As a fantasy baseball manager since 2003, I have experienced moderate success.
With the 15 teams I have managed, I have won the championship twice, while finishing in the top—three five other times. Both championship victories I have both came last season, because it was then I realized what the secret was.
It’s nothing groundbreaking, nothing that would make you go, “Oh, why didn’t I think of ...
Don’t Stop Believing! Why 2010 Is Far From Over for the San Jose Sharks
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Patrick Goulding II in NHL
The Sharks’ recent swoon has brought about harsh criticism and more than a little speculation across various sports media outlets that this is simply 2010’s beginning of the end of another strong regular season bid destined to result in an early playoff exit.
However, there are some indications that things in the South Bay may not be as dismal as some prognosticators of doom (and that is meant toward nobody in ...
Florida Panthers: With Season Coming to a Close, What Do the Panthers Play for?
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Eric LaForge in NHL
The Florida Panthers are in the same position they've been in for the last decade, as they simply just can't win.
Another year, another disappointing product.
For over a decade, Panther fans have been saying there's always next year.
It's the same story every season, as the Panthers are always looking to next year as the long—awaited break—out year.
The team is seemingly always rebuilding and it's always sacrificing for the future. Unfortunately, tomorrow ...
Justin Upton has the all the makings of the next great baseball star. He plays right field for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's only 22 years old, but plays the game like a 30-year-old.
Upton, my early pick for 2010 National League Most Valuable Player, has baseball in his genes. His brother, B.J., currently plays for the Tampa Bay Rays. The Upton brothers were both first-round picks (B.J. 2nd overall in 2002, ...
Lakers/Cavs: Opposite Origins, False Rivalries and Intertwined Destinations
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Harrison Moore in NBA
Like the Lakers and Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are and always have been complete opposites. The stark contrast between the two began even before their professional careers.
Born to Sixers’ forward Joe Bryant and his wife Pamella, Kobe Bryant was privileged from birth. Kobe idolized and gained invaluable basketball knowledge from the mentorship from his father.
LeBron James never even knew his.
LeBron was raised by his mother Gloria, who battled ...
Unthinkable? Oakland and the Draft: What is Al Going to Do?
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Raider Card Addict in NFL
Al Davis, when he wants to be a tactical genius, can be really, really good.
When he wants to be as mean as a junkyard dog, he can fit that personality as well.
It has been said that when you're a friend of Al Davis, he will go out of his way for you...and if you have an enemy in Al Davis, he will do everything in his power to remove you—from ...
Reviewing San Francisco 49ers GM Scot McCloughan’s Draft History
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Jonathan Flaucher in NFL
Almost seemingly out of the blue, an otherwise “stable” 49ers front office has been thrown into controversy yet again.
49ers GM Scot McCloughan has been put on an extended leave of absence due to “personal problems.” This, of course, has come at a bad time.
But what now for the 49ers?
The consensus seems to be that Coach Singletary will be the new head honcho when it comes to this ...
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Should The St. Louis Rams Trade The No. 1 Pick?
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Mihir Bhagat in NFL
This is my first 2010 NFL Mock Draft. It includes my in-depth analysis for all 32 picks in the first round.
I've put in consideration the NFL Combine, and some of the offseason moves that have just went down.
Be prepared for a few surprises with some big-name players slipping and a couple of teams making bold moves. We could be in for a really intense NFL Draft, come April.
By ...
Vulcan Henchmen Terrorize Rose City, Interfere With Team Plans
Posted: 20th March 2010 by Ryan Virgin in NBA
Portland fans know what happens when Vulcan gets involved with their franchise and they don't like it.
I'll get to that in a minute, but first, let me fill in the blanks for those of you that don't know about Paul Allen's ownership company called Vulcan.
In 1988, current Portland Trail Blazers owner purchased the now booming franchise, but it wasn't always so.
Let's start with Mr. Allen. His empire began in 1975 ...