Archive for April, 2010
When I first started watching the NFL back in the mid-80s, I fell in love with the game right away. Despite living in England, American Football (as we call it) was more entertaining to watch than soccer.
Back then, there wasn't much coverage. You had to wait seven days to see a one-hour highlight package of the previous week's games, including 20 minutes featuring the "game of the week."
If you wanted ...
Milwaukee 20, Pittsburgh 0. I nearly dropped my laptop when I saw that score-line the other night. Almost right away, I wondered if it was time for Major League Baseball to implement the mercy rule.
The Milwaukee win isn't actually the best case of a reason to bring in this ruling, also known as the "Slaughter Rule." It was "only" 10-0 after six innings, before the Brewers piled on ten more. ...
Yeah, I know. It's bad form to write about a game like it's a foregone conclusion before the game is actually finished.
But I figure if the Wings thought they would be alright with playing 20 minutes, I should be okay writing up this article with an equal amount of work put in and enjoying the rest of my day.
Besides, there is exactly 0 percent chance this team right now is ...
Heat-Celtics: Dwyane Wade Drops 46 Points on Boston As Miami Wins Game Four
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Ash Marshall in NBA
When the Boston Celtics called a timeout with 9:13 to play in the fourth quarter of Game Four, Dwyane Wade was busy shouting at his right hand as he jogged back up the court after nailing his third consecutive three-pointer to give the Heat a five-point lead.
He was probably telling his hand just how money it was, as if it didn't know already.
As the fans rose to their feet, Wade's ...
Manny Ramirez, Vicente Padilla to Disabled List: Injuries Mount For L.A. Dodgers
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Todd Boldizsar in MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Manny Ramirez is back on the disabled list, this time with a strained right calf.
Ramirez hasn't officially been on the DL since 2002, but the calf strain is just another injury in a string of complications experienced by the slugger over the past several seasons.
As the season moves in to full swing, the pace set by Manny seems to mimic last season's pre-suspension trend. Ramirez ...
Currently the Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are tied at 2-2 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Portland won the first game, lost the second and third, and won the fourth game aided by the triumphant return of the shooting guard Brandon Roy.
Now with the series heading back to Phoenix, the Blazers must find a way to win two more games and advance to the second round.
1. Win ...
2010 NFL Draft Results: Ten Defensive Rookies Who May Have a Big Impact
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
After all the speculation, hypotheticals, and mocks that preceded the 2010 NFL Draft, now it is that time for more speculation and hypotheticals about all the various rookies.
Depending on which prospect went where, some of these players may have an instant impact on their team as soon as their rookie season.
The following are several rookies who I think will make the biggest impact on defense at the NFL level.
Side note: ...
The New York Jets have been actively signing players in the undrafted free agent market, hoping to add some young depth to the back end of their roster. The most notable signing is CB Donovan Warren , out of Michigan. Warren, once a first round prospect, slipped off the radar after a poor performance at the NFL Combine. Here’s a full list of UDFA signings that the ...
Philadelphia Phillies Should Resign Jayson Werth Quickly
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Gary Suess in MLB
Last evening, Jayson Werth put on a "Baseball Tonight" highlight reel in leading the Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Watching him continue to evolve as one of baseball's brightest all-around stars argues that the Phillies should sign him to a contract extension right now.
As he often does, Werth displayed his multi-dimensional talents in the desert. With one out in the second inning, the bearded right-fielder with ...
Less than 24 hours after the Redskins found someone willing to take Jason Campbell off their hands, a second trade partner was found that was willing to take disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.
After an offseason filled with unorthodox moves, GM Bruce Allen certainly stepped way outside the box, dealing Albert Haynesworth to Dunkin Donuts in exchange for a year's supply of donuts.
The deal makes sense for the Redskins as they ...