Archive for April, 2010
What Should the Minnesota Timberwolves Do If They Get the Top Pick?
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Ethan McVansen in NBA
The Timberwolves have a lot of options in the offseason. A lot of these options depend on the draft. The Wolves have a 20 percent chance of getting the No. 1 pick, highly projected to be John Wall from Kentucky.
Here's one way the Timberwolves could go about the offseason if they do get the No. 1 pick.
1. Draft John Wall
Yes, the Timberwolves picked four point guards last year. ...
Roy Oswalt, Wandy Rodriguez Show Good Pitching, Clutch Hitting Equals Wins
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Richard Zowie in MLB
If actor John Houseman were alive today, I'm sure he'd modify his Smith Barney commercials to fit the Houston Astros: "The Houston Astros: they win ballgames the old fashioned way...they EARN them!"
A few weeks ago a reader named Clayton Elkins thought I was being far too pessimistic regarding the Astros' slow start and referenced a Jim Rome quote. Being in a sour mood and not having listened to Romey in ...
Bobby Murcer, Thurman Munson, and Gene Michael: Not Mantle and Maris
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Harold Friend in MLB
August 10 was the highlight of the 1969 season for New York Yankees fans.
New York's other team, the beloved New York Mets, would not have its greatest moments until October.
The day that Bobby Murcer, Thurman Munson, and Gene Michael hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning against Oakland made a pedestrian New York Yankees season memorable.
The Yankees finished fifth, ...
Give Me the NHL Playoffs Over the NBA Playoffs Anyday
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Hunter McDowell in NHL
By: Max Lush and Hunter McDowell
Did you hear? Kevin Garnett was suspended from Game Two of the Boston Celtics-Miami Heat series for throwing an elbow! GASP! I heard about it too, and then I thought to myself, man does the NBA suck or what?
Sure, this may be due to the fact my favorite team, the Sacramento Kings, haven’t been relevant since the days of ‘The Bench Mob ’, or it ...
Hockey’s Future wrote an article about NHL prospects that have either been over- or under-performing during their young careers.
Unfortunately, Rangers’ prospect Evgeny Grachev was listed among those “Trailing the Play.”
Although, they did note that even though he underperformed in 2009-10, he should compete for a spot on Broadway next year.
Evgeny Grachev, LW – Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Drafted by the New York Rangers Second round, 75th overall, ...
The New York Yankees are the most successful franchise in all of sports. Playing in the Bronx, the Yankees garner attention and support from millions of fans all over the world. These fans represent every race and social class.
Over the years, numerous celebrity and famous people have been spotted wearing Yankee apparel or catching a game in Yankee Stadium. Even though there are many famous Yankee fans, these are ...
LeBron James Is Now the Second Greatest Basketball Player Of All Time
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Mark Hauser in NBA
Based upon LeBron's vast improvement (especially defensively) and dominance the last two years, and Kobe's less selfish play over the last three years and his additional championship, I feel the need to update my ranking of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Since you asked, here is my BRAND NEW top 10 in order: Jordan, LeBron, Jabbar, Magic, Russell, Wilt, Bird, Kobe, Robertson, and West (Elgin Baylor, O'Neal, Olajuwon, Duncan, ...
To most he is known as Ron Gardenhire. To his players he is simply, Gardy. He is what is commonly known as “a player’s manager”. However, this is not always a good thing.Most “player’s managers,” or “players coaches” in other sports, are not usually all that successful.
But there are exceptions.
Joe Torre has been able to toe the line between success and also being a manager the players love. You could ...
NBA Playoffs: Four Reasons Why The Thunder Will Upset The Lakers
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Henry Bell in NBA
The Oklahoma City Thunder can take on any team in the league.
It’s as simple as that. Nobody can stop this young, talented team. Not even Kobe Bean Bryant, as we have seen in the past two games. They are out hustling them for the loose balls, they are hitting shots, and they are getting offensive rebounds, providing them with second chances.
The Thunder, with an average age of 25, ...
Canadiens-Capitals: Montreal Still Alive in 2010 NHL Playoffs Against Washington
Posted: 25th April 2010 by Francois Gendron in NHL
Before the start of the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals, I said that I would be impressed should the Canadiens wins more than a single game. Now I have to admit that I am impressed by the team's resilience. On Friday the Canadiens and Jaroslav Halak won Game Five of the series by the score of 2-1. Michael Cammalleri scored only 1:30 into the ...