Archive for April, 2010
The Worst of the Best: The Five Worst Starters in the NBA
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Patrick Harrel in NBA
It could easily be argued that the league is as talented than ever. Stars like Kobe Bryant are still playing well while younger players like LeBron James and others are taking the league by a storm.
However, this is not to say there are not bad players in the league. Typically players whose contracts have run longer than their skills have lasted stay in the league way past their expiration ...
This spring Mets manager Jerry Manuel spoke of his plan to bat shortstop Jose Reyes third in the order. Since then we have not seen the speedy leadoff hitter anywhere but atop the lineup.
Well, according to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork , this weekend could be the time when we finally see Reyes somewhere other than his customary leadoff position.
“I said, ‘Whatever is best for the team, I’m going ...
Top 10 Moments of the NHL Playoffs First Round (So Far)
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by James Crider in NHL
Another year of National Hockey League playoffs, another year of memorable moments. The first round hasn't been completed yet, and only one team has bowed out as of yet (New Jersey), but there have still been big moments from every series thus far, including stellar goaltending performances, a media sparring match, and an embarrassing own goal which has become an instant classic.Begin Slideshow
1+ Inning Saves Could Become the Norm for K-Rod
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Flushing Baseball Daily in MLB
Francisco Rodriguez did something he has never done before as a New York Met: he recorded a five out save and it sounds like manager Jerry Manuel liked what he saw enough that he might use him to do that more often.
“Once he’s ready to go he’s shown he can pitch multiple innings and he can bounce back,” Manuel said .
This all actually started in the 20-inning game against ...
Tony “Manu Jr.” Parker Completes Spurs’ Star Trio, Team’s Circular Path
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Robert Kleeman in NBA
It started with Manu Ginobili.
The doubts resurfaced. The Spurs' late-game execution faltered. They couldn't win close games down the stretch that used to be cakewalks.
Would the Spurs of old have blown a 10-point fourth quarter lead at the Rose Garden when Brandon Roy wasn't playing?
Ginobili topped 20 points in that February loss but clanged a wide-open three that would have knotted the score. He threw the ball into the stands when the ...
Warning: This Post Is Very Emotionally Charged
Last night I got a last minute invite to the first playoff game in Portland between the Blazers and Suns. Not to brag, but I had incredible seats and despite the loss, experiencing the Blazers at the Rose Garden, during the playoffs, is nothing short of magical.
The fans were great and loud as ever. I hadn't been to a playoff game since 2000 and ...
Yankees-Angels Series Preview: Can New York Win Its First Six Series?
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Jordan Schwartz in MLB
The Yankees have won their first five series, including last week's triumph over the Angels, but now the Bombers head out to Anaheim for a rematch in a stadium where New York has not had a great deal of success over the past 15 years.
Then again, this doesn't appear to be the same Halos team the Yanks have battled during the past decade-and-a-half. Los Angeles has been mediocre out of ...
2010 NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Need To Start Upping Their Intensity
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Eric Felkey in NBA
Ever since being eliminated in last year's ECF, the Cavs seemed tranquilly focused this year, not getting themselves worked up over meaningless regular season games, and keeping just one goal in mind: Win in the playoffs, when it matters.
Sure, there were regular season games when their intensity and focused were kicked up a notch—both games against the Lakers, the home game against Orlando in February, and an early home matchup ...
Sliding Into Home deserves the credit for this one. Here is a video of the incident that took place between Alex Rodriguez and Dallas Braden that ended in Braden erupting at A-Rod because he walked across the back of the mound on his way back to first base on a foul ball.
Another funny thing about this incident is Mike Axisa’s commentary of it over at River Ave Blues . ...
Unconfirmed Rumor: Jaromir Jagr Resigns with Omsk
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Broadway Hockey Daily in NHL
So much for his triumphant return to the NHL.
The Russian website Sport-Planet.ru is reporting that former Ranger Jaromir Jagr has resigned with Avangard Omsk of the KHL on a two-year contract. However, when Dmitry Chesnokov at Puck Daddy tried to confirm this report he was unsuccessful.
Later on Chesnokov tweeted : “Omsk’s GM said it was too early to talk about Jagr re-signing with Avangard, but the club would ...