Archive for May, 2010
Philadelphia 76ers GM Ed Stefanski has made some questionable decisions since taking over for Billy King two years ago. He gave Elton Brand $82 million, Andre Iguodala $80 million and hired Eddie Jordan, who has almost 100 more losses than wins in his coaching career (257-343).
On Tuesday night, the basketball gods popped ping-pong balls into place for Stefanski, securing the second overall pick in next month's NBA Draft. Had the ...
What if Lidstrom Does Retire? Red Wings’ UFA Shopping List
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Matt Hutter in NHL
Really, this isn't anything any Red Wings fan wants to think about.
The thought of seeing the best defenseman in franchise history leave the team, when he's still capable of playing at a high level is a painful one.
Still, Nicklas Lidstrom has told Red Wings GM Ken Holland that he will ponder his future for the next couple of weeks and then inform him of his decision.
While many believe that Lidstrom ...
Eric Tangradi: The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Most Unproven Prospect
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Alison Myers in NHL
When then-Anaheim Ducks prospect Eric Tangradi came to the Penguins organization last February as part of a trade package, there was a lot of excitement surrounding him.
At the time, the excitement was understandable. Tangradi played three seasons for the Belleville Bulls of the OHL where he improved his point totals each season. He started off his first season in 2006-2007 with 20 points in 65 games; then tallied 60 points ...
Ouch.
The tires are flat just a few days after the Reds bandwagon was getting full.
After holding a commanding 9-1 lead, the Reds end up losing 10-9 in stomach punching fashion to the Atlanta Braves.
The Reds jumped out to a eight run lead in the second inning and everything seemed juuuust fine. Rookie Mike Leake had his seventh quality start in eight appearances, going six innings giving up five hits ...
The Case For Brooks Conrad Over Chipper JonesùAt Least For Right Now
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Joseph Morgan in MLB
If Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox does not start Brooks Conrad at third base for tomorrow's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he may have lost his mind.
Admittedly, I am still heavily under the influence of the euphoria that ensued after Conrad hit an opposite-field, game-winning grand slam in a 10-9 victory over the Cincinnati Reds today, which capped an eight-run Atlanta rally Thursday.
However, it's not crazy to at least entertain ...
Amare Stoudemire Gives Fellow NBA Players a Lesson in When To Shut Up
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Bryan Toporek in NBA
How's that humble pie tasting, Mr. Stoudemire?
Fresh off saying that the Lakers' Lamar Odom got "lucky" by scoring 19 points, and gathering 19 rebounds in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Amar'e put up his second straight no-show defensively, while Odom put up his second straight double-double (17 points and 11 rebounds in Game 2).
"I'm not giving him no hype right now; he had a lucky game in Game ...
Josh McDaniels’ Game Fits Brady Quinn: Denver Broncos Quarterback Rumors
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Reid Brooks in NFL
If you're willing to believe everything other sports writers tell you, let me clarify what is actually going on with the Denver Broncos quarterbacks today.
Obviously, everyone knows Tim Tebow was drafted as a first round pick last month, and is the favorite to eventually take up the crown in Denver.
According to all sources, he is really working hard and showing a lot of determination by doing things like finishing first ...
Philadelphia Phillies-Boston Red Sox Preview: Can the Phillies Rock the Sox?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Jamie Ambler in MLB
The Red Sox have the Phillies’ number.
That first became evident when Boston ousted Philly in the 1915 World Series, and little changed once interleague play began over 80 years later.
The Phillies are just 15-22 against the Red Sox since their interleague dates began in 1997. Philly and Boston have met in interleague play every season except 2002 and 2007.
Back to the present…
After splitting four home games with the lowly Pirates ...
Francisco Cordero Will Be All That Keeps the Reds From Winning a Pennant
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Cliff Eastham in MLB
The Cincinnati Reds have a very good baseball team. That isn't opinion, it is fact.
Coming into Atlanta on Wednesday they had won nine of their last 10 games, were seven games above .500 and in first place of the National League's Central Division.
The starting pitching had been superb, the hitting was outstanding and their defense was second to none.
The Braves slowed their roll on Wednesday night with a walk-off win ...
Phan Phavorites: 10 Most Beloved Phillies Role Players of All Time
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Scott Michael Leddy in MLB
The Philadelphia Phillies have a long and storied, although not always impressive, history.
Throughout the years they have had their fair share of characters, and Philadelphia fans have a soft spot in their hearts for the quirky, the loud-mouthed, the eccentric, and the bold.
Although they did not always lead the team in numerical categories, these players have won the affection of the populace as the most beloved Phillies of all ...