Archive for June, 2010
(Writers note: comments interspersed in italics are fan reaction to Thursday's article in the Biloxi Sun-Herald.)
Seems Brett Favre—the "now-I'm-retired-now-I'm not" man—is getting downright decisive in his old age.
Favre, the future Hall-of-Fame QB with a long resume of legendary playoff meltdowns, told the Biloxi Sun-Herald on Thursday that he still feels he can play at a "high level" after 20 seasons, and he would love to go beat the Saints ...
Now that the 2010 NBA Draft has been concluded, what direction must the Miami Heat take? Most fans hope they will try to go after Wade and two other top tier players.
That isn't really a good idea. Boston and Los Angeles are proof that it takes more than just big names to get to the top of the mountain. You need to have capable role players to balance things out.
LeBron ...
Will The San Diego Chargers Go To a 4-4 Pass Scheme?
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Jeremy Beckett in NFL
What is a 4-4 pass scheme? Well, it's not exactly proper football terminology, but in terms of making a descriptive article title, I don't know a better expression.
The signing Thursday of Dedrick Epps surprised me. Not because he isn't any good. He is. Not because the Chargers seventh draft pick was a throwaway, it wasn't. But because the Chargers roster already boasts three signed and contracted tight ends—Antonio Gates, ...
New York Rangers Trade Bobby Sanguinetti to Carolina Hurricanes
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Matthew Calamia in NHL
According to the New York Post, the Rangers have traded 2006 first-round draft pick (21st overall) Bobby Sanguinetti to the Carolina Hurricanes for two draft picks.
Sanguinetti, a native of New Jersey and a Ranger fan, seemed to be the future star blueliner for the Rangers, but has since fallen down the depth chart in favor of prospects with more upside.
In his first season with the Hartford Wolfpack of the AHL, ...
NBA Rumors: Lebron James and Chris Bosh To Sign With Chicago?
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Chase Yutzy in NBA
Just a few days ago, "World-wide Wes" was executing a plan, bringing owners and GM's to a collective bow begging at his feet in shopping Chris Paul and LeBron James together via trade and free agency.
And now, another package deal is in the works involving two premium free agents, James and Chris Bosh, joining the Chicago Bulls.
It would be possible the two would come to Derrick Rose and the ...
2010 NHL Draft Results: Old Time Hockey? Kings Draft Defenseman Derek Forbort
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Life In Hockeywood in NHL
On the first night of the 2010 NHL Draft, the Los Angeles Kings bucked expectations (well, at least my expectations) and traded up with Florida to snag Derek Forbort, a 6-foot-4 defenseman from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. And for all the stories about the players coming out of Southern California (Emerson Etem and Beau Bennett), Dean Lombardi decided to grab what many draftniks say was ...
2010 NHL Draft Live: Red Wings Nab Small, Skilled Swede With 51st Pick
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Matt Hutter in NHL
If the Red Wings went against type by going after a big, physical forward in Riley Sheahan, their first pick in the 2010 Draft (21st overall), they went right back to what has worked for them in the past, a small, skilled forward.
And a Swede to boot!
With the 51st overall pick, the Wings selected Calle Jarnkrok, a 5'11", 156 lbs. center for Brynas of the Swedish Elite League.
However obvious ...
Bleacher Report’s NBA Offseason Roundtable: A Look Back, Part 2
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Erick Blasco in NBA
With the 2009-2010 playoffs over, it was time for one final look back on certain, players, teams, and events of the season, before turning our undivided attention towards 2010-2011.
To make sense of Kobe Bryant, the Celtics, Tyreke Evans, and last year’s acquisitions, I’ve assembled an all-star team of Bleacherreport writers, Andrew Ungvari, Robert Kleeman, Harrison Moore, and Hadarii Jones, for their expertise on the NBA world. You can read part ...
Cliff Lee will most likely be the biggest name moved this season. There have been lots of rumors about where Lee may eventually end up. He has been linked with the Mets, Twins, and Rangers among other teams. Now, there are even rumors that Lee will be traded within the next two weeks.
It is amazing that a player of Lee's caliber has been traded twice since ...
NHL Draft 2010: Bruins Land a Nice Consolation Prize With Tyler Seguin
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Danny Flynn in NHL
It’s been a well known fact that the Boston Bruins were coveting Windsor star winger Taylor Hall in the months leading up to the NHL Entry Draft. The only problem for the team was that the Edmonton Oilers were sharing the same sentiment and just so happened to be picking one spot ahead of them at number one overall. Over the last few weeks Edmonton GM Steve Tambellini was ...