Archive for June, 2010
On Roy Halladay: Phillies Ace Shines in 9-0 Romp of Toronto
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Bradley Chandler in MLB
(6/25/2010) Philadelphia, PA - This game was supposed to be Roy Halladay's return to Toronto—a chance for the Phillies to visit Rogers Stadium to make a statement with their new ace—but due to the G-20 summit, Halladay invited his former team to Philly and played host in a stellar seven innings of work to lead the Phillies in a 9-0 win ...
The Boston Celtics, Avery Bradley, Luke Harangody, and A Changing of the Guard
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Frances White in NBA
The Boston Celtics made a bold statement on draft night; they went against conventional wisdom and chose a point guard with the 19th pick.
This may turn out to be Danny Ainge's way of telling Paul Pierce that this is Rondo's team now.
Media pundits were all forecasting that Boston would either choose a shooting guard or a big man. They were taken by surprise with the Bradley pick especially when ...
2010 NHL Draft Results, Grades: Live Blogging and Grading the Picks
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Mike Burse in NHL
Welcome to day two of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Today, Bleacher Report will be live blogging insight, analysis and entertainment from rounds two through seven of the draft.
Rounds two through seven can be viewed live on the NHL Network beginning at 1pm Eastern, 12pm Central and 10am Pacific. This blog is intended to be interactive, please comment below and I will reply to your questions or comments. Enjoy the ...
Devin Ebanks Can Help the Lakers, But Beware of Derrick’s Caracter
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
I didn't think the Los Angeles Lakers would find much value in their draft picks which stood at No.'s 43 and 58 of the second round, but I must admit both selections hold a certain degree of intrigue.
Some people have compared Devin Ebanks, the Lakers' selection at No. 43, to former Laker Trevor Ariza, and the similarity definitely exists from an athletic point of view.
Ebanks, at 6'7", has the ability ...
NHL Draft 2010: Russian Factor Not A Problem As Capitals Steal Evgeny Kuznetsov
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Nik Leighton in NHL
As always is the case for the National Hockey League's captor of the President's Trophy, given annually to the top regular season club, the Washington Capitals and general manager George McPhee had to wait a while in Los Angeles' famed Staples Center before making their first selection at 26th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Three-and-a-half hours passed, McPhee watching the NHL's other general managers add new toys to their respective ...
Cincinnati Reds Observations: Thanks to Oakland A’s for Oiling New Red Machine
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Cliff Eastham in MLB
If the New Red Machine needed servicing, vis-à-vis an oil change, they got it at the right time. Fresh (or shall I say stale) from a sweep at the hands of the lowly Seattle Mariners, the Reds borrowed the broom from the M's and took it to Oakland with them. They swept the A's, salvaging a split of the six-game road trip. Being only a half-game ...
2010 NHL Draft First Round Recap: Surprise Picks and Plunges Highlight Night
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Mark Jones in NHL
The first player selected at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles last night was right wing Taylor Hall, the newest player to receive their Edmonton Oilers jersey.
That pick, at least, was expected.
The second player selected at the draft, this time by the Boston Bruins, was center Tyler Seguin.
That choice was also relatively easy to predict.
The third player chosen was Erik Gudbranson, who's now a member of the rebuilding Florida ...
A Difference Between Mickey and Joe DiMaggio
In one way, Mickey Mantle was the antithesis of Joe DiMaggio. The Jolter was such an aloof individual that rookies dared not to approach him, much less attempt to speak to him. Mickey Mantle used to rush over to greet new players with an outstretched hand. "I'm Mickey Mantle," he would say, as if the young ...
Pau Gasol’s Perfect Recipe For NBA Success? A Dash of Kobe Bryant
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
Pau Gasol was an exceptional player during his time as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, but a trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2008 changed Gasol's fortunes and his destiny.
Gasol never received much credit for leading the Grizzlies to the playoffs in three consecutive seasons, and his Rookie of the Year award in 2004 went largely unnoticed, but a desperation move by the Lakers would change all of ...
Philadelphia Flyers Trade Dan Hamhuis’ Rights to Pittsburgh Penguins
Posted: 26th June 2010 by Mark Ritter in NHL
It’s not often that bitter instate rivals strike a deal, but last night that changed for the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins as TSN announced a deal between the two clubs.
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired the exclusive negotiating rights to former Nashville Predators defenseman Dan Hamhuis for defenseman Ryan Parent and a conditional draft choice on June 19, only to find they could not get Hamhuis signed to a deal.
The ...