Archive for June, 2010
NFL Owners Seek An “Enhanced” Season In Spite Of Player Concerns
Posted: 22nd June 2010 by Michael Schottey in NFL
Last Wednesday, the NFL formally presented a proposal for an 18-game, "enhanced" NFL season.
The new season would not be any longer than the current season. The two games would not be added, but instead transferred from the preseason, which would be shortened to two games.
The idea, as presented, would subtract two meaningless games from the current 20-game schedule, adding two meaningful games in the process.
The only motivation driving this ...
The Carolina Panthers' star wide receiver Steve Smith has suffered another broken arm. Reports surfaced Monday that Smith broke his arm during his annual flag football camp with the local youth of Charlotte. Smith’s agent Derrick Fox released a statement Monday, stating that Smith slipped and injured his arm while playing with children at the camp. Later that same day, head coach John Fox was quoted saying he, “ ...
Highs and Lows: Jerry Rice’s Upcoming Honors Are Bound to Be Bittersweet
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Patrick Goulding II in NFL
The summer and fall of 2010 will bring the formal coronation of several bits of San Francisco 49er (and NFL) lore that have been foregone conclusions for essentially the last 20 years.
In August, Jerry Rice will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, joining his fellow immortals cast in bronze for perpetuity in the hallowed corridors of the illustrious Pro Football Hall of Fame. Then, during a ceremony at halftime of the ...
Does DeMarcus Cousins Secretly Want To Play For Detroit?
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Ryan Smith in NBA
After the DeMarcus Cousins workout in New Jersey, he claimed that his only two other workouts other than that had been one for the Sacramento Kings and another for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Other reports, apparently those from Andy Katz and Draftexpress, say that Cousins has had two secret workouts for the Pistons and hopes to be drafted by them this Thursday in the draft.
People have said that these allegations are ...
White Sox Hot Streak: Sign For Optimism or NL-Related Mirage?
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Joe Slowik in MLB
After a slow and often frustrating start, the Sox have won 11 of their last 13 to climb back to the .500 mark. The previously struggling pitching staff has caught fire, allowing more than three runs only four times during that stretch.
The optimist would say that the pitching is finally performing to expectations and that the Sox are on their way to contention in the AL Central. Every player in ...
Minnesota Wild’s Off Season Needs: Lots Of Questions, Not Many Answers
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Blake Benzel in NHL
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This time last season, there was sense of excitement surrounding the Minnesota Wild.
The team had a new General Manager and was heading into a new era—one of hope and promise, but also one of uncertainty.
Now, one ...
NBA Draft 2010: Five Teams Likely To Draft Up and Who TheyÆll Pick
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
The 2010 NBA Draft is right around the corner, along with the wall-to-wall coverage Bleacher Report will bring fans on the evening of June 24.
Yes, wall pun intended.
John Wall, the guy who will go No. 1 to the Washington Wizards on draft night, is about the only cemented piece of the puzzle—with the remaining players going a whirlwind of different directions depending on which mock draft you’re reading.
But who’s going ...
Dog Day Questions Facing the Houston Texans: The Running Game
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Vik Vij in NFL
Today is officially the first day of summer.
For those of you away from Houston, you may be surprised to know it's been at or near 100 degrees in Houston for a while now. For those of you in Houston, you're fully aware of how sweltering it has been already.
It's official, folks, we are in the dog days of summer. The temperatures are creeping higher and higher. The NBA Finals are ...
NBA Draft 2010: What To Expect From The Toronto Raptors
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Sachin Arora in NBA
With the NBA draft only a few days away, people are getting excited that the epic 2010 offseason is about to start.
The Raptors have a big offseason ahead of them, with Chris Bosh being a free agent, and you can count on Bryan Colangelo to have something up his sleeve.
So, what should you expect? Here are a few things:
Hedo Turkoglu
Expect Hedo to be packaged in a deal to acquire a ...
Ron Artest: How Has He Matured since the Brawl in Detroit?
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Brandon Wray in NBA
"I got Wheaties!" were the first words out of Lakers forward Ron Artest's mouth as he entered the post-game conference for Game Seven. After a momentous and hilarious interview, Artest announced he was heading to a club to celebrate.
His actions after the big win in Game Seven bring some fans to believe he has not changed since the infamous Pacers-Pistons brawl in November of 2004. Artest was suspended ...