Archive for June, 2010
San Francisco 49ers: Should They Sign Manny Lawson to a New Contract?
Posted: 18th June 2010 by Mihir Bhagat in NFL
According to various reports, Manny Lawson is pleading for a new contract from the San Francisco 49ers. Under the current circumstances, he will be paid $630,000 for the upcoming season as he enters the final year of his original five-year rookie deal.
In an interview, Lawson released this statement: “I’m not dissatisfied, but you know everyone wants a new contract. I want to be here. I want to be a San ...
Philadelphia Eagles: Starting 11 On Defense Will Be The New “Gang Green”
Posted: 18th June 2010 by Geremy Graham in NFL
"Gang Green."
No, I'm not talking about the disease, I'm talking about the Philadelphia Eagles defense during the Buddy Ryan era.
Philadelphia built their franchise around the all-time greats like Reggie White, Jerome Brown, Seth Joyner, and Eric Allen.
This defense defined the Philadelphia Eagles.
It's time to bring that ferocious nature back.
This year, with the return of Stewart Bradley, the arrival of Ernie Sims, and the incoming draft class ready to contribute right ...
Manny Being Manny: Expect a Mixed Reception in Return To Fenway
Posted: 18th June 2010 by Keith Testa in MLB
I was married on May 31, 2008, the same day Manny Ramirez clubbed his 500th home run at Camden Yards in Baltimore.For that reason, it’s one of those baseball moments forever ingrained in my mind, as the replay was still dancing across the televisions in the hotel bar as our wedding party meandered in.That historic feat took place in the same stadium that, barely more than two weeks earlier, Ramirez ...
St. Louis Cardinals-Oakland Athletics: Cards Host A’s In Interleague Showdown
Posted: 18th June 2010 by Joseph Deutschmann in MLB
After yet another near-sweep of a relatively weak team, the Seattle Mariners this time, the St. Louis Cardinals continue their quest for dominance in interleague play.
St. Louis looks to recapture first place in the NL Central this weekend against the Oakland Athletics.
The Cardinals haven't enjoyed much success on their California trips this year. They went 1-2 against the San Francisco Giants, 1-2 against the San Diego Padres, and 0-4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Now, the ...
Goal Scoring ROI: How Much Are NHL Players Paid Per Goal Scored?
Posted: 18th June 2010 by Reed Kaufman in NHL
The Free Agency period is almost upon us in the NHL and one area seems to be more in focus this offseason: goal scoring. It is very difficult to determine what kind of return a club gets on its financial investment in a hockey player. There are many factors to take into account when looking at the worth and value of NHL players—other than goal scoring.
This article will ...
Most Rockies fans hold out hope as long as possible that the team is going to turn a mediocre season around. As long as possible may have come with the news on Friday.
Friday X-Rays revealed a broken wrist for Troy Tulowitzki after he was hit by a pitch in Thursday's matinee in Minnesota. Tulo initially remained in the game, but came out after the half inning.
The Rockies ...
When you think about a particular sports team, typically an individual comes to mind, be it a player, coach or owner.
A term thrown around by sports-casters, analysts, marketing folks and fans alike is "Face of the Franchise," but what does that really mean?
What criteria should be included when making the determination, and who really decides — is it the fans, analysts, the teams themselves, or is ...
According to Gary Moore, who is Allen Iverson's personal manager, he says that Allen Iverson is working a comeback and is hoping to play during the 2010-11 NBA season.
"Allen is working out and he's getting himself prepared to make his return," Moore said by phone Friday. "He absolutely will try and play next year."
Iverson started out playing with the Memphis Grizzlies, but asked them to be left by ...
Celtics vs. Lakers 2010: Los Angeles and Boston Finish an Ugly Game
Posted: 18th June 2010 by Joseph DelGrippo in NBA
With the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Boston Celtics in last night NBA Game 7 title game 83-79, they won the franchise's 16th NBA Championship, one fewer than the Celtics have won.
The ghosts of Wilt Chamberlain and George Mikan are likely turning over in their graves in disgust. It wasn't a game that any former Lakers championship player such as Elgin Baylor, Jerry West or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could be proud ...
A Finals Education: What LeBron Can Learn From Kobe’s Success
Posted: 18th June 2010 by Bob Evans in NBA
After watching Kobe Bryant hoist his fifth NBA Championship as a Los Angeles Laker, one thing stood out in his finals performance.
Bryant doesn't quit.
If LeBron James watched this game from the comfort of his 25,000 square foot mansion, I hope he took notes.
Game Seven was far from a masterpiece for Mr. Bryant.
He was 6-24 from the field, 0-6 from three point land, and had just two assists the entire game. But these numbers didn't ...