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You Did It, Brett Favre, but You’re Still a Twerp!

Posted: 6th October 2009 by Don Spieles in NFL
The circle is almost complete now.á The plan that was put in motion in the summer of 2008 has all but come to fruition.á Brett Favre, arguably one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL beat the Packers.á At the helm of their arch rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, Favre played a very solid game in Monday during prime time. All that remains is to go to Lambeau Field ...

Red Sox 2010 Schedule To Include Manny’s Return

Posted: 18th September 2009 by Don Spieles in MLB
When Interleague play commences next summer, Manny Ramirez will have more than enough reason to look over his shoulder.  Come June 18, Manny will make his return to Fenway—assuming that Boston and L.A. don't somehow meet in this year's World Series—since his contentious exit last season. MLB released the 2010 schedules this week and the Red Sox will host the Dodgers June 18, 19, and 20.  For all the things said and ...
With the Los Angeles Angles holding a six-game lead over the Rangers in the AL West and the Red Sox sitting 6.5 up in the wild card (also over the Rangers), the only reason LA's current visit to Fenway should hold our attention is because it is, in all likelihood, a preview of one of the two ALDS series this year.  If last night's game was any indication, the two teams' fourth ...

NFL Week One: Better Than They Looked, Worse Than They Seem

Posted: 14th September 2009 by Don Spieles in NFL
With an exciting first week schedule almost over, there is already a lot of talk about surprises and disappointments in the NFL.  The bottom line is that it's way to early to tell by only looking at the surface.   Not Nearly as Good as They Looked New Orleans Saints Yes.  Drew Brees was amazing.  He completed over 76 percent of his passes for six touchdowns and only one pick.  He ...