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10 Things To Love About the Minnesota Twins’ New Target Field
Posted: 13th April 2010 by Jon Star in MLB
After years of hoping and waiting and anticipation, the Minnesota Twins finally have their new ballpark-Target Field. The Twins, who played under the roof of The Metrodome for 27 years, now have a beautiful open-air ballpark for their fans and for the team itself.
The Twins kicked off the franchise's new era in a nationally televised 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Baseball fans across the country got ...
NFL Trade Rumors: Santionio Holmes and the 10 Most Lopsided Deals in NFL History
Posted: 12th April 2010 by Jon Star in NFL
The news of Santonio Holmes' trade to the New York Jets was surprising enough, but when more heads spun when it was learned that the Jets acquired the Super Bowl XLIII MVP for only a fifth round pick.
Holmes is rapidly becoming one of the best receivers in the NFL. His value based on the 2009 alone should command more than a late-round pick. Apparently, the Steelers thought otherwise when ...
2010 NFL Mock Draft: How the Santonio Holmes Trade Shakes Things Up
Posted: 12th April 2010 by Jon Star in NFL
The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines on late Sunday night with the news that they reportedly shipped out their top receiving target, Santonio Holmes, to the New York Jets for 2010 fifth round pick.
The Jets' roster was already well-stocked on both sides of the ball, but the one hole was arguably another receiver to lineup across Braylon Edwards. The answer was likely to be found at the back of the first ...
Ten Places Terrell Owens Could Land Before the 2010 NFL Draft
Posted: 7th April 2010 by Jon Star in NFL
Terrell Owens was one-and-done in his days in Buffalo, but the star (or so he still thinks) receiver says he has plenty of football left in him. Now after a career low in statistics across the board, Owens searches for a new team. The suitors have no exactly flocked to T.0., but there are teams in need of a wide receiver.
Will they take a roll of the dice ...
In 2009, only three of eight division winners were repeats from the previous season and that is something we love about the NFL. Teams have a chance to get out of the baseman of their division and rise to the top in just one season. 2009 division winners are now the hunted with rivals looking to knock them off their perch.
The division races in the NFL provide ...
Nets center Brook Lopez is one of the rising stars of the NBA. In a league that has become devoid of true centers, Lopez is making his mark in the paint despite playing for the league's worst team. Size, strength, and a know how to finish at the rim have helped Lopez vastly improve over his first two seasons and his ceiling seems higher than ever.
But what ...
Billionaire Owner To Offer Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski $15 Million To Coach Nets?
Posted: 5th April 2010 by Jon Star in NBA
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, who is set to become the new owner of the New Jersey Nets, pledged during his recent 60 Minutes interview to make a splash upon his arrival. News broke this morning that Prokhorov's pledge will blow the doors of anything anyone could have expected.
According to NorthJersey.com, Prokhorov will extend Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski an offer "that would be difficult to refuse". The exact numbers? Prokhorov ...
It's April 1st. The Combine and the Pro Days are behind us. The draft is this month and now all the NFL top prospects can do is buy their suits, shine their shoes and practice their podium handshakes. NFL Draft Month is here.
There will be a flurry of draft analysis and mock drafts flooding the TV and the internet now that all the final inspections and ...
Mindy McCready Sex Tape: Singer Claims Roger Clemens Whiffed as a Lover
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Jon Star in MLB
Country singer Mindy McCready is back in the news. The 34-year-old country star starred in a sex tape that is about to hit the internet. But it isn't the sex tape itself that is truly making news, it is McCready's accusation of former All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens which is making waves.
McCready partner on the tape is an ex-boyfriend named "Peter", but along with the vivid action of ...
The NBA’s 10 Best Buzzer-Beater Videos from the 2009-10 Season
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Jon Star in NBA
Buzzer beaters can be the stuff of legends, but during the regular season they make for the most exciting of moments. From big comebacks to last second survival, buzzer beaters make for the best highlights of the season. There have been a large number of buzzer beaters during the 2009-2010 season, but only ten can stand out as the best.
From Kobe's theatrics to game-winners that may have ...