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Despite the Loss, Team USA Delivered a Generation’s Miracle on Ice

Posted: 28th February 2010 by Kyle McMorrow in NHL
It didn't have a storybook ending. It may not be made into a movie or make its way through the decades on the tongues of those who were around to watch, but the 2010 USA men's hockey team was my generation's miracle on ice. With all the bashing and critiques media outlets pushed onto the laps of the the young Americans, many of which had never played on the ...
According to multiple sources, including Matt Mosley of ESPN, the New York Giants will hold a work out for former Dallas Cowboys kicker Nick Folk. Folk, who was 46-of-53 in two season with the Cowboys, saw a major drop-off in production in 2009, as he missed 10 field goals, including a 24-yard attempt against the Saints, that would later lead to his demise in Big D. The former Pro Bowl kicker ...

NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks, Rockets Trade Talks on Fire As Deadline Nears

Posted: 15th February 2010 by Kyle McMorrow in NBA
According to Yahoo Sports, The New York Knicks seem to be closer than ever in acquiring Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady. After trade talks appeared to be dead between Houston and New York following Washington's deal that sent Caron Butler to Dallas, TNT's David Aldridge reported that trade talks had picked back up. In the proposed deal between the two teams, New York would receive All-Star Tracy McGrady, and forwards Joey Dorsey ...
Former Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo left behind some pretty big shoes to fill, just ask former New York coach Bill Sheridan, who was fired earlier this week. There's no denying the Giants have the personnel to be one of the NFL's elite defensive teams once again, but the problem doesn't lie with the players, it falls squarely on whoever will take over as defensive coordinator. As with all coaching vacancies ...

Has Osi Umenyiora Played His Last Game as a New York Giant?

Posted: 28th December 2009 by Kyle McMorrow in NFL
Following Sunday's embarrassing 41-9 loss at home to the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora finally let his frustration get the best of him. When asked about how the game got out of hand Umenyiora replied, ôItÆs an unbelievable situation, man. Last game at Giants Stadium, probably as a Giant, just the way everything has unfolded has been unbelievable.ö The two-time Pro Bowler is signed through the ...

The Race is On: Why Andre Johnson Is on Pace To Pass Jerry Rice

Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Kyle McMorrow in NFL
Perhaps one of the least talked about stars in the NFL is Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson. Throughout the years the Texans star has turned heads and opened eyes, but what many people have not realized is the accumulation of his numbers over the past seven seasons have added up and are about to be record setting.á Johnson, who is coming off a nine-reception, 196-yard performance against St. Louis, has ...

The Double Agent: Why Tony Romo Is the Key to a Giants Playoff Run

Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Kyle McMorrow in NFL
When the season began, Giants fans' only concern was if New York would get the No. 1 seed throughout the playoffs. As the season progressed, expectations lowered to just winning the NFC East; now Big Blue fans are wondering if the Giants will even make the playoffs at all this year. Some have given up, while others remain optimistic, but the truth is the season is still within New York's control, and ...

Connecting the Dots: Giants Stand to Gain from Potential Notre Dame Loss

Posted: 27th November 2009 by Kyle McMorrow in NFL
The New York Giants' loss Thursday night to the floundering Denver Broncos has finally put perspective on the roller coaster ride that is the Giants seasonùthey're not good. Whether the bottom has fallen out of a team with unlimited potential, or they just never had it to start, is insignificant at this point because one thing has become apparent: The Giants offense is not the villain but ...

The David Carr Dilemma: Replacing Dependable with Questionable

Posted: 8th October 2009 by Kyle McMorrow in NFL
For the second consecutive day, Eli Manning has missed practice, and he could possibly miss the game on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. While Manning hopes to play on Sunday, his status will not be certain until game time. Should Manning be unable to go, the New York Giants will turn to David Carr, the eight-year veteran who has been called everything from franchise player, to bust, to backup quarterback. But ...
The Cleveland Browns are rebuilding, and Braylon Edwards is no longer in the plans.á According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Browns traded their wide receiver to the New York Jets early Wednesday morning in exchange for special teams stud Jason Trusnik, wide receiver Chansi Stuckey, and a couple of draft picks. It was no secret the New York Jets were looking for a big-play wide out, and in Edwards ...