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It's being reported by multiple news outlets including ESPN and NBC Bay Area that JaMarcus Russell has been released by the Oakland Raiders.
This comes as a surprise to some but not to others. Over the past few months, there's been a lot of discussion as to who is to blame for the big quarterback's inability to succeed.
The Raiders traded for Jason Campbell the weekend of the draft, all but sealing ...
Drew Doughty Fires Shot Heard ‘Round The Hockey World, Gives LA Kings a Win
Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Mike Miller in NHL
A couple of weeks back, my son came to me and said he had a project due for school. He’s 12 years old and in sixth grade.
The project is titled “Wax Museum.” Participants pick out famous people—actors, presidents, sports icons, whomever they wish—and portray them for one day at school.
My son wanted my opinion on which person he should choose. He asked if it was okay if he did his ...
Drew Doughty Looking Like Superman for the L.A. Kings
Posted: 4th December 2009 by Mike Miller in NHL
At the end of the 2007-2008 season the L.A. Kings ended up in a tie for last place in the league.á As always, there was a lottery for who would gain the first overall pick.á Like any sport the first overall pick is coveted and generally for a good reason.á
In the NHL, specifically, holding the top overall pick allows a team to draft someone with the likes of Ovechkin, Crosby ...
Young NHL Stars Meet Up for an Epic Early Season Battle
Posted: 4th November 2009 by Mike Miller in NHL
Thursday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, one of the early season battles will be held for on-ice supremacy.á The Los Angeles Kings will face the Pittsburgh Penguins.á
If you were not aware, and IÆm not sure how itÆs possible, the Penguins won the Stanley Cup last year.á They defeated the Detroit Red Wings in an epic seven-game series, making Sidney Crosby the youngest cup winning captain in history.á
Crosby ...
Ryan Smyth: The Best Trade The Kings Have Made Since Gretzky
Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Mike Miller in NHL
Last night I watched the LA Kings come back to defeat the Phoenix Coyotes 5-3.á
I was not at the game. I was in my living room glued to my TV thanks to the Center Ice package and Fox Sports WestÆs commitment to broadcast more games in HD this year.á
I actually feel bad for the Coyotes. They have a decent team this year. Based on the attendance, it looked like they ...