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Boss ankle surgery; Steve Smith speaks about Bradshaw
Updated:Miscellaneous Giants notes through OTAs. 1) Kevin Boss will have arthroscopic surgery on his ankle. He’ll be ready for training…
Read moreMLB Eyes A-Rod Role in Earthquake
Updated:Did you feel the earthquake yesterday? I did, as did Squawker Jon, although neither of us quite realized what it…
Read moreLocker Room Dissent
Updated:The Giants have a chance, although slim, to advance to face the Eagles for a third time. While that would…
Read moreThursday Cowbell Clippings: Featuring coaching takes and more transaction chatter
Updated:The Kings’ first move post-lockout is apparently signing Chuck Hayes. At Sactown Royalty, Tom Ziller explains why Hayes isn’t Kenny…
Read moreNY Giants Signed UFAs After the 2012 NFL Draft
Updated:The Giants have begun signing UFAs who were not drafted from Thursday- Saturday. “These siignings are not official yet.” DE…
Read moreAroldis Chapman injures pitching hand celebrating, popping champagne in locker room
Updated:Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman currently has a large bandage on his hand, and the reason behind that isn’t one you’d…
Read moreOne Fan(n)’s Opinion By @RDotDeuce: Bills 2015 Position Review and Possible FA Targets – Linebacker
Updated:With the transition to the Rex Ryan defense in 2015, the expectations was an explosive, dominant unit. No unit (perhaps…
Read moreFrank Gore believes AFC East is ‘wide open’ with Tom Brady having left
Updated:For the first time since once of the greatest quarterbacks to have ever played the game entered in the league…
Read moreSimms on week 6
Updated:We visit Simms for his outlook on today’s Giants game versus the Lions and some observations on other games…
Read moreGiants GM Dave Gettleman takes a swipe at Odell Beckham Jr.
Updated:The New York Giants are currently rebuilding, under a new regime and coaching staff, and they’re doing all they can…
Read moreFree agency discussion: Should the Giants resign Steve Smith?
Updated:The Newark Star-Ledger’s pro football writers had a discussion about free agency. During their conversation, Giants beat writer Mike Garafolo…
Read moreLandon Collins: Big Fan of Dwayne Haskins, the Giants… Not So Much
Updated:Landon Collins, the Redskins premiere free agent signing of the 2019 offseason, in an interview with NJ.com, said he believes…
Read moreSilver Bullet Points For My Peeps
Updated:An Easter basket full of Ohio State and college sports news and notes, as we await one of the sacred…
Read moreMoniker: In Reese we trust
Updated:Jerry Reese spoke yesterday regarding the draft, past tense and future tense. The moniker In Reese we trust was quickly…
Read more#TBT – A look back at some of Sidney Crosby’s best backhanders throughout the past three seasons
Updated:As you are probably already well aware, The Sidney Crosby Backhands Only Tour™ is in full effect this season. Two…
Read moreRedskins rumors indicate players already upset with Jay Gruden’s decision making (Report)
Updated:The first half of the Redskins’ 2019 campaign went about as good as it possibly could have, but the two…
Read moreThoughts in Bold: Dorion and Ruszkowski on CBC Ottawa Morning
Updated:As the Senators always do at this time of year, Senators management conducted their annual preseason media tour that began…
Read moreReport: Blues had trade talks with 3 teams during the Draft, couldn’t finalize a deal
Updated:The St. Louis Blues were mostly quiet during the opening day of the 2018 NHL Draft, making one minor trade…
Read more2018 Braves Exit Interviews: Adam McCreery, Rio Ruiz, and Rene Rivera
Updated:(This ongoing series looks at each player who played with the Braves in 2018 and currently remains in the organization….
Read more@TheAthleticOtt Announces Cross-Canada Tour Stop in Ottawa
Updated:Mark Friday, September 28th down in your calendars. That is the day that The Athletic‘s cross-Canada tour rolls through the…
Read moreThe Ringer dishes some troubling rumors about Thompson, team chemistry
Updated:New Mismatch with @ChrisVernonShow on all the latest trade reports around the NBA, what I'm hearing, Aaron Gordon's untapped potential,…
Read moreYour Morning Dump… Where too much slippage is killing the Celtics defense
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
Read moreRaiders rumors indicate team looking to trade for Jalen Ramsey
Updated:Players of Jalen Ramsey’s caliber don’t come around often, and that’s why a number of teams have been contacting the…
Read morePredicting Braves 2019 Non-Tenders
Updated:Last week, we saw the Braves make their final decisions as to who to protect and who will be left…
Read moreYour Morning Dump… Where Kemba ignores minutes restriction in wild All-Star game
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
Read moreYour Morning Dump… Where four months later, the Celtics are back on the court
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big story line. Because there’s…
Read more5 rational thoughts following Celtics’ close win in Dallas
Updated:Not really sure how definitively the Celtics earned last night’s win, but a win it certainly was. So c’mon, let’s…
Read moreBraves’ Due Diligence on The Closer Market
Updated:(Previous profiles include Patrick Corbin, Bryce Harper, five free agent catchers, Manny Machado, Marwin Gonzalez, Dallas Keuchel, and Josh Donaldson.) The 2018 Atlanta Braves bullpen…
Read moreGameday 27: Nothing Good Comes From Buffalo
Updated:PITTSBURGH PENGUINS @ BUFFALO SABRES KEYBANK CENTER. BUFFALO, NY 7:00 PM EST. ATTSN, FREE GAME on nhl.tv The Penguins are…
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