Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
The Daily Target 9/11/18
Updated:Last Night: New York Yankees 7, Twins 2 – Kyle Gibson dueled J.A. Happ right into the 6th inning, but…
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Terry Bradshaw rips Tom Brady for allowing ‘ego’ to dictate free agency decision
Updated:Tom Brady may be winning over fans in Tampa Bay, but his choice to leave the Patriots has been met…
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Wednesday Grab Bag 12.12
Updated:It is Wednesday, my dudes. That means it’s time to grab a cup of coffee, pretend you’re working so your…
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Your Morning Dump… Where Pritchard’s play (and nickname) is getting a lot of attention
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
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Your Morning Dump… Where with more minutes comes more responsibility
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
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SEASON PREVIEW: Matt Murray’s Contract Year
Updated:The Penguins offseason was filled with tumultuous storylines. Whether it was signing Brandon Tanev to a hefty contract, trading away…
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49ers placing Marquise Goodwin on the trade block
Updated:The San Francisco 49ers have an excess of wide receivers, having drafted for Deebo Samuel and traded for Emmanuel Sanders…
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Jamaal Williams Set for Return to Lambeau Field Tonight
Updated:The Green Bay Packers are set to welcome back an old friend when they take on the Detroit Lions in…
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Your Morning Dump… Where amidst chaos, the Celtics get it done
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
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Alvin Gentry raves about how ‘hard’ Zion Williamson worked during league shutdown
Updated:There’s been a lot of talk about Zion Williamson’s conditioning, but his head coach appears extremely optimistic about how the…
Read more Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up call: Neverauskas as the odd man out?
Updated:In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh…
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Southpaw Solutions: Cecil’s Fate, Ankiel’s Comeback, and Free Agent Options
Updated:It’s no mystery that the Cardinals Left-Handed relief corps left something to be desired in 2018. The there was no…
Read moreWednesday Grab Bag 2.6
Updated:Happy Wednesday, tPB faithful and welcome back to the Grab Bag. Since our last correspondence, the Pens dropped Thor’s hammer…
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Your Morning Dump… Where Pierce is LeBron’s greatest rival, and that’s The Truth
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big story line. Because there’s…
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RECAP: R0G3 – Critical Mistakes. Pens Blow Lead, Pushed to the Brink of Elimination
Updated:We’re at a crossroads here, folks. On one hand, we’ve seen players watch games from the pressbox over a lack…
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Do The Penguins Have a Justin Schultz Problem?
Updated:Heading into yesterday’s Trade Deadline, GM Jim Rutherford has stated his priorities: a depth forward and, depending on the latest…
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Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Washington Capitals 1/8/21 @ 7:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (20-10-2) 42pts 4th in the Central 3.63 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 3.06 Goals Against…
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Reds rumors indicate team looking to sign Zack Wheeler, big-name pitchers
Updated:The Cincinnati Reds are finally preparing to “go for it,” with their young guys having developed, and the trade with…
Read more The Daily Target 8/20/18
Updated:Last Night: Twins 5, Detroit 4 – More dingers for the Twins. This is the type of offense I’ve always…
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Your Morning Dump… Where the Celtics need their best to be their best to beat the best
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
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Your Morning Dump… Where the celtics will have to look elsewhere for “winning plays” to start the playoffs
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
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Six rational thoughts about the Celtics’ Eastern Conference Finals performance (so far)
Updated:On the eve of a must-win Game 3, some fans are somewhat optimistic; others are pretty damn pessimistic. We’re all…
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Your Morning Dump… Where the final 4 minutes looked like October but felt like June
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
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NFL coach rips Raiders QB Derek Carr, says he’s ‘too sensitive’
Updated:It’s been said that Raiders quarterback Derek Carr isn’t emotionally strong enough to be coached by Jon Gruden, although he…
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Your Morning Dump… Where Paul Pierce dishes the cold, hard truth about Al Horford
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
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Wing Additions In The Cards For Oilers?
Updated:The NHL’s trading deadline is about seven weeks away now, and the buyers and sellers are starting to identify themselves….
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MMA Fight Announcement Tracker: Jan 8/22
As Ferris Bueller said: “Life in the MMA world moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around…
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Schedule Released, 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees, and Other Stuff
Updated:It’s just been one of those action-packed days around the NHL today, folks. First, Brooks Orpik’s carcass finally announced its…
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Your Morning Dump… Where Danny Ainge speaks and we listen
Updated:Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline. Because there’s nothing…
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