Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
What To Expect When You’re Expecting Penguins Hockey: The Forwards
NHL hockey seems determined to return this Saturday in the midst of a global pandemic with some freakish tournament reminiscent of that…
Read moreDon’t Blame Packers WR Devin Funchess For Opting Out of the 2020 NFL Season
Updated:On Tuesday, Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess announced via Instagram that he was opting out of playing in the 2020…
Read moreOilers Exhibition Gameday: @ Flames
Updated:Tonight is the night, the Edmonton Oilers are back on the ice in real game action. The team will ‘visit’…
Read moreThe Statistical Star of UFC Whittaker vs Till: Khamzat Chimaev
Updated:Mixed martial arts may not have reached its statistical revolution stage like other sports (and perhaps it never will given…
Read moreBen Simmons suddenly ‘very comfortable’ shooting three-pointers
Updated:Watch out, NBA world, as Ben Simmons may have finally developed his three-point shot — or at least that’s what…
Read moreZack Wheeler dominates Marlins in Phillies debut
Updated:In his first start for the Phillies, Zack Wheeler held the Marlins to only one run, while striking out four batters in Saturday’s win.
Read moreAaron Rodgers reacted to Packers drafting Jordan Love by drinking tequila
It’s been said that alcohol is the cause of, and solution to, the majority of the world’s problems, and apparently,…
Read moreYour Daily Cartoon: What Oregon’s multiple uniforms look like
Updated:Oregon is known for having intricate-looking uniforms, as Nike puts a lot into designing them, as a showcase for the…
Read moreKristaps Porzingis downplays impact of missed coronavirus test
Updated:The coronavirus continues to rear its ugly head around the world, spreading along the Southern and Western areas of the…
Read moreUFC Fight Night: Volkan vs Smith Fighter Salaries, Incentive Pay, Attendance & Gate
Updated:Gian Villante got into a firefight with Ed Herman last night in Moncton, and came away with the W and…
Read moreRay Borg Career Earnings
Updated:Ray Borg Career Earnings * denotes an estimated purse, UFC fights only Click on event name for full…
Read moreOilers’ Dave Tippett Hoping Exhibition Gets Oilers ‘Up To Speed’
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers will play a hockey game tonight for the first time since mid-March. It won’t count, it’s the…
Read moreNurmagomedov to Defend Against Gaethje in October
Updated:A somewhat-surprising lightweight championship bout is on the horizon. Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0) will defend against Justin Gaethje (22-2) at UFC…
Read moreMMA Fight Announcement Tracker: July 28/20
As Ferris Bueller said: “Life in the MMA world moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile,…
Read moreOne Final Chance for Tyler Chatwood
In December of 2017, the Chicago Cubs signed former-victim-of-Coors Tyler Chatwood to a 3-year deal. Given his prior record of…
Read moreYour Omnibus Morning Dump… Where the C’s are looking better
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big story line. Because there’s…
Read morePackers Position Preview: Wide Receivers: Someone Needs to Step Up This Year
Updated:This is the final in a series of position previews as the Green Bay Packers prepare to open training camp…
Read moreWWE Monday Night Raw Results And Review (7/27): Women’s Title On The Line, WWE Championship Match Announced For ‘SummerSlam,’ And More
This edition of Monday Night Raw came to the Performance Center once again with PC trainees in attendance. Two big…
Read moreOilers GM Ken Holland Acknowledges ‘Tight’ Cap Situation Ahead
Updated:As recently as late this past winter, NHL teams had visions of an $85.5 million cap dancing in their heads….
Read morePatrick Mahomes ‘surprised’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif becomes first NFL player to sit out 2020 season
Updated:Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif shocked the sports world when he announced he’d be the first NFL player to sit…
Read moreAdam Thielen has interesting take on career trajectory, not being drafted out of college
Updated:Vikings stud receiver Adam Thielen was overlooked by nearly every team, and he clearly has not forgotten about it. Thielen…
Read morePackers Position Preview, Special Teams: Coverage Groups Have Questions
Updated:This is the next in a series of position previews as the Green Bay Packers prepare to open training camp…
Read moreTyreek Hill calls out Marquise Goodwin, challenges him to a race
Updated:Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill is out to prove that he’s the fastest receiver in the NFL, even if takes…
Read moreYour Daily Cartoon: MLB fans mull possibility of league canceling play in future
Updated:MLB began its 2020 season earlier in the week, but there have already been a few players having been infected…
Read moreEdmonton Oilers Bubble Report: Day 2
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers, along with eleven other Western Conference playoff teams, entered the NHL’s ‘bubble’ in downtown Edmonton on Sunday….
Read moreBaseball is tentatively back
Updated:Major League Baseball’s long awaited opening day came late last week, amid a worsening pandemic, which baseball, and the country…
Read moreUFC Performance Based Fighter Rankings: Women’s Strawweights: July 27/20
There is constant debate about the “official” UFC fighter rankings, which are based on voting from a panel of journalists….
Read moreOilers Announce Official Phase 4 Roster
Updated:The Edmonton Oilers, along with eleven other Western Conference playoff teams, are now in the NHL’s bubble in Edmonton. As…
Read moreFight of the Day: Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao IV
Date: December 8, 2012 Card: Fight of the Decade Championship(s): Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena Location: Las Vegas, Nevada…
Read more