Alan Draper

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Beauford Bixel of “The Only Game That Matters” is our host this week, and he decided to make our weekly…

Readers of The BBC, this morning I received an e-mail from the owner (franchisee) of Belden-area Buffalo Wild Wings.  I’d…

As Rays and Red Sox fans alike sit with bated breath awaiting tonight’s first pitch by James Shields at the…

The 18 Plays podcast is not dead…but it is in a coma. We sat down to record it on Wednesday…

There is nothing like the words of an opponent. When you hear them say something on the margin, you pay…

With the Tuesday, October 14th NFL trade deadline looming, two of the league’s more talented wide outs; Roy Williams and…

Click here for the forum’s game thread. From Don Seeholzer/Pioneer Press: Off to a 2-0 start, the Wolves will get…

One of the most epic moments in hockey history, at least here in America, is the 1980 Miracle on Ice….

From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Injured center Jason Collins rejoined the team after visiting his own doctor in California on Wednesday…

These are the two finalists for the new Hockey Night in Canada Theme as voted by Canadians. I have been…

The Sports Business Journal is a nice news magazine. They are the Sidney Crosby of tracking what’s going on in…

From Don Seeholzer/Pioneer Press: The Timberwolves announced the signing of free-agent center David Harrison, bringing the team’s training camp roster…

Heading south. This is as far south as the Fighting Irish will play until, as it stands, Army in Orlando…

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So lets examine this ALCS against the Rays. Sure they had won the season series 10-8 but is that really…

The San Francisco Chronicle has the moments in Red Sox/ Rays history where the teams were less than friendly with…

I’m actually doing some work tonight, but in between tasks, I’ll give you some linkage. Tripp Mickle of the Sports…

According to Julian Benbow at the Globe, Perk could be back on Thursday: Rivers said [Perkins] would sit out the…

Here's the only negative thing Doc had to say about Wednesday night's preseason opener against Philly: “I didn’t think anybody…

The previous poll asked: Who was the 2008 ALDS MVP? Jon Lester 69% of all votes Jason Bay 27% of…

This might be the single best reason why MLB needs to move the Rays out of Tampa Bay. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1O0sKPpkS4&hl=en&fs=1 Fenway…

If you’re a die-hard Spurs fan like I am, you’re probably excited about tonight’s preseason game against the Rockets. I’ve…

Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 25 where we preview the ALCS vs. the Tampa Bay Rays with…

Another week, another dominant performance by the New York Football Giants. Their impressive win over Seattle this week vaulted them…

This Week’s Topic: Which alignment gives the Sox the best chance to beat the Rays, and why? Lowrie 3B, Cora…

College FootballClemson at Wake Forest – ESPN, 7:30 p.m.Winston-Salem State at Florida A&M – ESPNU, 7:30 p.m.UAB at Houston –…

Fox’s “inside guy” Ken Ronsenthal has been wrong on just about everything this season. He had the wrong info on…

Tito is going with Mark Kotsay at 1st and Youk at 3rd for game 1. Mike Timlin will also be…