Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
Fact-Checking Rashad McCants
Earlier today, our own SG reported that Rashad McCants still isn’t particularly pleased at being moved into the "sixth man"…
Read more Wolves Updates 6/24 Part 2
From HoopsHype: The Minnesota Timberwolves may be working on a deal to acquire the rights to Spanish center Marc Gasol. …
Read more The Eagles and Strahan
Eagles misery? Bring it on. There is very little that is better than to hear old tales of Eagles misery…
Read more Jim Souhan disagrees with me.
Yesterday, I went out and made the claim that the Twins need to stand pat this year. The Star Tribune’s…
Read more Oregon Loves to Show Off
I remember hearing about some of this stuff a few years ago, how Oregon had someone to do “comics” of…
Read more The Prophecy is Fulfilled: Melrose to Tampa
What in the world are we to make of the Tampa Bay Lightning these days? First, they trade away Brad…
Read more Haren Shuts Down Sox…Youk Hurt
Dan Haren won a pitchers duel against Josh Beckett at Fenway as the Sox offense managed just 4 hits. Beckett…
Read more Monday Night Update
Let’s give you some links this evening. First, from Neil Best of Newsday, he has transcribed what Chris Russo of…
Read more Shaq & Kobe Might Be Working Things Out
[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=yLLIUr-NePw] I remember when I was young… I'd write songs for girls I liked. Oh man… that was so corny. …
Read more In Appreciation Of… Doc Rivers
This is the second piece in our continued look back at the Boston Celtics championship season… in an effort to truly appreciate…
Read more Pierce Dumped $80,000 On Doc Rivers
No, not in a Pacman Jones-esque "make it rain" strip club scene…. in this moment of spontaneous exuberance. An unknown bidder…
Read more Did Mannix Watch the Playoffs?
SI.com's Chris Mannix clearly missed all of the NBA playoffs. He's crafted a mock draft with a spin: all NBA…
Read more Shaq & Kobe Might Be Working Things Out
[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=yLLIUr-NePw] I remember when I was young… I'd write songs for girls I liked. Oh man… that was so corny. …
Read more Draft Profile: Nicolas Batum
Though highly unlikely for Batum to drop to the Spurs, recent Mock Drafts have Batum falling to the late 20’s. …
Read more Sox/Yankees interleague disparity is ridiculous
The difference in interleague schedule of the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees could mean the difference between playing…
Read more Corsaletti, Goodson paces PawSox to victory
Matt Goodson exorcised a couple of demons Monday night as the Portland Sea Dogs beat the Connecticut Defenders, 5-3, at…
Read more O Brother, Where Art Thou
On the other team, that’s where!Last week, two former Red Sox teammates faced each other. Today the Drew brothers find…
Read more Wolves Updates 6/24
From Chad Ford/ESPN: The Heat are also talking to the Timberwolves, Sonics and Clippers. The problem is the Wolves don’t…
Read more Haren outduels Beckett
Dan Haren went 7 innings and only surrendered two hits as the Red Sox have now dropped three out of…
Read more BREAKING NEWS: Michael Strahan to join Fox NFL Sunday
Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch reports that the former New York Giant defensive end will join Fox Sports as a studio…
Read more Schilling’s Surgery Goes Well
The Herald is reporting that Curt Schilling sugery went better than expected, making it possible for him to possibly pitch…
Read more Ben Sheets continues to make his case for the All-Star Game start
It’s getting old to say…Ben Sheets made another great start in a Brewers’ win on Monday night. No, I lied….
Read more Today’s Lineup 6/23 vs. the D-Backs
Ellsbury LFPedroia 2BJD Drew RFRamirez DHLowell 3BYoukilis 1BVaritek CCrisp CFLugo SS Beckett SP Fenway West- The Western Home to Red…
Read more Rain In the Forecast
The tarp is on the field and rain is in the forecast along with some lightning. This may be a…
Read more Clemson’s DeAndre McDaniel arrested, accused of assault
A Clemson University football player has been arrested and faces an assault charge after a woman reported she was assaulted…
Read more Tek Drops to Second in All-Star Voting
Jason Varitek is now behind Joe Mauer of the Twins for the starting catcher spot on the AL roster in…
Read more 6/23: Blame it on the Rain
Prev. Gm: Arizona Diamondbacks (44-32) @ Boston Red Sox (39-37) Dan Haren (7-4, 3.26) @ Josh Beckett (7-4, 3.87) 7:05…
Read more Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
College World SeriesGame 1, Fresno State vs. Georgia – ESPN2, 7 p.m. MLBArizona at Red Sox – ESPN/FSN Arizona/NESN, 7…
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