Articles by Alan Draper (245814)

Saturday Links
Giving you your Saturday links on this blustery and rainy Saturday (in Rhode Island, at least). Starting with Barry Horn…
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Blue Jay’s GM Trashes Fenway
Toronto Blue Jay’s General Manager J.P. Ricciardi told the Toronto Sun his view of Fenway Park: “I’m waiting for the…
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Dumbass Hank Keeps Saying Stupid Things
Here’s the latest brilliant remark from Hank Steinbrenner: “baseball’s not as complicated as football, so I don’t know that a…
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Time for a in-state battle on the Baseball Diamond
Move over basketball, time to switch gears and foucs on something USC is good at…baseball. South Carolina (3-1) and Clemson…
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Capel to USC?
It is just a rumor but The STATE today wrote about this rumor that current Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel has…
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Non-moves continue..
Excerpted from Schwartz at the NYPost: 1) The Saints called and expressed interest in trading for tight end Jeremy Shockey….
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Money thrown at DTs should have Haynesworth drooling
Albert Haynesworth must have been salivating after hearing the news of Tommy Kelly’s $50M contract, with 18M guaranteed. When Albert…
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Same team, different result
Ah, baseball. She’s a fickle mistress. The Brewers faced the A’s Friday in the second game of their home-and-home series….
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Why won’t anyone sign Kyle Lohse
Baseball minds everywhere are puzzled. Why can’t a pitcher with a career ERA of 4.89 and a bad attitude who…
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A productive opening to free agency for Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders started the free agent signing period with a bang landing safety Gibril Wilson away from the world…
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Ekuban and Stallworth on Raiders visit list
Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune reports that Ebenezer Ekuban and Donte Stallworth are two players that the Raiders are…
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Free Agency update: Raider targets Berrian and Stallworth off the market, what’s next for Oakland?
The Oakland Raiders were looking at Bernard Berrian and Donte Stallworth as possible upgrades to their depleted wide receiver corps….
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Weekend Viewing Picks
Saturday, March 1 Arena FootballDallas at Georgia – ABC, 1 p.m. BoxingRafael Marquez vs. Israel Vazquez – Showtime, 9 p.m….
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College Basketball Viewing Picks (All Times Eastern)
Saturday, March 1College Gameday, live from Lawrence, KS – ESPN, 11 a.m. Duke at NC State – CBS, noonPittsburgh at…
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So why are you shocked?
So many people out there are shocked, saddened, disappointed that we have lost Wilson, Mitchell and Torbor on the first…
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Twins Game Recap
In his first game of the spring Dice-K gave up 2 hits in 2.2 innings with no earned runs but…
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Coyotes Sweep Blues!
Last night the coyotes beat the blues 2-1 to sweep the series. Bryz played outstanding, both are goals came on…
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Another Friday Update
I’ll give you a few more links before moving onto the Viewing Picks for college basketball and the weekend. First,…
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Titans start free agency with bang silence
On the onset of Free Agencypalooza 2008, the Titans were looking to maintain their status as the league’s best defense…
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Wolves Updates 3/1
From Rick Alonzo/Pioneer Press: Antoine Walker also is seeking a buyout agreement by tonight’s deadline and a chance at a…
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Wolves 84, Cavaliers 92
From the AP recap: LeBron James had 30 points and 13 assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-84…
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Jags sign Porter to big deal
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed WR Jerry Porter, formally of the Oakland Raiders, to a six year, $30 million contract….
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Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
College BasketballSt. Peter’s at Rider – ESPNU, 6:30 p.m.Holy Cross at Lehigh – ESPNU, 9 p.m. NBACharlotte at Boston –…
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Lineup for 2/29 vs.Twins
The official lineup has not yet been announced but the following players will start: Kevin Youkilis, Pedroia, Julio Lugo, Mike…
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Quote of The Day
“If you’re in New England and you’re sitting in the snow, there’s nothing better to watch than the palm trees,…
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Leaping Into Free Agency
NFL Free Agency is in full effect today, and several teams wasted no time in revamping their rosters. If you’re…
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Hank Is A Dumbass
Hank Steinbrenner had the following to say about Red Sox Nation to the New York Times:“Red Sox Nation?” Hank says….
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#31 – Wally World Opens In Anaheim
By Eric Denton, Angelswin.com Senior Writer “WALLY! WALLY! WALLY!” In 1986, the tenure of long-time All-Star first baseman Rod Carew…
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