Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
Different Script, Same Result For Wolves
Hey, at least this game mixed things up a bit. Most of our prior games had been decided in the…
Read moreThe Red Sox Payroll
As Papelbon was about to throw the pitch that would win the World Series an annoying Rockies fan next to…
Read moreMichigan offense finally outgains Troy Smith
On Saturday, Michigan’s offense had 91 yards more than Troy Smith. Sooner or later, it was bound to happen. Congratulations,…
Read moreHart to return to Michigan for fifth year
(AP) On Saturday afternoon, Michigan Senior Mike Hart announced that he will return to Michigan for his fifth year, with…
Read moreMarty Brodeur and the Quest for 500 Wins
Yet again last night, net minder Martin Brodeur was denied in his quest to obtain his 500th career win between…
Read moreCrimson Flag Still Proudly Waves
Nothing like a Saturday morning and seeing old Crimson waving in the Gameday breeze! See it right next to Lee…
Read moreOur Saturday Morning Links
Time for links today. Let’s get to the weekly Saturday media columns first. Dan Caesar of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch…
Read moreChris Paul out for tonight’s game
From Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site: Hornets point guard Chris Paul will not play in tonight’s game against the Timberwolves. The…
Read moreTeams Take a Look at Mirabelli
In all of the Mike Lowell news this week some other Sox free agents have not had much attention. The…
Read moreHaiku Power
If anyone hasn’t read the comments on yesterday’s Asian poetry themed post, make sure you do. It’s haiku mania here…
Read moreWolves Updates 11/17 Part 2
Sheletta Brundidge posts on her new Latrell Sprewell tribute apron. Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site has video of assistant J.B. Bickerstaff…
Read more6 days in the desert
I was trying to figure out why there was no post the past 6 days. Answer- because there was a…
Read moreTitans vs Broncos: Keys to victory
The Titans (6-3) will attempt to recapture their winning ways when they face the Denver Broncos (4-5) under the bright…
Read moreFriday Night Late Links
I’m watching Paul Mooney’s stand up special on Showtime. It’s very funny. I forgot to put it in the Primetime…
Read moreMore Reasons Why Mike Lowell is Not Going to the Yankees
Mike Lowell has spent the last 2 days in Florida with friends and family. After visiting his elementary school yesterday…
Read moreWeekend Viewing Picks
Saturday, November 17LPGA Tour/ADT Championship, 3rd Round – Golf Channel, 2 p.m.NHL/Boston at Montreal – NESN, 7 p.m.NHL/Ottawa at Toronto…
Read moreWolves Updates 11/17
Stephen Litel/Hoopsworld on last night’s game: The juiciest piece of news for you is while in Washington’s locker room, Haywood,…
Read moreDid You Know That Sometimes Kids Do Dumb Things?
Hey, let’s all go and make a big ado about nothing!Jason Cohn/REUTERS Whew, man. I’m glad people brought this whole…
Read moreWolves 89, Wizards 105
Wolves record: 1-6 From Kent Youngblood/Star Tribune: After all, Al Jefferson was struggling, but everyone else was picking up…
Read moreCoach With Some Guts, Witt! (Wolves Fall To Wizards)
I’ll keep my comments brief tonight, as I was only able to watch the second half of the game…and I…
Read moreA Look at Early Season Home Ice Advantage
Maybe it’s only my headache talking, but it seems like some teams have been playing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde…
Read moreCollege Football Viewing Picks for 11/17/07 (All Times Eastern)
College Gameday live at Ann Arbor, MI – ESPN, 10 a.m.Ohio State at Michigan – ABC, noonNorthwestern at Illinois –…
Read morePrimetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
College Basketball/Oklahoma vs. Gardner-Webb at New York – ESPN2, 6:30 p.m.NHL/Montreal at Buffalo – TSN/NHL Network, 7:30 p.m.NBA/NBA/Houston at San…
Read moreOde to Dwight
Deshawn Zombie and I are working on our newest feature story for 18to88.com. It’s called 93 Haikus about Dwight Freeney….
Read moreKeith Foulke Sighting
My brother attended the NASCAR race in Phoenix last weekend and ran into former closer Keith Foulke. Foulke told him…
Read moreIs Gamecock basketball heading in the right direction?
I know we have seen the USC gamecock basketball team lately putting up points like never before but is the…
Read moreJacoby Ellsbury Will Get a Welcome Home Parade on Saturday
Red Sox rookie outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is returning to his home town of Madras, Oregon this weekend. The festivities include…
Read moreSpurs vs. Rockets Preview
The bitch-ass, turnover prone, can’t beat the two contender teams they have faced but smoke weak teams, the San Antonio…
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