Articles by Alan Draper (245814)

Play This

Rather slow sports day in the ‘Burgh. Play this game. I can’t get above 10,873. I think these little dudes…

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Tim Donaghy and Spurs/Suns Game 3

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/fvkKdXLwt0U” height=”350″ width=”425″ /] Above is a video containing some of the more ‘questionable’ calls from game three of…

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More Wednesday Links

Checking for some more links for you. Chater Communications in Madison, WI is adding ESPNU and ESPN2HD, but not the…

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Mini Pony of the Day 7-25-07

I wanted to save this picture for Christmas, but damn that’s far away. Today is literally the farthest day in…

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More Glenn opinions

Here’s some more interesting commentary on the Glenn issue. http://coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=1510 Also registration for the 18to88 fantasy is still open…join up…

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Linebrink to the Brewers

The Brewers acquired relief pitcher Scott Linebrink from the Padres Thursday afternoon for 3 minor league prospects. Linebrink, 30, is…

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BREAKING NEWS: Hall activated; Gwynn sent down

Grant Balfour dodged a bullet, too. Guess that’s what a pending doubleheader at the tail end of a brutal 18-day…

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Finally Some Closure In That Steeler-Impersonator Case

Brian Jackson is well known in these parts. A little while back, this car salesman pretended he was several different…

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The Wednesday Links

Time for the links on this Wednesday. The New York Times’ Richard Sandomir talks with former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent…

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Hold that nomination

We here at 18to88.com were preparing to induct Tarik Glenn into the Classic Colts once his paperwork is filed with…

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07/25: Please…..Please Win Some More

JULY 25th, 2007 GAME THREAD Josh Beckett (13-3, 3.41) @ Fausto Carmona (12-4, 3.52) Boston Red Sox (61-39) @ Cleveland…

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The Eddie Bane Connection, July Edition

Q: (Angelswin) – Christopher Pettit, wow what more can I say? This guy has been on an absolute tear this…

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Gallardo brilliant again in 5-3 win

Yovani Gallardo notched his 3rd win of the season Tuesday night in Cincy, holding the Reds scoreless until the 7th;…

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Titans positional analysis – defensive tackles

Tennessee was 30th in the league defending the rush last year, which is not a sign of stellar defensive tackle…

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Crunch Time

What are the factors that have, historically, determined how long into a season the Sox have stayed competitive or how…

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Damages and Meadowlands (two reasons why we should be watching cable this summer)

I just finished watching the series premiere of Damages on FX. This was one of the best premieres I have…

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Off Season Midterm Grades: The Losers

“Is the guy…?” “Is the bear…?”Art.com Robin: Jumpin’ Jehovah’s Witnesses Batman! Kevin is doing actual analysis! Batman: Yes, Robin. Even…

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Matsuzaka pitches gem while outdueling Sabathia in 1-0 win

Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched seven innings strong and Mike Lowell blooped home the only run on a single to left to…

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“just got to move on”

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10267525 The shock has worn off, and a few days later Tarik Glenn’s retirement has been formalized. It is kind…

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Mechanics the Key to New Brink?

I have to hand it to Cougfan – they’ve got an excellent analysis of Alex Brink’s changes this year. It’s…

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The Sharks Are Hip and With It

(C) San Jose Sharks What you see before you is the new logo of the San Jose Sharks. It’s hip,…

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Third of three new articles is up on 18to88.com

http://www.18to88.com/Articles/dungyHOF.htm Deshawn Zombie goes in depth with a detailed, stat-loaded look at Coach Dungy’s chances of enshrinement. Excellent stuff. As…

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U.S. Captures Pan American Gold Medal

From the AP via CSTV: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) – Mattee Ajavon scored 24 second-half points to help the…

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Tuesday Afternoon Links

Here are a few more links before I ease up for the day. For satellite radio subscribers, we have a…

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Primetime and Late Night Viewing Picks

Red Sox at Cleveland – NESN, 7 p.m.America’s Got Talent – NBC, 8 p.mAtlanta at San Francisco – TBS, 10…

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Wait. Did I Say That?

Ever wonder what a sports symposium consisting of several Pittsburgh sportsbloggers would sound like? Sure, you may not have thought…

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Filling Up With Fist Pumps

Steve Filer is Irish. All of ND nation can breath out now. This has been THE commitment we all have…

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The Commish Was Front and Center

In the 11:00 a.m. ET hour, NBA Commissioner David Stern went in front of the media to talk about the…

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Hate mail from Michigan fans

For about two weeks, I’ve been getting excessive amounts of hate mail from Michigan fans. It seems to increase each…

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