Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
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…
Read moreMore Wednesday Links
Checking for some more links for you. Chater Communications in Madison, WI is adding ESPNU and ESPN2HD, but not the…
Read moreMini 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…
Read moreMore 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…
Read moreLinebrink to the Brewers
The Brewers acquired relief pitcher Scott Linebrink from the Padres Thursday afternoon for 3 minor league prospects. Linebrink, 30, is…
Read moreBREAKING 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…
Read moreFinally 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…
Read moreThe Wednesday Links
Time for the links on this Wednesday. The New York Times’ Richard Sandomir talks with former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent…
Read moreHold that nomination
We here at 18to88.com were preparing to induct Tarik Glenn into the Classic Colts once his paperwork is filed with…
Read more07/25: 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…
Read moreThe Eddie Bane Connection, July Edition
Q: (Angelswin) – Christopher Pettit, wow what more can I say? This guy has been on an absolute tear this…
Read moreGallardo 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;…
Read moreTitans positional analysis – defensive tackles
Tennessee was 30th in the league defending the rush last year, which is not a sign of stellar defensive tackle…
Read moreCrunch Time
What are the factors that have, historically, determined how long into a season the Sox have stayed competitive or how…
Read moreDamages 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…
Read moreOff 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…
Read moreMatsuzaka 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…
Read more“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…
Read moreMechanics 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…
Read moreThe 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,…
Read moreThird 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…
Read moreU.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…
Read moreTuesday Afternoon Links
Here are a few more links before I ease up for the day. For satellite radio subscribers, we have a…
Read morePrimetime 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…
Read moreWait. Did I Say That?
Ever wonder what a sports symposium consisting of several Pittsburgh sportsbloggers would sound like? Sure, you may not have thought…
Read moreFilling Up With Fist Pumps
Steve Filer is Irish. All of ND nation can breath out now. This has been THE commitment we all have…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreHate 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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