Month: May 2011
I don’t care about Jake Locker’s stats against Nebraska
Titans’ first-round pick Jake Locker put up some very unimpressive numbers in his two games against the Nebraska Cornhuskers this…
Read more »Eight rookies means eight former Raiders
The Oakland Raiders had eight draft picks in the 2011 NFL draft. That means some 2010 Raider players won’t have jobs in Oakland…
Read more »Down On The Farm Report 05-08-11
Hey everybody! What you are about to read is Burning River Baseball’s first ever “Down On The Farm” report. In…
Read more »10 Reasons to care about hockey in May if you’re a Wild fan
I know it may not be the best time to talk about hockey in Minnesota. For most, with a few…
Read more »The Newest Chrysler Commercial with Ndamukong Suh Will Give You Chills (Again)
Chrysler is absolutely killing it with this “Imported from Detroit” campaign. Here’s their newest spot, featuring 2011 NFL Defensive Player…
Read more »Curing Your Sunday Night Depression Makes a Return with Olivia Wilde
Sunday Night Depression (SND) is a very serious cognitive disorder affecting many Americans, one that can have a significant negative…
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Giants Sweep First Place Rockies at AT&T Park
The Giants’ first series sweep of the Colorado Rockies since August 2009 put them one game out of first place in the NL West…
Read more »Tigers Win Again, But More Importantly Brennan Boesch Wishes Everyone a Happy Mothers Day with Pink Cleats
The Tigers treated their moms to a 5-2 win this afternoon, again proving that American moms are better than their…
Read more »5/8 Game Recap
Player of the Game Today’s ‘Player of the Game’ should have also been the game winning pitcher, but the bullpen…
Read more »Game 34: Pirates 5 Astros 4
This was like three crazy games all rolled into one. Things started off nicely enough with James McDonald cruising. He…
Read more »Recapping the Road Trip from Hell
Well, at least it’s over. The Brewers finished their 10-game, 10-day, felt-like-20-day road trip at 2-8 with a 3-1 loss…
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I think Paul Pierce hit a 4-pointer last night
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99V37or0Ueg&w=640&h=390] That second shot was easily from 4 point range. They should review it. Thanks to piecz on twitter for…
Read more »Video: Gaborik Scores Against Finland
Here’s video of Marian Gaborik scoring a power play goal vs. Finland yesterday… Remember to follow me on Twitter &…
Read more »Hmm. There was a gamethread here.
I’ve been in lab all morning, but I swore I put a gamethread up that said, “This is the best…
Read more »Stay classy, LA
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQgd_vYPgPk&w=600&h=390] The Lakers season came to a spectacular end this afternoon in Dallas. Nothing screams "quitting" like a 36-point ass-whooping…
Read more »Rondo’s MRI negative
The Herald reports: An MRI taken on the joint came back negative late this afternoon, meaning that the point guard…
Read more »Baylis Another Foundational Player for a Soundly-Built Team
Updated:Evan Baylis is the most finished tight end you’ll ever see in a high school highlight film. Here is the…
Read more »Roy Williams Among Jerry’s List of Players Not Returning
Jerry Jones has said that four or five players are in danger of not coming back this upcoming season. So,…
Read more »Happy Mother’s Day
Because it wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without this clip. Best part is still Daron Sutton saying “how about a home…
Read more »Taking Stock: C’s – Heat Game 3
After each game, we'll be taking stock in each players… and maybe coach's… performance. If we like what we see,…
Read more »Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 5/8
Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams…
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#49: What if Takeo Spikes didn’t get hurt?
The set-up: The Bills had entered the 2005 season with a lot of expectations. They had come within just one…
Read more »Game 33: Pirates 6 Astros 1
I don’t have much to say about last night’s game: I wasn’t kidding when I said I wasn’t going to…
Read more »Saints Nation: Happy Mother’s Day!
On a day like today I think football takes a back seat as we honor all the hard working moms…
Read more »Quote of the Day
“Buch gave us exactly what we needed. We didn’t have too many alternatives.’’ –Jason Varitek on Buchholz staying in the…
Read more »Scutaro to DL, Iglesias Up
Marco Scutaro is headed to the 15-day DL and Jose Iglesias is being called up from Pawtucket to take his…
Read more »A Decade past, 2011 season will be a sad reminder of Dungy’s departure.
The 2009 season brought out the memories for Bucs fans as the old Bucco Bruce uniforms were brought out (and…
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