Month: March 2012
Hanga continues steady play overseas
This past summer the San Antonio Spurs got European happy in the second round of the NBA Draft (what else…
Read more »Pierce, Rondo, fined $20k each
Via USA Today, Pierce and Rondo skipped league mandated charity appearances. And they, as well as Kobe Bryant, paid for…
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Lundqvist Wouldn’t Have Problem With Gay Teammate
Dave Lozo at NHL.com reports on Henrik Lundqvist’s support of the You Can Play Project, an initiative designed to teach…
Read more »Season Preview: Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays head into this season as perhaps the most talented 4th place team in the majors. Though…
Read more »Could the AVB Sacking lead to a Special reunion?
(photo ESPNsoccernet.com) The Andre Villas-Boas sacking has led to a world of speculation over who will manage Chelsea and what…
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Morning Skate: Callahan Game Time Decision; Eminger In; Stralman Out
Andrew Gross at the Bergen Record reports that Ryan Callahan took part in this morning’s skate, practicing on the fourth…
Read more »Yu Darvish is Topps…Exclusively!
If you can’t get your hands on a Yu Darvish autograph the old fashion way when the Japanese phenom hits…
Read more »2012 Player Preview: Chris Iannetta
Already a fan favorite since he is the replacement for the much-maligned Jeff Mathis, Chris Iannetta is prepping for what…
Read more »Colorado Rapids Season Preview
I’ve been waiting to write this because I’ve been waiting for things to stop changing in the 5280 (that’s fancy…
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Video: TP ranks among ESPN’s top 5 point guards
There is no doubt about it, San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker is having one great season. He is averaging 19.2…
Read more »Champs league who gets bounced and why
UEFA Champions LeagueIts week one of elimination week as the second leg of the round of 16 starts this week…
Read more »NLD Track Report 3/6: NCAA Championships and Indoor World Championships preview
Lots of NCAA Indoor Track talk on the show this week. It’s spring break time at Penn State, so we…
Read more »Ford back with Spurs
So that was quick. The San Antonio Spurs have recalled point guard T.J. Ford from their D-League affiliate Austin Toros….
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Avery Left Off Whale Playoff Roster
Greg Wyshynski at Puck Daddy reports that the CT Whale have left Sean Avery off their 22-man Clear Day roster…
Read more »Alabama Fans, Get Your Vacation Requests In Now
The SEC Media Days schedule was released yesterday, which means all gainfully employed Crimson Tide fans who enjoy sitting for…
Read more »Grapefruit League: Red Sox Lineup vs Orioles 3/6/12
Here is the lineup for today’s game vs. the O’s: Ellsbury CFPedroia 2BGonzalez 1BLavarnway CRoss RFPunto DHHassan LFMiddlebrooks 3BAviles SS…
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The Envy of His Classmates
TheNYRBlog reader Michael F. sends me this pic of his son A.J. on his sixth birthday headed to Kindergarten in…
Read more »Saints Nation: Randy Moss Trying Out for Saints Makes a Bad Week Worse
The efforts to which the Saints have gone to make me hate them this week have been unbelievable. First they…
Read more »Unlikely Sources Give Brewers 7-3 Victory Over Giants
You know it’s Spring Training When….. (fill in the blank). How many times have we heard or thought those words?…
Read more »Should the Pirates want to extend Neil Walker?
With Andrew McCutchen under contract for the forseeable future, eyes have understandably turned towards Neil Walker. In terms of service…
Read more »Five days till our party… and you can still win a trip to Ireland
Here's the deal, folks. We're going to be at The Place on Broad street to watch the Celtics-Lakers game on…
Read more »Early Spring Report 3/6/12
After a three games in Goodyear, the Indians have went 0-2-1 against the Cincinnati Reds. While it’s great fun to…
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Power Rankings (Week of 3/5/12)
ESPN.com bumps the Rangers up two spots to #1 in their most recent power rankings… 1. Rangers – The Rangers…
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