Month: July 2012
Leonard gaining valuable experience in Vegas
Kawhi Leonard has never really looked like a rookie. He showed from day one with the Spurs that he was…
Read more »Thoughts as Mark Appel’s decision approaches
I’m going to be up front here and say that I don’t really know what to expect from the Pirates…
Read more »Nittany Minute – Should Joe Paterno statue be torn down?
The Nittany Minute is back! In the return of our featured video blog, managing editor Kevin McGuire shares his take…
Read more »Big Ten, Pac 12 cancel scheduled crossover games
So much for that Big Ten-Pac 12 scheduling agreement. The two conferences today officially divorced from that potential plan that…
Read more »HOVG Heroes: Jack Morris
TODD COPPERNOLL ON JACK MORRIS A picture of durability, Jack Morris started 549 games in the major leagues, with just…
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Report: Chris Wilcox to re-sign for veteran minimum
Via the Boston Herald: The Celtics have solved at least part of their frontcourt problem by turning to a familiar…
Read more »How the Titans intercepted the ball in 2011, part two
It’s time for part two (of two) of my series on how the Titans intercepted the ball in 2011. In…
Read more »Links of the Day 7/13/12
Updated:It’s Friday the 13th. Stay safe out there. Wait, a hockey team won an Espy? As is my custom, I…
Read more »Dave Winfield Vacations on Magic Johnson’s Gigantic Yacht
Samuel L. Jackson, baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield and Magic Johnson get on a yacht…sure, that sounds like the start…
Read more »NFL Training Camp Preview: Buccaneers, Seahawks, and Titans
Training camp is a crucial time for any NFL team, but it’s doubly important for teams built around young players….
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The Benstonium Report: Pirates Coverup, ‘Total Disregard’ For The Enjoyment Of Fans
Huge news out of the sports world, as a recently-released independent investigation turned up an organizationl coverup of some pretty…
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Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves?
Two days ago the omniscient Buster Olney tweeted that the Atlanta Braves may be a good trading partner for the…
Read more »Things to look for in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Summer League kicks off today and features 24 of the NBA’s 30 teams including the San Antonio…
Read more »Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 7/13
Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams…
Read more »Halo Headlines: Angels set rotation, Haren could return Thursday, C.J. Wilson dating Lisalla Montenegro
The July 13th, 2012 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Angels finally set their…
Read more »Bryant McKinnie Says the Vikings Exaggerated His Weight Gain
During training camp last year, as new coach Leslie Frazier was busy putting his stamp of authority on the team,…
Read more »Friday 5: Gordon Mack
It’s been a while since the “Friday 5” has made an appearance here at The Hall. Then again, it’s been…
Read more »Somewhere Vancouver Is A Stanley Cup Champion
My Finnish buddy Antti posted this on his Facebook and I’m not sure how many people know it exists. I’ve…
Read more »Baseball comes back in a big way today
After what felt like maybe the longest All-Star break in history, the Pirates return to action tonight in Milwaukee. On…
Read more »Video: Tony Parker, Team France preparations for ’12 Olympic Games
If there is one team in the basketball tournament at the 2012 Olympic Games many San Antonio Spurs fans will…
Read more »Development Camp wraps with Girgensons contract
Today marks the final day of Development Camp for the Sabres as their final scrimmage of the week will take…
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A sign-and-trade for Terry is a brilliantly simple cap move for Boston
I’ve been able to learn a lot about the new salary cap structure recently. I’ve picked up a few of…
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Mini Pony of the Day 7-13-12
Thanks to Allison and Phil for this, via NowIKnow. More and more miniature pony guide horse/service animal love lately, which…
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Freeh Report: Reflecting on Joe Paterno’s legacy
Joe Paterno died on January 22, 2012. The Joe Paterno I thought I knew died today, July 12, 2012. The Freeh…
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Freeh Report should serve as lesson for all schools, not just Penn State
What happened at Penn State was sickening, repulsive, deplorable beyond reasonable means and heart breaking. And it could happen anywhere….
Read more »Autumn In America: The Greatest Sports Season Of All
Summer cannot end fast enough. No, I am not wishing away this wonderful warm weather, nor do I want to…
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