Archive for January, 2010
The Weight Is Over, Islanders Get Their Captain Back
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Michael Schuerlein in NHL
The New York Islanders received a late Christmas gift for their game in Ottawa last night on New Years Eve, and it came in the form of the return of their captain, Doug Weight.
It has been a long wait for Weight, who has been out of the lineup with what was described earlier this season as an "upper-body injury". After missing 30 games with what turns out was a serious ...
Pond Hockey from the Cider Mill: The Way the Game Was Meant To Be Played
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Todd Civin in NHL
The following is a repost of a story I wrote in April of 2009. In honor of today's game from Fenway Park between the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers, I decided to brush it off and resurrect it from the portals. I hope you enjoy. Happy New Year and Go Bruins!
My daughter, Erika, and I recently spent a couple hours of Daddy/Daughter time at the Worcester Sharks hockey playoff game ...
Based On History, What Will Mike Holmgren Do With Brady Quinn?
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Erin McLaughlin in NFL
As we ring in the New Year, folks in Cleveland wonder what Mike Holmgren will mean to the Browns. Fans wonder about a lot of issues.
One of those key issues is how will he deal with the quarterback situation. While nobody really knows, everybody like to make their own prediction about what Holmgren will do.
To predict what he will do, you really have to look at what he has done ...
David Stern: Make an Example of Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Will Holt in NBA
There are moments in sports that make you stand up and say, "You've got to be kidding me."
The Music City Miracle comes to mind, the Immaculate Reception should be on the tip of your tongue. And the United States' upset win over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics has to be at the top of the list.
Unfortunately, there are also terrible moments that trigger the same reaction. Pun intended.
Sadly, the shooting incidents of Adam "Pacman" Jones, and Plaxico ...
Top Five Most Memorable Cincinnati Bengals Games from the Decade
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Dan Parzych in NFL
As 2010 begins, the Cincinnati Bengals will be starting the new decade off just right by entering the playoffs as a No. 3 or No. 4 seed and at least one home game at Paul Brown Stadium.
Over the last 10 years, the Bengals have seen just two winning seasons. In 2005, they finished the season with an 11-5 record and made the playoffs for the first time since 1990.
Cincinnati and ...
Mark My Words: The Minnesota Vikings Need Colt McCoy in 2010
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Dan Nelson in NFL
Over the past few years, the Minnesota Vikings have done an incredible job of using both the draft and free agency to build a talented team. The signings of Jared Allen, Steve Hutchinson, and Brett Favre were incredible moves.
Draft picks like Adrian Peterson, Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, and Phil Loadholt also turned out to be great decisions. This year, though, is a make-or-break year when it comes to the Vikings' ...
An “Over the Hill” Hoyt Wilhelm No-Hit the Arrogant Yankees
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Harold Friend in MLB
Rich Fox is an Orioles fan who remembers when the Orioles were the Yankees' patsies, but even in those days, the Orioles had their moments.
Rich takes great joy in recalling how Hoyt Wilhelm no-hit the the "arrogants" from New York on September 20, 1958.
It wasn't until June 11, 2003, that the Yankees again suffered the humiliation of being no-hit.
Don Larsen Returns to Baltimore ...
The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles in the final game of the regular season with the NFC East title on the line.
The Eagles are riding a six-game winning streak into big D, and with a win, they clinch the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs.
Donovan McNabb will be looking to have a better game against the Cowboys than the last time he matched up against them. In Week ...
Philadelphia Phillies Add To Their Bullpen, Sign Danys Baez
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLB
Before I get to my Danys Baez envy, I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. I also hope everyone had a safe New YearÆs Eve, or as it is commonly referred to in New York City, amateur hour.
Today is the first day of the year, but I also feel one of the most underrated days of the year. There are no responsibilities, there is college football all ...
Memo to Gilbert Arenas: Shooting Guard is a Position, Not a Bad Pun
Posted: 1st January 2010 by TAB BAMFORD in NBA
According to reports coming out of Washington, both the NBA and Washington, D.C., police are investigating star guard Gilbert Arenas after the Wizards acknowledged he kept unloaded guns in his locker at the Verizon Center.
The Wizards released a statement qualifying their knowledge of the issue on Dec. 24, but now both ESPN and theáNew YorkáPost are reporting that the US District Attorney's Office in Washington is working with the local ...