Archive for January, 2010
Chicago Blackhawks Run New Jersey Devils Out the Door to End 2009
Posted: 1st January 2010 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
New Jersey came into the United Center on Thursday night with a 13-1-1 record on the road, the best in the Eastern Conference. They were 11-3-0 in December, and shut out the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. The Devils had the best record in the Eastern Conference.
However, the Blackhawks owned the Devils on New YearÆs Eve, winning 5-1.
From start to finish, the Blackhawks dominated every aspect ...
Top Ten South Florida Sports Events of the Decade
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Michael Schwarzbaum in NBA
Its been an unforgettable decade. From crazy headlines to record-breaking performances, this has for sure been the best decade of the millenium so far. From Steve Bartman's impeccable fielding to the close foul of Dwyane Wade in the finals, we have been dealt some good hands this decade.
There were some memorable drafts and offseasons which resulted in the arrivals of Shaq, Hanley, Joey Porter ( and Roberto ...
Gilbert Arenas Gun Story Reaches New Heights of Bizarre
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Ryan Maloney in NBA
Syracuse native Andray Blatche probably thought his bullet-dodging days were over, but it seems as though he should keep his head on a swivelùeven while dressing for the NBA's Washington Wizards.The New York Post is reporting that a Christmas Eve gambling dispute has been the source of the ongoing gun possession investigation targeting Washington guard Gilbert Arenas.
NBA all-star Gilbert Arenas and his Washington Wizards teammate Javaris Crittenton drew guns on ...
MLBs 10 Best Starting Pitchers of the 1960s: Gibson, Koufax, Marichal?
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Michael W in MLB
There were 69 starting pitchers from the 1960s who pitched in at least 200 games.
If a player does not appear on the list of the 69 eligible players list, then they either didnÆt reach 200 games or I consider them a pitcher from the 1950s or the 1970s.
The 1950s will be covered in a separate article, and I just wrote an article on the 10 best starting pitchers from the ...
Tampa Bay Bucs-Atlanta Falcons Preview: Making 2010 a New Odyssey
Posted: 1st January 2010 by JC De La Torre in NFL
Before we begin, I just wanted to wish you and your families a very happy and prosperous New Year.
The dropping of the ball in Times Square always leads to renewed hope. We move into the decade where we should visit Mars, have flying cars (at least that's what I was told when I was a kid), and the Buccaneers have some hope for a much better 2010 than '09.
The Buccaneers ...
Keys To The Wolf Den: Kahn May Not Sign a Big Free Agent, Is This Bad?
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Matthew Hayden in NBA
The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the few teams that will have enough money to sign a big free agent coming up this offseason.
Preferring not to dive into numbers, David Kahn has made it clear with the Alando Tucker trade, that he is capable of making moves that can only help positively from this point.
Many NBA fans questioned why would a GM take two point guards back to back in ...
It is customary, I suppose, at the beginning of each year to list some resolutions you intend to adhere to, in an effort to become a better person.
I, Caesar Cliffius, realizing that I cannot improve on what I am (not that I am perfect, just complacent), decided to try my hand at prognostication.
Below are five of my predictions for 2010 in the world of Major League Baseball.
No. 5: 20 Wins ...
Happy New YearÆs. HereÆs a look at the Week 11 NBA schedule as you prepare to set your fantasy lineup. As a bonus, here are New Year's Eve box score breakouts .
Four Games Atlanta Hawks : á@MIA, vs. NJ, vs. BOS, @ORL Joe Johnson, Jamal Crawford, Al Horford, and Josh Smith are locks. Mike Bibby is a nice source for assists and three-pointers. Marvin Williams can help you on ...
Brady Quinn, Derek Anderson Await Mike Holmgren’s Decision
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Brian DiTullio in NFL
Happy New Year to you and yours! One game left, and a whole pile of questions greet Cleveland Browns fans in the New Year.
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Derek Anderson has one game left to impress Mike Holmgren enough to be kept around for one more year, but even a 300-plus yard performance probably wonÆt be enough for Anderson to wear brown and orange another year.
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ItÆs not a bad or a good thing. ItÆs a ...
Philadelphia Phillies, Danys Baez Agree to Two-Year Contract
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Tom Dougherty in MLB
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Danys Baez to a two-year contract pending his physical, which is expected to take place next week.
Baez, 32, went 4-6 with a 4.02 earned run average in 59 relief appearances with the Baltimore Orioles last year.
The addition of Baez means that the Phillies will not re-sign Chan Ho Park as the right-handed Cuban will replace Park as a late inning reliever for Philadelphia.
For more Philadelphia ...