Archive for January, 2010
Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire got some very encouraging news about one of his pitchers yesterday.
Francisco Liriano is reportedly throwing pellets in winter ball.
ôI just got a report that heÆs throwing the living fire out of the ball down in the Dominican (Republic),ö the Twins manager said through the St. Paul Pioneer Press . ôHe threw eight innings the other day, and his fastball was 92 to 94 (mph) and ...
Tuesday Morning Running Back, Week 16: Return Of The Bungles
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Dan Pieroni in NFL
I'd be willing to wager that soon after the New York Jets 37-0 drubbing of the Cincinnati Bengals, NBC executives began to panic.
It's bad enough that this game lacked drama, flare, suspense, and bravado.
It's even worse that these two teams are going to meet in the playoffs this Saturday afternoon.
How is NBC going to promote a game that people outside of New York and Cincinnati will likely shun ...
The 2009 NFL regular season was a great one. We saw a 2000-yard rusher, two teams that nearly went undefeated, and plenty of drama.
As the playoffs begin, I want to take a look at who should win the regular season awards. We'll also look at some awards that the NFL doesn't give out.
Let's start out with some fun before we get into the real discussion:
Biggest Hits of the Year (in ...
Arenas Finds Crossbow Outside Locker, Laughs Hysterically (Satire)
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Christopher Murphy in NBA
In what has become a running joke amongst the Washington Wizards, Gilbert Arenas found a crossbow outside his locker this morning. Arenas, unlike on-looking reporters, thought it was hilarious.
"Ohh, you got me, Javaris (Crittenton)," Arenas said smiling. "Wait until he sees what I have for him."
Arenas then pulled out a bazooka from his locker to show reporters.
"Now this is one spicy meatball," Arenas said.
Arenas and Crittenton have been under ...
Patrice Bergeron Out for Canada: Welcome Back Jeff Carter?
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Mark Ritter in NHL
Written By: Mark “The Hard Hitter” Ritter Patrice Bergeron, arguably the biggest surprise addition to Team Canada’s Olympic roster, took a shot off his right hand last night versus the New York Rangers. By all accounts, Bergeron’s injury looks to be serious as it is suspected that Bergeron’s hand may be fractured. Early reports suggest that Bergeron will be out from two to six weeks.
If this is ...
Jayson Williams’ Worst Moments: Meltdown of a Former NBA Star
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Tim Healey in NBA
You can take the troubled Jayson Williams out of the NBA, but apparently you can't take the troubles out of Jayson Williams.
In light of his latest incident—in which he slammed his SUV into a tree in Manhattan, for which he is now facing DUI charges—let's take a look at all of his past run-ins with the criminal justice system.
This all started in 1992, when Williams was accused of breaking a ...
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.
Taj Gibson, Chicago Bulls 27 MIN, 10 PTS, 4-11 FG, 2-2 FT, 9 REB, 3 STL Nearly the second straight double-double for Taj.
Thabo Sefolosha, Oklahoma City Thunder 28 MIN, 7 PTS, 3-6 FG, 1 3PM,9 REB, 2 AST, 2 BLK Thabo is averaging 7.8 rebounds in his last four games.
Devin Brown, New Orleans ...
A glimpse into the Tiger Wood's fiasco shows just how much woman can come into the lives of professional athletes. As long as there are beautiful women we can expect them to be both seen and heard from. NHL players have so far been lucky enough to stay out of the main stream media's eye site. But It is impossible to project how long the NHL will keep their wholesome ...
Chance for the No. 2 Seed Seemed to Good to Be True for the Philadelphia Eagles
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Dan Parzych in NFL
This was the last situation the Philadelphia Eagles wanted to experience at the end of the season: A loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 to lose the NFC East title.
Not to mention their missed opportunity to get the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye in the playoffs.
ThereÆs no doubt how much the loss to the Cowboys hurts for not only the Eagles, but their ...
If anyone needed a break, it was the Minnesota Wild.
After a hot December that saw them tally 10 victories (a team record for the month), the team proceeded to lose three games in five days looking like a very tired team for the majority of those games.
But a two-day break in the Windy City and the presence of their fathers has the team rejuvenated and ready for action against the ...