Archive for January, 2010

Keys to the Wolf Den: Nikola Pekovic and Bench Play

Posted: 9th January 2010 by Matthew Hayden in NBA
The Minnesota Timberwolves currently have a plethora of first round draft picks heading into next season, as well as European contracts, cap space, expiring contracts, and second round picks to complement them. There is hope for the Minnesota Timberwolves, as they are set to build their future off of this year with a new head coach signed for the long term, and a new GM sent on revitalizing the Minnesota ...

NBA Fantasy Waiver Wire (Jan. 9): Go Get Mike Miller

Posted: 9th January 2010 by kevin roberts in NBA
There are plenty of solid guys out there on the waiver wire , which is exciting news, considering just a week ago the wire was looking fairly bleak. Injuries have opened the door (and continue to) for a lot of quiet players, while others are raising their names back to the surface by returning from their own injuries. See how the Gilbert Arenas Saga plays into the fantasy basketball realm, beyond Agent ...

Two Worlds, One Love: NFL Playoffs Winter Movies Edition

Posted: 9th January 2010 by John Reid in NFL
While listening to the voice of Jon Facenda still dancing in my headàà á ItÆs that time of year again, that time of year where the only fantasy that matters is your favorite NFL team holding up the Lombardi Trophy on the first Sunday in February.á (If youÆre a fan of the Lions, Rams, Raiders or Redskins, feel free to just keep dreaming).á á The NFL Playoffs have arrived, and ôTwo Worlds, One Love ...

NBA Fantasy Risers: Orlando Magic’s J.J. Redick

Posted: 9th January 2010 by kevin roberts in NBA
With another injury to Orlando Magic star shooting guard, Vince Carter, your flirtation with the idea of adding J.J. Redick to your fantasy roster could soon turn into a fiery affair. But let's not get too sentimental. Quite honestly, any fantasy owner with a brain wave has been aware of Redick's consistent minutes, albeit inconsistent performances. While he's shooting solid percentages across the board and dropping ...

Aaron Rodgers’ Patience Paying Dividends

Posted: 9th January 2010 by Joshua Parcell in NFL
If youÆre a Packers fan, you know the story by now. In the 2005 NFL Draft, Aaron Rodgers waited for over four hours backstage before being selected by Green Bay with the 24th pick. It was a tumultuous start to a career that made Rodgers the heir apparent to a living legend. The moniker ôBrett FavreÆs successorö became inescapable for the next three seasons as Rodgers became the highest paid backup ...

Why the Atlanta Hawks Are Contenders

Posted: 9th January 2010 by Garrett Tucker in NBA
Contender or pretender? That is the question that most of us fans are trying to decide this time of year in the NBA. Right now is just the start of very good competition between the true contenders of the NBA, as they separate themselves from the rest of the teams that are pretending to be playoff teams. Right now there is a different vibe throughout the city of Atlanta that has not ...

The NFL MVP Announcement Date: Why the Lack of Information?

Posted: 9th January 2010 by Ryan Michael in NFL
Who is the 2009 NFL MVP? Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Brett Favre, Philip Rivers, or Chris Johnson? We don't know yet. When will they announce the winner of this prestigious award? Nobody seems to know; and that's a problem. For those who might not follow, the Associated Press announces the winner of the NFL MVP award at the conclusion of the regular season. All players are eligible, even those who might not be fortunate enough to ...

Bolts Left in the Dark Against New Jersey

Posted: 9th January 2010 by JC De La Torre in NHL
In ten straight meetings, the Tampa Bay Lightning had lost to the New Jersey Devils. Last night, it appeared the streak would be over as the Lightning built a 3-0 lead against the Eastern Conference's best team. Then, someone pulled the plug. The Prudential Center, home of the Devils, went dark as a circuit breaker failed, causing a bank of lights to go out with 9:12 left in the second period. ...

Top 50 Twins Prospects 2010: No. 42 Liam Hendriks

Posted: 9th January 2010 by Josh Johnson in MLB
2010 Top 50 Twins Prospects | #42 | Liam Hendriks Position | Pitcher Bats/Throws | Right/Right Born | Feb. 10, 1989 (Perth, Australia) School | Sacred Heart College Height | 6'1'' Weight | 190 lbs. 2009 Ranking | Not Ranked Breakdown The Twins signed Liam Hendriks as an undrafted free agent in February ...
According to our old friend Jason LaCanfora ...á "Following up on the Redskins defensive coordinator search, which I touched on earlier this week. The Redskins are very interested in Mike Zimmer as a defensive coordinator, but could face competition from other clubs looking to hire the Bengals coordinator as a head coach. The Redskins are prepared to meet with Zimmer this weekend should the Bengals lose to the ...