Archive for January, 2010
Pat White Concussion and Injury Update: Dolphins QB Released From Hospital
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Tim Healey in NFL
Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat White is out of the hospital after suffering a concussion after taking a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit from the Pittsburgh Steelers' Ike Taylor yesterday, according to various reports. White attended the team's final regular-season meeting today, a day after the Dolphin's season ended with a 30-24 loss to the Steelers.
The rookie had replaced Chad Henne, who had left the game with an eye injury. While scrambling, White ...
Takin’ a T/O With BT: The NHL Winter Classic’s Six Degrees of Separation
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Bryan Thiel in NHL
Every year that the Winter (or Heritage) Classic has taken place, there's been an indelible memory made.
When the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens suited up for the first attempt at an outdoor game, the frigid temperatures almost froze time: The legends game before hand featured some of the brightest stars from our past, the ice became brittle and cracked, and playing it under a night sky brought memories back ...
Through the first half of the 2009-10 season, the New York Rangers have dealt with some injuries, inconsistencies, a shaky defense, and a major lack of offense.
Through 41 games, the Rangers are 19-17-5 with 43 points. Sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers' main issue has been their inability to finish and score goals on a consistent basis. The Rangers have the third fewest goals in the ...
Cowboys Shut Out Eagles to Win East, Playoff Rematch Saturday
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys threw over, ran past and beat up the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday with a 24-0 victory, clinching their second NFC East crown in three years, and setting up a rematch in the wild card round on Saturday night.
The Cowboys didn't waste any time taking control of this game, moving the ball 80 yards in nine plays on the opening drive, mostly with the run, while capping off the drive ...
While our beloved Dolphins didn't make the playoffs this year, it was still a fun season of football to watch. I'm telling you I think you'd be hard pressed to find a more entertaining team to watch than the Miami Dolphins.
Now that the season is over, it's time to look at what the Dolphins need to do to improve this squad for the 2010 season. First and foremost ...
Ralph Wilson Jr. Cleans House, a New Beginning For Buffalo Bills
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Robert Quinn in NFL
Hours after a strong win against the Indianapolis Colts, Ralph Wilson Jr. fired the entire Buffalo Bills coaching staff, including interim head coach Perry Fewell.
Former Baltimore Ravens coach, and current NFL Network analyst Brian Billick is expected to be interviewed this week for the head coach position. Fewell is also expected to be interviewed, although this may only be to comply with the "Rooney Rule."
Adam Schefter has reported that the ...
The NFL season has conclude, and for 18 teams, the next big date on the calendar is April 22: the draft.
The NFL draft order has been largely set, with a couple of coin flips left to settle the precise ordering. With months of evaluations left to be completed, here is an early mock draft. Only rule: No presumptions of teams trading their picks.
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1. St. Louis Rams (1-15): The Rams need ...
Roberto Alomar Leads Stand Outs among Baseball Hall of Fame First-Timers
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Andrew Zercie in MLB
Of all the various sports Hall of Fames, none invites more debate than the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Every January, the inductees are announced, followed by countless arguments, in print and over the airwaves, about the players who should have gotten in but didnÆt. For each snubbed player, there is a statistic that backs up their claim.
In looking at the players on the ballot for the first time, some shouldnÆt merit ...
The NFL's version of "black Monday" began this morning with the Redskins formally announcing their decision to fire head coach Jim Zorn. The Cleveland Browns and new team president Mike Holmgren have a similar decision to make with Eric Mangini, who's future with the team still hangs in the balance. Cleveland has played well in the final month of the seasonùdefeating the arch-rival Pittsburgh Steelers en route to a ...
Thank God It’s Friday: Why the New Jersey Nets Love the Weekend
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Ash Marshall in NBA
Despite winning their final game of the yearùa year which has provided nothing but heartache and disappointmentùthe New Jersey Nets started off 2010 in much the same way as 2009 played out...with a loss.
While nobody gave them a chance against LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, and the Central Division-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, the Nets at least made a fight of it.
The bad news for New Jersey is that they are still the ...