Archive for February, 2010
Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Game: Crosby’s Chance To Shine on Biggest Stage, Again
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Jon Neely in NHL
Not even a year after winning the Stanley Cup, becoming the youngest Captain ever to do so, Sidney Crosby yet again has a shot at standing a top the hockey world - and he's only 22.
Most players spend their entire careers fighting for a chance at the Cup, just one shot, that's all they ask for. But Crosby, barely legal in the United States, has won and Gold Medal at ...
Look Out for These Lefties: Two Giants Pitching Prospects to Watch in 2010
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Kevin O'Brien in MLB
Eric Surkamp and Aaron King . Not exactly pitching prospects that jump at you like Madison Bumgarner or Zach Wheeler.
That being said, while these two pitchers, both draft picks in the 2008 MLB amateur draft , may not deemed "Elite Prospects" by big-name publications, Web sites and blogs, they could be under-the-radar pitchers who could contribute to the Giants in 2011 or 2012 should they continue to make progress ...
Gophers Continue Winning Ways with Victory over Minnesota-Duluth
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Chris Eckes in NHL
Don't look now, but the Minnesota Golden Gophers are quietly putting together a playoff run. The Gophers (11-12-2 WCHA, 16-15-2 overall) defeated a reeling UMD Bulldogs (14-10-1, 18-14-1) 3-2 on Friday night at the DECC in Duluth. Plenty of fans of both teams were on hand to watch the Gophers pick up an emotional and hard-fought win on a gritty Jacob Cepis goal at 14:59 of the third ...
Five Factors to Igniting a Houston Rockets Run in the Win-or-Die West
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Denton Ramsey in NBA
With the Houston Rockets finally appearing to be clicking on all cylinders in their latest matchup versus intra-state rival San Antonio, itÆs time to take a look at five key factors to igniting a much-needed run in the win-or-die Western Conference.
From head coach Rick Adelman to newcomers and veterans alike, the Rockets can and must returns to their roots if they truly want to succeed this seasonàBegin Slideshow
And no, no one in their right mind would say this to his face.
Al Davis never learns a lesson, from anyone...he simply adapts things to "his" point of view.
Recently an article had appeared, mentioning the Raiders were giving up on the stopwatch, long thought of Al Davis' primary tool for judging talent for the Raiders.
Looking at past mistakes, ranging from Darrius Heyward-Bey to Carlos Francis, speed is one thing that ...
Felipe Lopez to Cardinals for $1 Million is the Steal of the Winter
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Bob Warja in MLB
Cubs fans, we should look at the Cardinals agreement with second baseman Felipe Lopez as an insult. With no sure-fire, proven starter at the position, why wouldn't Cubs GM Jim Hendry at least consider signing this guy?
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com tweeted that Lopez only got $1 million in base salary with easily obtainable bonuses that could take the deal to $1.2 million.
Look, I'm not saying that Lopez is a great ...
Wake Up Portland, Jerryd Bayless Isn’t Your Point Guard of the Future
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Ryan Virgin in NBA
Eleven days ago, the Portland Trail Blazers ' trade for Marcus Camby did two things:
1. It gave them a legit center that is a defensive presence in the paint and has the ability to make them relevant in the Western conference playoff race for the time being.
2. It freed up playing time for the Blazers' young, unproven players. One in particular being Jerryd Bayless. Allowing the the combo guard to ...
Why Alex Ovechkin is Not Ready to Be the Washington Capitals’ Captain.
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Mike MacDonald in NHL
When Alex Ovechkin became the new captain of the Washington Capitals, it didn't surprise me at all. It's not a new concept to name your best player your captain.
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I will never know how good of a captain he is to his teammates or to his coaches, but I feel that if the powers-that-be didn't feel Alex Ovechkin wasn't up to the task, they wouldn't do anything to embarrass him. ...
The NFL Scouting Combine is the biggest job interview a football player will ever have.
Since 1987, Indianapolis has been the annual home for the event and anybody who is anybody in the NFL attends.
Prior to landing in Indy, the Combine also took place in various places such as Tampa Bay, New Orleans, and Arizona.
The records of these early combines are hard to come by, but legend ...
Jayson Williams collided with Stephon Marbury in a game against the Hawks in April 1999. Williams broke his right leg after the collision.
For all intents and purposes, his career was over. It's hard for any athlete to recover from a leg injury.
Williams was going to do fine after his career was over. He knew he could get a TV gig since he articulates his thoughts on the game well.
NBC hired ...