Archive for February, 2010
Former Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrookùhe technically is still on the teamùwent on ESPN Radio 97.5 FM in Philly this morning and was asked about the team. Former Eagle Vai Sikahema asked him specifically about who should be starting at QB.
ôJust from playing with Donovan and I played with Donovan for eight years, so I know him well and IÆve watched him his whole career, especially being in Philadelphia,ö ...
According to Adam SchefterÆs Twitter account, the Green Bay Packers have franchised DT Ryan Pickett. The move will cost them $7 million for this season.
ôGreen Bay Packers placed their franchise tag on DT Ryan Pickett. The DT franchise tag is $7 million. Pickett not going anywhere,ö he tweets.
They must really like Pickett in there for their new 3-4 alignment. ItÆs a system that you just canÆt run if ...
This isnÆt a surprise. The Oakland Raiders have franchised defensive lineman Richard Seymour to the tune of $12.398 million for next year.
Even if it was stupid to trade for a ôright nowö type of player when your team isnÆt remotely close to ôwinning now,ö it would have just compounded the problem if they had let him walk after a year.
We didnÆt understand the trade then and we still donÆt. ...
Erik Karlsson: Almost Ready to Step into Ottawa’s Limelight
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Chris Bouthillier in NHL
Before defenseman Erik Karlsson even suited up in a Senators uniform, fans in Ottawa were given a sneak peek.
It was in the 2009 IIHF U-20 Championship where Karlsson made a name for himself. His efforts had him tied for first in scoring among blueliners with nine points and helped Sweden capture a silver medal.
What may be even more impressive was the fact that he beat out the likes of P.K. Subban, Ryan ...
What Does the Future Hold for LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook?
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Gary Suess in NFL
Soùthe harsh realities of player career mortality and the NFL's business side have struck again. A couple of the most beloved players of two different franchises have been unceremoniously released less than 24 hours apart.
First, LaDainian Tomlinson was released by the San Diego Chargers on Monday. Then, before Philly fans could spend too much time wondering how Bolts fans might be feeling, the Eagles followed suit with a similar ...
Red Hot: The 2010 Cincinnati Reds Projected Starting Lineup
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Bennett Kaplan in MLB
The Cincinnati Reds have had a lot of promise over the past few seasons. They have many players who are considered to be the best in the league at their positions. Many of them have failed to perform over the past few seasons, but here is a preview of what is to come. This is the projected 2010 Cincinnati Reds starting lineup.Begin Slideshow
Canada vs. Russia: Defensive Play of Offensive Juggernaughts Is the Key
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Jon Neely in NHL
The weight of two nations will be on the shoulders of each team tonight as Canada and Russia battle it out in what might be the most highly anticipated quarterfinal game in Olympic hockey history.
It certainly has a chance to be the most watched game in history.
We all know the storylines.
Sidney Crosby versus Alex Ovechkin, the two best players in the NHL going head-to-head with a cast of the best ...
It's hard to know what happened, exactly, but Mike Fontenot's career fell right out from under him in 2009.
Fontenot, who will turn 30 in June this year, entered last season as the Cubs' starter at second base. While many players and fans missed the affable Mark DeRosa's clubhouse presence, Fontenot's 2008 season provided ample evidence that DeRosa's on-field skill set was expendable. In 284 plate appearances, Fontenot batted .305/.395/.514. Those ...
Krejci, Czechs Barely Escape Upset, Face Finland Tonight
Posted: 24th February 2010 by Doug Gausepohl in NHL
When David Krejci beat Latvian goalie Edgars Masalskis with a wrister halfway through the overtime period, the Czech Republic team didn't display any type of exuberant celebration. In fact, they seemed more relieved than happy about the win.
Relieved they didn't let bottom-seeded Latvia stun them, when it seemed all but in the bag after the Czech Republic had a 2-0 lead midway through the first period.
After Tomas Fleischmann scored to ...
Jonathon Papelbon recently agreed, yet again, to a one-year deal worth $9.35 million, with incentives that could push him to $9.5 million. Unfortunately, right now the only memory generated when a Sox fan hears the name "Papelbon" is that fateful day in October when he got shelled for three runs in the bottom of the ninth, a memory that won't soon be forgotten. Papelbon remembers it well, and rightfully so, but ...