Archive for February, 2010
Without Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat are Playing Themselves into the Lottery
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
The Miami Heat have lost their last three games without Dwyane Wade, and a team that was expected to be improved over last year is lost without their perennial All-Star. The talent beyond Wade has been exposed for what it is: noncompetitive.
A 94-71 loss at home on Saturday to the Milwaukee Bucks was nothing short of an embarrassment. Both Heat owner Micky Arison and president Pat Riley exited well ...
Mock Draft 2010 Fans Picks: Arizona Cardinals Pick No. 26
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Daniel Krem in NFL
Here at B/R we are lucky enough to have a community of fans who take pride in their teams and the players they draft.
With all the mock drafts that are popping up, why not have a mock that lets the fans choose who their team should pick?
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HereÆs the list of the selections so far.
1.ááááá Rams take QB Jimmy Clausen
2.ááááá Lions take DT Ndamukong Suh
3.ááááá Buccaneers take DT Gerald McCoy
4.ááááá Redskins ...
There's a line that's overused a lot in situations that it doesn't really apply to:
No one is safe.
A place where that may actually be true however, is at the NHL Trade Deadline.
There are very few names that will never get mentioned at the Deadline. In fact, we've even seen names unlikely to move at the deadline surprisingly switch teams.
Even players with "No Movement" or "No Trade" clauses ...
Tracy Porter, Super Bowl Hero, Honored by Port Allen with a Parade and Street
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Randy Savoie in NFL
(Port Allen, Louisiana)
Port Allen, La. sits in on the West Bank of the Missisippi River directly across from Baton Rouge and in the shadows of LSU Tiger Stadium where National Championships have been won.
Although Port Allen is only one hour west of New Orleans, it may as well be a million miles away.
Two different worlds.
New Orleans is Cosmopolitan. Port Allen was country before country was cool.
And as you walkáup the ...
NFL Combine 2010 Results: The Top Five Performers of Sunday
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Kevin Hatfield in NFL
Sunday brought the most exciting players to Indianapolisùquarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backsùand they did not disappoint.
The 2010 NFL Draft class may not be the most star studded in offensive players, but it is certainty the deepest.
Sunday proved that there are about 10 running backs already ready to start in the NFL and 10 receivers who can create mis-matches.
These are the five players who jumped out to me and really ...
More Than a Lone Star State: The 10 Best NBA Players in Texas
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Patrick Harrel in NBA
Home to three of the most historically successful teams in the NBA, Texas is a hub for basketball talent. From Chris Bosh and Steven Jackson to Grant Hill, there are endless numbers of great basketball players hailing from Texas.
With stars like Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker, the Spurs were arguably the most successful team in the first ten years of the 2000's, winning three titles in five years ...
Second Poll: Which City Do You Think Should Get a NHL Team?
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Jason Friesen in NHL
I made a voting poll where you can vote for the city that you figure should get an NHL team. It got deleted for some reason. Here is another one.Read more NHL news on BleacherReport.com
Originally published at TwinsTarget.com .
Historically, the NL West has been an extremely competitive division. Although there was a 25-game difference between the first- and late-place teams in the NL West this past season, each team in the division has had some degree of success in the past.
While theáLos Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed the greatest amount of success in the NL West this past decade, the Arizona Diamondbacks áandáSan Francisco Giantsá ...
NFL Combine 2010 Results: Top Three RBs Stock Up and Stock Down Day Two
Posted: 28th February 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
The running backs are finishing up at the NFL Scouting Combine and there are several names that have impressed, but a few that have been a let down too.
Two of the most important things that a backs should have is strength and speed in the NFL and the following are the top three stock up and down backs in Indianapolis.
(Daniel Wolf is exclusively covering the NFL Scouting Combine for Bleacher ...
With the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine drawing to a close this week, we're approaching that special time of the year when teams snag new players.
Free agency begins on March 5th and the draft commences on April 22nd.
With 2010 being an uncapped season, there are several new restrictions that hinder the Jets during free agency especially since they finished in the final four last season.
Make no mistake, if the New York ...