Archive for March, 2010
Buffalo Sabres Clinch Postseason Berth in Win Over Tampa Bay Lightning
Posted: 28th March 2010 by Spencer Timkey in NHL
A hat trick, seven goals, win No. 200 and a clinched playoff spot.
All in all, a good night for the Buffalo Sabres.
With a 7-1 blitzing of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo clinched a playoff berth for the first time in three seasons. After a tough loss to the Ottawa Senators Friday night, Buffalo roared back Saturday at HSBC Arena.
Buffalo experienced deja vu. Tampa Bay experienced a recurring nightmare.
Reminiscent of the game played just nine ...
Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: March 27, 2010
Posted: 28th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the boxscore last night:
Nick Young, Washington Wizards Nick had 16 points against the Jazz. He’s averaging 13.8 in his last five games, hitting double-figures in all but one of them.
Terrence Williams, New Jersey Nets T-Will had 16 points against the Bulls. He can score on occasion, but his field goal percentage will kill you.
Taj Gibson, Chicago Bulls ...
There is some concern over Adam Lind and his ability to replicate his 2009 success. It’s justified, considering he had seen time in the major leagues from 2006 on, compiling 22 HR in 676 AB. He also had not shown the potential to hit for an excellent average (.238 in ‘07, .282 in ‘08). The idea of him being a middle-of-the-order impact bat was almost laughable.
That all changed when he ...
Darryl Sutter: 10 Reasons He May Be Collecting Unemployment Insurance Soon
Posted: 28th March 2010 by Daniel Sallows in NHL
Well, the Calgary Flames have finally fizzled and are dead in the water after suffering a 5-0 blow to the Boston Bruins that would have made a 19-year-old Mike Tyson giggle like a school girl.
With the loss, emotions finally got the best of GM Darryl Sutter, as he appeared on the Boston broadcast and ripped his top players for not getting the job done.
And now, the man who has done ...
Throughout his time as the Eagles' head coach, Andy Reid has not given a thing to the press. He has always talked them in circles and said a whole lot without saying a thing. He never gave them anything substantive and avoided controversy. But now, with his "We're listening to offers" comment, he has sparked a fire that I'm not sure anyone saw coming. The vultures that make up ...
Too often, people like to judge the best players based on championships and career achievements. There is a time and strategy to this type of judgment, and I will get to that.
However in present time decisions on who is the best, its a what have you done for me lately.
Kevin Durant has come into his own and clearly has distinguished himself as a top player. However, some would say that ...
Charles Woodson vs: Darrelle Revis: Battle of Elite Cornerbacks
Posted: 28th March 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
In a league full of talent, skill, and drama it seems that not a day goes by when NFL fans don't choose a time during their busy days to gather around the water cooler or the local coffee stand, and compare two NFL elites.
Whether it's Andre Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald, Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson, or Eli Manning and Peyton Manning, comparison is something that is within us all, ...
Donovan McNabb: Why the 49ers Would Be Crazy Not to Pull the Trigger
Posted: 28th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in NFL
Earlier this offseason, I wrote an article stating that upgrading the quarterback position wasn’t necessary for the San Francisco 49ers.
However, that piece was written before the Philadelphia Eagles confirmed they were looking to shop star quarterback Donovan McNabb.
Recent reports suggest the Eagles may not be expecting much more than a second- or third-round draft choice in return. And yet it feels as if the 49ers aren’t one of the main ...
Yamon Figurs: What Can He Bring to the Oakland Raiders?
Posted: 28th March 2010 by Ramone Brown in NFL
This year, the Raiders have had a seemingly quiet offseason: No big name signings, only one trade, and a bunch of tabloid-like rumors regarding our QBs waistline.
One thing that seemed to go unnoticed by many was the free-agent signing of Yamon Figurs.
Figurs is a typical Al Davis pickup; yep, you guessed it, this guy is a speedster.
In 2007, the 5'11'', 185 lb. receiver and return specialist was the fastest man ...
2010 MLB Fantasy Baseball: Shortstops To Target in Your Draft
Posted: 28th March 2010 by John Zaktansky in MLB
For all the nitty gritty, nuts-and-bolts of what to expect from shortstops and your upcoming fantasy baseball draft, you can check out our extensive shortstop composite and ADP rankings.
However, we know how valuable your time is. The significant other has a springtime honey-do list a mile long, and the MLB season is fast approaching. Don't worry, we have your back.
Below is our CliffsNotes (or Readers Digest , if you ...