Archive for March, 2010
Red Wings-Avalanche Brawls: 13th Anniversary, Forever in Our Minds
Posted: 26th March 2010 by adam biggers in NHL
Wednesday, Bloody Wednesday.
March 26, 1997 is a day that will forever live in Hockeytown lore.
Red Wing and Avalanche fans certainly remember the melee that ensued in the Joe (Joe Louis Arena) that spring evening just 13 years ago. "Fight Night" at the fabled rink wasn't a game; it was a battle that has been seared into the memories of those who watched it.
It's hard to believe that it ...
Cleveland Cavaliers 2010 NBA Playoffs: Potential First-Round Matchup
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Eric Felkey in NBA
With just 10 games left in the NBA regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers seem to have cemented themselves atop the league standings.
They lead the Orlando Magic by seven games for homecourt advantage in the Eastern Conference, and lead the L.A. Lakers by three-and-a-half games for homecourt in the Finals.
Winners of eight in a row and 14 of their last 15, Zydrunas Ilgauskas back in the rotation, and Shaquille O'Neal healing ...
When you see Jesus Montero step to the plate, you see more of an NFL linebacker than a baseball player. The 6'4'', 225 pound, 20-year-old catcher hails from Guacara, Venezuela. Signed as a 16-year-old by the New York Yankees in 2006, Montero was tagged as the heir to Jorge Posada—high standards for just a teenager.
Declared the best player and hitter of all international signees in 2006, Montero joined the Gulf ...
Carolina 3, Washington 2 (SO): Full Team Effort Leads To Crucial Victory
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Mark Jones in NHL
Photo credit: Scott Pilling/Getty Images
With the Carolina Hurricanes entering the third round of the shootout, Ray Whitney knew he had a lot to do if he wanted to single-handedly keep the 'Canes alive and still fighting for the extra point.
After blowing a 2-0 lead built in the first 10 minutes of regulation, Carolina struggled throughout. Fortunately for the Hurricane faithful, they held on every time they needed to Thursday night in ...
Los Angeles Lakers Must End Their Road Trip the Way it Was Started
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
If the Los Angeles Lakers are searching for a blueprint for postseason success, a good starting point would be the defensive performance against San Antonio on Wednesday night.
Phil Jackson should bookmark the fourth quarter of that game, and when his team fails to display the same type of aggressiveness and tenacity, he can return to that scene as a point of reference.
The Lakers defeated the Spurs, 92-83, and held Tim ...
Donovna McNabb’s Agent Doesn’t Believe Trade Is Imminent
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Speaking to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News, Donovan McNabb's agent Fletcher Smith said that he does not believe a trade is imminent and that, among other things, he believes Andy Reid's "we're listening to offers" comment is being blown way out of proportion.The media blowing something out of proportion. When has that ever happened, especially when talking about Donovan McNabb?Smith also said that there has not been any ...
With the NFL draft under a month away, teams are starting to think about what to look for.
The AFC East is arguably one of the toughest divisions in the NFL.
Don't believe me? Look at the last two years.
In 2008, New England and Miami both secured an 11-5 record (Miami won the division through tiebreak, while New England failed to qualify for the postseason), while the Jets snatched a 9-7 record.
In 2009, New ...
With the draft about a month away and the Cowboys quiet in free agency, it's time to give some credit to certain Cowboys. These guys don't start and don't make the big dollars but still played hard and contributed to the Cowboys overall success last season.
So I bring you the Dallas Cowboys lunch pail team.
Alan Ball, Safety/Cornerback
Ball might look lazy here, but when anyone got hurt in the Cowboys ...
Toronto Raptors: After 70 Games, team Returns to .500 Again
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Stephen Brotherston in NBA
At the 70 game mark of the Raptors season, the local fans are getting restless.
Boos can now be heard raining down in the ACC, even when the Raptors merely fail to get off to good start in a game.
The once powerful Raptor offense has all but vanished and the oft—maligned Raptors defense has been trying to set new lows.
For the first time this season, the Raptors have failed ...
Oakland Raiders: Don’t Underestimate Draft Prospects Visiting Oakland
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Ramone Brown in NFL
Now that the Senior Bowl, Combine, and pro-days are behind us, it's time for an event that is just as, if not more, important than any of the other events—something that is often overlooked and receives little attention.
It's time for potential draft prospects to visit teams for private workouts.
Every year, teams are allowed to have 30 prospects visit their team facility for private workouts and interviews.
The reason these workouts are ...