Archive for April, 2010
Pittsburgh Pirates: Jeff Karstens Produces Another Breakthrough Win
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Tom Au in MLB
Jeff Karstens started his career as a Pittsburgh Pirate with six innings of shutout ball and a 3-0 victory against the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field in August 2008. Last night, he did much of the same with a two-run 6.2 inning quality start against Milwaukee that ended in a 7-3 Pirates victory.
In Miller Park.
Both of these represented major breakthrough wins for Pittsburgh. The Pirates had a losing streak of ...
Canadiens vs. Capitals: Can Montreal Cap Comeback Against Washington?
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Kamal Panesar in NHL
Stressed?
Anxious?
Does your stomach feel more than a little upset?
Yeah, me too.
But that's what it is to be a hockey fan in the playoffs.
Moreover, that's what it is to be counting the hours—as of this post, there are about ten left—till the Montreal Canadiens take on the Washington Capitals, in Washington, for all the marbles.
Winner takes all. Last man standing. King of the hill.
After 82 regular season and six amazingly entertaining ...
So far this playoff season, there have really only been two relative disappointments and one of them occurred last night.
At first glance, the 2010 NHL playoff bracket appeared to be a no brainier for people. Washington over the Habs in a relatively easy four, maybe five games.
New Jersey over the Flyers in a hard fought, low scoring six game series.
Buffalo over the offensively challenged Boston Bruins, who ...
Flyers Await Round Two Opponent, Ian Laperriere Out Indefinitely
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Mark Ritter in NHL
Let’s face it folks, with all the turmoil and player injuries surrounding this club, the Philadelphia Flyers should not be in the position they are right now, awaiting their second round opponent for the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Throughout the season the Flyers were decimated by long term injuries to the likes of Jeff Carter, Ray Emery, Michael Leighton, Simon Gagne, Daniel Briere, and others.
Now, fresh off their series victory over the ...
Livan Hernandez is Officially an Ace thanks to Win Over Chicago
Posted: 28th April 2010 by William Yoder in MLB
For the fourth time this season, Livan Hernandez put the Nationals on his back and carried them late into the game.
By doing that, he gave them a chance to earn a victory.
With early run support, Washington was able to do just that as they defeated the Cubs 3-1 and nipped a one game losing streak in the bud.
Throughout baseball, the aces of pitching staff's are called stoppers.
They are the pitchers ...
On To the Next One: Cleveland Cavaliers Take Down Bulls, Prep for Celtics
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Sachin Arora in NBA
All hail the King.
After putting on a show in the series, LeBron James actually struggled in Game Five. But, the Cavs won the series 4-1, and move on to the next round.
The Bulls were a pretty easy opponent for the Cavs, but next they will face a tough and motivated Celtics team.
Last year, many people actually believed the reason that the Cavaliers lost to the Orlando Magic was because they ...
Dwyane Wade, Max Free Agents, and the Offseason Await for the Miami Heat
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Michael Pinto in NBA
The Miami Heat showed some fight on Tuesday, but not enough to avoid elimination and yet another loss on the Boston Celtics home court.
With the series over in five games and nothing left to do but pack their bags and head home, Miami now enters the most critical offseason in franchise history.
Now is the time for Pat Riley to prove he can build the dynasty he's promised fans in hopes ...
How Miami Heat’s Early Playoff Exit Affects Dwyane Wade’s Offseason Plan
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Allen Levin in NBA
The Miami Heat's 2009-2010 campaign is over after they were defeated by the Boston Celtics in five games in the team's first round matchup. Miami put together a decent season, finishing 47-35 and capturing the Eastern Conference's fifth seed.
They were once again led by their fearless captain Dwyane Wade, who finished in the top 10 in scoring, assists, and steals for the second straight year.
The Heat were pretty ...
2010 NBA Playoffs: Which Players are the Biggest Disappointments?
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Pace Miller in NBA
The NBA Playoffs are supposed to be where legacies are created and legends are made. But conversely, a bad playoff performance can also hurt a player's career, especially one looking for a max contract next season. So who has been performing poorly in this year's Playoffs? Let's take a look at a the worst offenders thus far.Begin Slideshow
Phoenix Suns’ Playoff Run Could Decide Amare Stoudemire’s Future
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Matt Petersen in NBA
The playoffs aren't just where reps are made. Contracts are made there, too.
Just ask Jerome James.
Guys like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade will get their greenbacks whether their teams soar (Cleveland) or stink (Miami). With Amare Stoudmemire, it's not such a given.
Maybe that's because he hasn't been a given during his career. Until the second half of this season, it was almost commonplace to see 25 and 12 one ...