Archive for April, 2010
Montreal Canadiens-Washington Capitals: Block Party Provides Habs Stunning Win
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Rocket All Habs in NHL
Montreal 2 Washington 1 (Verizon Center) "Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more. Our revels now are ended. Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!" —General Chang (assisted by William Shakespeare) It was one last game to decide the first round playoff series between "David" and "Goliath." As the two teams stepped onto the ice ...
Trevor Hoffman Chokes on Eric Gagne-Like April with Brewers
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Andy Plank in MLB
Eric Gagne's April of 2008 was an epic failure. Heartbreak after heartbreak he let the organization down with blown saves and an embarassing ERA.
Trevor Hoffman's April of 2010 has been an epic failure. Heartbreak after heartbreak he is letting the organization down with blown saves and an embarassing ERA.
This is a short, bitter comparison of the two, with some pretty appalling statistics.Begin Slideshow
Fear the Deer: Can the Milwaukee Bucks Pull Off the Impossible?
Posted: 28th April 2010 by kevin roberts in NBA
After the clock read double zero, the Milwaukee Bucks just discovered that hard work and great defense really do pay off.
Milwaukee, who appeared out-matched in two losses to start their first-round series with the Atlanta Hawks, have now won three straight games after going 2-0 in Milwaukee, and suddenly have the No. 3-seeded Hawks on the cusp of elimination.
But let's be honest with ourselves. Outside of saying "I didn't ...
JaMarcus Russell was given a gift from the football gods, but he politely declined.
Not everybody is awarded a 6' 6", 260 frame, with an arm that belongs in NASA. But JaMarcus Russell was not everybody.
He was special, special enough to be chosen first overall in the 2007 NFL Draft.
He was special enough to be chosen before Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas, Adrian Peterson, Patrick Willis, Darrelle Revis, and Jon Beason ...
Padres-Marlins: Friars Fry Fish, Earn Fourth Straight Series Win
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Darren Feeney in MLB
Although it was not at the San Diego Marlin Club’s weigh station on Shelter Island, the Padres were all smiles after landing two of three from the Marlins in Miami.
Fueled by a five-run fifth inning, the Friars picked up Kevin Correia and edged out a 6-4 victory.
After sweeping Arizona and San Francisco at home, Wednesday’s matinee gave the Padres a 4-2 road trip.
Is April too early for a division race?
San ...
As a Miami Dolphin last year, New York Jets linebacker Jason Taylor mentioned Jets fans taking the "cl" out of class when it comes to talking about them. Now, he has to find a way to win them back.
Maybe he can go say that about the Yankees, but this is not a good idea for a guy that is trying to make a new impression in this region.
So this baseball ...
Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket: Western Conference Semifinal Breakdown
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Mark Ritter in NHL
Vancouver Canucks (3)—103 points vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2)—112 points. Where to Watch the Series: Saturday, May 1 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS Monday, May 3 at Chicago, 9:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS Wednesday, May 5 at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. CBC, VERSUS Friday, May 7 at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. CBC, VERSUS *Sunday, May 9 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS *Tuesday, May ...
Bringing Up the Cubs’ Starlin Castro Fine As Long As Lou Is Patient
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Bob Warja in MLB
This is not simply a reaction to the post by Bruce Levine, who is wrong more often than he is right. There seems to be legitimate buzz around the Cubs organization about bringing up young stud Starlin Castro.
But it doesn't necessarily mean the end of Ryan Theriot as a Cub, for they may simply move The Riot to second base and play Castro at short.
Regardless of what they do with ...
Alex Barron Plans To Sign His Tender: St. Louis Rams Can Deal Him
Posted: 28th April 2010 by David Leon in NFL
Earlier today, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reported that Alex Barron intends to sign his tender from the Rams. Barron is a restricted free agent, and restricted free agents cannot be traded unless they are under contract, or have signed their tenders.
Barron is described as "enigmatic" by Thomas. This 27-year-old offensive tackle from Florida State was picked No. 19 in the first round of the 2005 NFL ...
Before the ink could dry on Ryan Howard's five-year, $125 million contract extension, speculation already was running rampant in Milwaukee on how the deal for the Phillies' first baseman would effect Prince Fielder.
Word had already leaked out that Fielder would likely start his contract talks based on the eight-year, $184 million deal signed by Joe Mauer. Fielder would offer no such "hometown discount" like Mauer did for the Twins.
As much ...