Archive for June, 2010
Denver Broncos Pre-Training Camp Preview: 2010 Game-By-Game Predictions
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Reid Brooks in NFL
I am walking into a death trap by writing this article, and I know it up front.
But for me, the reward of putting my 2010 season predictions for the Denver Broncos in writing is either going to be bragging rights for a year, or more probably, intense public scrutiny.
I'll have fun either way.
Josh McDaniels continued to make fiery moves this last off season in the hopes of pulling the Denver ...
Tennessee Titans Pre-Training Camp Preview: 2010 Game-By-Game Prediction
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Blaize Pennington in NFL
The Tennessee Titans had a disappointing 8-8 season in 2009. The season could have been much better if it was not for the horrendous 0-6 start capped off by a 0-59 loss to the New England Patriots.
One of the main causes of the 0-6 start was a terrible pass defense. Five out of the Six quarterbacks the Titans faced in the first part of the season threw for ...
Latest Yankees-Dodgers Clash, Centered Torre vs. A-Rod Feud
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Jonathan Mathis in MLB
The reality of the Dodgers purchasing space on nearly 300 billboards around the Los Angeles basin before the beginning of the season advertising a renewed rivalry in baseball, one known as the East vs. West rivalry dating back to the purist era of baseball, was for relieving traditionally the most dramatic rivalry in America’s pastime.
A legion of old timers, such as the elderly folks, still can recall 11 World ...
NBA Free Agency: Five Players Besides LeBron the Knicks Need In 2010-11
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Mike MacConnell in NBA
One player stands out above the rest when you think about the free agents in the NBA this year: his name—LeBron James.
One team in the running for his services is the New York Knicks. For the longest time, many considered them the favorite to land the All-Star forward for 2010 and beyond.
However, there are a growing number of people who believe that there are other teams with a better shot ...
The Good and Bad of Carlos Beltran’s Return To the New York Mets
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Geronimo J. in MLB
The Mets are red hot.
They are a different team, with new players that believe in themselves and each other, and this chemistry makes them a very tough club to beat.
How will Carlos Beltran's return effect this new Mets team?
First, how long do you think it will take Beltran to get back into form, and will he be able to hit Major League pitching for average and power? I ...
Why Lebron James and Chris Bosh to Chicago Is NOT a Done Deal
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Vineet Sharma in NBA
It seems every media outlet or source out there believes the Chicago Bulls are going to acquire both Lebron James and Chris Bosh, especially with the great trade that they were able to pull off on draft night.
Let's discuss some of the reasons why this won't happen.
First, the NBA will void any deal if the Bulls and these two players had negotiations before July 1st. This "done deal" ...
Do the Cincinnati Bengals Have What It Takes to Revive Their Passing Game?
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Kyle Strittholt in NFL
Last season the Bengals lived and died by the run, and they lucked out enough to make it to the playoffs with a fourth ranked offense.
The only time Carson Palmer and his receiving core were effective were right before half-time, and in game winning drives.
That inconsistency is what cost them a chance to win a playoff game facing a team that had the same philosophy, but executed it with perfection ...
Why Percy Harvin Should Be the Minnesota Vikings Third-Down Back
Posted: 28th June 2010 by M Holly in NFL
The Minnesota Vikings should determine which position last year's NFL ROY Percy Harvin should play to best utilize his big play potential.
Slot receiver?
Third down scat back?
Split-end receiver?
Feature running back?
Of course, he is also a leading kick off returner.
Harvin excelled at both running back and wide receiver in college.
It is clear, after comparing his physical attributes to the top third down scat backs in Reggie Bush and Kevin Faulk, slot receiver ...
After Ozzie Guillen joked with the press about the White Sox being moved to the National League because of a 15-3 record in Interleague Play this season (the best record in the majors in those games), I thought about where Interleague Play is and where it should go in the future.
As this is Bud Selig's baby, along with the All-Star game, which "counts" for the World Series home-field advantage, ...
NBA Free Agents 2010: Why a LeBron-Wade-Bosh Monster Could Work in Miami
Posted: 28th June 2010 by jake winiecki in NBA
With currently $44 million in cap space and potentially more coming, the Miami Heat can sign three maximum-contract free agents.
One of those, of course, is Dwayne Wade. The obvious main target would then be LeBron James. I think Chris Bosh will go wherever James goes, so I think he will end up in Miami and not Amare Stoudemire.
The biggest concern, then, would be getting these three superstars to share the ball. ...