Archive for July, 2010
Johan Santana: New York Mets Hope He Stays on Track Against First-Place Reds
Posted: 6th July 2010 by Sammy Makki in MLB
NEW YORK—With five games left before the All-Star break, the Mets are trying to not let what was a surprisingly good first half turn into a disappointing finish.
After going on an amazing 21-7 stretch from May 22 through June 23, the Mets have played sub-.500 baseball over their last 11 games, going 5-6.
At times during their great 28-game run, the Mets seemed unstoppable and poised to take over the NL East. Lately, ...
Monta Ellis-To-New York Knicks Deal Makes Perfect Sense
Posted: 6th July 2010 by Ted Sillanpaa in NBA
There's no denying that Monta Ellis is an entertaining, explosive player on one of the worst teams in the NBA.
Take Ellis away from the Golden State Warriors and it becomes a team with point guard Stephen Curry and a bunch of players who can't be watched without without partially covering your eyes.
There's also no denying that a backcourt tandem of Curry and Ellis won't last in Golden State. They share ...
NBA Free Agency: 10 Backup Plans if the Cavs Can’t Re-Sign LeBron James
Posted: 6th July 2010 by Eric Felkey in NBA
Every day that goes by and LeBron James remains silent on his pending free agency decision, the anxiety and tension inside me grows to the point where I think I physically can't take it anymore.
For weeks after the Boston Massacre, I prepped myself for LeBron leaving. After all, there was only one way he could seriously consider leaving: if the Cavs totally collapsed in the playoffs before reaching the Finals, ...
With the MLB All-Star break coming up soon, I decided that I would tell my opinion of this year's All-Stars and take a break from my usual NBA talk.
Of course, we all have our opinions of who should be an All-Star and who shouldn't be, and usually we give arguments for players from our favorite teams. For example, my Angels (the host of this season's All-Star events) only have one ...
MLB All-Star Game: Snubbing Joey Votto Makes Joey Votto Angry
Posted: 6th July 2010 by Illya Harrell in MLB
Note to Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel: Don't get drunk on the night you select the reserves of an All-Star Game. Snubbing Joey Votto in favor of Omar Infante, a utility player, was not a wise idea.
As of July 5, Votto is leading or near the top of the National League in almost every major offensive category.
Let's have a look:
First in home runs, first in on-base percentage, first in slugging percentage, ...
NHL Free Agency: 5 Teams One Player Away from the Stanley Cup
Posted: 6th July 2010 by Matthew Hogan in NHL
There was a lot of progress made on the first day of free agency, on which 44 players were signed, 33 finding a new home.
There have been 77 players signed in total since July 1, including Sergei Gonchar, who went to the Ottawa Senators, Chris Mason, who signed with the Atlanta Thrashers, and Paul Martin, who is now a Pittsburgh Penguin.
Despite the number of signings, there are still a number ...
Dear JaMarcus,
I know you're really busy so I will keep it brief.
Thank you....
Very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very much.
Much Love,
Ryan Leaf
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New Orleans Dynasty: Saints Roster Provides Potential
Posted: 6th July 2010 by Paul Augustin, Jr. in NFL
How will history look back on the 2009 New Orleans Saints?
Will they be seen as just a flash in the pan and a feel-good story, or the beginning of something more?
In 10 years, is it possible that will we look back at Super Bowl XLIV as the launching pad for the NFL's latest dynasty?
Take a look at the roster, and the possibilities are there.
The 2009 and current versions of the ...
NBA Free Agency: Who Will Land With the Chicago Bulls?
Posted: 6th July 2010 by Wesley Kaminsky in NBA
Every team with cap space during this infamous "Free Agency 2010" has their sights on one man, LeBron James. Players like James just do not come around often, and especially as free agents. He has been linked to many different teams, one of those being the Chicago Bulls.
Of the teams with the money needed to sign King James, the Bulls are the most attractive destination, not just for James, but ...
Please note that these rumors are not predicated by any inside information, nor are they actual trade rumors in the least. Instead, these are players and trade partners that would make sense for said organizations, via both trade and free agency, and players that could be had for the right price.
The opening days of free agency are over and the dust is starting to settle.
This is the time where teams ...