Archive for July, 2010
Mike Modano: Retiring Would Be A Fitting End to an Already Great Career
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Tyler Juranovich in NHL
Long-time Dallas Star, Mike Modano, was very “disappointed” that he won’t be in Dallas anymore, the franchise he played for his entire career. Dallas thought it was time to move on, and for Modano to move on as well.
But to where?
In recent interviews, after the Stars announced they would not be resigning Modano, Modano says that he still wants and thinks he can play for a NHL team. The 40-year-old ...
Can the San Francisco Giants’ Tim Lincecum Still Win His Third Cy Young?
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Asher B. Chancey in MLB
Remember Tim Lincecum, that phenom who won the last two NL Cy Young Awards in his second and third seasons?
Lincecum, enjoying a merely excellent season, has become yesterday's news as a variety of new star pitchers emerge in the National League, including guys like Roy Halladay, Stephen Strasburg, and Ubaldo Jimenez, but also Jaime Garcia, Carlos Silva, and Mat Latos.
After two straight seasons of dominance by what was once ...
Wow, a Packer fan actually saying Favre will outdo his performance in 2009. Who would have thought that?
Every here and there I get a strong positive feeling for a player or a team. I don't mean I studied a particular player and then I feel like they're going to do good. It's just a feeling.
The only two I had last season were that Favre was going to be as good ...
The Continuing Saga Of The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Offensive Line
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by steeler junky in NFL
This subject has already been beaten up lately and I apologize if you find it some what repetitive. I am not going to write anything unkindly about any of the remaining Steeler's O line starters. Because I don't want to jinx the players, I do not want to write anything that will create questionable comments. Last month I wrote an article and mentioned that the Steelers best tackle Willie Colon ...
In this era of expansion, no pitcher is ever too old or too arm-worn not to get one more chance. The Nationals have reportedly signed 44-year-old Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez to a minor-league contract.
El Duque has pitched all of 26.2 minor league innings the last two seasons combined, but in fairness, he’s pitched pretty well (30 Ks and great ratios). It will interesting to see if he has enough left ...
What Does Signing of Steve Blake Mean For The Lakers Off-Season?
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Jason Brynsvold in NBA
The Lakers announced today that they have reached a 4-year, $16 million agreement with 30-year-old point guard Steve Blake.
Blake entered the NBA highly regarded out of Maryland where he was a key part of their Final Four team in 2001 and their National Championship team in 2002.
The 6-3 point guard isn't known for his scoring ability (he only averaged 7.5 points per game in his career), but has averaged four ...
NBA Free Agent News: Dwyane Wade Has Growing Interest in the Chicago Bulls
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Elliott Pohnl in NBA
Prior to the latest developments, there were few signs that Dwyane Wade had any interest in leaving Miami. How quickly things can change. According to a Yahoo Sports report, Wade spent Friday afternoon meeting with the Chicago Bulls for the second time in two days.
News of a second meeting comes as a surprise, and it creates a pair of intriguing possibilities. Even though a partnership with LeBron ...
Tom Cable: Handed a Golden Opportunity and Living the Ultimate Dream
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by RaiderusMax in NFL
Tom Cable is the man who single handedly, reformed the Oakland Raiders by getting owner Al Davis to believe in a new system. A system that would bring the Raiders back into playoff contenders. A system that the players believed in. Tom Cable is a man with a the golden opportunity of going into the history books a winner.
Tom Cable has brought a new heartbeat into the Raidernation. In fact, ...
Miles Austin: Is He Tempting Fate With the Celebrity Curse?
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Jim Reed in NFL
It's been reported that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, Miles Austin, is courting Kim Kardashian.
My initial reaction was, "Good for you, Miles!" Then, "You know, this may NOT be good for the Cowboys."
Is the star receiver tempting fate with this temptress?
Tom Brady has Gisele Bundchen, Hank Baskett has Kendra Wilkinson, Tony Romo had Jessica Simpson, and of course, Reggie Bush had Kim Kardashian.
Although Tom Brady is still a Pro Bowl quarterback, ...
Washington Capitals Wisely Sitting Quiet Thus Far In Free Agency
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Nik Leighton in NHL
Ever since their disappointing first round loss to Jaroslav Halák and the surprise Montréal Canadiens, speculation regarding who the Washington Capitals would add next season has flown all over the Internet.
Capitals pundits and supporters alike can see that the team has a couple of holes—after all, with every National Hockey League franchise always a work in progress, what team doesn't require a touch up or two here and there?
Most notably, ...