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Humor: Al Davis Announces Signing of Cornbread For Five Years, $70 Million
Posted: 1st April 2010 by Anthony Emerson in NFL
In shocking news today, Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis announced the signing of Cornbread.
Cornbread, largely unknown, attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, from 2002 to 2006. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota.
Cornbread joined the Australian American Football Association (AAFA) and played for the Sydney Crocodiles, Canberra Dundees, and Melbourne Dingos.
"This starts a new era of Raiders football," Davis said. "Cornbread will become an elite quarterback for the Raiders, and may go ...
Hockey has always been an incredibly violent game. A bunch of guys flying around on ice with knives attached to their feet. Something bad is bound to happen.
This article lists eight of the most gruesome or heinous hits in the history of the NHL. At the end of this article, I'll show the worst two hockey injuries ever.
This article is in no particular order, and if you think I've left ...
Nomar Garciaparra Returning (and Retiring) With The Red Sox: Is All Forgiven?
Posted: 11th March 2010 by Anthony Emerson in MLB
Former Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra pulled a Carlton Fisk yesterday, by signing a one-day minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox, then announcing his retirement, and taking a job at ESPN to become a baseball analyst.
As you may remember, I called this retirement a few weeks ago , even though I didn't get the exact method of the retirement down-pat.
I don't think anyone was expecting the 1997 AL ...
From Kovalchuk to Corvo, a Full Rundown of the Major NHL Trades
Posted: 6th March 2010 by Anthony Emerson in NHL
The NHL trade deadline has come and gone. More players and picks were dealt this season than any other. There were some big moves and some small moves.
There were some winners (Devils, Maple Leafs) and some losers (Flames). However, the sheer amount of moves is what made this trade season awesome.
This article lists the NHL trades. If I left a deal off, leave me a comment. This article is in ...
An Open Letter to the Buffalo Sabres: Keep the Pirates in Portland
Posted: 26th February 2010 by Anthony Emerson in NHL
Dear Buffalo Sabres and Portland Pirates executives,
There are a lot of rumors flying around about the potential that the Portland Pirates are leaving Maine and heading to Albany, New York.
There are a few reasons why the Pirates should stay in Portland:
1. Maine breathes hockey
Portland has had a team since 1977, when the Maine Mariners joined the American Hockey League, and stayed until 1992 before their parent team, the Boston Bruins, ...
NBA Trade Rumors: Five Celtics Who Will Be Traded (And Who They Should Get Back)
Posted: 15th February 2010 by Anthony Emerson in NBA
Whenever it's around Valentine's Day, the NBA trading deadline will be fast approaching. The Boston Celtics are floundering and they're likely going to make a deal.
Rasheed Wallace's name has been tossed around. So has Brian Scalabrine's and even Ray Allen's. It seems as if no one on the Celtics roster is safe from trade rumors.
This article features four players (and one draft pick) that the Celtics should trade, and who ...
Four Relievers the Red Sox Should Pursue To Solidify Their Bullpen
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Anthony Emerson in MLB
As the Boston Red Sox' recent flurry of transactions seems to be dying down, there is still one hole remaining on the roster: another reliever.
The Red Sox lost two solid veteran relievers in Takashi Saito and Billy Wagner this offseason, the Red Sox' current bullpen seems to be missing one piece.
The Red Sox have not been linked to anyone mentioned in the article, this is just hypothetical.
This article is in ...
Adrian Beltre Agrees with Red Sox: Offensive Woes Answered?
Posted: 4th January 2010 by Anthony Emerson in MLB
The Boston Red Sox just signedáformer Seattle Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre to a one-year, $9 million deal.
Beltre, who belted (pun fully intended) 48 home runs in 2004 with the Los AngelesáDodgers butáhas been on a very large downswing with the Seattle Mariners, who he joined for the 2005 season.
Beltre never hit more than 26 home runs with Seattle. Heáhad an average around .266 for most of his Mariners career ...
Stop Crying Over Spilled Milk: Jason Bay Wasn’t a Big Loss For Boston
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Anthony Emerson in MLB
Recently, former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay signed a new contract with the New York Mets for four years and $66 million.
Why the Mets wanted to overpay for an average hitter, I don't know.
Jason Bay was instantly beloved by the Fenway Faithful after being acquired on Trade Deadline 2008, which saw the Public Enemy No. 1 in Boston, Manny Ramirez, leave for Los Angeles.
But, what many Red Sox fans ...
Stop Crying Over Spilled Milk: Jason Bay Wasn’t a Big Loss For Boston
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Anthony Emerson in MLB
Recently, former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay signed a new contract with the New York Mets for four years and $66 million.
Why the Mets wanted to overpay for an average hitter, I don't know.
Jason Bay was instantly beloved by the Fenway Faithful after being acquired on Trade Deadline 2008, which saw the Public Enemy No. 1 in Boston, Manny Ramirez, leave for Los Angeles.
But, what many Red Sox fans ...