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Dontrelle Willis Is Ready To Thrive Again in the Major Leagues
Posted: 8th April 2010 by Colin Linneweber in MLB
Dontrelle Willis and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Royals 7-3 Thursday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
Willis, who made his first start today since last June when he was placed on the disabled list due to social anxiety, pitched six innings and surrendered only two earned runs.
Willis’ solid outing is tremendously encouraging for the Tigers, who have seen the “D-Train” struggle mightily ever since they acquired him in December ...
Stephen Strasburg Will Be a Top-10 Pitcher This Season
Posted: 10th March 2010 by Colin Linneweber in MLB
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut Tuesday in a 9-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Viera, Fla.
Strasburg, who was selected by the Nationals with the No. 1 overall pick out of San Diego State University in the 2009 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, fanned two batters in two scoreless innings before the was relieved.
Despite his solid statistics, the former Aztecs standout struggled a tad ...
Goose Gossage Wasn’t Half the Pitcher Mariano Rivera Is
Posted: 8th March 2010 by Colin Linneweber in MLB
Baseball Hall of Famer Goose Gossage claimed this past weekend that New York Yankees icon Mariano Rivera is not the best relief pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB).
“I think he (Rivera) is a tremendous relief pitcher,” said Gossage, a nine-time All-Star who played his last game for the Seattle Mariners in 1994. “He’s the best, current-day, modern reliever. When I was inducted into the Hall of Fame, ...
With Julian Edelman, the Patriots Will Be Fine Without Wes Welker
Posted: 5th January 2010 by Colin Linneweber in NFL
The revived Houston Texans defeated the New England Patriots, 34-27 this past Sunday in Reliant Stadium.
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The Patriots (10-6) loss to the Texans (9-7) in the regular season finale will ultimately prove to be meaningless.
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However, the severe injury that Pro Bowl wide receiver Wes Welker suffered this weekend will be a substantial obstacle for the Patriots to overcome.
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Welker, 28, a two-time second-team All-Pro selection who is the only player in NFL ...
The Jets Should Beat the Bengals for Two Consecutive Weeks
Posted: 30th December 2009 by Colin Linneweber in NFL
The New York Jets defeated the Indianapolis Colts 29-15 Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium to incredibly regain control of their own playoff fate.
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Many critics have placed an asterisk next to the Jets (8-7) upset victory because Colts (14-1) Head Coach Jim Caldwell removed quarterback Peyton Manning from the game with approximately six minutes remaining in the third quarter.
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When Manning was relieved from action, the Jets were narrowly behind 15-10.
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The Chicago Bears defeated the struggling Minnesota Vikings 36-30 in overtime Monday night at Soldier Field.
Much-maligned Bears quarterback Jay Cutler tossed a 39-yard touchdown pass to Devin Aromashodu to secure the victory.
ôItÆs good for the team, itÆs good for the morale of going out there and putting up points and answering the bell, especially in the fourth quarter and overtime when you have to do it,ö said Cutler, 26, who ...
Darrelle Revis Is The Best Defensive Player In The NFL
Posted: 22nd December 2009 by Colin Linneweber in NFL
The New York Jets lost an utter heartbreaker to the Atlanta Falcons 10-7 Sunday afternoon at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.
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ôWeÆre obviously out of the playoffs, and thatÆs unfortunate,ö Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan incorrectly stated to the New York Daily News after the game in frustration.
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The 7-7 Jets did virtually everything in their power to ensure that the 7-7 Falcons would steal the game and vacate the swamps of ...
Randy Moss Is a Moose-Knuckle Who Will Destroy the Pats
Posted: 16th December 2009 by Colin Linneweber in NFL
New England Patriots players and coaches expressed their support for embattled wide receiver Randy Moss this week after he played like a pathetic moose-knuckle in their 20-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers last Sunday in Foxboro.
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Moss, 32, a four-time All-Pro selection and six-time Pro Bowler, amassed one measly reception for 16 yards in a performance that reeked of unprofessionalism.
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MossÆeffort was so blatantly poor that members of the porous 5-8 ...
NBA Commissioner David Stern predicted last week that a woman will play in the league within the next decade.
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ôI donÆt want to get into all kinds of arguments with players and coaches about the likelihood,ö Stern told Sports Illustrated. ôBut I really think itÆs a good possibility.ö
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Stern, 67, who became the NBA commissioner in 1984, said he realizes that many people are skeptical that women could compete physically with men.
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However, ...
Blazers Center Greg Oden Is an Unfortunate Bust
Posted: 8th December 2009 by Colin Linneweber in NBA
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden fractured his left kneecap during a game against the Houston Rockets Saturday night at the Rose Garden.
Oden, 21, the first overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Trail Blazers, underwent surgery on his left patella the following day and he will be shelved for the remainder of the 2009-2010 campaign.
“I’m obviously disappointed having worked so hard to get where I was. This ...