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  • Sammy Sosa Re-emerges As Shiny-Suited Latino Zombie [Duan!]

    DAULERIO
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:09 pm
    I have no idea what strange transformation Mr. Sosa is going through, but it's obvious that, yes, something is seriously messed up with Slammin' Sammy's pigmentation. Guesses include botched plastic surgery to vitiligo to "really bad make up" but unless Mr. Sosa was looking for some way to make his eyes more lemur-like, I don't think this was intentional. SI's little blurb gives no clues either: Slammin' Sammy is clearly keeping himself occupied these days. Here he arrives with a rather distinguished guest at a Person of the Year ceremony in honor of Juan Gabriel at Mandalay Bay Resort &…

  • Donald Sterling Continues To Get Away With Being The Most Evil Man In Sports [Nba]

    Tommy Craggs
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:52 pm
    Racist greedhead Donald Sterling will pay $2.73 million to settle a federal housing bias lawsuit accusing him of all kinds of sleazy and thuggish behavior, none of which matters in David Stern's NBA if you're an owner. The settlement is said to be the largest of its kind. Dan Wetzel rightly wonders why more people aren't talking about Sterling. Maybe it's because there's just so much to talk about that no one knows where to begin: • In 2003, 19 tenants and the Housing Rights Center filed a housing discrimination lawsuit against Sterling, one of the biggest landowners in Los Angeles. (That…

  • Chris Dudley Will Rebuild Oregon Brick By Brick [Nba]

    Dashiell Bennett
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm
    The former NBA "big man" is running for governor of Oregon, as a Republican. "He's a solid guy, and Oregonians know that." If by "solid," you mean he played the post like he had lead feet, then yeah. [AP]

  • And Now Some Updates On The Sean Salisbury Lawsuit [Lawsuit]

    DAULERIO
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pm
    No comment, no comment. No comment no comment no comment, no comment. No comment no comment, no comment, no, comment, no comment. No comment. [Mckinney Courier-Gazette]

  • The One Where The Spirited Phillies Fan Leaves Us A Phone Message [Deleted Scenes]

    DAULERIO
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another It's usually because they're just so absurd or really lack even the most tenuous of news angles to give them the go-ahead. Other times it's because they're just absolute horseshit. But every Friday until we get sick of running them, we'll present to you some of these not-so-shiny gems. All items should be treated as [Sic'd]. Enjoy... And Here's One Of Her Emails, Too Excuse me... I urge you to provide me proof that embedding was permitted from my YouTube…
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  • Yanks, fans take Manhattan

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:05 pm
    Catch all the sights and sounds as the Yankees parade through the streets of New York celebrating their 27th World Series championship.

  • Marvez Minute: Rivers vs. Manning

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:14 pm
    It's a battle of two QBs linked by the 2004 Draft when Philip Rivers and the Chargers face Eli Manning and the Giants. Alex Marvez has a preview.

  • Beckham talks playoffs

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:27 pm
    The Galaxy's David Beckham stops by FOX Sports Radio. Hear what he says about L.A.'s playoff chances and the impact Landon Donovan has had on MLS.

  • Pick Nation: Week 10 CFB Picks

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:02 pm
    The experts at Pick Nation make their Week 10 college football picks. Find out who you should pick when Cincinnati takes on UConn, plus more.

  • Hill: Early NBA observations

    6 Nov 2009 | 2:56 am
    Randy Hill talks about his early observations around the NBA. Hear his thoughts on the Suns' fast start, the Nuggets as a legitimate contender and more.
 
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    Babes Love Baseball

  • Tim Lincecum Won A Cy Young... On Weed Man

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:52 pm
    Surprise! Little Timmy is a stoner.The San Francisco Giants ace was pulled over Friday going 74 mph on Interstate 5 -- where the speed limit is 60 -- near Vancouver, Washington. He was going to be cited for speeding before the officer smelled pot when Little Timmy rolled down the window.I like to imagine a huge cloud of smoke rolling out of the car, myself.According to the state trooper who busted him, the Cy Young Award winner forked over an 1/8 bag and a pipe. He was ticketed and released, and is scheduled to be arraigned November 23 in Clark County District Court.Umm... we all saw this one…

  • Joe Girardi: Good Samaritan

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:46 pm
    New York Yankees skipper Joe Girardi polished off his first career World Series victory -- in his first year over-managing (yes, we're still impressed by that) -- by dashing to the aid of a car crash victim.New York police said Girardi pulled over on the side of the road to help a distressed woman who had lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a wall around 2:30am on a Westchester County parkway. He called 911 and reported the car as a mangled mess, and refrained from asking the lady if she realized who he was."She had no idea who I was," Girardi said. "I think the important thing is,…

  • Right Through The Very Heart Of It

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:38 pm
    New York, New York.After waiting nine long years for Championship #27, the New York Yankees poured out of the dugout to celebrate their World Series victory as the last groundball of the season was scooped up and lobbed to first base for the final out.Hideki Matsui tied a World Series record with six RBIs, while Andy Pettitte earned the win on just three days rest as the Yankees took Game 6 away from the Philadelphia Phillies with a final score of 7-3 Wednesday night.Continue reading this story at Sports Untapped.

  • The Last Baseball Game of the Season

    4 Nov 2009 | 8:52 pm
    Congratulations to the New York Yankees, this season's World Series Champions. The last day of the baseball season is a sad one for everyone. Everyone except the fans whose team just won the ring.The Bronx Bombers won their 27th World Series title Wednesday night -- their first in the $1.5 billion new Yankee Stadium, obviously -- by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 of the 105th World Series. And if you're a giant nerd, you might even compare this World Series to the Empire Strikes Back.In any event, we'll be back with the gory details later Thursday afternoon, along with our…

  • Vicente Padilla Caps Himself in the Thigh...Maybe

    4 Nov 2009 | 8:23 am
    Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Vicente Padilla shot himself in the thigh while hunting in Nicaragua.It's only funny because he's not seriously injured... or dead. There are a few different stories floating around out there as to what actually went down. According to media reports in Nicaragua, Padilla was injured at a shooting range. At least two other reports stated that he was accidentally shot by a bodyguard who was attempting to fix Padilla's gun. USA Today says the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.Regardless of how it happened, the 32-year-old pitcher is going to be fine, as the bullet…
 
 
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  • Andre Agassi is Still a Legend

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:28 am
    Andre Agassi's new autobiography "Open" is coming out on November 9. SC's Mert Ertunga examines the importance of the few extracts released to the media and their impact on the image of one of the greatest champions of the game.

  • NFC Contenders and Pretenders

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:06 am
    As we reach the half-way point in NFL season, the contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pretenders. SC's Eric Engberg gives his take on the teams sitting atop the NFC heading into Week 9.

  • NFL Weekly Predictions: Week 9

    5 Nov 2009 | 8:45 am
    The Ravens seek revenge against the Bengals in Cincinnati, while the Cowboys and Eagles vie for the lead in the NFC East. Indy hosts Houston, and Pittsburgh visits Denver for a Monday nighter that has John Gruden buzzing with excitement.

  • World Series Game 6: A Long Time Coming

    5 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am
    It took eight years for the Yankees to win their 27th Series, says SC's Jeff Kallman. And the clincher happened with an old, familiar showdown: Hideki Matsui vs. Pedro Martinez.

  • USC's Paper Trojans

    4 Nov 2009 | 8:49 am
    When Oregon toppled USC Saturday night, it marked the likely end of the Trojans' run of Pac-10 dominance. But SC's Corrie Trouw says the loss punctuated an even more important statement: the Trojans have never been as good as we thought.
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  • Randy Lerner Gets $10 Million From Cleveland Fans/Non-Fans

    Cleveland Leader Cleveland Browns fans may be angry with Randy Lerner and the Cleveland Browns football team but that didn’t stop them from contributing $10.9 million to help him this year. In October, Cuyahoga County taxpayers slipped another $1.2 million to pay for the Browns Stadium.

  • Red Sox Acquire Jeremy Hermida

    MLB Trade Rumors According to Juan C. Rodriguez of The Sun Sentinel, the Red Sox have acquired Jeremy Hermida from the Marlins in exchange for minor league lefthanded pitchers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez.

  • Ted Ginn as Jesus? Miami Offensive Coordinator Dan Henning Thinks So. Also: Whale Poop.

    The Big Lead Ted Ginn beat the Jets Sunday. We cried. Then, Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Dan Henning compared the speedy Ginn - who took a pounding all week on sports talk radio and the internet - to Jesus.

  • Angels Re-Sign Bobby Abreu

    MLB Trade Rumors 2:40pm: Price says the deal is worth $19MM guaranteed. Abreu will be paid $9MM in 2010 and 2011, plus a $1MM buyout of a $9MM option for 2012 that could vest based on plate appearances. Given how the market treated Abreu last year, it's not a ...

  • Say Buh-Bye to the Blue Jackets?

    The Big Lead The Columbus Blue Jackets could leave central Ohio if the team can’t fix an economic model that is causing losses of $12 million a year, according to a report issued today by the Columbus Chamber. But a deal to keep the hockey team here and the Arena District alive — the team and the district generated...
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  • Kobe scores 41, reaches milestone in win (AP)

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:34 pm
    Kobe Bryant always credits his mentors and teachers when he rolls past a scoring milestone. Given the manner in which he hit his latest superlative, he felt it was only appropriate to give a nod to Hakeem Olajuwon. Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

  • Report: Lincecum has deal on drug charge (AP)

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:20 pm
    San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday. The Vancouver, Wash., newspaper said Clark County prosecutors have reached a deal with a lawyer for the 2008 Cy Young Award winner that would result in a $250 fine for possessing a marijuana pipe.

  • Avs now 6-0 at home, beat Chicago in SO (AP)

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm
    Chris Stewart formulated a plan as he fidgeted on the bench, readying himself just in case the shootout dragged out that long. When his turn came, Stewart went to work, skating down the side, cutting over and lining the puck under the pads of Chicago goalie Antti Niemi -- just as he envisioned. Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain...

  • No. 5 Boise St. survives La. Tech 45-35 (AP)

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:52 pm
    Early in the fourth quarter, there was nervous pacing along Boise State's sideline. With an opportunity to show a national television audience why they should once again become a BCS buster, a close game on the road was not what the fifth-ranked Broncos had in mind. They looked anxious, but they weren't rattled.

  • James scores 33 at MSG as Cavs cruise (AP)

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:56 pm
    LeBron James celebrated with the Yankees and toyed with the Knicks. No wonder he's bummed about the NBA schedule: only one Garden party this season. James scored 33 points in his lone visit to New York, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-91 victory over the Knicks on Friday night. One night after managing just 42 second-half points in an ugly home loss to Chicago, the Cavaliers rang up 40...
 
 
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  • Tom Brady: I've Never 'Influenced a Call'

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:20 pm
    by Chris BurkeFiled under: Dolphins, PatriotsCoincidence or not, after Tom Brady missed almost all of the 2008 season after a low hit tore the Patriots star's left MCL and ACL, the NFL's Competition Committee made clear that it would enforce more strictly a rule preventing defenders from tackling quarterbacks at or below the knee. It was affectionately dubbed "The Brady Rule" by folks outside the league office. And the Patriots have benefitted from the increased focus on QB protection, with their opponents picking up five roughing the passer penalties in seven games. One, in particular,…

  • All That and a Bag of Mail: Fat, Little Girlfriends Edition

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:20 pm
    by Clay TravisFiled under: All That and a Bag of MailOur beaver pelt trader of the week is, be still my beating heart, my coaching crush Mike Leach. As if it weren't enough that he went on "Friday Night Lights" -- spoiler alert, I have to wait until January to watch the show because I don't have DirecTV -- after the loss to Texas A&M, Leach blamed the loss, partly, on the players' "fat little girlfriends." Given the status of bingo wings in Florida, Urban Meyer should file this excuse away. It's much better than blaming the flu for poor performances. Not to be outdone, as reader Chris V.

  • Tragic Times Fail to Deter Iowa HS Football Team

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:15 pm
    by David WhitleyFiled under: High School SportsThe season is over for the most famous high school football team in America. It wasn't the happy ending everyone wanted. If it had been, ESPN's trucks would be rolling back into Parkersburg, Iowa, followed by a truckload of other media. This story had a Hollywood beginning, then it turned into a reality show. "Our kids deserved to have a ball bounce their way or a break to win a close game," Al Kerns said. "But that's the movies." He's the co-coach at Aplington-Parkersburg High. You may not remember the name, but you probably remember the…

  • Harper filling Yow's big shoes at N.C. State

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:10 pm
    by Michelle SmithFiled under: NC State, Oregon, Tennessee, ACC, Pac-10, SEC, Women's BasketballKay Yow is still very much a presence in the North Carolina State women's basketball program.Her name is on the athletic department's Wall of Fame, and on the basketball court at Reynolds Coliseum. Her photo still hangs in the women's basketball locker room."She was North Carolina State basketball, and you don't and you can't wipe that away with a new staff," said new N.C. State head coach Kellie Jolly Harper.Harper filling Yow's big shoes at N.C. State originally appeared on Fanhouse NCAA…

  • Chad Dawson Looks to Repeat Against Glen Johnson

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:14 pm
    by Lem SatterfieldFiled under: WBC, HBO, IBOPerhaps Glen Johnson's best attempt at head-games during the buildup to Saturday night's 175-pound rematch with IBO titlist Chad Dawson is his refusal to admit defeat. The facts are that Johnson was not only judged the loser of their first light heavyweight clash in April of 2008 by scores of 116-112 on all three cards, but that the decision was rendered before a partisan crowd in Miami -- not far from the native Jamaican's current home in Hollywood, Fla. But Johnson's insistence that he was "robbed" clearly rankles Dawson's promoter, Gary Shaw, and…
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  • Berger

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:51 pm
    New York brings out the big guns (celebs, Yankees) for LeBron James' only visit this season -- a 100-91 Cavs win over the Knicks. It's a preview of life for the King if he bolts Cleveland, Ken Berger says.

  • Colorado still unbeaten at home

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:03 pm
    Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout, helping the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche remain unbeaten at home with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.

  • Broncos avoid upset

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:35 pm
    Kellen Moore threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 5 Boise State survived a brief scare on the road with a 45-35 victory over upstart Louisiana Tech on Friday night.

  • LeBron nets 33 in only NYC trip

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:39 pm
    LeBron James scored 33 points in his only visit to Madison Square Garden this season, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-91 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

  • Celtics fall to Suns

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 pm
    Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Boston Celtics 110-103 on Friday night.
 
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  • Around the leagues

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am
    Premier League champions Manchester United FC will be looking to topple leaders Chelsea FC, FC Bayern München need a timely boost and it is Madrid derby time in Spain. uefa.com previews the action.

  • Tasci joins Stuttgart injury list

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:31 am
    The injury list at VfB Stuttgart continues to grow after Germany defender Serdar Tasci was ruled out for the remainder of 2009 with a strain in his left foot that could turn into a stress fracture.

  • Pick of the week

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:52 am
    AIK Solna hold their nerve, Hugo Lloris breaks Liverpool FC hearts and Francesco Totti's novel way of lifting the pressure at AS Roma works a treat as uefa.com takes its pick of the stories this week.

  • Standard defender Sarr sidelined

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:11 am
    R. Standard de Liège defender Mohamed Sarr is set to miss the UEFA Champions League visit to Arsenal FC on 24 November after being ruled out for three weeks with a pulled hamstring muscle.

  • Penev resigns as CSKA Sofia coach

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:03 am
    Luboslav Penev has quit as coach of PFC CSKA Sofia following the 3-1 defeat at FC Basel 1893 that all but ended their UEFA Europa League hopes, saying: "I don't want to leave by the back door."
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    The Sports Curmudgeon®

  • Hideki Matsui Makes A Statement…

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:45 pm
    The scuttlebutt has been that once the season was finished, the NY Yankees would make a decision whether to re-sign Johnny Damon or Hideki Matsui to a new contract but that the Yankees would not re-sign both. I do not know when it became apparent to the seers making such pronouncements that frugality had struck the Yankees such that they would not simply “re-up” both players, but that is the conventional wisdom. Well, if that is the case, Hideki Matsui made a rather significant argument in favor of him being the one to get the big salary offer in the off-season. Driving in 6 of the 7 runs…

  • NFL “Stuff”…

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:42 pm
    I have lots of NFL “stuff” to catch up on today. In Kansas City, the Chiefs suspended RB, Larry Johnson, in the wake of his criticism of the head coach on Twitter and at least one homophobic remark. He is about to come off of his suspension and there are now reports saying that fans have begun a petition asking the team to deactivate Johnson for future games so that Johnson will not become the all-time leading rusher for the Chiefs. Too bad that all this did not happen prior to the NFL trading deadline because the Chiefs, a team going exactly nowhere this season, might have gotten…

  • Putting Fannies In The Seats Tonite

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    4 Nov 2009 | 6:18 am
    OK, so I am home now for the next 50 hours and I need to get through a bunch of observations from the past few days. But before I get to those, let me wonder if the folks who run the Yankees have enough close friends who can be escorted into those really expensive - - and highly visible seats - - behind the catcher for tonight’s Game 6 of the World Series. This game might decide the World Series; there should not be a couple dozen empty blue seats staring at the centerfield camera for nine innings. That should embarrass even someone named Steinbrenner… When the Phillies lost to the…

  • Admin Note

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    28 Oct 2009 | 10:45 pm
    There will be no Mythical Picks this week for NCAA or NFL football. I don’t know if I will have time to do Mythical Picks next week either. I am in transit to visit my son and my daughter-in-law and my grandson for this weekend and will attend a family wedding next weekend. Most likely, I will do rants next Wednesday and next Thursday only. Stay well, everyone.

  • Divorce And The Dodgers

    The Sports Curmudgeon
    28 Oct 2009 | 10:36 pm
    Divorce is not funny or fun in any way. I have known too many friends and relatives who have gone through a divorce to dismiss it as merely an annoyance in one’s life. Therefore, I try not to make snarky comments about marriages that are in the process of breaking up unless there is something that seems a bit outré about the situation. Such is the case with the divorce filings between Frank and Jamie McCourt. If the court filings are accurate and if California law applies here, the McCourts are worth $1.2B and the LA Dodgers are worth $800M. That means either the Dodgers get sold to make…
 
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  • LeBron Visits New York Tonight.

    TheBigLead
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    LeBron makes his lone visit this season to Madison Square Garden tonight. Will it be his last one in a Cleveland jersey? Hopefully. The game will be on ESPN, so expect LeBron to try and top his 52-point performance from last season. Questions the announcers may toss around tonight: Does LeBron need New York? If the Cavs don’t rebound from this pedestrian start - only 3-3 - will that accelerate his decision on what to do in July? Why does Delonte West have such hideous tattoos? How much longer can rookie Jordan Hill be chained to the bench before people begin to wonder if the Knicks got…

  • Fridays with Artie Lange

    TheBigLead
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Artie Lange is one of our favorite comedians. He’s hilarious on the Howard Stern show, and even if you don’t have Sirius, then you’re probably familiar with his work on Letterman, Conan, Beer League, or, perhaps most famously, the Joe Buck Show. We spoke to him in August about an idea that would blend two of his great passions: Sports and picking games. So each Friday this season, he’ll pick three NFL locks. Last week: 0-3 (mired in for 1-8 funk) Season to date: 12-12 Philadelphia Eagles -3 at home against Dallas. Green Bay Packers -9.5 at Tampa Bay. Detroit Lions +10…

  • Preview - Strikeforce: Fedor Vs. Rogers

    Cousins of Ron Mexico
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    FREE. MMA. CBS. SATURDAY. USA vs. RUSSIA. MMA. 9PM. GUS JOHNSON. I figured most of you would read the first line before giving up, so I threw in all the important information that non-MMA fans would understand. Did it work? Is your interest in the sport piqued? Do you have a blood thirst and want to hear Gus Johnson get excited over something besides a 5-yard out? Well, then click that link and down the rabbit hole we go! It’s been just over 13 months since we last saw mixed martial arts on network television. If you were around back then, Kimbo Slice was headlining an EliteXC card.

  • Could ESPN Take the Final Four From CBS?

    TheBigLead
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    ESPN and the Final Four: If you couldn’t get enough of the Ron Franklin-Brent Musburger-Bob Knight discussion this morning … ESPN could be getting the Final 4 if the NCAA opts out of its deal with CBS by July 31, 2010. What’s your guess as to which announcing pair/trio ESPN would trot out for the Final 4? Dan Shulman and Dick Vitale? Nantz and Packer it ain’t, but that’s a damn fun trio. (We imagine every college basketball fan outside of Tobacco Road would be repulsed by the thought of this; even thought Duke and UNC weren’t in the Final 4, Vitale would…

  • John Sterling is Insufferable, But This is Outstanding

    TheBigLead
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:15 pm
    Reminder: Yankees won the World Series. That prompted the Sterling Shake. (via No, You’re a Towel)
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  • Gordon earns pole at Texas, his 1st of season

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:24 pm
    Jeff Gordon is on the pole in Texas. Gordon won his first pole of the season with a qualifying lap of 191.117 mph at the 1 1/2-mile, high-banked track where he got his only victory of the season in April. It was his first win in Texas. It is the 68th career pole for the four-time champion, who is third in the standings this season. Points leader Jimmie Johnson, who is going for his unprecedented fourth consecutive title, qualified 12th.

  • The Hot Pass: Busch, Keselowski over feud

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:19 pm
    As rivals, Kurt Busch and Brad Keselowski didn't always see eye-to-eye. As teammates, that is changing, Lee Spencer says.

  • Mears to sub for Burton in Texas Nationwide race

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:18 pm
    Following Jeff Burton's wreck in Turn 2 during first practice for the Dickies 500, team owner Richard Childress has decided to replace him with Casey Mears for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday.

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  • Tums signs up to sponsor Reutimann

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:16 pm
    Tums will sponsor David Reutimann and the No. 00 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota in the Sprint Cup Series for five races as a primary sponsor and as an associate for the remaining 31 events over the next two years.
 
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  • Field continues to chase front-running Johnson

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:21 am
    Well, we won't have the "T" word to kick around anymore. Talladega and all the wild-card talk is history. Jamie McMurray won the race, Jimmie Johnson avoided disaster and now there are three races standing between Johnson and even more history. Here's the breakdown of the top 12 heading to Texas Motor Speedway.

  • Martin, Gordon not giving up; look forward to Texas

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:17 am
    Talk about hangdog. Mark Martin's car had been flipped and turned into a sparking bottle rocket heading to the white flag at Talladega last Sunday. He finished 28th, and the final thread connecting him to hopes of his first Cup Series championship had frayed to the point of nothingness.

  • Tiers from three on down: the championship is over

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:42 am
    Before we start our Texas talk, a quick Talladega chat. Let me begin by saying I love Talladega, it has always been one of my favorite stops on the circuit. When people ask me my favorite races to cover I've always said, "the night race at Bristol and any race at Talladega."

  • Busch has Truck owners' title in mind for Ballew

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:13 am
    Billy Ballew has been an owner in the Truck Series since 1996 and began racing full time in it in 2002. He typically has used multiple drivers each season, preventing his team from winning that championship.

  • Bliss shows perseverance in 'mind-boggling season'

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:48 am
    Mike Bliss' goal was to hang onto a top 10 in the points after he departed Phoenix Racing 21 races into the Nationwide Series season. He was sixth and in salvage mode, unsure of what opportunities he might find.
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    Epic Carnival

  • NFL Week 9 Betting Numbers

    DCScrap
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:39 pm
    The number of teams with a perfect record so far in the NFL season has been whittled down to two (three if you include the Tampa Bay Bucs, but they’re hardly bragging about theirs).The Indianapolis Colts are one of the teams strutting a perfect mark, while over in the NFC the New Orleans Saints have yet to taste defeat.The Saints maintained perfection last Monday night by downing fellow NFC View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.

  • Today's Carnival Princess: Liv Tyler

    DCScrap
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Okay, another week shot so we need someone good to hold the title of Epic Carnival Princess over the weekend. We need someone not scared of the tremendous limelight that comes with holding this award for three whole days. Hey, Liv Tyler could handle it. She's been famous forever. Yep, Liv should do just fine as today's Princess! View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.

  • The Ding Show: Sexed up

    DCScrap
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Hayden Panettiere sexes up Swedish Elle (ads NSFW)Reebok likes little butts, cannot lieMust Watch VideosThe 10 sexiest moments in late night talk show historyA hot girl Twister partyLeighton Meester in the pages of Glamour magazine UKDalila Martinelli is the International Babe of the DayThey're Not Amateurs XVThe 10 douchiest sportsAfternoon Pick-Me-Up: Claudia GallegosTurn your bed, floor or View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.

  • Fedor Emelianenko is not a big fan of Rocky IV

    DCScrap
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    In case you weren't aware Fedor Emelianenko is going to fight (on free TV!) tomorrow night against Brett Rogers. The man is in the argument for pound-for-pound best mixed martial artist in the world and the good folk over at Asylum sat him down for an interview to discuss the fight and his thoughts on Rocky IV... View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.

  • I'd play ball with Rachel Hunter

    DCScrap
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Rachel Hunter is A) a hot WAG, B) a hot MILF, and C) apparently some kind of ballplayer. In other words, marriage material. View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.
 
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  • The Suite Life

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:17 pm
    By J.A. Adande It’s a Friday night in Los Angeles. Am I at the Laker game or the hot new club? Yes. No need to choose anymore now that Sam Nazarian, the nightlife mogul of L.A., opened an edition of his Hyde Lounge inside Staples Center. No matter that it’s located 30 rows and three decks of suites away from the court, just a few feet below the $28 seats in the 300 level. This is the new coveted real estate. Instead of scattering around the building or choosing among the court-level Chairman’s Room or the Lexus Club high above the baseline, the beautiful people now have a…

  • World, please notice Chuck Hayes

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:34 am
    By Henry Abbott Chuck Hayes is starting in place of Yao Ming, and the Rockets are 3-2 out of the gates, which makes them just one of 10 NBA teams with a winning record. They've beaten Golden State, Portland and Utah, and lost to the Lakers by a single point. Tonight they play the Thunder, which will be the first time all season Houston has been favored to win. “If I’m guarding, say, LaMarcus Aldridge and I make him shoot a bad percentage, then I hope they pay attention to that. I just wish there was a stat for keeping your man to the lowest field goal percentage.” (Bill…

  • Why coaches should blog

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    By Henry Abbott Not that they have time, but consider the message Real Madrid coach Ettore Messina gets to share with his team's fans on his Sports.ru blog: I consider myself a tailor whose job is to create the best possible suit for the team. I’m not a prêt-à-porter guy; I don’t produce those “ready to wear” clothes. I’m like a man who makes a suit that’s supposed to fit its owner perfectly. That means it takes time for me to understand what’s best for the team both defensively and offensively. Like, we can defend a pick-and-roll in many different…

  • Friday Bullets

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:17 am
    By Henry Abbott LeBron James won't rule out playing for the Clippers or any other team. Kevin Durant missed some big shots that could have sealed a win against the Lakers, and an emerging commitment to defense played a role. Darnell Mayberry of the Oklahoman: "Although Durant wouldn’t use it as an excuse Thursday, his fourth-quarter blunders can partly be attributed to fatigue, which he did admit set in. Lakers forward Ron Artest pestered Durant defensively all night, and, unlike years past, Durant was trying to be equally disruptive on defense. It led to near exhaustion by the final…

  • First Cup: Friday

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:57 am
    Ailene Voisin of The Sacramento Bee: "Kevin Martin leaned against the wall in the Kings' practice facility Thursday afternoon, still very much in shock, his damaged left wrist dangling at his side. Hours earlier, an MRI revealed that the league's third-leading scorer -- and the Kings' best player -- sustained a hairline fracture Monday night in a collision with the Memphis Grizzlies' Allen Iverson. Martin was presented with three options, all of them terrible: He can wear a soft cast and attempt to play, risking further injury and possibly a complete break. He can undergo surgery and have a…
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  • Maish makes Grand Slam

    7 Nov 2009 | 11:33 am
    Steve Maish completed the line-up for the Grand Slam of Darts after he came through the qualifying tournament on Friday night.

  • Wins for Casamayor, Judah

    7 Nov 2009 | 10:31 am
    Joel Casamayor made a successful return to the ring after an absence of more than 14 months with a points victory over Jason Davis.

  • Mortlock ruled out of tour

    7 Nov 2009 | 10:07 am
    Stirling Mortlock will take no part in Australia's tour of Britain and Ireland after suffering another injury setback.

  • Becks calm over return

    7 Nov 2009 | 9:42 am
    David Beckham does not believe the announcement of his loan return to AC Milan will have angered his LA Galaxy team-mates.

  • Bartoli books French final

    7 Nov 2009 | 9:23 am
    Top seed Marion Bartoli eased into the final of the Bali tournament of Champions with a 6-1 6-3 triumph over veteran Kimiko Date Krumm
 
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  • Let loose the MLB free agents!

    Andru Edwards
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:28 am
    In the midst of yet another New York Yankees World Series victory, it’s near impossible to find any headlines that deal with something not covered in pinstripes. But with the 2009 MLB officially behind them, it’s time for 29 teams to say goodbye to their new free agents and start shopping around for the replacements they think they need to improve and contend in 2010. It’s business as usual for the general managers, with the Yankees taking the weekend off to celebrate, beginning with the traditional parade down the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan planned for Friday. So who…

  • True Predictions: Favre, Ravens, Steelers vs. Broncos on MNF

    Andru Edwards
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:30 pm
    Last week I got the Big Game right (Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings over the Green Bay Packers) and I got the Big Upset right (Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos). But, after losing at home to the Miami Dolphins the New York Jets of 2009 are now hard-set into being the Jets of 2008 (very average). Yes, the New York Giants now have lost three in a row. But, as I wrote last week, don’t think Donovan McNabb’s winning performance against them is a permanent thing. He’ll let you down come playoff time (probably well before then). I go 3-2 last weekend for a 21-15 season record.

  • How to Fix the Golden State Warriors

    Andru Edwards
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:55 pm
    Coach Don Nelson might have success in his NBA career. Heck, he might even be considered by some to be a future Hall of Fame coach. He is, afterall, only one of four active NBA coaches with more than 1,000 victories under his belt. However, whatever he’s doing in Golden State—whatever he’s been doing in Golden State—isn’t working, and it may be time for a change. Nelson’s “small-ball” approach, where the roster is filled with numerous versatile guards and small forwards instead of larger post players, hasn’t proven itself much in past…

  • Pedro’s padre, the New York Yankees, wins World Series

    Andru Edwards
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:36 pm
    The kings are dead. Pedro Martinez has re-discovered his daddy. The New York Yankees are World Champs. With a 7-3 defeat of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, the Yankees un-crowned the defending World Series winners and christened New Yankee Stadium in exactly the way – and perhaps the only acceptable way – that Yankee fans had hoped for. They managed to redeem the woes of 2008 with a runaway season this year and a dominating October. And what better way to finish it than by once again playing father to ‘the only man who can incite fear in Yankee fans without taking the…

  • Blame Corey Perry for the Ducks’ success

    Andru Edwards
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:37 pm
    The plight of the Anaheim Ducks continues. With a 4-7-2 record and a home in the basement of the Western Conference standings, the Ducks’ shortcomings are starting to become more significant. Every missed hit; every lost race; every battle in the corner is taking its toll on the former “Mighty” ones. They are also the only team to have lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, and that was a 6-3 defeat that the Leafs basically never had in doubt. It takes a special kind of team to have that happen so far this season, and clearly the Ducks are a special kind of team. Continue reading…
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  • Murray's short-handed goal leads Heat to fourth straight win, 4-2 over Ice Hogs

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Garth Murray's short-handed goal stood as the winner and the Abbotsford Heat won their fourth straight, 4-2 over the Rockford Ice Hogs in American Hockey League action Friday night

  • Friday's NHL scoring summaries

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pm
    Scoring summaries from Friday's NHL games:Maple Leafs 3 at Hurricanes 2First Period1. Carolina, Sutter 3 (Brind'Amour, Corvo) 7:512. Carolina, Samsonov 2 (Alberts, Jokinen) 17:22Penalties - Stajan Tor (holding) 5:14, Schenn Tor (interference) 18:02

  • Hockey transactions

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pm
    Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueCHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Recalled LW Bryan Bickell from Rockford (AHL).MONTREAL CANADIENS-Claimed D Jay Leach off waivers from New Jersey

  • Stewart scores in eighth round of shootout, lifting Avalanche over Blackhawks

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:20 pm
    DENVER - Chris Stewart formulated a plan as he fidgeted on the bench, readying himself just in case the shootout dragged out that long.When his turn came, Stewart went to work, skating down the side, cutting over and lining the puck under the pads of Chicago goalie Antti Niemi - just as he envisioned

  • Christian Hanson has goal, two assists as Marlies defeat Monsters 3-2

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:50 pm
    CLEVELAND - Christian Hanson had a goal and two assists as the Toronto Marlies beat the Lake Erie Monsters 3-2 in American Hockey League action Friday
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  • Aaron Musick: Avs win a shootout vs. Chicago

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:16 pm
    In what might have been the most entertaining game all season, the Avs outlasted the Chicago Blackhawks in the eighth round of the shootout to remain a perfect 6-0-0 at home this season. The Avs, per their pattern, started extraordinarily slow in the first period and fell behind 2-0 on goals by Dustin Byfuglien (PPG) and Duncan Keith. However, the Avs once again proved how far they've come f...

  • Steven Hindle: Caps 4 - Panthers 1 - Highlights | Finally, A Complete Effort Win!

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:41 pm
    Caps 4 - Panthers 1 - Highlights Finally, a team-win - The Caps got a more-or-less full 60 minute effort from the entire team tonight. - Theodore was strong and deserved a shutout. The goal that beat him wasn't his fault and his play was nothing short of solid. - Brian Pothier had his best night as a Capital, registering 1 goal and 2 assists, demonstrating that he truly can be a pu...

  • GARTH: FLYERS PROVE POINT

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:02 pm
    Postgame comments: Ray Emery: The Gameplan: "A big part of their (Buffalo's) success is Miller. You gotta get in front of him and bang at pucks around, then you have to get shots from all around him. Makes it tough for him Lake Effect: "Coming back here is fun, especially when the people are loud and all over you. Its big for me because I have a lot of family who come down (from...

  • Ryan Garner: Sharks, Nabokov Have Big Trouble North of 60

    6 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pm
    About 10 years and 25 pounds ago, I spent a season as an assistant volleyball coach at the college in my hometown. On the first day of training camp, after some light stretching, the head coach told the 15 players in attendance he hoped they’d done some summer conditioning, because they were headed on a six-mile run. Now, this was a small community college, where players were more familiar with...

  • Mike Augello: LEAFS SHOULD BE NHL’S VERSION OF YANKEES, BUT…………..,LEAFS VS CANES TONIGHT

    6 Nov 2009 | 1:26 pm
    In baseball, the center of the baseball universe is undoubtedly New York and baseball's model franchise is the New York Yankees, who won their 27th championship Wednesday night and had a ticker tape parade today amongst thousands of adoring fans in New York. There are many reasons for their success but the most important reason is that they have the willingness and ability to spend the boatloads o...
 
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  • Handicapper: NFL Week 9

    6 Nov 2009 | 1:55 pm
    Hey, I'll admit that I didn't have this game circled on my calendar at the beginning of the season. But that's partly because who uses a calendar anymore? I mean, really? Sure, I underestimated the Bengals. But you -- you still use a calendar. Dork.<p><a href="http://www.sportspickle.com/article:368/handicapper-nfl-week-9">Read Full story &raquo;</a></p>

  • Yankees Divert Parade Through Boston

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:07 am
    New York City held a parade today through the Canyon of Heroes in Manahattan to celebrate their Yankees' 27th World Series title. And once that portion of the parade was over, the team boarded busses for the second leg of the parade through downtown Boston.<p><a href="http://www.sportspickle.com/article:367/yankees-divert-parade-through-boston">Read Full story &raquo;</a></p>

  • Phillies hoping to get Brad Lidge going soon

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:10 am
    Although Philadelphia closer Brad Lidge has struggled all season long, including a disastrous ninth inning in Game 4 of the just-completed World Series, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel says the...<p><a href="http://www.sportspickle.com/might-have-heard:114/phillies-hoping-to-get-brad-lidge-going-soon">Hear More &raquo;</a></p>

  • Tweet of the Week

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:53 am
    From @dcarter9osu AKA Duron Carter, WR, Ohio State ...<p><a href="http://www.sportspickle.com/article:366/tweet-of-the-week-duron-carter">Read Full story &raquo;</a></p>

  • 10 Q's with: Jalen Rose

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:57 am
    In SportsPickle's &quot;10 (or so) Questions With&quot; series, DJ Gallo interviews people in the sports world doing interesting things. Today's interview subject: Jalen Rose ... Fab Five star, 13-year NBA veteran, NBA analyst for ESPN. And, yes, these are real interviews.<p><a href="http://www.sportspickle.com/article:365/10-qs-with-jalen-rose">Read Full story &raquo;</a></p>
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  • MEDIOCRITY WEEK PICKS

    Orson Swindle
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pm
    Orson: I say we do this by order of MEDIOCRE THINGS, because it is a mediocre weekend of football in general. Holly: Huzzah, Homecoming! Orson: Northwestern@ Iowa. Mediocre thing to match: Push-ups. Insubstantial, cold, and frustrating because after all that pushing and licking, it’s really just z-grade corn syrup, carageenan, and fake citrus flavoring all jammed in semi-appealing package. Iowa will be the nub left at the end, the little useless plastic wheel you’re left with at the end. We know where this season is headed, and it is sad Push-Up territory. Holly: That you can’t…

  • THE REDNECK ROCKER RETURNS

    Orson Swindle
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm
    The Subcommandante needs not appear on this blog anymore thanks to the Redneck Rocker. Gimme blood! Gimme blood pollution!!! Your favorite Mountain Dew-drinkin’, hell-raisin’ redneck is back, and it’s seven minutes plus of pure FYAH. “I look at Daryl Clark and see the nightmares he can open for Ohio State. And if that happens, Penn State will win by 30.” For the Redneck Rocker, every game is a Hellraiser Box to be opened with someone being ripped apart by chains, usually you, you non-Buckeye bitch. If a hipster needs to have their soul crushed today, just play…

  • STYLISH WAYS FOR URBAN MEYER PAY A THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE

    Orson Swindle
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:34 am
    Urban Meyer has been fined $30,000 for his comments about SEC officiating, the logical endpoint of the SEC backing itself so far into a corner re: officiating. As Holly suggests, the proper greeting to this (as it is for so many things) is a thoroughly lazy wanking motion in the direction of the SEC offices, but not so for Meyer. He still has to pay the $30K, but no one has defined form of payment. We have suggestions. –7 freshly circumsised and adoptable Filipino baby boys. (No questions asked.) “Yeah, seven. But it’ll cost you. Bob Tebow Ministries doesn’t run on…

  • NOT THE KIND OF SEXY COUGAR YOU EXPECTED

    Orson Swindle
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:54 am
    Wyoming plays BYU this weekend. This marks an important point in the season for Dave Christensen and the Cowboys, who can continue the upward trend in a rebuilding year by getting above .500 and defeating a powerful conference foe in BYU. There is historical resonance here, too: this game marks the 40th anniversary of the Black 14 game in 1969. 14 black members of the Cowboys squad were kicked off the team that year for planning to wear black armbands in protest of BYU’s policies of racial discrimination. (The official policy of discrimination was lifted in 1978.) Wyoming won anyway by…

  • CURIOUS INDEX, 11/6/09

    Orson Swindle
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:49 am
    WE WERE RIIIIIIIIGHT. When you’re right so infrequently, you have to gloat when you can. Ahem: The teams are remarkably similar in build and methodology, but if you have to go with anything, go with Tyrod Taylor’s ability to, on one or two frenetic occasions in the game, reach between his two very talented cheeks and just pull something from his ass. Ahoy, ass-pulled wonderplay! Taylor also fumbled once doing that, but he gives, and he takes, and did enough spectacular scrambling to keep Tech drives alive in a 16-3 victory over the ECU Pirates, who shot themselves in the wooden leg…
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  • Lettuce Vibrations, 1 and 2

    Brown Recluse, Esq.
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am
    Put your special listening glasses on, because we have an extraordinary double episode of FreeDarko Presents the Disciples of Clyde podcast! In the first half, Dan is joined by ThinkProgress blogger and Friend of FD Matthew Yglesias. The fellas talk economics, politics, and basketball. Donald Sterling, Rush Limbaugh, and state tax rates all get mentioned. Shoals is also in on the

  • The Cauldron Spits Back

    Bethlehem Shoals
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:09 am
    I love my wife. See, here I am checking my mail right before our wedding ceremony (j/k, I was turning the Blackberry off). But on some level, I will never forgive her, or anyone she's related to, for causing me to miss the game above. This was Gil, full-throttle, trying a one-man takedown against a Suns team that was running away with games by like twenty points. Except I was at her parents'

  • Which Mirror Now?

    Bethlehem Shoals
    4 Nov 2009 | 10:32 am
    I highly suggest you turn your eyes to this lengthy post by Vince Grzegorek of Cleveland Scene, on the touchy subject of how the fuck a beat writer covers Delonte West. Vince and I had talked about this a few times prior; he felt the team was trying to make like this was a non-issue, and had decided, for political reasons, to pretend this wasn't an incredibly important topic to pursue. But then

  • Scream All Day

    Bethlehem Shoals
    2 Nov 2009 | 12:52 pm
    This will totally shock all of you: The still-untitled FreeDarko Book 2 will at one point address some "could've been" players. I had called them "what if's," but not only does that encompass much more, it also overlaps with the Simmons tome—one of my great anxieties about the project. The last thing I want to do is look like I'm ripping off another colorful NBA history book that came out one

  • Cancel Everything

    Bethlehem Shoals
    29 Oct 2009 | 10:41 am
    WTFWTFWTFWTFWTFWTFI never understood all those metaphors about faces melting and brains collapsing until now. Oh, and CHECK OUT THIS POST FROM EARLIER!
 
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  • McCutchen’s Upside

    Chuck Johnson
    7 Nov 2009 | 1:49 am
    When the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted outfielder Andrew McCutchen, he was compared to Marquis Grissom. Well, that comparison is incorrect and unfair - to McCutchen. Yes, Grissom had 1,187 runs, 2,251 hits, 227 home runs, 967 RBIs and 429 steals for his career. And, yes, Grissom will be on the Hall of Fame ballot, and he’ll get a couple of votes - you just watch (he finished 12th in 1993 NL MVP voting despite a 99 OPS+). But… Grissom in his 17 year career had an OBP of just .318, with a career high of 52 walks - and that came in a season in which he had 693 plate appearances. This year,…

  • From The Bill Chuck Files – Postseason Edition #13

    Bill Chuck
    7 Nov 2009 | 1:48 am
    The decade began with the Yankees defeating the Mets in a Subway Series, 4 games to 1. But after all was said and done, million of dollars and hundreds of games later, it was only at decade’s end that they could repeat, last night defeating the Phillies in a Cheesecake/Cheese Steak Series, 4 games to 2. It should not be denied that these were the two best teams in baseball this season facing off against each. In addition, you cannot say enough about the Philadelphia Phillies, who performed better than any defending champion since the 2001 Yankees. But only one team can win and for the 27th…

  • Hardy Deal Great For Twins

    Tyler Hissey
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:04 am
    According to Tom Handricourt, the Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for center fielder Carlos Gomez. If the report is true, this was a fine move for the Twins. This past season was rough on Hardy, who suffered through a season-long slump and hit just .229/.302/.357 with a 74 OPS+ in 115 games before being demoted to the minors. The demotion made way for Brewers’ shortstop prospect Alcides Escobar and manipulated his service time for one more year, increasing his trade value in the process. Even with the offensive drop-off (he graded…

  • Fixing the Hall of Fame – The 5% Rule

    Daniel Greenia
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:14 am
    Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles by Daniel Greenia on the problems with the Hall of Fame and ways to fix it. See Daniel’s first article entitled “Introduction: What is a Hall of Famer – and Undoing the Anachronistic Constraints?” Part 2a – It’s Too Big: The Screeners and 5% Rule The hall of fame ballot screening committee of the BBWAA was instituted for the 1968 election to cut the ballot down to a reasonable size. Due to expansion and the proliferation of role players, some recent ballots had included more than 60 candidates. Jump ahead to 1978.

  • Hermida Trade Wise For Both Red Sox, Marlins

    Tyler Hissey
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:12 pm
    Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein began what is sure to be a busy offseason by making his first notable move of the Hot Stove season on Thursday. The Red Sox acquired outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins in exchange for a couple of minor league arms, Jose Alvarez and Hunter Jones. This move makes a lot of sense for both sides, and I like what Epstein was able to do here. Hermida, who not that long ago was considered to be one of the premier prospects in baseball, has seen his star dim greatly over the past seasons. He put up a disappointing offensive performance for…
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  • How You Know When Your NFL Team Sucks

    Mack
    4 Nov 2009 | 3:04 am
    I recently had the following e-mail exchanges with some buddies of mine.  One of them is a dyed-in-the-wool D.C. sports fan, and the other one is rocking Cleveland colors year-round.  When you read through the two exchanges below, you will understand the title of this blog post.  You know that your NFL team sucks when you have lifelong fans writing these kinds of things about their team. What a complete and utter shame for both of these once-proud organizations and their fans. THREAD #1 – Cleveland MACK - Just wanted to make sure you were not still up on the ledge after…

  • Week 8 Picks

    Mack
    1 Nov 2009 | 1:12 am
    No more apologies…you can all just be pleasantly surprised when I finally start posting things that are not titled “Week X Picks”.  Here they are – as always, home team in CAPS. Last Week:  6-6-1 Season:  49-53-1 Houston (-4) over BUFFALO CHICAGO (-14) over Cleveland DALLAS (-10) over Seattle DETROIT (-4) over St. Louis San Francisco (+14) over INDIANAPOLIS NY JETS (-4) over Miami NY Giants (+2) over PHILADELPHIA Denver (+4) over BALTIMORE Jacksonville (+3) over TENNESSEE SAN DIEGO (-17) over Oakland Minnesota (+3) over GREEN BAY ARIZONA (-11) over Carolina NEW ORLEANS…

  • Week 7 Picks

    Mack
    25 Oct 2009 | 6:57 am
    Yet another week has passed with the picks article being the only one.  It’s almost to the point where it’s not even worth making the empty promises of additional articles not in the “Week X Picks” format.  Actually, things are starting to calm down with work, so that might just happen.  No promises, though. Here are the picks (Home team in CAPS): Last Week:  6-8 Season:  43-47 CLEVELAND (+9) over Green Bay San Diego (-6) over KANSAS CITY ST. LOUIS (+15) over Indianapolis Minnesota (+6) over PITTSBURGH New England (-16) over TAMPA BAY San Francisco (+3) over…

  • Week 6 Picks

    Mack
    18 Oct 2009 | 8:12 am
    Once again, the sports blog has been overcome by other events in my life of a revenue-generating nature.  I will continue to provide the weekly picks and (hopefully) eventually make good on my weekly promise to start blogging more frequently.  Here are the picks (home team in CAPS) Last Week: 5-9 Season:  37-39 Houston (+6) over CINCINNATI Detroit (+15) over GREEN BAY MINNESOTA (-3) over Baltimore NY Giants (+3) over NEW ORLEANS PITTSBURGH (-15) over Cleveland Carolina (-3) over TAMPA BAY Kansas City (+6) over WASHINGTON St. Louis (+10) over JACKSONVILLE Philadelphia (-15) over…

  • Week 5 Picks

    Mack
    10 Oct 2009 | 9:50 pm
    Sorry for the brevity this week, but I have been swamped at work…and hunting as much as I can, which does not leave much time for you guys. I am actually going to try to post a blog entry from the tree stand tomorrow – I will definitely be tweeting, so any of you not following me yet, please make sure you do at: http://twitter.com/mackonsports Here are the Week 5 picks.  (Home team in CAPS) Last Week:  5-9 (ouch) Season:  32-30 BUFFALO (-6) over Cleveland Pittsburgh (-11) over DETROIT Dallas (-9) over KANSAS CITY Minnesota (-11) over ST. LOUIS NY GIANTS (-16) over Oakland…
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  • Phillies World Series 2009: A Year Later, and They Still Don't Want Us

    21 Oct 2009 | 9:13 pm
    So now that the Yankees and the Phillies are both up 3-1 in their respective League Championship series, the buzz about these two teams meeting in the Fall Classic is really starting to heat up. And so is the deliberate ignorance of the media types.Mike Greenberg, of the Mike &amp; Mike in the Morning 'sports' talk radio show, was prattling on about the potential for violence, arrests, etc. should the Yankee fans and the Phillies fans be in the same stadium at the same time. Nothing like reporting the news as opposed to generating it. Why not pull out your long-dormant journalistic chops…

  • Sorry, But I'm Not Sorry

    19 Oct 2009 | 4:48 am
    "the pats have absolutely no class."I received this text from a friend of mine midway through the third quarter of today's Patriots' game, if you could call it "game." It's truly out of line for a Philly fan to lecture anyone about "class," but I'll save me "you booed Santa Claus" argument for another day, because it's neither here nor there. The bottom line is that today in the NFL the New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 59-0. And, I'm sorry if you think me arrogant, but, as a Patriots fan, I have absolutely no sympathy nor apologies and fully support my team. This the National…

  • 2009 NHL Preview

    15 Oct 2009 | 8:40 am
    Last season marked the NHL's full transition into the next generation. The league emerged from a 2004 lockout with an abnormally strong group of young prospects, and when 21-year old captain, Sidney Crosby hoisted the Stanley Cup, that group had officially come of age. No longer "Sid the Kid," players like Crosby, reigning MVP (from Washington) Alexander Ovechkin, New Jersey's Zach Parise, Philadelphia's Jeff Carter and Mike Richards, Anaheim's Ryan Getzlaf, and Calgary's Dion Phaneuf rule the NHL; all of them highlighted the rookie class of 2005. Pittsburgh became a powerhouse when it added…

  • In Which Ricketts Wins World Series

    12 Oct 2009 | 9:17 am
    Patton: Thirty years from now, when you're sitting around your fireside with your grandson on your knee and he asks you, "What did you do in the great World War II," you won't have to say, "Well... I shoveled sh*t in Louisiana."Very early this morning, baseball's newest owner was awakened by his Steve Goodman "Go Cubs Go" ringtone. A nearly breathless Crane Kenney apologized for his intrusion but had to immediately share the startling and most unexpected announcement just delivered by Commissioner Bud Selig's office. Tom Ricketts dropped his cell phone in disbelief. His wife inquired what was…

  • 2009 Week 3: Let’s Talk About Your Favorite NFL Team

    28 Sep 2009 | 11:52 am
    Week 3 in the NFL provided many exciting moments.  Favre looked 27 again.  Hines Ward passed the 10,000 yard mark.  Eric Mangini has lost his team already and the NY Jets are undefeated.When I looked at the Jets and the Tennessee Titans earlier in the year, I expected one of these teams to be 3-0 and the other to be 0-3.  I just got the names wrong.  Just like week 2, the Jets are using their pressure defense to keep opponents off guard.  This week Kerry Collins could not get in rhythm as the Jets defeated the Titans, 24-17 As predicted here, the Detroit Lions end their losing streak at…
 
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  • WEEKEND PICKS: WORK IS OVER

    JOSH
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:53 pm
    At the end of each week, Josh picks the winners to the weekend’s hottest matchups. Home teams are in ALL CAPS. Follow Josh’s action here. Thanks to the Chavez clan for the img. Tonight: Boise State -21.5 over LOUISIANA TECH. The Broncos can make a statement to the nation with a big win against a team that’s recently had their number in beautiful downtown Ruston, LA. Cavs -8.5 over KNICKS. LeBron typically plays well at the Garden, but that doesn’t mean that he’ll be doing so next year in a Knicks uniform. Also taking under 200 here. Eskimos +4 over LIONS. Oh,…

  • POWER RANKINGS: MOW YOUR LAWN?

    JOSH
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pm
    Power Rankings are pointless and stupid. Except when we do them. Then, they kick ass. 1. Amanda Harrington. She, apparently, is with leather. Or at least something shiny. 2. Jim Nantz’ ex-wife. Imagine a bitch so insufferable that you’d pay almost a million dollars a year to get away from her. Unreal. 3. Passive-agressive signage. At least this sign won’t ask why you came home so late last night. 4. Asian bikini golf. She never does chip it in, which leaves you plenty of time for your putts. 5. Lakers benchwarmer Sasha Vujacic. Well done, sir. Well done. 6. Andy Reid…

  • FIX YO RULES! JOEY PORTER SOUNDS OFF

    JOSH
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:15 pm
    Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter was asked about his team’s upcoming matchup against the Patriots on Sunday “Never really too much cared for New England,” Porter said. “Still don’t care for New England. The hate’s been there for a while, especially after all the cheating they did back in the day. I can honestly say I don’t agree with it, but it happened, and it’s over with now.”[..] Porter also commented on Patriots quarterback Tom Brady: “When a guy can tell a ref when to throw a flag and he gets it and stuff like that, he got…

  • NHL’S BLUE JACKETS: TOO BIG TO FAIL?

    JOSH
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:02 pm
    A report coming out of Ohio claims that the Columbus Blue Jackets have lost at least $12 million per year since their inception and that the team could move if the city does not offer “financial relief” in the near future. The Blue Jackets are one of the few teams in all of pro sports to play in an arena that’s entirely privately owned in Nationwide Arena, but one of the more popular “relief” options listed in the report involves Franklin County purchasing either part or all of that arena with tax revenue. The Blue Jackets’ president, Mike Priest, who supports…

  • WOMEN’S SOCCER GETS CATTY - UPDATED

    JOSH
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    UPDATE: ESPN is reporting that Lambert has been suspended indefinitely by the school. Totally worth it. Here comes your women’s soccer post for 2009, courtesy of New Mexico defender Elizabeth Lambert. Lambert played in the Lobos’ WAC Mountain West semifinal against BYU, and took some time out to go Mormon hunting, as seen in this ESPN clip. It looks to me that she’s spending more time fighting for women’s rights than simply gooning it up. Sure, she’s fighting other women, but that’s where the groundswell starts, in my opinion. And I’d by lying if I…
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  • Sexy Friday Is Sexier Than Usual

    Captain Caveman
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:19 pm
    I’m a fan of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders’ iconic uniforms, with the boots and the tassels and the puffy sleeves and the hey hey hey. But if they were to permanently changes over to Daisy Dukes and cutoff plaid shirts, I don’t think I’d be able to complain. After the jump I’ve compiled a sexier than usual Sexy Friday, but it comes with the reminder that this post is strictly conditional: lousy commenting through the week (read: bitching) will result in an unsexy Friday for all. Please, police your own. (Female readers, please note: we’ll give you some…

  • What a Surprise.

    Captain Caveman
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Whoa, whoa, whoa… tickets are still available to the Lions-Seahawks game this Sunday because Detroit fans aren’t going to make the trip? But this is the weekend’s premiere matchup between a 1-6 team and a 2-5 team! Hell, the last time these two teams faced off, the final score was 9-6! Barns: burned. WHEEEEEE!!!

  • Always Be Covering: Where ‘Perfect’ Is a Relative Term

    Unsilent Majority
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:16 am
    Now that I’m done poring over photoshops of Andy Reid’s face on some of the internet’s more iconic images I can return my focus to gambling. Sweet income-sapping gambling. You’ll help me get rid of all these nasty bills, won’t you? Yeah, you’ll treat me right this time. I know you will. Because if you don’t I’m going to beat you to death with a prosthetic limb and leave you to rot in a motel bathroom. - New Orleans -13 vs. Carolina The undefeated Saints may be 7-0, but their bid for true perfection went up in flames last week when they failed to…

  • 2004 Draft QBs With Fewer Rings Than the Giant Tard Taken Several Picks Later. WHO YA GOT?

    Christmas Ape
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am
    Elisha and Marmalard will forever be inextricably linked as the top two quarterbacks selected in the 2004 NFL Draft, but more so because they were swapped for one another because Eli Manning is a prissy little bitch who refused to play in San Diego. Also, they’re both tremendously unlikable people. Eli has already had to play the Chargers since that fateful draft day (he lost), but that was back in 2005 when Breesus was still at the helm of the offense. “NOW IT’S LASERFACE’S TURN TO INFLICT NUTPUNCHING ANGUISH ON LESSER MANNINGS! TELL ME THAT’S FLIPPIN’…

  • The Andy Reid O-Face Photoshop Contest: Honorable Mentions

    Unsilent Majority
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:24 am
    Submitted by Nick-A-What. Submitted by Terdell Sands. Submitted by our very own Christmas Ape. Submitted by Skins. Submitted by Retom Granks. Submitted by Purple Moses. Submitted by Tanner. Submitted by starksgotejected. Submitted by watzgerald. Submitted by Istvan. Submitted by famousmortimer. Submitted by twoeightnine. Submitted by dan. Submitted by Jeremy. Submitted by ceelew. Submitted by Old Gregg.
 
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  • Arsenal-Wolves:Will Gunners Take Advantage Of Manchester Utd-Chelsea Match

    7 Nov 2009 | 3:14 am
    A satisfying dismantling of AZ Alkmaar ensures that we go into the match against Wolves in a rich vein of form and scoring quite freely in the Premier League. We have not been good on our away trips this season, but this is a match that every title expectant side is required to win. Manchester United and Chelsea play this weekend and might take points off each other and if we get a good result here, we can be very close to the top.  Injury News : Bentner (Out), Denilson (Out), Fabianski (Out), Gael Clichy (Out), Walcott (Doubtful). Opponents Wolves have been an on and off team this season.

  • College Football Picks ATS: Week 10

    7 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am
    Navy at No. 22 Notre Dame (-12)— Navy brings their signature triple-option rushing attack to South Bend this week in a bid to upset the Irish for the second time in three years. The Midshipmen, currently the third-ranked rushing attack in the nation, are led by QB Ricky Dobbs who leads the nation with 16 touchdowns. The Irish have a QB standout of their own in Jimmy Clausen who is second in the nation in pass efficiency having thrown 18 TDs to only two INTs. Clausen may very well lead the Heisman race at this point of the season and will continue the campaign with a comfortable win over…

  • NASCAR: The Bluest Eyes In Texas (Motor Speedway) Are Haunting Me Tonight

    7 Nov 2009 | 12:30 am
    The bluest eyes in Texas are haunting me tonight, for that matter so are the browns, greens, grays, and hazels. Let me preface this by saying this one is all about me folks. I planned on being trackside today, reporting from my home state. It was all arranged perfectly, or so I thought. The plan was put into motion three months ago. Tickets were purchased, accommodations were made and a family reunion of sorts was set. Although I live in Washington DC, I hail from Texas and it will always, ALWAYS be home. My extended family is scattered about the Lone Star state, so there are endless reasons…

  • Kyle Busch Begins Another Attempt At First Weekend Trifecta At TMS

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:49 pm
    Friday night was another banner night for Kyle Busch—the banner being yet another checkered flag for the 24-year-old driver's growing collection. Not only did he win the Winstar World Casino 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, his first at the Texas Motor Speedway, but in doing so he began yet another quest for the first-ever trifecta of wins at a single track in a weekend. Saturday Busch will start sixth in the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Challenge race, where he has won the last three races in a row. Sunday he will start fifth in the Dickies 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series…

  • College Football Week 10: Bad Advice, Bold Prediction, and Something Else

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:47 pm
    (The Jackets' defense is excited. Why? We're into BABPSE Week 10, of course.) Call it Jersey-gate 2009. Actually, please don't. Do not, under any circumstances, even think about using that term. Anyway, for those who only have so much mental RAM and choose to occupy it with unimportant issues like the economy, getting a swine flu vaccine, walking your dog, or Jon and Kate Gosselin or whatever, Georgia Tech will not be wearing their home whites this weekend. Actually, they're technically road whites—white is traditionally the color reserved for the road team in college football—but Paul…
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  • Your Week Nine NFL Announcing Schedule And Broadcast Maps

    Awful Announcing
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:09 am
    Thanks as always to The506.com for the broadcast maps....NBC Sunday Night Football: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth)ESPN Monday Night Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos (Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden)Byes: Buffalo, Cleveland, Minnesota, NY Jets, Oakland, St. LouisCBS 1pm:RED: Miami @ New England (CBS, 1pm)- Greg Gumbel, Dan DierdorfBLUE: Baltimore @ Cincinnati (CBS, 1pm)- Dick Enberg, Dan FoutsGREEN: Houston @ Indianapolis (CBS, 1pm)- Kevin Harlan, Solomon WilcotsYELLOW: Kansas City @ Jacksonville (CBS, 1pm)- Bill Macatee, Steve…

  • Greg Dickerson Doesn't Appreciate Your Cursing Mr. Garnett

    Awful Announcing
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am
    I admit that being a sideline reporter is not always an easy job. You have to fight to get interviews with players and coaches, and when you finally get them they usually turn out to be repetitive and mundane. Greg Dickerson did just that with Kevin Garnett last night, but his interview was anything but mundane. Garnett decided to curse right when Dickerson brought the mic to him, and then shot the Celtics' superstar one of the dirtiest looks you will ever see....You can't exactly tell what he says, but you can clearly hear the f-word. I'm thinking that he said "get the f**k out of here", but…

  • People Don't Seem To Like This Chris Rose Guy

    Awful Announcing
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:55 am
    I've never had any feelings for FOX's Chris Rose, one way or another, before. That is until FOX decided that he's their "Ernie Johnson" and put him in front of the camera every chance they got. He's really a terrible announcer, but he hasn't really had the time or training to even be considered one. He has however been a host/interviewer before, and based on last night's postgame performance, I think we can officially say he isn't very good at that either.Chris not only decided to address Derek Jeter as "Jeets", but he continually tried to go with a GPS joke about the parade route, thus…

  • Your 2009 MLB Champions: The New York Yankees

    Awful Announcing
    4 Nov 2009 | 10:19 pm
    I feel like the 2009 MLB Season took forever, but it's finally over. The Yankees are your champs, and Hideki Matsui becomes the first full-time DH to win the MVP. Here's your celebration, and everyone stay safe tonight (in both NYC and Philly)....

  • Your Week Nine Pammy Nominees (And Week Eight Winners)

    Awful Announcing
    4 Nov 2009 | 11:14 am
    Please vote for your winner below!Pam Ward Chronicles: Week Nine________________________________________1. "Where's the pips? They look like Gladys Knight on the sideline."- Mark Jones2. "They were up 28-3 last week, but that was a little deceiving because they got up so fast" - Bob Davie3. "The guy who makes the tackle there, that's the running back's defender." - Craig James4. "A loss of five.....no a gain of five."- Terry Gannon5. "For the first time in his career at Georgia, Tebow did not speak to the media after the game."- Verne Lundquist6. "That must be jelly, because jam doesn't shake…
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  • Roy, Blake lead Trail Blazers over Spurs

    AP
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:33 pm
    Tim Duncan has 27 points and 11 rebounds and San Antonio beats Portland, 72-65, on Sunday, extending the Spurs' streak against the Trail Blazers to 12 straight.

  • Lakers win as Bryant reaches 24,000 points

    GREG BEACHAM
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:12 pm
    LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

  • No. 5 Boise State survives Louisiana Tech, 45-35

    BRETT MARTEL
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:36 pm
    RUSTON, La. -- Just when Boise State looked vulnerable, Kellen Moore and the Broncos quickly reminded a national television audience why they've been unbeatable.

  • Area College Football Previews

    Post
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    When: noon. Where: Land Shark Stadium, Miami. Records: Cavaliers 3-5, 2-2 ACC; Hurricanes 6-2, 3-2.

  • Carcillo, Emery lead Flyers past Sabres

    AP
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:07 pm
    BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Daniel Carcillo scored twice and Ray Emery made 28 saves to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their fifth straight victory over the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2 on Friday night.
 
 
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  • Mickelson takes Shanghai lead, sets up Tiger clash

    7 Nov 2009 | 2:36 am
    SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson shot a third-round five-under-par 67 to take a two-shot lead at the $7 million WGC-HSBC Champions on Saturday, setting up a rare head-to-head battle with Tiger Woods on the final day.

  • Woods aims to shut out Mickelson in Shanghai duel

    7 Nov 2009 | 2:21 am
    SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Tiger Woods is hoping to inhabit a world of his own as he tries to make up two shots on tournament leader Phil Mickelson in Sunday's final round showdown between the top two in the world at the WGC-HSBC Champions.

  • Manny exercises 2010 option to return to Dodgers

    7 Nov 2009 | 12:53 am
    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Slugger Manny Ramirez will exercise his $20 million option to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2010 season, the team announced on their website on Friday.

  • Kobe stays hot as injury-hit Lakers beat Grizzlies

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:55 pm
    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant became the youngest NBA player to reach 24,000 points on Friday, the Lakers' guard scoring 41 to lead injury-hit Los Angeles to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

  • Avalanche outlast Blackhawks in shootout

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:27 pm
    DENVER (Reuters) - Colorado outlasted the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 after another marathon shootout on Friday, improving to 6-0 at home to start the season.
 
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  • All You Need To Know About The Breeders’ Cup (Friday Edition)

    Bronto
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am
    (from Bensell, as always) Breeders Cup Friday race preview: If you want to see the reasoning behind my picks, please head to the Swamp and check out the end of the first page of “The Newly Renamed Official 2009 Breeders Cup Thread.” Otherwise, take these at face value. The race coverage starts at 3:30 Eastern on ESPN2 [...]

  • Heart of Darkness

    Geep
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:47 am
    Hall of Fame Redskin John Riggins to current owner Daniel Snyder: “You’re pure evil”. I paraphrase only slightly. COLLINSWORTH: There is a fine line between being a bad guy and a bad GM if you will. Are you saying a bad guy as in the NFL needs to take a look at this? RIGGINS: Let me put [...]

  • 27

    garyclark
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:42 am
    Nice use of the Obama template by Deadspin this morning:

  • Sportsfrog’s 2009/10 Southern Conference Basketball Preview

    Memphis Bengal
    3 Nov 2009 | 4:34 pm
    What’s that? Fuck yes, I said Southern Conference preview. And once you read this two-parter from swamper UNC Boy, you won’t be sleeping on Western Carolina. Well, you might. But at least when you seen them as a #15 seed next March, you might think, hey, Western Carolina! At any rate, part I of the [...]

  • One Game

    Memphis Bengal
    3 Nov 2009 | 4:13 pm
    That was hella quick. Quoth AI: “I had no problems (with the hamstring). I had a problem with my butt sitting on that bench for so long,” Iverson said. When a reporter suggested that the Grizzlies’ youthful and offensively challenged bench desperately needs Iverson’s scoring punch, the 34-year-old shook his head in disagreement. “No. I’m not a bench [...]
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  • Hamm to become Barcelona ambassador

    7 Nov 2009 | 2:21 am
    Barcelona reach an agreement with former US Women's World Cup winner Mia Hamm to become an ambassador for the European champions and their charitable foundation.

  • WTA Bali results

    7 Nov 2009 | 12:41 am
    Semi-finals: 10-Aravane Rezai (France) beat 6-Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (Spain) 6-2 6-3; 1-Marion Bartoli (France) beat 12-Kimiko Date Krumm (Japan) 6-1 6-3

  • Mickelson sets up Tiger duel in Shanghai

    7 Nov 2009 | 12:03 am
    Phil Mickelson shoots a third-round five-under-par 67 to take a two-shot lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions, setting up a rare head-to-head battle with Tiger Woods on the final day.

  • Belgian cyclist Defauw dies

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:36 pm
    Belgian track cyclist Demitri Defauw is reported to have committed suicide after battling with depression.

  • GB dominate day one in Manchester

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:30 pm
    Great Britain dominate the first day of the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Manchester - claiming a double gold and silver haul.
 
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  • Eleven Option Decisions Made Today

    Tim Dierkes
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:03 pm
    Today was a busy day for options, as eleven decisions were reached.  Here's a summary: The White Sox declined Jermaine Dye's $12MM option, paying a $950K buyout. The Phillies exercised their $9MM option on Cliff Lee. The Diamondbacks exercised their $8.5MM option on Brandon Webb. The Royals declined options on Coco Crisp, Miguel Olivo, and Yasuhiko Yabuta. The Brewers declined David Weathers' $3.7MM option, paying a $400K buyout. The Mets declined J.J. Putz's $9.15MM option, paying a $1MM buyout. The Rockies declined options on Yorvit Torrealba and Alan Embree. The Nationals declined Austin…

  • Nationals Decline Option On Austin Kearns

    Tim Dierkes
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:45 pm
    The Nationals declined their $10MM option on right fielder Austin Kearns, according to the AP.  They'll instead pay a $1MM buyout.  Kearns signed his three-year, $17.5MM deal in January of '07, and gave the Nats one solid year for their money.  He represents the last of the day's multiple obvious option decisions. Kearns, 29, hit .195/.336/.305 in 211 plate appearances this year.  He missed a chunk of the season due to thumb surgery.  Based on UZR, he still plays a strong right field.

  • Odds & Ends: Hardy, Tejada, Cardinals, Mariners

    Mike Axisa
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:23 pm
    Here's a few links to close out the night... Tony Massarotti of The Boston Globe says that the Red Sox "had been engaging with the Brewers in on-and-off discussions involving (J.J.) Hardy since the trading deadline." Massarotti's source says the Brewers wanted either Clay Buchholz or Daniel Bard, but Boston was only willing to part with Michael Bowden. MLB'com's Brian McTaggart tweets that Astros' GM Ed Wade said “At this point, we’re prepared to commit to Tommy Manzella playing shortstop," but noted that Miguel Tejada could return as a third baseman. Matthew Leach of MLB.com takes a…

  • Tigers Talk: Rodney, Lyon, Polanco, Everett

    Mike Axisa
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pm
    The Tigers already removed Marcus Thames and Matt Treanor from the roster today, making both players free agents, and now Lynn Henning of The Detroit News has some more hot stove talk for us...  GM Dave Dombrowski replied "Nothing hot and heavy" when asked if there was any trade dialogue ongoing. The Tigers would "likely bite on an affordable two-year deal" for Fernando Rodney, but would probably not want to gamble on anything longer. Brandon Lyon's agent, Barry Meister, emphasized that his client wants to know what his job description in 2010 will be ahead of time. The Tigers may not be…

  • Rockies Decline Options For Torrealba, Embree

    Mike Axisa
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pm
    Troy Renck of The Denver Post reports that the Rockies have declined the 2010 options for catcher Yorvit Torrealba and reliever Alan Embree. Torrealba's option was worth $4MM, Embree's $3MM. Instead, the players will receive buyouts worth $500K and $250K, respectively. Torrealba's agent indicated that his client has not ruled out returning to the club, but the Rockies are committed to Chris Iannetta as their starter. Yorvit hit .291/.351/.380 in 242 plate appearances on the year, while Embree threw just 24.2 innings in 2009 before a liner broke his leg and forced him to miss the rest of…
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  • Kelly adds depth with Jesse Anthony, Ian MacGregor and others added for the 2010 season.

    sfrothingham
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:58 pm
    Kelly Benefit Strategies is adding depth for the 2010 road season with the addition of two experienced all-rounders and two young faces. "Our biggest strength is our depth," team director Jonas Carney told VeloNews Friday. "We are not a team with one big star, but this year we had eight or nine guys we could rely on for results. Next year, we will have 11 or 12 guys ... we will have a lot of cards to play." The new additions are Jesse Anthony and Ian Macgregor, who both come from Team ...read more

  • Singlespeed ’cross worlds descend on Portland one last time

    sfrothingham
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:19 pm
    The Pacific Northwest has long been known for its cyclocross fanaticism. Portland and Seattle have become synonymous with muddy, intense racing. Perhaps most overpowering is the singlespeed cyclocross passion that radiates throughout the region. In due fashion, Portland will host the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships (SSCXWC) one last time this weekend, before handing the event off to the next worthy city. The previous two editions of the event saw large attendance numbers ...read more

  • The Mailbag - The good paper, the bad doctor and more

    cpelkey
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am
    Do you want to contribute to Mailbag, a regular feature of VeloNews.com? Here's how: Keep it short. And remember that we reserve the right to edit for grammar, length and clarity. Include your full name, hometown and state or nation. Send it to webletters@insideinc.com. Humor is in the eye of … someone, we’re sure Dear Velo, After reading “this week’s “Explainer,” I thought I would send you this photo I took while out on my regular ride last weekend. I know this is ...read more

  • The Mailbag - The good paper, the bad doctor and more

    cpelkey
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am
    Do you want to contribute to Mailbag, a regular feature of VeloNews.com? Here's how: Keep it short. And remember that we reserve the right to edit for grammar, length and clarity. Include your full name, hometown and state or nation. Send it to webletters@insideinc.com. Humor is in the eye of … someone, we’re sure Dear Velo, After reading “this week’s “Explainer,” I thought I would send you this photo I took while out on my regular ride last weekend. I know this is ...read more

  • Marchante switches to Andalucía-CajaSur; Cioni to Sky

    cpelkey
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:51 am
    José Ángel Gómez Marchante is hoping to rediscover his lost chispa or spark with a move to Andalucía-CajaSur for 2010. After winning such races as the Vuelta al País Vasco in 2006 and finishing in the top 5 at the Vuelta a España, Gómez Marchante just hasn’t been able to replicate those results. After a crash-marred season at Cervélo TestTeam, Gómez Marchante returns to his Spanish roots with a one-year contract. “After a season of light and shadows marked by two important ...read more
 
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  • Game Won, Defensemen Lost: Caps 4 / Cats 1

    The OFB Team
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:05 pm

  • Chocolate-Colored Lenses

    OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki)
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:45 pm
    Terrific post written by our friend Katie over at Rock the Red.net. Check it out here, and read on for an excerpt where she defines the “Hershey Mentality,” which is particularly relevant tonight as Tyler Sloan scored the first goal down in Florida: That “Never Give Up” attitude is what Caps’ prospects are learning. That’s why Tyler Sloan had a goal Wednesday night. That’s why Mathieu Perreault had two assists in his NHL debut. That’s why Fleishmann has 4 points in 4 games. That’s why Quintin Laing has no sense of self-preservation. That’s why Keith Aucoin forgets…

  • Farewell to a Fan Among Fans

    OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki)
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:25 pm
    Thomas L. Jenkins Today The Washington Post published an obituary for Washington, D.C., resident Thomas L. Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins, as seen in this photo from my season ticket-holder booklet, was featured in the 2009-2010 Washington Capitals ticket book, and was clearly a dedicated fan. This excerpt from Mr. Jenkins’ obituary was particularly illustrative of his devotion to the sport we all love: “He had a boisterous personality,” said his son, Neil Jenkins, 19, a student at Montgomery College in Rockville. “He wasn’t afraid to cheer loudly. He made friends with…

  • Maine Objective: Pursuing Pucks and Mighty Fine Microbrews

    pucksandbooks
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:21 am
    (Portland, Maine) — Embarked I am on roadtrip no. 1 of the new hockey season, catching up with my friends Mike and Marleen, who are newly relocated here from D.C. and adjusting to life without live Caps’ hockey. Like so many others, they are Versus-less at home this fall, and for the Caps’ first few appearances on that network this season they took to lodging themselves at a Portland Vietnamese restaurant bar that has the TV feed. Mike and Marleen are most enthusiastic puckheads, and they’ve told me that they firmly believe they’re converting the Vietnamese…

  • Former Flyers Fan Now Rocks the Red

    DC Sports Chick
    4 Nov 2009 | 8:03 am
    I recently interviewed Michelle Scalise, the in-arena hostess during the Caps’ home games and digital media producer for CSN Washington, for Club Scarlet. She loves rocking the red, but what Caps fans may not know is that she grew up rooting for the Flyers. Read more about Michelle here.
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  • Matchday Twelve: Tearful Reunion

    Scott
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:07 pm
    The last time we saw Michael Skibbe at BayArena, he was there to clean out his desk- the 07/08 season razed on its final matchday, two-and-half years of service to the Werkself scrubbed away. His final memories were of angry supporters building pitchside bonfires of Leverkusen jerseys and a stolen mobile phone packed with pics of the fallen coach finding ...

  • No Margin For Error As Boca Begin Copa Mission...

    Brett
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pm
    Los Xenienes are back at The Chocolate Box this Sunday afternoon in the first of our seven game mission to secure qualification into Copa Libertadores 2010. No longer handed an automatic spot simply because we are awesome - we've claimed 4 of the last 10 Copa's, 6 overall, and are joint owners of the most final appearances with 9 - we ...

  • A League Round 14 Preview

    Kieran
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:19 am
    Well round 14 is here, and while it won't be nearly as exciting as last round (where I got to use my press pass to watch the game in Canberra), there are still some interesting clashes. Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar 0-2 Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners, Saturday, 7pm Melbourne are looking good, and find themselves in second, one point behind Sydney. ...

  • Offside Rewind: Let's Be Friends

    Daryl
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Seven stories from The Offside and World Cup Blog this week: Nominate your player/manager football ubermen Gigi's Buffon's incredible Champions League save Ballon d'Or or FIFA World Player of the Year: Which is shinier? Norwegian homage to Brazilian airport ad The return of Johan Cruyff. To Catalonia. Stephen Appiah: No longer just an international footballer Hatem Ben Arfa is an impostor! Did I mention our Facebook ...

  • 6 Nov 2009 | 7:59 am

    Jennifer
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:59 am
    After the exciting win (again) at Bayern with both Gourcuff AND Chamakh scoring (
 
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  • John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

    administrator
    2 Nov 2009 | 5:47 pm
    Who are the Fielding Bible Award winners for 2009? THE 2009 FIELDING BIBLE AWARDS have been officially announced after one of the closest races in the history of the award centered around the keystone sack. Second basemen Aaron Hill, Dustin Pedroia and Chase Utley finished with 76, 76 and 73 points respectively, forcing a tie-breaking procedure that awarded Hill his second Fielding Bible Award. One important distinction that differentiates THE FIELDING BIBLE AWARDS from most other baseball awards, such as the Gold Gloves, is that there is only one winner at each position, instead of separate…

  • First Signing for 2010 Cubs Must Be Owner

    administrator
    19 Oct 2009 | 6:21 am
    The 2009 Cubs were a major disappointment by nearly any measure. They didn’t hit, they didn’t field, even the Cubs vaunted pitching staff faltered. The team sustained major injuries, fought on and off the field, and was generally unlikeable. One of the main causes of this (that is controllable) is the lack of leadership at the top. Remember back to grade school when a substitute teacher would step in for a day or two – it was mob rule in the classroom. The sub was basically a caretaker, a placeholder until the leader returned and everyone had to fall into line or else. When…

  • John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

    administrator
    6 Oct 2009 | 2:22 pm
    Which players have performed the best in the postseason? Performing well during the regular season is one thing, but producing in October wins championships. As we await the Twins-Tigers playoff and the Division Series, let’s take a look at the best playoff performers among active players. Most Productive Hitters by On-Base Plus Slugging (minimum 50 Plate Appearances) Player Games Plate Appearances Home Runs Avg OPS Carlos Beltran 22 101 11 .366 1.302 Troy Glaus 19 82 9 .347 1.246 Jason Bay 11 51 3 .341 1.105 Kevin Youkilis 26 113 6 .333 1.023 Albert Pujols 53 226 13 .323 1.022 Lance…

  • Michael Jordan at Wrigley Field

    administrator
    1 Oct 2009 | 11:52 am
    Here’s a little something for your enjoyment. A friend on Facebook posted this YouTube video of Michael Jordan playing in the 1994 Cubs-Sox Crosstown Classic exhibition game at Wrigley Field. This 9 minute video features Harry Caray’s pre-game interview with MJ followed by each of his at-bats and key plays. Michael was humbled by playing professional baseball but he took it all in stride. The broadbast team is Harry Caray, Steve Stone and Thom Brennaman. MJ’s plays right field and his first putout is off the bat of future substitute-Santo, Dave Otto. Jordan goes 2 for 5 in…

  • John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™

    administrator
    28 Sep 2009 | 6:22 pm
    Who are the MVP leaders based on Total Runs? Teams are clinching playoff spots almost daily now that we’re in the last week of the season, but has anyone sewn up the MVP award? As we did last week for the Rookie of the Year candidates, let’s use the Total Runs metric first introduced in The Fielding Bible—Volume II to see who the MVP leaders are for each league. The key to Total Runs is that it takes into account three other components of the overall contributions of a player besides hitting: baserunning, playing defense, and playing an important defensive position. In the…
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    Hail Mary Jane

  • Bong of the day: Jet Black Pure Glass Percolator Bong

    houroc
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:57 pm
    "Bong of the day" is where I feature a cool new smoking tool everyday. It is not always a bong though. It will include pipes, vaporizers, or whatever else you like to use as well as a link to where you can buy it (if it's available). If you have a cool bong (including homemade bongs) that you would like to see featured here, email me at sportfiends@gmail.com or hit me up on twitter. Check out this awesome Jet Black bong from Everyone Does It. Here is their description: This jet black 1-Tree Straight Bong by Pure Glass Bongs features one 6-arm Tree Percolator (made with clear glass) underneath…

  • 4:20 Flick: Dick Towel

    houroc
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:20 pm
    Everyday at 4:20 pm EST, there will be a new random funny video for you to smoke and laugh at. If you have a funny video that should be a 4:20 Flick, hit me up with it on twitter or send me and email at sportfiends@gmail.com Though this is funny, I think I am traumatized. 4:20 Flick: Swat Team vs The Wall4:20 Flick: We Are Douchebags4:20 Flick: College Kids Caught Smoking Weed4:20 Flick: Man Falls Off Of Roof… A Lot4:20 Flick: BCS Committee – The New Girl

  • This Chick Could Get It

    houroc
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:53 pm
    I have no idea what this girls name is. She is listed on model mayhem as Jazlyn14, I highly doubt that's what her name is though. Looks more like an aim screen name to me. Anyway she looks sexy as hell and is a Jersey girl so you know she's probably cool peoples. Enjoy the pics. Lady Rap Could Get ItAriel Alexandra Could Get ItMz Ace of Spadez Could Get ItRenee Divine Could Get ItNevaeh Eden Could Get It

  • I’d Hit It

    houroc
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:38 pm
    I love homemade bongs and this one looks like it would probably hit well and taste like honey all at once. Sounds like a win to me. That’s A Cool Looking Gravity Bong Can Marijuana Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?Tim Lincecum Likes Weed TooThe Dutch Smoke Less Than People ThinkOh Yeah, The Yankees Won The World Series Last Night

  • Can Marijuana Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

    houroc
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pm
    From Time.com... A new study—published in the Journal of Neuroscience—found that a synthetic drug that acts like one of the active components in marijuana (THC) can prevent stress-induced enhancement of fear memories in rats. PTSD is basically a syndrome in which fear-filled memories intrude on daily life and sleep—so preventing stress from strengthening memories of fear could potentially prevent or treat it. In the study, the rats were trained to fear a dark region of a cage where they received electric shocks. Though rats normally prefer dark places, they learned to stay in the light…
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    LestersLegends.com

  • Twins Trade Carlos Gomez to Brewers for J.J. Hardy

    LestersLegends
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm
    The Twins cleared up a logjam in the Outfield by moving Carlos “Go Go” Gomez to Milwaukee for Shortstop J.J. Hardy. I think it’s a great deal for the Twins. They have too many Outfielders with Denard Span, Delmon Young, Michael Cuddyer, and DH Jason Kubel. As for the Twins they got some pop at Shortstop, which they haven’t had in years. Hardy had a down year, but is a goo candidate to bounce back. If Alexi Casilla can bounce back as well, and they solve their 3rd base issue, the Twins could have one of the better infields in the league with the M & M boys. Gomez gets a…

  • Rotoprofessor’s Fantasy Impact: Early Hot Stove Deals

    LestersLegends
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Written byEric Stashin the Rotoprofessor The World Series is over (congratulations Yankees), so let the Hot Stove Season begin (which we will be following closely at Rotoprofessor)!  It hasn’t taken long for things to seemingly get into high gear, as the Chicago Sun-Times (clickherefor the article) is reporting that the White Sox have traded Josh Fields & Chris Getz to the Kansas City Royals for Mark Teahen. It’s a tough trade to weigh in on, as it clearly is just a small portion of what the Royals will be trying to do as they shape their ball club for 2010. Does the acquisition of…

  • Fourth & 1 Debate: Fantasy Playoff Hero & Zero

    LestersLegends
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Jacob of www.fantasyfootballfools.com was responsible for this week’sFourth & 1 Roundtable Debate topic.Click here to see the full article. This Week’s Topic: Looking ahead at the fantasy football playoffs (Weeks 14-17), what one player would you want to own during those weeks and what one player would you want to unload before Week 14? My Response: Looking ahead to the fantasy playoffs there are a couple of Wide Receivers that I would love to own, and one that I want no parts of. The WRs that I love for the fantasy playoffs are Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson. Aside from being…

  • NFL Week 9 Fantasy Fill-ins

    LestersLegends
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Putting the final piece of your fantasy football puzzle together I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups. Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks Hasselbeck has the good fortune of facing Detroit’s 27th ranked passing defense. What’s worse is they have allowed 18 passing TDs, which is one behind Tennessee for the league lead. David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars Garrard squares off with Kansas City’s 28th ranked pass defense at home. In three home starts Garrard has averaged 313.3 passing yards and 32 rushing yards. He…

  • Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/4/09

    LestersLegends
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Jared Dudley, Phoenix Suns 23 minutes, 17 points, 7-14 FG, 1-2 FT, 2 three-pointers, 3 rebounds, 1 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers Big outburst, but don’t chase this box score. Goran Dragic, Phoenix Suns 30 minutes, 15 points, 5-10 FG, 3-3 FT, 2 three-pointers, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 turnovers Played big minutes as Phoenix got beat big. Will Bynum, Detroit Pistons 33 minutes, 16 points, 5-11 FG, 4-6 FT, 2 three-pointers, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers Picked up the slack from the…
 
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    HOFN.com / Newswire

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Case Western Reserve celebrate Janis Joplin

    3 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am
    The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University will celebrate Janis Joplin, one of rock and roll's most passionate and influential artists during the 14th annual American Music Masters®...

  • Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Sponsors Seminar in Sports Journalism

    29 Oct 2009 | 9:42 am
    DENVER — The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, www.coloradosports.org (http://www.coloradosports.org/), as part of its organizing of “Championship Saturday V”, the Class 4A and 5A Colorado High School football championships, will again sponsor with the help of Nikon and Rich Clarkson...

  • Soccer Hall of Fame Announces Final Builder Ballot

    19 Oct 2009 | 3:29 pm
    ONEONTA, NY (October 19, 2009) – Four highly respected coaches and six nationally recognized administrators have been named to the Hall of Fame’s Election 2010 Builder Ballot, the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum announced today. The ten finalists...

  • Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class Announced

    14 Oct 2009 | 2:59 pm
    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame today that includes: Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty.

  • Mitch Albom to Deliver Keynote at 2009 NAYS Youth Sports Congress

    6 Oct 2009 | 7:30 am
    Mitch Albom – best selling author and Detroit Free Press sports columnist – will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) Youth SportsCongress on Dec. 4 in Orlando, Fla., which is held in conjunction...
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    Bike Snob NYC

  • This Just In: I Must Away (and Friday Fun Quiz)!

    BikeSnobNYC
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:30 am
    Tomorrow is Halloween, which means Portlanders are quivering in anticipation over the opportunity to ride their bikes while wearing costumes (even though that's what they do every weekend). I too will be "palping" a whimsical outfit, having engaged a noted costumier to dress me as a burrito. So "epic" is this burrito costume that I've already begun the lengthy process of donning it. While I'm currently able to type thanks to a pair of temporary arm holes, once those are sealed off all traces of humanity will be invisible and the illusion will be complete. Then, once I finish trick-or-treating…

  • BSNYC Interview: Dave Koesel of Felt Bicycles

    BikeSnobNYC
    29 Oct 2009 | 5:04 am
    (In an "Australian Interview," it is customary for the interviewee to strike the interviewerIn yesterday's post, I commented on a pair of new marketing videos from Guru bicycles. I did so not because I have any problem with Guru as a company or because I have any problem with their products. They're just a group of people who make and sell racing bicycles. Similarly, while I often make fun of bicycle marketing in general, the truth is even the most mendacious bike company probably wouldn't register on the scale of corporate unscrupulousness or greed. I mean, there are companies in this world…

  • Contre-La-Mantra: Streamlining Your Sales Pitch

    BikeSnobNYC
    28 Oct 2009 | 5:17 am
    The bicycle is a simple machine, and the significance of incremental improvements that are made to them every year is both debatable and relative. Sure, infinitesimal improvements in aerodynamics may, in theory, gain one seconds or fractions of seconds in competitive events, but in the end what matters is how much this supposed gain is worth to you. If you're a professional athlete this gain might be worth millions; if you're everybody else, it's probably worth nothing. However, some people are willing to pay for the perception that their bike is the best, and since they can't actually prove…

  • From the BSNYC Culture Desk: "It's About the Bike" Auction

    BikeSnobNYC
    27 Oct 2009 | 9:11 am
    While I usually commute by bicycle, once in awhile I will use New York City's public transit system instead. Generally, it takes a pretty severe confluence of circumstances to get me to do this, since when it comes to transportation I'm a bit of a control freak and get very, very impatient when subject to delays which are beyond my control. While rain or foul weather by itself is usually insufficient to force me into the time-sucking grip of the MTA, it does occasionally play a role in my decision-making, and if other factors are involved as well then the addition of water can sometimes drive…

  • The Indignity of Commuting by Bicycle: Shoals of Idiocy

    BikeSnobNYC
    26 Oct 2009 | 5:06 am
    Even in New York City, cycling can be a blissful experience, and even without a fixed-gear bicycle you can sometimes feel as though you are one with both your bike and your surroundings. Such was the case for me recently on a lovely day when, traversing a bridge which spans another body of water that is not "The Big Skanky," I was briefly joined by a seagull. For just a few moments it was as if I too was flying, and while the sensation didn't last all that long, it didn't end quite as abruptly as it might have if the seagull had relieved himself on me.Ideally, I'd like to infuse all of my…
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    Sport: Horse racing | guardian.co.uk

  • Talking Horses | Will Hayler

    Will Hayler
    7 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    Doncaster may lake the glamour of the Breeders' Cup but Ella can make it an ocassion to remember in the 3.15America's racing year ends with a showpiece event featuring top-class performers from the best stables, partnered by the most talented jockeys in the world. In Britain, we have the November Handicap. But although Doncaster's 23-runner £100,000 handicap might not be everyone's taste, Ella (3.15) can emulate her dam, Flossy, who landed this race 10 years ago. Just like Flossy, Ella absolutely loves testing conditions and every drop of rain that falls overnight will increase her…

  • Midday strikes to bring Henry Cecil overdue success at Breeders' Cup

    Greg Wood
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:44 pm
    • Tom Queally rides Midday to victory in Filly & Mare Turf• Man Of Iron wins Marathon to launch European challengeHenry Cecil recorded a first success at the Breeders' Cup meeting, and one of the most valuable and prestigious of his career, when Midday took the Filly & Mare Turf at Santa Anita last night under an outstanding ride by Tom Queally.Midday started joint-favourite with Forever Together, the winner of the race 12 months ago, and was ridden vigorously from the stalls before settling in mid-division. Queally then made ground to sit third as they left the back stretch before…

  • Bank on Rip Van Winkle to lift Breeders' Cup Classic

    Greg Wood
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:10 pm
    • European challenger worth backing at US odds• Mastercraftsman can double up for Irish trainerThe end is the only place to start when considering the Breeders' Cup card at Santa Anita today. The Classic, with a purse of $5m, is, as the Americans put it, the "deepest" for years, in terms of the sheer number of high-class horses declared to run in the race.Ten of the 13 contenders have at least one Grade or Group One success to their name already, including Aidan O'Brien's Rip Van Winkle, the unbeaten Zenyatta and Mine That Bird, this year's Kentucky Derby winner. Quality Road and Summer…

  • Fans hold their breath as Zenyatta takes on the colts in Breeders' Cup Classic

    Greg Wood
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    America's sweetheart has the unquestioning support of the home crowd in Breeders' Cup ClassicWhen Zenyatta made the 20-mile trip from her barn at Hollywood Park to Santa Anita on Wednesday, the main racing network gave her the OJ Simpson treatment. Her horsebox was tracked every yard of the way and the producer even asked John Shirreffs, her trainer, if they could put a camera crew inside the box too.A horse standing in a transporter does not normally make for prime-time TV, but this is Zenyatta. While European racing fans speculate over how many of tomorrow's Breeders' Cup races will be…

  • Horse racing: Hungry Johnny Murtagh hopes to break his Breeders' Cup losing streak on Rip Van Winkle

    Greg Wood
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:21 am
    The Irishman has a surprisingly low-key record at the meeting for such a high-profile riderJohnny Murtagh has the rare distinction of having made a winning debut at the Breeders' Cup, when Ridgewood Pearl took the Mile in 1995. Yet he arrived at this year's meeting having gone for nearly a decade since his second and most recent success, on Kalanisi in the Turf, and 16 straight losers had come and gone in between. If any jockey in California this week has been due a winner, it is Murtagh.Nor does any rider work harder to get one. Where European jockeys use saunas to shave off the ounces, in…
 
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    The Science of Sport

  • Are marathon times getting faster or not?

    4 Nov 2009 | 7:42 am
    A Further Analysis of Marathon Performances As US fans continue to drink in the first American victory in New York since 1982, we thought we would follow up the race report with a further analysis of marathon times.  If you read the comments to the race report, Joe Garland and cassio598 mentioned that in the early years of the race the course was four laps through Central Park, and that to examine the progression of times we should rather analyze the winning times since 1976.  The graph in question is this one here: So in 1976 the current race course was adopted, the one that passes…

  • NYC Marathon 2009 race report

    1 Nov 2009 | 10:16 pm
    A day of upsets!By now you would have heard the news and probably read much about it---in both races in New York the runners did not play to the script and there were big upsets all around. For some fans change might be hard, but we welcome it as it means there was unpredictable events and it made for exciting viewing in each race!Lining up it seemed a forgone conclusion that Paula Radcliffe would run most everyone off her heels by halfway and then finish off any hangers on in the last 10 km. On the men's side seasoned vets like Gharib and Cheruiyot were pegged to take the win with Ryan Hall…

  • New York 2009: Race analysis and splits

    1 Nov 2009 | 5:11 am
    New York 2009: Splits and race analysisIf you've come here for live splits, I'm afraid I have been beaten by technology this time around. Between the feed from Universal Sports breaking up on me every 2 seconds, and the hotel wireless access in Boston, I did not manage to even watch the race, let alone document the splits. Even now, 8 hours later, I can't watch the race for long enough to even comment sensibility on what went down.I have seen the race reports, and I would have loved to comment on what were two huge upsets - Meb Keflezighi and Deratu Tulu would have been long-odds leading into…

  • New York Marathon Preview and predictions

    30 Oct 2009 | 6:55 am
    New York, New York: The final swing on the 2009 Marathon calendarSunday sees the final marathon of the Fall season in the World Marathon Majors in New York, and it's one of the most exciting fields of the year (only London matches the men's field for competitive depth). So I'm interrupting the series on coaching and science to pull out the crystal ball and look ahead to the race, where a course record, at least on the men's side, seems a real possibility.New York is arguably the toughest course of the Majors. At least, it's record times suggest this, with a men's record only just inside 2:08.

  • Coaching and science: Asset or liability

    26 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Coaching and science: What's the big deal and who cares for the science?As promised, today begins a series of posts on coaching and science, and how the science can be, should be, and sometimes is, and often is not, applied to athlete preparation. Obviously, it comes with an endurance focus, but there's no reason why sprint coaches and team sport coaches can also not glean some information from this.This is a series that was inspired by my visit to the US Olympic Center in Colorado Springs. I was lucky enough to be invited there by Prof Randy Wilber of the USOC, who had organized a symposium…
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    Win at the Dog Track With Eb

  • How To Pick Winning Dogs At Multiple Tracks

    EbNetr
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:08 am
    Sometimes, I miss the “good old days” of greyhound racing when live racing at one track was your only option if you wanted to play the dogs. There were no slots, no card rooms, no simulcasts. You bought your program. You watched ten live races and you went home. At the time, it seemed like enough [...]

  • Free Harness Handicapping System for Eb’s Readers

    Eb
    2 Nov 2009 | 2:54 pm
    Harness racing and dog racing might seem a lot alike, unless you’re a fan of either. For some reason, a lot of dog players shun the harness races and vice versa. I used to think that I’d never bet on anything that had a rider or driver, but I changed my mind one day not [...]
 
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    Sports imPULSE

  • World Village of Women's Sports

    Phil Zalewski
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:13 pm
    The World Village of Women Sports will give women around the world the same opportunities to develop as their male counterparts. Almost $200 million will be invested in this research development and training center now taking shape in Malmö, Sweden, 20 minutes from Scandinavia’s largest airport. The World Village of Women Sports is a private sector initiative including a multi-functional complex of 100,000 square meters. The first stage is scheduled for completion in 2012. The new center will provide new opportunities for international sports organizations, clubs and companies with…

  • Surf The Winter Months With Quicksilver's Cypher PS+ Heated Vest

    Phil Zalewski
    30 Oct 2009 | 11:38 am
    Want to extend the surf season by a few more weeks or even months?  It looks like Quicksilver has found the answer without electrocuting the surfer.  The new Quiksilver Cypher PS+ Heated Vest system is the first ever battery powered heat vest that can be worn and operated under any wetsuit. I wonder if this might make sense for some of those cold open water swims.  Anyway, this new surfing technology utilizes Far-infrared heat technology and delivers hours of heat (129 deg on high setting and 116 deg on low setting) to your vital organs to maintain your core temperature and extend your…

  • Speedo Developing New LZR Racer Triathlon Suit

    Phil Zalewski
    28 Oct 2009 | 10:24 am
     Progressive Sports Technologies, a Loughborough University spinout company, is working with Speedo to develop a world-class triathlon suit.   Inspired by the record breaking LZR Racer swim suit worn by athletes including Michael Phelps and Rebecca Adlington to take 94% of the swimming gold medals in Beijing, the new triathlon suit is designed to be the lightest, fastest and most comfortable suit on the market.Progressive tested a selection of elite triathletes running and cycling in the LZR racer Tri-Pro suit in a controlled climate chamber.   With a constant temperature of 90° and 70%…

  • Speed Vest: Share Your Speed, Share The Road

    Phil Zalewski
    23 Oct 2009 | 10:42 am
    The SPEED-VEST is a bicycle safety device and advocacy tool which displays the wearer’s current speed on their back in easy-to-read lighted numerals. There are some clear benefits to the Speedvest including attracting attention and letting motorists know that "on occasion" you may be going a little faster that the speed limit.  The LCD's on the back illuminate your speed, very much like those lovely radar signs, letting everyone know exactly how fast your are traveling.The system consists of a wheel speed sensor, a wearable numeric display and a small computer that does the…

  • The Beckham Of Field Hockey

    Phil Zalewski
    22 Oct 2009 | 10:09 am
    Bending it like that guy, special shoes, and one very hot training chamber are all part of the making of a modern player.Dutch defender Taeke Taekema is known for his ability to curve shots off of set plays. He even has his own piece of equipment to help amplify his talents. Bend it like Beckham? How about twist it like Taekema. The legend of Taekema was cemented following the European Championship in 2007 where he scored 16 goals in the tournament (apparently that’s good). Taekema’s skills are centered on his ability with penalty corners. Similar to a soccer free kick, a special shot…
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    The Surfboard Man

  • Know your Limits

    The Surfboard Man
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pm
    Every year hundreds of beach goers and surfers go into surf conditions which are past their limits and boundaries. This puts lifeguard’s and their lives at risk. I have seen this countless times before and I cringe every time I know that someone is going to be a rescuer for a lifeguard. An example of this is when California gets a strong south swell. The swell usually brings long lulls in between sets. This is when inexperienced get in trouble. They often are in the impact zone right when a big set comes. Knowing your limits is essential to your well being and safety. It is not right to…

  • Staying warm when surfing in the winter

    The Surfboard Man
    4 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pm
    Surfing in the winter can be a test of a surfers dedication to the sport and tolerance of cold water. It is not pleasant and sometimes down right extreme. Sometimes winter rewards surfers with great waves and other times there are no waves. There are many tricks and tips to staying warm and avoid hypothermia. Some of these tips are expensive such as an expensive and thick heated wetsuit. However, my favorite and free trick is “Stay Active – Stay Warm” By staying active you will stay warmer. So when it is cold stay active by catching a lot of waves or moving around the line-up. Staying…

  • Hippyos Clothing

    The Surfboard Man
    30 Oct 2009 | 2:47 pm
    If you want to talk about an innovative surf clothing company than talk about Hippyos Apparel. If you want to talk about stylish clothing, hand crafted and reasonably priced than you should talk about Hippyos Apparel. When I think about Hippyos Clothing one word comes to mind – Original. I stumbled upon Hippyos Apparel a few years ago and have loved there products and how each item was hand crafted. Hippyos Apparel has dedicated their whole company to making hand crafted beanies with the surf culture in mind. Each hand crafted Hippyos Apparel beanie sells for $14.99 with free shipping.

  • Ron Jon Surf Shop

    The Surfboard Man
    24 Oct 2009 | 5:25 am
    What was purposed a few years ago was a Florida’s surfers dream come true. It was also every other surfers dream coming true. A state of the art surf park with two sperate wave pools. The facility would feature kiosks to try out new surfboards and other surfing items including fins, wax and leashes. This would be one of the first large scale facilities dedicated completely to surfing. Every surfer was on the edge of there seat with every announcement and report from the investors who were continuing to refine and build the arena. But these days you hear nothing about the advances or a…

  • Catching Steep Waves

    The Surfboard Man
    18 Oct 2009 | 11:01 am
    One of the most difficult things to make yourself do is to catch steep and fast waves. They are hard to catch because you have to catch them in such a cruical spot on the wave. You have to commit to going otherwise you can catch the wave even if you stop paddling and then get sucked over the falls.When catching steep waves you want to catch the wave near the bottom, rather than near the top. Take at least 3 extra strokes to make sure you catch the wave. It won’t hurt you to do it and it will make the takeoff a lot eaiser. Also angle your board slightly towards the shoulder so you do not…
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    HD Sports Guide » News

  • NFL Week 9 Printable Schedule/Plea for Fantasy Football Advice

    HDSportsGuide
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:44 pm
    Below is the week nine printable schedule. There are a few games this week that are going to be fun to watch. The ones I will be watching out for are Baltimore at Cincinnati, Dallas at Philadelphia and Kansas City at Jacksonville. I will be watching each of these games because they have strong fantasy implications for my game this week. I am sitting one game out of the playoffs and am going against my friend’s undefeated wife. Is this not the way fantasy football goes every year? Someone shows up never having played before and wins the whole thing. Well anyways this is my dilemma.

  • **UPDATED**ABC/ESPN2 Coverage Maps for November 7 3:30 Games

    HDSportsGuide
    4 Nov 2009 | 10:47 am
    The ABC coverage map for November 7 features three games this week during the 3:30 window. The Big Ten game is #16 Ohio State at #11 Penn State (72%) and will be seen in HD Standard Definition in the reverse mirror on ESPN2. The HD game in the reverse mirror is Wake Forest at #10 Georgia Tech. It will also go to 11% of the country on ABC, and most of the rest of the country in the reverse mirror. Oklahoma State at Iowa State game will not be in the reverse mirror but will go to 17% of the country on ABC. ESPN2/ABC just send out an email updating the reverse mirror. Now everyone in the blue…

  • ABC Coverage Maps for November 7 8:00 Games

    HDSportsGuide
    4 Nov 2009 | 10:44 am
    ABC also has released coverage maps for the November 7 prime time games. This weekend #24 Oklahoma at Nebraska will go to 35% of the country. 46% of the country will see Connecticut at #5 Cincinnati. The third game in this slot is #12 USC at Arizona State to 19%. Here is a link to the afternoon maps.

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-02

    admin
    2 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    This Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings game is great. This is a playoff atmosphere. I can't believe I'm saying this after all the hype # Nevermind the world is back to normal Alex gets a delay of game then gets sacked. Phew I was getting worried. # Why does Alex Smith seem competent? # A chorus of boos for Brett Favre this should be interesting. # Well it was actually a field goal, that sure as heck looked like a PAT. Tell OK st Texas and Oregon to watch out. http://ow.ly/xsQt # Thursday night football has turned into an upset fest. Well actually pending a PAT. # Finally some…

  • NFL Network Thursday Night Schedule

    HDSportsGuide
    2 Nov 2009 | 10:44 am
    The NFL network Thursday night schedule kicks off with the Chicago Bears traveling to the San Francisco 49ers on November 12, and runs through Christmas day. They will broadcast eight games all in high definition. This year they get two major holidays with the New York Giants at Denver Broncos on Thanksgiving and the San Diego Chargers at Tennessee Titans on Christmas day. All of the games will kick off at 8:20 with the exception of the Christmas game that will kick off at 7:30 2009 NFL Network Schedule DATE TIME (ET) DESCRIPTION NETWORK 11/12/2009 8:20 PM Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers…
 
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    DAILY STOKE

  • East Coast Surfing vs West Coast Surfing

    Hot Wahine
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Trust me, it takes a lot of balls to move from Brooklyn to Encinitas for the sole purpose of getting more surf time in your life, and I don’t even have balls. Having tried to surf out of Brooklyn for almost 3... Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Win $20 and tell us who this hot surfer girl is

    Surfing HQ
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    We have no idea where she is from or who she is, but she’s a hot surfer chick and inquiring minds want to know who she is! Aussie - for sure. She’s gotta be an Aussie. Let us know at info [] dailystoke.com. Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Fuel TV’s The Daily Habit rocks, plays douchey music

    ASP Addict
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    First off, I love my Fuel TV. Most of their shows and programs are unreal.  From Fins and On Surfari, to the surf videos and contests that they run, they definitely do things right.  As a non-skater/snowboarder, I’m... Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Ronald McDonald surfing

    Surfing HQ
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    The collective surfing world upchucked it’s Happy Meal today. Click the link above to get stoked!

  • Surfer with too much time on his hands

    Surfing HQ
    4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    We’re all for entrepreneurialism. But the surfer or non-surfer who conceived off this wine stopper with a surfing edge didn’t really, umm, think about it before making it and selling it on Ebay. This is... Click the link above to get stoked!
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    Sports Are 80 Percent Mental

  • Sports Science Weekly Gym Bag - 10-28-09

    28 Oct 2009 | 9:25 pm
    Welcome to a World Series edition of the Weekly Sports Science Gym Bag, a collection of some of the best stuff I've found in the last week.  A few more baseball stories are included, while you watch the Yankees lose in 6 games! The Overmanager: Why the New York Yankees' Joe Girardi is too smart for his own good To play in the NFL, you have to make a show of going to college. To play in the NBA, you have to get through high school. To sign a contract with a major league baseball team, all you have to do is convince someone you're 16, provided you weren't born in a country with…

  • Running To The Right Beat

    21 Oct 2009 | 8:29 pm
    With the Fall marathon season in full swing, thousands of runners are gearing up for the big day.  Just as important as their broken-in shoes and heart rate monitor is their source of motivation, inspiration and distraction: their tunes. Running with music has become so common that the two biggest names in both industries, Nike and Apple, have been joined at the hip with the Nike + iPod combination. So, what is it about music and running, or any exercise, that feels so right? Several recent studies try to chase down the connection between our ears and our feet. For the last 20 years,…

  • Sports Science Weekly Gym Bag - 10-7-09

    7 Oct 2009 | 7:56 am
    Time for another edition of the Sports Science Weekly Gym Bag. (Yes, a Wisconsin Badger football gym bag this week...they're 5-0!) If you ever run across something that you would like to share, just add it to the comments below! Marathon Runners Mull the ‘D Word’ This is the time of year, after marathoners have logged their longest miles, that any kind of pain, nagging or excruciating, can send runners into a panic about whether they will make it to the starting line. Or if they should even try... Faster tunes make you bike faster, even if it hurts a bit more Researchers have been…

  • I Run, Therefore I Drink?

    2 Oct 2009 | 1:44 pm
    Here’s a question for your buddies at the next golf outing or bowling league night: Are we more active because we drink more or do we drink more because we’re more active? Recent research showed that there is a correlation between the two, but could not offer a solid reason. Either way, another study claims the combination of moderate alcohol use and exercise will help our hearts more than just choosing one over the other. Michael French, a health economics professor at the University of Miami, and his colleagues dug into data from the 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a…

  • Sports Science Weekly Gym Bag - 9-28-09

    28 Sep 2009 | 8:39 pm
    Here's a new feature of Sports Are 80 Percent Mental: A weekly round-up of some of the best blog posts, articles and other interesting stuff that I've found on sports science and fitness research. If you find anything else, please just add it as a comment to this post!  Aging Muscles: 'Hard To Build, Easy To Lose' Have you ever noticed that people have thinner arms and legs as they get older? As we age it becomes harder to keep our muscles healthy. They get smaller, which decreases strength and increases the likelihood of falls and fractures. New research is showing how this happens —…
 
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  • Check out the Knicks City Dancers in the new Knicks theme song video!

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am
    The Knicks City Dancers starred in the new music video for "Get There" by Robert Randolph, the new New York Knicks theme song!Author: nycgardensportsKeywords: NY knicks new york city knicks city dancers nyc basketball cheerleaders nba madison square garden winter sports Added: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:11:52 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com

  • Shimano Bicycles in Sydney, NSW

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    http://www.BikeShopCastlehill.com.au - (02) 9894 2533 - Visit Sydney's largest bicycle store for a range of bikes, clothing and accessories from Shimano bikes and bicycles. Call or visit today!Author: tregbrnl589Keywords: Shimano bicycles Shimano bikes Shimano bike shop sydney bicycle shop sydney bike shop castle hill bikes bicycles bmx sydney shop shops store stores mens ladies kids mountain road track australia Added: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:07:31 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com

  • How To Date An Asian Woman

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    6 Nov 2009 | 6:28 am
    www.commandofitness.de Sifu Hans Schenkel Commando Fitness in Ramstein and Kaiserslautern. Commando Fitness is a combination of Fitness, Mixed Martial Arts and Body Building. All in one package.Author: xpan460Keywords: fitness martial arts boxing boxen fighter strenght endurance body building wing tsun chun kung fu mixed kaiserslautern ramstein loose weight burn fat sifu hans schenkel physical enhancement self confidence defense mixed martial arts ramstein six pack abs training fitness training combat fitness combat physical fitness mixed martial arts training mma training mma workout Added:…

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    6 Nov 2009 | 1:13 am
    World Champion Fast Feet Fontanez creator of Rek Suits #1 brand in Sport Karate. Has now expanded Rekonize Custom Uniforms and Warm Ups for all sports including Baseball,Football,Basketball,Soccer,Wrestling, Jiujitsu, MMA,Cheer Leading and Gymnastics.Author: brunts609Keywords: Custom Uniforms and Warm Ups for all sports including Baseball Football Basketball Soccer Wrestling Jiujitsu MMA Cheer Leading and Gymnastics Added: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:13:52 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com
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  • Let the offseason begin

    Peter Schmuck
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:49 am
    Now that the Yankees are world champions for the 27th time and all is right with the world (Sasrcasm alert!), we can get on with our lives -- and our offseason. If there is a bright side for the Yankee haters, it is that -- for the first time since 2000 -- there will be no postseason panic period in the Big Apple, which has generally been followed by an attempt to corner the free agent market. The bad news, of course, is that the free agent market isn't really worth cornering, but there are players that could make a difference for the Orioles, especially if they are willing to consider moving…

  • Come fly with me

    Peter Schmuck
    2 Nov 2009 | 8:56 am
    I've been concerned that I might be putting the whammy on the Ravens by hanging around town during the football season, so I decided to play it safe and fly to the West Coast yesterday afternoon. Sure enough, the Ravens rolled over the previously undefeated Broncos, so I'm going to stay away through next Sunday. I realize the game is in Cincinnati, but you can't be too safe with the team's playoff future in the balance. If you recall, the only Ravens victory I've been in town for was the the opener against the Chiefs, who were without starting quarterback Matt Cassel and still somehow made it…

  • O's: International intrigue

    Peter Schmuck
    31 Oct 2009 | 9:50 am
    I'm sure a lot of people would like to see the Orioles boldly go where they haven't gone before and pony up the big money it will take to sign Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman, but I wouldn't hold your breath. There are several indicators that point in the opposite direction, which likely means that the club's meeting this week with Chapman and his agent is more public relations than aggressive international player development. Don't misunderstand. I'm not saying the Orioles weren't really interested in talking to the guy, but when you consider what it could cost to sign him -- some say $40…

  • O's: Soft news is good news

    Peter Schmuck
    31 Oct 2009 | 8:20 am
    This is the lull before the storm. This is the time when major league front office people tie up loose ends, take a few days off and catch their breath before offseason begins in earnest following the World Series. That's why the biggest baseball headline in The Sun today is about negotiations with reliever/swingman Mark Hendrickson, who almost certainly will re-sign with the Orioles -- which is fine because he's a versatile role player on the pitching staff, but it's not really news when you consider he's from nearby York and not many other teams will be beating down his door this winter.

  • Orioles: Moeller explained

    Peter Schmuck
    30 Oct 2009 | 8:39 am
    Most of you probably know this already, but I thought I'd clarify the Chad Moeller situation for anyone who didn't get to the end of Jeff Zrebiec's story on the subject. The Orioles declined his $850,000 major league option yesterday, but that does not mean he will not return as Matt Wieters backup next season. In fact, I would guess that his return is fairly likely. The option was declined to free up room on the 40-man roster in anticipation of the finalization of the club's reserve list. The O's have to determine by Nov. 20 who will be protected in anticipation of the Rule 5 draft in…
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  • Salesman Calling!: Where People Answer Their Cell Phones

    Bill Guertin
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:54 am
    What’s the strangest thing someone has said to you as they’ve answered a call from you on their cell phone? Sports ticket sales professionals call thousands of prospects a day, and many times we catch people in strange, awkward, or questionable situations. Here are some of the best examples of responses from sales prospects during actual calls that sports ticket sales reps have made to people on their cell phones: • “I’m on a treadmill right now.” (out of breath) • “I’m going into a CATscan.” (Aren’t you supposed to leave those cell phones…

  • India’s Top Sports Tweeps: Part 1, We The People

    Lewis Howes
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:06 pm
    (This is a guest article by Anita Lobo) Sports & social media have received a lot of attention worldwide, particularly over the opportunity or threat twitter represents. However, the adoption of twitter by the athletes has been considerably slower in India. This list presents top sports tweeps i.e. the ‘early adopters’ who actively reach out to fans and foster a community of interest and dialogue. A cross-section of athletes from varied disciplines, sports journalists, and one notable sports administrator are here – all of whom share a remarkable view from the front lines of sport…

  • Professional Athlete Branding with Amy Martin

    Lewis Howes
    2 Nov 2009 | 8:11 pm
    Let’s face it.  Many big time athletes are starting to build and expand their brand to new audiences by connecting with fans on social networks.  Shaq and Lance Armstrong are two all-stars who are using Twitter and Facebook and seeing great results.  They are doing a fantastic job, but a lot of it has to do with their already “big brand” presence they have offline. Even if you are not a “big time” pro athlete, actor, entertainer, or brand, there are still things you should be doing online to connect with your audience.  Luckily for us, we don’t have to…

  • No Rush To Invest In Questionable PR

    Gail Sideman
    1 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pm
    Most everything that could be written and discussed about in recent news that Rush Limbaugh wanted to buy into a group seeking to purchase the St. Louis Rams, has been said and documented. What’s lingered in the back of the room is the reality of why the conservative talk show host was bumped from potential investor David Checketts’ roster. Despite what Limbaugh said on his radio show, it wasn’t his politics. It may not have even been his divisive comments that criticize groups of people that combined to create his reputation. The reason is public relations, and his name hitched to the…

  • How Mark Cuban Became Owner of the Dallas Mavericks

    Lewis Howes
    30 Oct 2009 | 1:55 am
    If you are a basketball lover then you have to know the name Mark Cuban.  It is a name that resonates with the NBA as he is one of the most recognized franchise owners, someone who cares about the well being of his players and organization, an extremely dynamic individual, and all around great business man. Although he has led the Dallas Mavericks to become a dominating team from one that was lacking before he was the owner, the deal almost did not come to fruition.  He almost bought another professional sports team in a completely different sport.  Watch this brief video from good friend…
 
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  • Penn State Open Thread

    Jason
    7 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Kickoff: 3:30PM ET Previews: 11W, WWAHT, OHD, MotSaG, TSB | BSD, ZN, HHV Favorite: Penn State (-4) Television: ABC/ESPN2 Radio: OSU Football Affiliates Weather: Partly Cloudy, Cool & Dry It’s been a weird week. Heading into Happy Valley, to play a solid Penn State team in what should be one of the bigger games of the season, all anyone wanted to talk about were alternate uniforms. I guess we can take comfort in the fact that the team has likely known about the new unis for some time now and have had ample time to work out whatever giddiness they might have. Pryor won’t be a…

  • The Rivalry Uniform

    Jason
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:12 am
    Photos of the Rivalry Uniform have leaked out ahead of the unveiling set for 11/15*. The official team shop at the Schottenstein Center will feature a mannequin rocking this look next Saturday and fans will be able to purchase limited edition merchandise at that time. I think those pants are pretty clutch. Your thoughts? * Unverified of course, but it looks to be the real deal and matches the earlier photo of the Falcons-esque jersey.

  • Preview: #16 Ohio State vs #11 Penn State

    Alex
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Oh hell, no (Reprise) #16 Ohio State 7-2, 4-1 Big Ten Roster | Schedule November 7, 2009 3:30 PM ET – ABC —— Beaver Stadium State College, PA #11 Penn State 8-1, 4-1 Big Ten Roster | Schedule In what is now the biggest game of the year and the start of a new three-game November season for Ohio State, the Buckeyes travel to Happy Valley to take on Penn State in a game that will have a highly significant effect on determining the Big Ten Champion and recipient of a 2010 Rose Bowl bid. It will be the 300th time a football game is played in the fifty years of football at Beaver…

  • I’d Like to Get a Few Before the Game

    Jason
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:19 pm
    Pryor on the Cryor t-shirts: “I’d like to get a few before the game. I’d like to wear one in warm-ups. I guess they’re trying to get in my head.” The stage is set.

  • Woody & JoePa Caption Thursday

    Chris
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Woody: “I just hope I get out of the game before I shart myself on the sidelines.” It wouldn’t be a big game without a Guess the Score contest and/or a photo caption Thursday. This week you get both. For any newbies or those simply wanting to stroll down memory lane, feel free to take a gander at your past installments if you need a good afternoon laugh to ease the gameday’s-a-comin’ nerves in your midsection.
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  • The Gophers Turn to the Ghostbusters on Halloween

    Brian Gainor
    4 Nov 2009 | 7:38 pm
    Are you looking for new ways to drive fan excitment at your team's games played on holidays? Are you looking for creative ways to support Halloween halftime festivities? The University of Minnesota Athletic Department recently did a great job calling in the Ghostbusters to help bring their halftime entertainment to life on Halloween. After the University's marching band finished performing Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller", the Gophers called on their mascot, Goldy, and a team of Ghostbusters to take care of a ghostly Michigan State fan in the end zone. Check out the…

  • Velodrome Branding is Harder Than You Might Imagine

    Brian Gainor
    4 Nov 2009 | 7:13 pm
    Are you looking for new signage application techniques? Are you looking to sell sponsorships for a velodrome facility? The enclosed clip details the process it takes to paint sponsor signage onto a Velodrome. Prior to the 2009 World Cup, officials at the British Cycling called in a team of experts to apply signage at the British Velodrome, a very arduous process. Check it out!

  • Disney and Lady Foot Locker Offer An Ultimate Race Weekend

    Brian Gainor
    4 Nov 2009 | 6:16 pm
    Are you looking to create an enticing promotion targeting female consumers? Are you looking for new ways to stimulate interest in the running space? Disney recently teamed up with Lady Foot Locker to create a "Run Like a Princess" sweepstakes that is driving some buzz in the running space. During the month of November, consumers have the chance to log on to http://www.LadyFootLocker.com and register to win (up to once per day) an enticing Grand Prize promotional package that includes: Round trip airfare for (2) to Orlando, FL (3) night hotel accomodations at a Walt Disney World Resort $750 in…

  • The Wizards Use Globalization to Sell Tickets...

    Brian Gainor
    1 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pm
    Are you looking for new ways to drive ticket sales? Are you looking for new ways to leverage the globalization of sports? The Washington Wizards currently feature a cool "Wizards vs. the World" tab under the Schedule drop-down bar on the team's official webpage. The "Wizards vs. the World" tab leads to a creative webpage that features a breakdown of 85 players representing 38 countries currently competing in the NBA.  The Wizards vs. the World page is designed to sell tickets to consumers interested in seeing their favorite international players/countries represented,…

  • Red Bull's Project X = Sports Marketing Idea of the Year

    Brian Gainor
    1 Nov 2009 | 1:49 pm
    Are you looking for new ways to leverage winter sports athlete endorsers? Are you looking to create an unconventional viral campaign? Over the past year, there was a buzz in the action sports space that Red Bull built a secret half pipe hidden in the mountains of Colorado for Olympian Gold Medalist Shaun White. With no pictures, stories, or first-person accounts, all of the buzz was just speculation... until now. Red Bull recently unveiled the details behind the project - Project X - through an exclusive site (www.redbullprojectx.com) that provides an insightful look into Shaun…
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  • Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader gets in trouble for how she dressed...on Halloween

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:21 pm
    Evidently one of the Cowboys cheerleaders decided to dress up like Lil Wayne for Halloween and the organization is not too pleased....especially after the pics got leaked on the internet. What do you think - over the top? Source: www.cowboysgab.com

  • Trying to Digest the Most Unsatisfying 30-6 Win Ever

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:20 pm
    A good night's sleep didn't allay the anxieties of Chicago Bears fans.  Numbers could not have lied more than they did on Sunday.   One would assume that a 30-6 home win against the Cleveland Browns meant joy after a tough loss in Atlanta and debacle in Cincinnati.   Unfortunately, as Brad Biggs rightly points out, the major weaknesses of this team were clearly on display against a Cleveland Browns team that couldn't get out of it's own way.  To say that Jay Cutler was battered would be an understatement.  Culter was sacked 4 times…

  • Is Pay-per -View killing boxing?

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pm
                           Joe Louis had people turning their radios on to listen to him fight. By the time Louis made his comeback to fight Marciano well past him prime, he could at least be seen on television sponsored by Papst Blue Ribbon. People tuned it to see a gladiator sport that was boxing. MMA was the stuff in the streets of Brooklyn and the Bronx. ABC Wild World of Sports- Promoted boxing when Muhammad Ali shocked the world with a win over the Sonny Liston. Howard Cosell and…

  • Phillies win Game 5 of the World Series 8-6, Chase Utley ties World Series home run record

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:02 pm
    Chase Utley had yet another 2-HR game, and tied Reggie Jackson with 5 HR in one World Series. Cliff Lee wasn't as great as he was in Game 1, but he still picked up the win for the Phillies, giving up 5 runs on 7 hits in 7 innings. Game 6 will be on Wednesday night, featuring Pedro Martinez for the Phillies, against Andy Pettitte for the Yankees on 3 days rest. The Yankees are hoping that he pitches better than AJ Burnett did on short rest. Burnett only lasted 2+ innings, and gave up 6 runs on 4 hits and 4 walks. In good news, he'll probably be available in Game 7, if…

  • Early fantasy hoops impressions from every NBA team

    2 Nov 2009 | 8:48 pm
    ESPN's top fantasy hoops analyst, Brian McKitish, brings us a two-fer: his revised top 130 players based on the first week of NBA action and his team-by-team breakdown of who's hot on all 30 teams. Some highlights: On Danilo Gallinari: If there's anything we've learned about Mike D'Antoni over the years, it's that any player can have value if he fits into his system, and the Rooster certainly seems to fit here. On who's playing power forward for the Magic: It's been Ryan Anderson, not Brandon Bass, who has stepped up in the absence of Rashard Lewis. Anderson has hit 11 3-pointers in three…
 
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  • NFL Midseason Awards To Question

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:14 pm
    As the NFL reaches the mid point of this bizarre 2009 season, we are witnessing a huge drop off of good and not as good teams. The long line of teams struggling is not a good thing for the NFL, and this will probably be brought up as the league tries to get a new collective bargaining agreement with the players before the 2010 season begins. There has been some good news in the league, and most of that has come from excellent play on the gridiron. I decided to have an awards ceremony where no trophies, handshakes, nor pats on the backs will take place. Most Valuable Player : Peyton Manning,…

  • I don't want to sound insensitive...but...

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:40 pm
     Let me preface this by saying that I feel awful for Ben Fanelli and his family.  I wish Ben Fanelli a speedy recovery and hopefully a return to hockey.  For those of you that may not have heard of this yet, Erie Otters forward Michael Liambas has been suspended for the remainder of the OHL season and the playoffs.  This is a monumental step by OHL Commissioner David Branch.  If  you that haven't seen the hit on Kitchener Ranger Defencemen Ben Fanelli, here you go. Now, I agree that it is a suspendable hit, but that severe?  Liambis received a match…

  • Bill Burr Breaks Down the Yankees BIG Win...

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:41 pm
      Boston native, and great comedian, Bill Burr tells it like it is... Later, The Beeze.

  • To All you Anti-Yankee Fans..Kiss my Butt

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:51 pm
      I'm sick of all you crying Yankee Haters. You moan and groan, and for what?  Your just jealous . You wish your team can spend like the Yankees, You wish your team can build up their minor league system, so they can trade for talent, or bring up prospects to the major league team. You wish your team had its own cable network. You wish your owner will go to all ends to ensure a winning team. You wish you had a devoted owner. The Yankees play by the rules, just like all the other teams. Just because the Yankees are willing to spend their money back on their team, while other…

  • Friday Roundtable: Bad Actors and Unemployment

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    As you've come to expect, the Friday Roundtable brings you the most pertinent news from the previous week in the world of sports.  Now, despite the name "Mo's Tavern," we are steadfast in our opposition to alcohol abuse - and we're particularly opposed to workplace accidents.  And please, please, please, don't ever call anyone in this establishment "a bugger" for "buggery" has a specific and particular meaning not appreciated in these here parts.   But to show that we're not without our fun side, we've teamed up…
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  • Malaysian sports officials angered by pregnant athlete’s pull-out

    Jonathan Sacks
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:17 pm
    Yuan Yufang, competitor in the 20 kilometer walk, pulled out of December’s Southeast Asian Games after her husband did not. Her pregnancy has angered Malaysian sports authorities, who feel that their country’s medal chances have been blown. Karim Ibrahim, deputy president of the Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union said, “She should have informed us earlier so that we could prepare another walker to replace her in the Games. Now it is too late to look for a replacement. We will have a council meeting in Ipoh on November 20 to determine what action to take against her. We are…

  • BYU vs. New Mexico women’s soccer: Cheap shots, violence, fighting, and hair pulling

    Jonathan Sacks
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am
    When I first heard that there had been a fight between the women’s soccer teams from BYU and New Mexico, I assumed that my fellow sports bloggers were just blowing a minor skirmish out of proportion just because they were happy to see a “catfight.” I was wrong. This wasn’t soccer, it was war. While this game might not have featured a full-on brawl, it did feature repeated violent incidents, with Elizabeth Lambert’s hair-pulling of BYU player Kassidy Shumway serving as the cherry on the sundae of cheap shots. Lambert was a menace on the pitch, engaging in several…

  • Want to buy 5,000 leftover 2008 Beijing Olympics condoms? Look no further!

    Jonathan Sacks
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:48 pm
    The words “leftover” and “condoms” are not typically combined to start a sales stampede, but one Chinese collector of Olympic memorabilia is hoping he will be able to unload his 5,000 condoms from the 2008 Olympics at an auction. 100,000 condoms were distributed during the games, with this guy somehow ending up with 5% of them. His wildly optimistic plans for getting laid fell short, and now you can have these condoms for a mere 5,000 yuan ($730) minimum bid. The auction, very tastefully named the “Exceptional Auction of China Sport Collection,” will take…

  • Tim Lincecum caught with pot after traffic stop in Washington

    Jonathan Sacks
    5 Nov 2009 | 4:30 pm
    A long-haired, laid-back, goofy-looking guy who lives in San Francisco getting caught with weed might be the least surprising news story in the world. Nevertheless, Cy Young award winner and apparent marijuana-enthusiast Tim Lincecum is in a bit of trouble after getting pulled over for speeding in Washington on October 30th. When Lincecum rolled down his window to speak to the police officer, out rolled a cloud of smoke. The officer asked him to produce the weed, and he complied, handing over a pipe and 3.3 grams of marijuana. Since it was such a small amount, Lincecum will only face…

  • Colbert Nation to sponsor the U.S. Speed Skating Team: Video

    Jonathan Sacks
    3 Nov 2009 | 10:47 pm
    The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
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  • The Owner of the New York Yankees Acknowledges the Champions

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:24 pm
    "The Steinbrenner Family and the Yankees Organization are extremely proud of the members of the 2009 New York Yankees for bringing a 27th World Championship to New York City and our fans, the greatest fans in the world. Every World Series victory is special, but this one is especially sweet coming in the first year in our new home. "The 2009 New York Yankees proved that we are the best in baseball. We beat truly worthy opponents in the American League Division Series, the American League Championship Series and the World Series. As we did all season long, we fought hard, never lost focus and…

  • New York Yankees Win World Series as a Team

    5 Nov 2009 | 6:53 am
    "Look, a lot of other people were going the other way and my teammates and coaches and the organization stood right next to me and we finished together as world champs. I couldn't be prouder."I just knew then that when I had the 25 guys standing next to me and the organization and general manager, it meant the world to me and I said that day [that] this is going to turn out to be one of the most special years of our lives, and it sure has.''--Alex Rodriguez, discussing his teammates' support since February when he admitted to steroid use and faced the media at spring training."He's a world…

  • Dallas Cowboys Gain Momentum and Confidence

    2 Nov 2009 | 7:03 am
    "The thing with this success is that we just have to be even harder on each other, expect even more out of each other. With each win comes great expectations. We're not just talking about from the outside; we're talking about in our own locker room, from ourselves."--Jay Ratliff, Dallas Cowboys' nose tackle. The Dallas Cowboys are on a three game winning streak and have increasing confidence. Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo threw touchdown passes to three receivers, including his new favorite target Miles Austin, and didn't have an interception for a career-best third straight game, leading the…

  • Yankees Taking a Team Approach to the World Series

    2 Nov 2009 | 6:15 am
    “There's no question, I have never had a bigger hit. But if you look at what Mark Teixeira and I have done in this World Series, it’s not much, and it just tells you what a great balanced team we've had all year, and we're getting contributions from all our guys. It just feels to go out and help the team win.”--Alex Rodriguez, Yankee thirdbaseman, acknowledging the teamwork needed to compete and win as New York takes a 3-1 lead over the Phillies.Rodriguez is hitting .143 (2-for-14) in the World Series, combining with Mark Teixeira (1-for-14, .071) to form a slumping 3-4 punch.

  • World Series Game Two: Yankees Learn from Phillies About Confidence

    30 Oct 2009 | 5:24 am
    "He talked about belief in his stuff, and all I told myself last night and today was the same thing. I went out tonight with confidence, and just, you know, the game just rolled by."--A.J. Burnett, New York Yankees pitcher, who learned from the Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Cliff Lee, about how to mentally prepare for his appearance in the 2009 World Series. Prior to Game 2, Burnett was walking through the home clubhouse when he noticed Lee, Wednesday's winning pitcher, giving an interview on a nearby television. Burnett stopped to listen as Lee talked about trusting his stuff, pitching with…
 
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  • This is girls soccer?

    Mark Tuchscherer
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:21 pm
    These girls are taking this game way to serious and have to be the biggest cheap shot artists in the world. All I know is I need to start watching girls soccer, this looked better then the World Series. This is the craziest video I have seen in a long time, and they let the [...]

  • NBA Scores

    Mark Tuchscherer
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:46 am
    Final 1 2 3 4 T Chicago (3-2) « 25 21 17 23 86 Cleveland (3-3) 27 16 22 20 85 Players of the Game CLE – L. James (Pts:25, Reb:7, Ast:6) CHI – D. Rose (Pts:14, Reb:2, Ast:11) Final 1 2 3 4 T San Antonio (2-2) 22 28 30 19 99 Utah (2-3) « 32 28 33 20 113 Players of the Game UTA – C. Boozer (Pts:27, Reb:14, Ast:3) SA – T. Duncan (Pts:15, Reb:13, Ast:2)

  • NHL Scores

    Mark Tuchscherer
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:44 am
    Final SO 1 2 3 OT SO T Montreal (8-8-0) « 1 0 0 0 1 (1) 2 Boston (6-7-2) 0 0 1 0 0 (0) 1 Three Stars 1. M. Cammalleri – MON (Goals: 0, Assists: 0) 2. C. Price – MON (Saves: 42, Save Pct: .977) 3. T. Thomas – BOS (Saves: 25, Save Pct: .962) Final 1 2 3 T Columbus (8-5-1) « 2 2 0 4 Atlanta (6-5-1) 0 2 1 3 Three Stars 1. R. Torres – CLB (Goals: 2, Assists: 0) 2. T. Enstrom – ATL (Goals: 1, Assists: 1) 3. J. Voracek – CLB [...]

  • Matsui, Pettitte Lead Yankees to World Series Title

    ticketchestjoe
    5 Nov 2009 | 2:44 pm
    Pedro Martinez just couldn’t get Hideki Matsui out on Wednesday night.  In the 2nd inning, Matsui gave the Yankees an early 2-0 lead with a 2-run HR off of Pedro.  In the 3rd inning, Matsui extended the Yankees lead to 4-1 with a 2-run single off of Martinez.  Matsui capped off his amazing night – [...]

  • Bad night in NY for the phillies

    Mark Tuchscherer
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pm
    The Phillies had to take a bus back to their NY hotel last night after losing the game to the Yankees. To make things worse there are no fans around to make the team feel any better. Don’t know about you but I would not want to stay in NY after losing the World Series.
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  • Adidas Ends Relationship With UCF Over Jordan Wearing Nike

    5 Nov 2009 | 10:48 am
    The UCF Knights basketball had an exhibition game against St. Leo Wednesday night and every player but one wore adidas shoes as is required by the school's contract with the shoe and apparel contract.  The exception, as we would expect, was Marcus Jordan, Michael's youngest son.  As a result of permitting Jordan the younger to wear Nike, adidas,  predictably, has chosen to end its relationship with UCF following this school year, a relationship that has been valued at up to $3 million. adidas spokesperson Andrea Corson, in an email to the Orlando Sentinel had this to say: "The…

  • Adidas Plans Huge Push Behind World Cup and New Zidane Boot

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:28 pm
    Athletic wear sales tend to run in cycles.  Interest often peaks around major sporting events and companies assoicated with star athletes see their sales rise as the athletes medals move up the metal scale.  With 2010 approaching, adidas sees its biggest marketing event of every four year cycle ahead and is now taking steps to position itself for maximum advantage.  adidas expects operating margins to be around 5% this year, down from 9,9% in 2008.  It expects a profitable fourth quarter and year despite extra marketing expense in anticipation of the push for 2010. In…

  • Election Results; The Day After

    4 Nov 2009 | 5:50 am
    Yesterday's elections produced a few surprises and a couple of results with significant impact in the world of sports.  First, the upset victory of Chris Christie in New Jersey, where he knocked off incumbent governor Jon Corzine puts the renovation of the Izod Center, the current home of the New Jersey Nets in doubt as well as any funds needed to complete the nearby Xanadu project.  Christie will reach out to Newark Mayor Corey Booker to learn about his misgivings over the renovation and his concerns about competition between the Izod Center and the Prudential Center, the home of…

  • Rondo Signs for $55 Million; Did Celtics Overpay?

    3 Nov 2009 | 8:15 pm
    It's been reported last night and today that the Celtics have signed point guard Rajon Rondo to a five year contract, worth at least $55 million.  He would have been a restricted free agent at the end of the season, and likely the best point guard on the market, but he was comfortable in Boston and wanted to stay.  He likely left some money on the table but was willing to do so for the stability of staying in Boston in a situation he was comfortable in with teammates he felt good to be around and in a city in which he felt appreciated.  To understand why, one needs to know…

  • BetonsSports.com Founder Gets More than Four Years in Jail

    3 Nov 2009 | 7:19 am
    Concluding a more than four year investigation, BetonSports.com founder Gary Kaplan pleaded guilty yesterday to several felony counts and was sentenced to more than four years in jail.  Kaplan, jailed since his arrest more than two years ago, had been charged by the US Attorney in St. Louis with various charges relating to the conduct of the Caribbean based sports betting operation. Kaplan pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, violating the Wire Wager Act and conspiring to violate in a plea agreement.  He was sentenced to four years and three months in jail and forfeited $43.6…
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  • Shalee Lehning at Hoops for Hope

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pm
    A new do for Lehning?Shalee Lehning was one of several current and former WNBA players who took part in the Hoops for Hope Game in Ashland, Kansas. The event was scheduled to provide a digital mammogram machine to Ashland in order to provide better protective care for the citizens of five small Kansas communities. Those citizens would have to drive 2 1/2 hours to obtain a mammogram otherwise.Among the players there were Ruth Riley, Cynthia Cooper and Jackie Stiles. You can find Ruth Riley's diary of the event right here and a gallery of game images starting here.

  • What happened at “Tweet – Blowing the Whistle on Social Media”?

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:28 pm
    Last night I attended Alex Kotler’s Football Partnerships panel, “Tweet: Blowing the Whistle on Social Media.” Greg Lalas, Chris Schlosser, Chris Toy and myself were the panelists, and there were some seriously smart people in the room, all with incredible perspectives. It was humbling and insightful to be included among this group to discuss and share information on how we are each using social media to achieve our business objectives. Big shout out to Alex Kotler, Adrian Melville and Jonathan Bennett of Football Partnerships for all their work putting this event together. What I…

  • Maria Jose Martinez Sanches reach Bali semifinals after beating Samantha Stosur

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:13 pm
    Maria Jose Martinez Sanches reach Bali semifinals after beating Samantha Stosur Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez upset Samantha Stosur 7-6 7-5 and reached the semifinals of the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions in Bali. Stosur broke Venus Williams’ record of the fast serve after hitting a 208kph serve. The WTA said the record was pending verification. Aravane Rezai, Marion Bartoli and Kimiko Date Krumm also made it into the semifinals. Bartoli made it through after defeating Shahar Peer 6-3 6-2. Date Krumm benefited from the withdrawal of Yanina Wickmayer. Vera Dushevina was called in to…

  • I'm coming out

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm
    I'm coming OUT... I have this secret, and now is the time I feel the need to come out with it! We all are born a little different, no judgment please, it's hard enough to deal with it as is, without people looking at me sideways. So back in high school, something always sat deep within, I could never find the words to articulate or simplify what was going on with me, but it was pretty painful. It wasn't until college that it hit me, I was tested and discovered that I am a carrier of sickle cell anemia, but I don't actually have the disease itself. It was then that doctors informed me that,…

  • Social Media as Contested Terrain

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:37 pm
    Currently I’m at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) in Ottawa. I’ve heard A LOT of great research and ideas that much head is spinning a bit.  I was in a session today that crystallized some thoughts about social media and women’s sports, and the dialogue that is occuring. Social media is a contested terrain-meaning that it is a site where struggle is occurring on many levels. Some of the issues that have arisen during the dialogue happening in many places (like here, here, and here) encompasses such questions as:  Who will control social…
 
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  • NBA LIVE 10 Top 5 Countdown

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    31 Oct 2009 | 3:12 pm
    NBA LIVE 10 Top 5 Countdown The EA SPORTS Live team has selected the Top 5 Plays from NBA LIVE 10 uploaded to EASPORTS.com For more EA SPORTS Top 5 Plays visit EASPORTS.com ... "EA SPORTS" "NBA LIVE 10" NBA Basketball "Video Games" "user submitted" "Top play" highlights From: EASPORTS Views: 6890 54 ratings Time: 02:27 More in Gaming

  • HBO Sports: 24/7 Pacquiao Cotto Episode #1 (HBO)

    HBO
    27 Oct 2009 | 8:59 am
    HBO Sports: 24/7 Pacquiao Cotto Episode #1 (HBO) Watch the first episode of 24/7 Pacquiao Cotto. Don't forget to watch all new episodes every Saturday night at 9pm, then don't miss the finale on Friday, November 13 at 9:30pm. For more information, log onto HBO.com. From: HBO Views: 178506 429 ratings Time: 29:37 More in Shows

  • Nintendo Wii Gaming System with Wii Sports and 15 Access...

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    16 Oct 2009 | 3:55 am
    Nintendo Wii Gaming System with Wii Sports and 15 Access... Shop hsn.com: www.hsn.com You just don't play the Wii, you experience it! With this Nintendo Wii Gaming System with Wii Sports and 15 Accessories, your family will enjoy the ultimate in interactive,... Prices shown on the previously recorded video may not represent the current price. View hsn.com to view the current selling price. HSN Item #552372 From: HSN Views: 1773083 665 ratings Time: 09:01 More in Entertainment

  • Stadium record for Usain Bolt - from Universal Sports

    sportsnetwork
    4 Sep 2009 | 7:36 pm
    Stadium record for Usain Bolt - from Universal Sports www.UniversalSports.com 2009, Brussels, Belgium, IAAF Golden League Track and Field, Jamaican Usain Bolt easily beats the field, and breaks Tyson Gays old track record at 19.57 seconds in the mens 200m. Wallace Spearmon took second. (Universal Sports, UniversalSports.com) From: sportsnetwork Views: 111600 265 ratings Time: 01:53 More in Sports

  • Usain Bolt beats Gay and sets new Record - from Universal Sports

    sportsnetwork
    16 Aug 2009 | 4:20 pm
    Usain Bolt beats Gay and sets new Record - from Universal Sports www.UniversalSports.com 2009, Berlin, Germany, IAAF World Championship Track and Field, Tyson Gay finally challenged Usain Bolt in the 100m and took second, Bolt broke his Olympic record to win at 9.58 seconds, Powell took third. (Universal Sports, UniversalSports.com) From: sportsnetwork Views: 1180886 4409 ratings Time: 02:10 More in Sports
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  • BCS Polls Released

    Eric
    18 Oct 2009 | 10:09 pm
    1 Florida 6-0 2 Alabama 7-0 3 Texas 6-0 4 Boise State 6-0 5 Cincinnati 6-0 6 Iowa 7-0 7 USC 5-1 8 TCU 6-0 9 LSU 5-1 10 Miami (FL) 5-1 11 Oregon 5-1 12 Georgia Tech 6-1 13 Penn State 6-1 14 Virginia Tech 5-2 15 Oklahoma State 5-1 16 Brigham Young 6-1 17 Houston 5-1 18 Utah 5-1 19 Ohio State 5-2 20 Pittsburgh 6-1 21 Wisconsin 5-2 22 Arizona 4-2 23 West Virginia 5-1 24 South Carolina 5-2 25 Kansas 5-1 The first BCS polls were released today and it doesn’t look too good for the USC Trojans. It’s almost impossible for them to make it to the BCS National Championship game this year with…

  • Stafon Johnson’s Viral Video-Be a part of it

    Eric
    14 Oct 2009 | 8:47 pm
    As I read and watched the latest developments in Stafon Johnson’s injury and saw him with his big smile leaving the hospital; I thought to myself, what can I do for Stafon Johnson? I came to the conclusion that I want to make a viral video for Stafon made by everyone who wants to participate in it: How can you participate? 1.) Send me a Tweet to FormerTrojans addressed to @stafon13 in the beginning of the tweet. 2.) Any pictures or short personal clips (make them around 10-15 seconds) email to tips@formertrojans.com Deadline for Submission: October 28, 2009 8:00 PM EST Thank you Related…

  • Mark Barkley to meet touchdown Jesus

    Eric
    13 Oct 2009 | 10:58 pm
    The freshmen sensitization Mark Barkley will lead the USC Trojans against the Fighting Irish in South Bend this Saturday. It will be a battle of two of the top rated high school quarterback of the last four years in Mark Barkley and Jimmy Clausen. The key question regarding both offensives: Whose will touch touchdown Jesus more? The USC defense should be able to contain the talented Clausen who has been inconsistent, but starting to live up to his talent. There’s no bigger game to demonstrate to the media, his fans, and his family that he’s back as a top tier quarterback. It…

  • Cincinnati Bengals Carson Palmer-2009 MVP so far

    Eric
    13 Oct 2009 | 10:25 pm
    Carson Palmer has been playing on all cylinders for the Cincinnati Bengals this year. Who would have expected them to win three road game against the Steelers, Ravens, and Packers, and be first place in the AFC North? Carson Palmer should be considered as a contender for the MVP and the Bengals are a team to be reckoning with for the rest of the NFL season. Fight On, Carson! Related posts:Carson Palmer- Ready for the 2009 NFL season to start Former Trojan Carson Palmer ready for the new NFL...Your Former USC Trojans AFC: Roundup… Here’s your Former USC Trojans AFC: Roundup……

  • USC Trojans to support #13 Stafon Johnson on their helmets

    Eric
    13 Oct 2009 | 6:47 pm
    The USC Football team will wear a sticker on their helmets in support of #13 Stafon Johnson who was injured in a weight lifting accident two weeks ago. Related posts:Stafon Johnson gives an update thru Pete Carroll’s Twitter account Stafon Johnson has spoken thru Pete Carroll’s Twitter account and...Stafon Johnson-Twitter Account goes live. Please Follow Stafon Johnson on his Twitter Account and give...Please Write to Stafon Johnson, Hebron Fangupo, and Marshall Jones.. From the USC’s blog: If you want to send cards,...
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  • The Last Emperor Vs. The Grim

    bjboyd
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:08 pm
    This weekend, Strikeforce looks to make their mark on the MMA scene by having a live fight, free on network tv. And in case you didn’t know….it’s got Fedor Emelianenko in it. Let’s face it, neither of these guys is going to win a Mr. Universe contest. But they can both kick the crap outta some poor sap on the other side of the ring. Both of these guys are coming off destructions of Andrei Arlovski. Fedor knocked him out after a few minutes in the first round. Knocked him right out of the air. Andrei was out before he hit the ground. Brett Rogers wasn’t so content…

  • The Undefeateds (Week 10)

    Kuhn
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:22 pm
    “LOOO-HOOO-ZUH-HER!“ -Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey) in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Back when this movie came out, could you ever have imagined this man would be nominated for an Oscar?  Oh…wait.  He hasn’t, even though…well, that’s a whole different beef.  Let’s talk about football. The age old question: is it possible to be a loser even though you win?  I’d like to see how an Iowa fan would answer that.  Probably with a cry of “scoreboard!” that attempts to cover the fragile psyche they’ve been carrying around since needing two…

  • Fixing the BCS, One Thousand Word Essay at a Time

    BobbleHeadGeorge
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:25 pm
    The plane rocks its cradle back and forth.At 35,000 feet, the masses spend the long, 15 week flight dreaming of bowl games in Hawaii and Memphis.UAB has been snoring for weeks, the Cardinals of Ball State mumble quietly to themselves, and the Idaho Vandals quietly read a magazine to themselves. But, not all are sleeping in coach, the Boise State Broncos feel stuffed in a chair, in need of beverage service, TCU wants a pillow.Eventually, one of them will whip the seatbelt off their laps and work their way to the front of the plane, to see where their due perks have fled. As the curtain opens…

  • COMBO!: Combining Sports & Games

    Kuhn
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:46 am
    The other day a friend of mine, who has done some amateur boxing in the past, informed me that he would soon be competing in a chessboxing competition.  Yes, that’s exactly what it sounds like.  Contests box for a round, then play timed chess for a round, then repeat.  This continues until someone is either knocked out or checkmated.  If that doesn’t happen, the winner is whomever gets the highest score in the boxing match. I wouldn’t blame you at this point for thinking I made this all up, but here’s proof.  It got us to thinking; what other sports could we…

  • Pyle of Crap! Thursday Edition

    Philguard
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:32 am
    You can make this at home yourself if you drink enough of Sonic’s Ocean Water. PoL is committed to bringing you great stuff other people put together, cause we’re good, but sometimes others are better. Did you hear what Dirk did in the fourth quarter against the Jazz, With Leather has some thoughts. Sports by Brooks deals with Chiefs fans who are getting petitiony about Larry Johnson. The No-Look Pass has some thoughts on the Tim Donaghy book. EDSBS has a gravestone that takes college football a little to far. At Brahsome a guy was denied a Jackpot on the Slots because the Casino…
 
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  • Did big bucks buy Yankees the world series?

    wv918
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:45 am
    So the big money spending New York Yankees won the World Series the other night. After throwing hundreds of millions of dollars at CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett they finally got back to the World Series and won it. Checking the list of World Series winners I see it had been 8 years since they had won it all. Is all those millions of dollars George Steinbrenner shells out really worth winning a World Series once every eight years. They did win 3 World Series in a row from 1998- 2000 and have won a total of 7 since George Steinbrenner and a group of investors bought the New York…

  • Petty merges with Yates and switches to Ford

    wv918
    11 Sep 2009 | 7:13 am
    It was announced yesterday that Richard Petty Motorsports will merge with Yates Racing and will switch brands from Dodge to Ford. They will field 4 cars with the 98 driven by Paul Menard coming over to Petty while doing away with the 44 which is driven by A.J. Allmendinger currently. Allmendinger will hop in the 43 car which is currently being driven by Reed Sorenson so that leaves Reed without a ride for next year. Also their is a rumor that Yates will bring back the number 28 car and Elliott Sadler will drive it. If that happens then they will scrap the number 19 Sadler currently drives. I…

  • Kasey Kahne’s wins Pep Boys Auto 500

    wv918
    10 Sep 2009 | 7:54 am
    Kasey Kahne’s win in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta last Sunday night was huge in that it gave him a 96 point lead over 12th place Matt Kenseth and almost assured Kahne of a spot in the chase for the Sprint Cup championship. His win also gave him 10 big extra bonus points which right now would put him in second place with Matt Kenseth when the points reset after Richmond. Mark Martin has four wins so far put is in danger of falling out of the top 12 with only one race left till the chase begins. Kyle Busch also has 4 wins and if he and Martin make it in then Kahne would be put…

  • Denny Hamlin wins at Pocono

    wv918
    4 Aug 2009 | 11:51 am
    Denny Hamlin ended a 50 race winless streak yesterday in winning the Nascar Sprint Cup race at Pocono. The race was postponed Sunday due to the rain. Hamlin last win was at Martinsville in March of 2008 and this was his third win at the Pocono track. He was also racing with a heavy heart as his 91 year old grandmother had just passed away only day earlier in Tampa. Juan Pablo Montoya finished second for his first top 5 of the year and Clint Bowyer had his best finish of the season coming in third. Sam Hornish was fourth which was the highest he has ever finished in a Nascar race. Kasey Kahne…

  • Keselowski wins inaugural race at Iowa Speedway

    wv918
    2 Aug 2009 | 5:48 am
    Brad Keselowski passed Kyle Busch with 8 laps to go and held on to win the U.S. Cellular 250 in the inaugural race at Iowa Speedway for the Nascar Nationwide series. Busch finished second for the fourth time in five races in the Nationwide series.  Jason Leffler came in third followed by Carl Edwards in fourth and Kelly Bires was fifth. Busch still has a 207 point lead over Edwards in the Nationwide point standings.
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  • Podcast: NBA Preview and Mark McGwire deserves Bonds-like scrutiny

    Stephen A.
    27 Oct 2009 | 6:35 am
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  • Stephen A. Commentary: Rush and the NFL (via CNN.com)

    Stephen A.
    13 Oct 2009 | 2:29 pm
    The only thing more shocking than racially insensitive remarks emanating from the mouth of Rush Limbaugh is the fact that no matter what he says or how incendiary his comments are…we continue to be shocked. Whether it’s insulting the Black community by comparing NFL players to the “Bloods and Crips…without weapons,” or disgusting us by saying slavery “had its merits,”-it begs more than the gratuitous feelings of reprehension oozing from the mouths of professional athletes, perturbed over Limbaugh’s ownership pursuit of an NFL franchise. Actually, it begs one simple question:…

  • Podcast: Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize, Rush Limbaugh

    Stephen A.
    9 Oct 2009 | 6:59 pm
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  • Podcast: Brett Favre deserves respect, Alex Rodriguez needs to prove himself, and Bobby Bowden

    Stephen A.
    6 Oct 2009 | 3:16 pm
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  • Stop the Black-on-Black Crime

    Stephen A.
    23 Sep 2009 | 11:38 pm
    This post is written in response to several blog posts incorrectly stating I regret voting for President Obama. First things first: I DO NOT regret voting for President Barack Obama. I DO believe his heart is in the right place. I DO feel that his intent to bring change to America, to improve the lives of the desolate and poverty stricken is, ultimately, what he is all about. That explains and validates why more than 69 million citizens voted for him in the last Presidential Election. None of them envisioned they would regret doing so, either. But that doesn’t mean they won’t regret it…
 
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  • Ironman Dreaming

    Jamie
    4 Nov 2009 | 6:49 pm
    It has only been 2.5 weeks since my last race and my race mojo tank is already filling up! I’ve been giving my body plenty of TLC in the form of good food, yoga, stretching and self massage. I knew for sure that my training mojo was coming back when I had a dream/nightmare about racing a tri with some of my blogger buddies, got my bike stolen and frantically ran around my home town in Connecticut trying to find it. I think my legs miss my bike and are trying to convince me to hop back on. I’m still sticking with my “purposeful nothingness” training plan for another…

  • First Endurance Joins The Trakkers Family

    Jamie
    29 Oct 2009 | 7:19 pm
    With the offseason in full swing, lots of 2010 planning is still in motion. A major part of that is making plans for my involvement with Rev3 and Trakkers for 2010. There  is more news in the works that I will share when the time is ready, but I just got the green light being able to make our first big announcement. First Endurance signed on to Team Trakkers as our official nutrition nutrition sponsor! I’m brand new to the company, but I’m digging their philosophy: “Our goal is to have 100% of our members finish Ironman with no cramps, no bonk and no gastric…

  • Purposeful Nothingness

    Jamie
    27 Oct 2009 | 6:13 pm
    Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the offseason. The fun part is that I’m taking it just as seriously as my mid-season peak training. After Timberman and then cramming in lots of run training for Ragnar, I was pretty beat up and worn out. During August and September, I was itching to race every single weekend. It is all I wanted to do: beat up my body and challenge the clock. Now, things couldn’t be any more opposite. I barely have any motivation to work out, and I love it. I’m milking every single day of it. Normally my schedule outside of work is filled with lots of…

  • Gifts From The Big Island

    Jamie
    19 Oct 2009 | 5:46 pm
    Today I’ve decided that Hawaii might be the nicest state. First Bree Wee helped me out with my career as a spinning instructor before we even met and now Jason Lester sent me some sweet swag from this year’s Ironman World Championship. I came home from work today to see a package with a with a Kona return address. Ta-Da! It may be decades before I’m ever able to claw my way into racing Kona, but at least I have a sweet water bottle to motivate me to keep going until that day comes. I know, only a major geek would get all psyched about a water bottle. Right? Lame. Oh well. I…

  • Amica Half Marathon Relay Race Report

    Jamie
    18 Oct 2009 | 5:21 pm
    One word: Epic. It all started when Sam’s aunt signed up for the Amica Half Marathon in Newport, RI to celebrate being cancer-free for 10 years. To show our support along the way, a group of us (Sam’s parents, uncle and I) decided to do the marathon relay that went along the same course at the same time. Looking at the weather forecast, it was supposed to be pretty cold and rainy, so I tested out some race outfit options. This was one of my favorites (except I obviously  be racing in jeans). The tri top/arm sleeve combo is the best combination of ridiculous and bad-ass.
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  • Impact of a Yankees Victory

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:34 am
    First off, I need to congratulate the New York Yankees on their 27th World Series championship (I will admit, I am a Yankees fan, but I always try to keep my views here neutral and unbiased). Anyway, with their victory, I was thinking about what type of economic impact there will be from their 27th title. Then low-and-behold, I see this video on my daily Wall Street Journal email: Now in all seriousness, this “statistic” about a 5% growth in GDP during the year after a Yankees victory is just a correlation. And as any statistician will tell you, a correlation does not tell you…

  • Macy’s Little Mistake

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    3 Nov 2009 | 6:57 am
    I think most people have probably seen this already, but just in case, I’m going to share it here as well. Macy’s made a little mistake with an advertisement they ran in Monday’s Philadelphia Enquirer. Take a look (thanks to the AZCentral.com FanBoy Blog for the photo). In case you weren’t following baseball, the Phillies are currently down three games to two in the World Series, and in fact, they were down 3-1 when this ad actually ran. While I like the idea of having confidence in your team, I think this is taking it a bit too far. The newspaper has since apologized…

  • The Connection Between Industry and Inventory

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    2 Nov 2009 | 5:45 am
    On Saturday night, I was watching the Oregon/USC football game when I noticed that the sponsor on the netting raised behind the goal posts was American Family Insurance. I was a little surprised because I am so used to seeing the Allstate brand “Good Hands” logo on the netting at most football stadiums. This got me thinking a bit about the connection between a particular industry segment and the available sponsor inventory at sporting events. Is it possible that because certain companies use the same type of signage across multiple locations that the inventory itself becomes…

  • Sports Careers Saturday – Follow-Up

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    30 Oct 2009 | 3:10 pm
    Time for this week’s edition of Sports Careers Saturday, one day early! Career Tip from Mark Tudi: Commitment and Follow-Up – Simple Words, Simple Meanings I have attended a number of trade show and career fairs across the country where I have met hundreds of people who desired employment in the sports industry. I appreciated their enthusiasm and desire. All of them told me that either they were going to call or send their resume to me. Few individuals followed through. There are many reasons for this kind of behavior. One may be that they found a job. Others probably deal with…

  • Guest Post: Social Media with Goofus and Gallant

    russell@thebusinessofsports.com (Russell Scibetti)
    27 Oct 2009 | 6:28 am
    Today’s guest post is courtesy of Christopher Byrne of The Cayuga Group. This post was in response to a discussion on The Business of Sports LinkedIn group regarding examples of current social media practices in sports. Sometimes I think it is easier to say what teams, leagues and organizations are doing wrong. I do not know if it is intentional or the appearance that they do have a clue on what the world of social networking and social media is all about: collaboration and sharing. I do not know if you remember Goofus and Gallant from Highlights Magazine or not (to summarize using the…
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  • Fencing: A Wedding Story

    Craig
    15 Oct 2009 | 12:26 pm
    Andrew wrote in recently to share his fencing story with us.  He showed off his skills at a friend’s wedding recently: At religious Jewish weddings, there is a part during the dancing for guests to entertain the new couple by displaying talents, skills, or anything that looks fun or cool.  I decided to entaertain my very good friend of 18 years (As I am 21 and the groom 22) by fencing for him.  Unfortunately, I left my jacket at home, but everything else was there.  To cover my dress shirt, I wore a t-shirt I carry in my bag of two fencers with sword fish I bought from woot.  The…

  • It’s not the tools you have, but how you use them

    Craig
    22 Jun 2009 | 11:16 am
    Check out this video of a street drummer. You can have the most tricked out set of high performance gear, but someone who really knows their stuff, is trained, and knows exactly what their gear can do is going to beat you. Something to think about when making your assessments of who is good and not in your next pool.

  • Montano Wins Dallas World Cup

    bigdawg2121
    20 Jun 2009 | 4:53 pm
    Final. Montano d. Yakimenko 15-8 I believe. Honestly I was having too much fun watching the bout and laughing at those that bet against Montano to win today. As such all I can say now is that World Cup fencing is awesome when compared to the alternatives… Also I think I’ve fallen in love at least 3 to 4 separate times. (Gentlemen consider this an incentive to start making points and get out there). Perhaps I’ll have more pertinent thoughts to share on the bout tomorrow. -JP

  • Morehouse Takes 3rd

    bigdawg2121
    20 Jun 2009 | 4:24 pm
    First semi final: Tim starts up 3-0 before falling to 8-3 or 8-4 at the break. Yakimenko takes control after the 8, running up the score early before Tim mounts a comeback. In the end Tim goes down fighting 15-11. In the second bout, the younger Italian Samele makes a strong showing against Montano. The break starts at 8-7 for Montano. In the end though, Montano takes control and posts a 15-9 victory as he chases Samele of the end of the piste. -JP

  • Dallas Men’s Sabre - Final Four Set

    bigdawg2121
    20 Jun 2009 | 1:59 pm
    Tim and Ben are fencing in the 8. Tim is up 5-1. I am leaving to watch Montano v. Mokretsov and Ciari v. Samele. Mokretsov up 8-5. Samele up 8-5. Pillet is down to Yakimenko 9-3 in the other quarter. He seems frustrated with several of the calls, to say the least. He draws a yellow down 6-14 for removing his mask to question the ref. Yakimenko is through to the final. Tim is through. Samele is through. Montano is through. Looks to be a very strong final. Back at 6.
 
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  • Violence in Women's Soccer (Video)

    Rob Robson
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:19 pm
    My attention was drawn to this video, which was described as a "catfight", on a sport psychology mailing list this morning. It isn't a catfight, but a series of violent acts by a player during a single - televised - match between Brigham Young University and New Mexico. Remarkable, isn't it? The comments I've seen this morning ranged from what might be wrong with her, to how her coach could keep her on the field, how the referee (or assistants) didn't pick this up, and even commentary on the media attention it has had. Apparently it has had some attention as a 'humour' piece, raising the fair…

  • Violence in Women's Soccer (Video)

    Rob Robson
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:18 pm
    My attention was drawn to this video, which was described as a "catfight", on a sport psychology mailing list this morning. It isn't a catfight, but a series of violent acts by a player during a single - televised - match between Brigham Young University and New Mexico. Remarkable, isn't it? The comments I've seen this morning ranged from what might be wrong with her, to how her coach could keep her on the field, how the referee (or assistants) didn't pick this up, and even commentary on the media attention it has had. Apparently it has had some attention as a 'humour' piece, raising the fair…

  • Free download: Handbook for Coaches of Young People

    James Marshall
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:09 pm
    Hi, you can download this free handbook here http://www.americancoachingacademy.com/manifesto.pdf it may be teaching some of you to suck eggs, but there are some useful points, especially on running parent orientation meetings. There are also some useful templates in the appendices for handouts to players and parents. For those of you who are interested in implementing some of the ideas featured and want to set up a good youth athlete development programme, contact me here: james@excelsiorgroup.co.uk and I will happily get you started. Enhancing Sports Performance…

  • Australian Sport in Decline; A real possibility.

    Nathan Peate
    2 Nov 2009 | 2:13 pm
    An interesting article on the issues facing sport in Australia, and the global effects that this will have, if funding is not increased to the numbers that are mentioned by Mr John Coates, AOC President. http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26269561-10389,00.html

  • Cool Basketball Shots (Video)

    Rob Robson
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:53 pm
    Inspired by James Beale's post of the American Football Pick Me video (very cool), I was looking around youtube and picked up some very nice basketball shots. Here they are... To choose the title of the "Greatest Shot in Basketball" is a little grandiose, but it is a nice shot! Smart ass.... ..and the crowd go wild! Not once, not twice.... Ok, so another not-quite-legal shot, but cool anyway... But there's nothing like a bit of innovation in a game-winning situation! Here's a 360 dunk by Shaq... But if you thought that was impressive... And finally... ...always check your equipment first. --…
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  • BAN THE FAN

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pm
    Ban the fan? Yes, ban the fan. Specifically, the Philadelphia Philly fan and below lists the reasons why. 1. The difference between passion and anger is what can take sports fan-ships... Welcome to Lady Loves Pinstripes, a sports blog from a female fan's perspective. Feel free to comment or debate on any post because everyones views are different and we can learn from each other. Thanks again!

  • OUR HOUSE IS NOW A HOME!!!!

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:02 pm
    NEW YORK YANKEES ARE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS!! #27 OVERALL BUT #1 FOR OUR NEW HOUSE THAT WE CAN NOW CALL A HOME!! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES AND THE HEART TO WIN FOR NEW YORK!! YOU MAKE US ALL SO PROUD!! Welcome to Lady Loves Pinstripes, a sports blog from a female fan's perspective. Feel free to comment or debate on any post because everyones views are different and we can learn from each other. Thanks again!

  • Yankees Don’t Want To Party Like It’s 2004

    3 Nov 2009 | 8:07 pm
    The Yankees sure gave fans a flash-back, when game five wrapped up. New York got a reality check from the Phillies Cliff Lee and Chase Utley. The pitcher and second baseman carried their team,... Welcome to Lady Loves Pinstripes, a sports blog from a female fan's perspective. Feel free to comment or debate on any post because everyones views are different and we can learn from each other. Thanks again!

  • Don't Get In The Way Of The Yankees

    1 Nov 2009 | 9:22 pm
    Going into Philadelphia tied at one, to play three against the defending champs left the notion of uncertainty among the Yankees faithful. Well, Yankees fans can sleep well tonight. The Bombers... Welcome to Lady Loves Pinstripes, a sports blog from a female fan's perspective. Feel free to comment or debate on any post because everyones views are different and we can learn from each other. Thanks again!

  • Oh What A Night, As Jay Z Lead The Yankee Fight

    30 Oct 2009 | 1:17 pm
    Thursday night at Yankees Stadium, as fans took their seats, tense expressions filled the air. Before the start, mega-stars Jay Z and Alicia Keyes sang their hit ‘Empire State Of Mind’ for the... Welcome to Lady Loves Pinstripes, a sports blog from a female fan's perspective. Feel free to comment or debate on any post because everyones views are different and we can learn from each other. Thanks again!
 
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  • 2009 Hank Aaron Award Given To SKLZ Teammates Jeter and Pujols

    3 Nov 2009 | 11:45 am
    Congratulations to Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols on winning (again) the prestigious Hank Aaron Award given to the best offensive performance in the National and American Leagues.Past winners of the Aaron Award include : Manny Ramirez and Sammy Sosa (1999);[...]

  • Basketball Training Aids from SKLZ

    27 Oct 2009 | 11:13 am
      With two unique basketball ball return systems, a defender trainer, a shot trajectory and rebounding trainer, and a court-awareness marker and game set, SKLZ has developed the first complete line of basketball training equipment for serious athletes ready to step[...]

  • Youth Sports Parent Blogs

    26 Oct 2009 | 3:27 pm
    I was lucky to find two outstanding blogs about parenting in youth sports. One is about the psychology of young athletes, and the other is more focused on finding a place for parents in youth sports.  Talk about information long overdue! [...]

  • SKLZ CEO John Sarkisian Becomes Penn State Fan Over Weekend

    26 Oct 2009 | 9:18 am
    As any person who enjoys watching total carnage and destruction knows, Penn State defeated once-proud Michigan University on Saturday at "The Big House" 35-10.     Admitting defeat, John finally experiences what it means to be a winner by donning Blue and White.      [...]

  • Putting Aid Review - Good Training Aid That Can Be Used Both Indoors and Outdoors

    23 Oct 2009 | 11:03 am
      %%VIDEO%%     "I think that a training aid like the SKLZ Putting Gate can definitely help any golfer become more aware of out what problem they may have with their putting stroke by using this training aid." CLICK HERE to read the complete[...]
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  • Kansas Jayhawks versus Kansas St Wildcats College Football Pick Best Bet

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:55 pm
    Sportsbookreview.comWith our Best Bet for Saturday’s college football action we will select from the Kansas Jayhawks at Kansas St Wildcats college football game. Kick off is at 12:30PM Eastern Time and you can catch if on FSN. Pick up this Best Bet and you will be a winner on Saturday. Click Here to order Tony T’s Best Bet Today Sports Betting Forum Oklahoma Sooners versus Miami Hurricanes College Football Pick Best Bet New York Giants versus Philadelphia Eagles NFL Pro Football Pick Best Bet UCLA Bruins versus Oregon St Beavers College Football Pick Best Bet San Francisco 49ers versus…

  • Purdue Boilermakers versus Michigan Wolverines College Football Free Pick

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:45 pm
    It was another winner on Friday as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets play over the total. For Saturday we select from college football as the Purdue Boilermakers visit the Michigan Wolverines. Kick off is at 12PM Eastern and you can watch it on the Big Ten Network. With our free pick we will play the Purdue Boilermakers +6 ½ against the Michigan Wolverines. Bodog Sportsbook Michigan is a struggling team right now as their defense continues to implode on the field. Freshman quarterback Tate Forcier has been bothered by a shoulder ailment and his numbers have dropped considerably.

  • Kansas City Chiefs versus Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Pro Football Odds Sports Betting Pick Preview

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:08 pm
    The Jacksonville Jaguars will look to get back in the win column when they play host to the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL game on Sunday afternoon. Kick off time in Jacksonville is scheduled for 1PM Eastern Time with regional television coverage provided by CBS. The LVSC NFL odds makers have set the opening point spread in this contest and the Jacksonville Jaguars opened as a 6-½ point favorite with the over under coming in at 43 1/2. The early money from the NFL betting public has come in on the home favorite, as the Jacksonville Jaguars are currently a 7-point favorite. The over under has…

  • Washington Redskins versus Atlanta Falcons NFL Pro Football Odds Sports Betting Pick Preview

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:05 pm
    The Washington Redskins are coming off a much needed bye week when they travel to face the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL game on Sunday afternoon. Kick off time in Atlanta is scheduled for 1PM Eastern Time with regional television coverage provided by CBS. The LVSC college football odds makers have set the opening point spread in this game and the Atlanta Falcons have opened as an 11 ½ point favorite with the total lined at 39 1/2. The early money from the NFL betting public has come in on the underdog Washington Redskins, as the Atlanta Falcons are currently a 10-point favorite. The over under…

  • Carolina Panthers versus New Orleans Saints NFL Pro Football Odds Sports Betting Pick Preview

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pm
    The Carolina Panthers off a huge road win at Arizona, will play the back end of back to back road games at NFL South division rival the New Orleans Saints in an NFL game on Sunday. Kick off time in New Orleans is scheduled for 4PM Eastern Time with regional television coverage provided by CBS. The LVSC NFL odds makers have set the opening point spread in this game and the New Orleans Saints opened as a 14 ½ point favorite with the over under coming in at 51. The early money from the NFL betting public has come in on the underdog Carolina Panthers, as the New Orleans Saints are currently a…
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  • SEC Fines Urban Meyer

    Darrell Owenby
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:45 am
    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Nov. 6, 2009) – University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer has been fined $30,000 by the Southeastern Conference for his public comments concerning officiating, Commissioner Mike Slive announced Friday.   The fine is the first since the conference’s Athletic Directors, with the full support of the league’s Presidents and Chancellors, voted to have [...]SEC Fines Urban Meyer is a post from: SEC Sports Blog

  • AP Top 25 and SEC Bowl Eligible Teams

    Darrell Owenby
    1 Nov 2009 | 1:56 pm
    The SEC, the AP Top 25 and the SEC teams that are looking at bowl eligibilityAP Top 25 and SEC Bowl Eligible Teams is a post from: SEC Sports Blog

  • SEC Football Scores and Highlights for Oct 31st

    Darrell Owenby
    31 Oct 2009 | 11:19 pm
    SEC Football Scores and Highlights for Oct 31stSEC Football Scores and Highlights for Oct 31st is a post from: SEC Sports Blog

  • SEC Commissioner Mike Slive Has Created the Kiffin Rule

    Tony Adams
    30 Oct 2009 | 10:17 pm
    If you are an SEC coach and just got screwed, complain quietly behind closed doors or the fans will hear you.SEC Commissioner Mike Slive Has Created the Kiffin Rule is a post from: SEC Sports Blog

  • SEC Football Picks and Score Predictions

    Darrell Owenby
    30 Oct 2009 | 8:43 pm
    SECRivals' Official Picks and the Picks Panel are Combined this Week for Brevity's Sake ... if you call 780+ words being brief.SEC Football Picks and Score Predictions is a post from: SEC Sports Blog
 
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  • Oregon-Stanford: Expect the Ducks to Keep Rolling

    Keith Becker
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:33 pm
    It turns out that Masoli really is as good as he was in the Holiday Bowl last year. Good news for Oregon. Bad news for Stanford. Stanford might have a nicer campus, smarter students, and even a better synchronized swimming team, but when it comes to football, there is no doubt that Oregon comes out on top. The Ducks are coming off a big win, while the Cardinal have been home resting up during their open date. This has pushed many pundits to put the Ducks on upset watch this Saturday, but like Rob Moseley from the Register-Guard wrote, “Is an obvious trap game actually a trap game if…

  • The Definitive Oregon Green Dude Interview

    Keith Becker
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:49 am
    He is a man of simple taste. He enjoys safety blitzes, the Oregon spread-option attack, and the colors green and yellow. He prides himself on being the most fanatic, intimidating, and downright terrifying force in Autzen stadium. He makes visiting players, well, to be honest, piss themselves. The Green Dude. That is all. No, I am not talking about the Most Interesting Man in the World from those ever so popular Dos Equis commercials. Instead, I am describing a man who wears nothing but a skin-tight neon green spandex suit no matter the weather, the man who helps make the Autzen Zoo the Autzen…

  • Highlights from Halloween: Oregon Ducks Thrash the USC Trojans

    Keith Becker
    4 Nov 2009 | 12:24 am
    This is the only video on the net that truly captures how great a day it was to be an Oregon Duck. Enjoy, and Go Ducks! Made by jtlight and danzig from Addicted to Quack USC at Oregon from AT Q on Vimeo.

  • Week Nine NFL Power Rankings: Saints Brees Their Way to the Top

    Keith Becker
    3 Nov 2009 | 2:54 pm
    Read on to see who won the Simple Jack Award this week. So, basically, what I learned this weekend is that the NFL cannot compare to college football. Not a great hook to keep you NFL fans reading, right? Well the two would be a lot closer if I didn’t wake up Sunday to the biggest horror story in the history of our planet Earth. No, I didn’t have a skull-rattling hangover. No, my legs weren’t sore from jumping over the 20-foot fence onto the field Saturday night. And no, no douche-bag teenagers smashed our pumpkins or egged my house. Why was Sunday so bad? The last several weeks, the…

  • Oregon Ducks Dress Up as the Grim Reaper, Kill USC on Halloween Night

    Keith Becker
    1 Nov 2009 | 4:12 pm
    If you’ve never been to a big game at Autzen stadium, I suggest you do everything in your power to do so. Take out a loan, put your wife or girlfriend up for prostitution, sell your kids. Whatever it takes. These options are all better than being forced to watch an Oregon Ducks home game from your couch. This guy is my idol. Yesterday was honestly the best day of my life. And I’ve had some great days. Being born, for one. Jerry Rice once stepped on my foot at a YMCA post-game party. J.T. Snow moved in next door when I was 12, and the first thing I said to him was that Eric Chavez was my…
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  • Inter Milan vs AS Roma Serie A Fixtures Live Italy League

    Football Transfer
    5 Nov 2009 | 2:59 am
    Inter Milan vs AS Roma live Serie A fixtures. Inter Milan or AS Roma will win Italian League big match? Buy Serie A tickets to watch live Internazionale Milano vs AS Roma, date 8 November, kick off time 20.45 cet and predict Inter Milan vs AS Roma results.Inter Milan fixtures Serie A football liveFC Internazionale Milano player to watch Wesley Sneijder. His goal gave Inter Milan a win Champions League result. He will lead Inter Milan wins Serie A Inter Milan v AS Roma live. Wesley Sneijder football transfer from Real Madrid is a good investment.AS Roma Serie A Italian League liveAS Roma need…

  • Champions League Results Big Matches Europe Live

    Football Transfer
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm
    Champions League results football match. Big match Champions League results in Europe: UK, Italy, Spain, France, Germany. Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Bayern Munchen, Real Madrid, AC Milan football results:Champions League match results 1st day:AC Milan vs Real Madrid results: 1-1 Italy matchManchester United vs CSKA Moskva results: 3-3 UK match.Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea results: 2-2 Spain matchBayern Munchen vs Bordeaux results: 0-2 Germany match.Champions League scores results 2nd day:Arsenal vs AZ Alkmaar results: 4-1 UK matchRubin Kazan vs Barcelona…

  • Rubin Kazan vs Barcelona Champions League Live Fixtures Russia

    Football Transfer
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm
    Rubin Kazan vs Barcelona live Champions League fixtures. FC Rubin Kazan or FC Barcelona will win in Russia? Buy football tickets to watch live Rubin Kazan vs Barcelona, date 4 November, kick off time 18.30 cet.Rubin Kazan Champions League fixtures liveRubin Kazan won Barcelona vs Rubin Kazan. Can they do it again? yes, because of Barcelona travel time to Russia. Rubin Kazan players not famous, but good investments. They must use Barcelona fitness problems to win Champions League Rubin Kazan vs Barcelona live match.Barcelona fixtures Champions League liveBarcelona lost in Barcelona vs Rubin…

  • Arsenal vs AZ Alkmaar Champions League Live Fixtures UK

    Football Transfer
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:49 am
    Arsenal vs AZ Alkmaar live Champions League fixtures. Arsenal FC or AZ Alkmaar will win in UK? Buy Arsenal football tickets to watch live Arsenal vs AZ Alkmaar, date 4 Nov, kick off time 20.45 cet, venue Arsenal stadium London.Arsenal fixtures Champions League liveArsenal top of group H Champions League. Arsenal player to watch Robin van Persie. He is a dutch footballer and a good investment, like preferred stock ETF. He is Arsenal key player to win Champions League Arsenal vs AZ Alkmaar.AZ Alkmaar Champions League fixturesAZ Alkmaar group H Champions League 3rd position. AZ football club has…

  • Man Utd vs CSKA Moskva Champions League Fixtures Live UK

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    1 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am
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