Wizbang Sports: April 2006 Archives

Selig Says No Bonds Celebration. So?

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 28, 2006 · Comments (15)

Self-appointed MLB Commissioner Bud Selig announced yesterday that there would be no celebration when (there's no 'if' about it) Barry Bonds breaks Babe Ruth's home run record for left-handed hitters. And please take note, I actually (gulp) agree with Bud for a change. There shouldn't be a celebration, as Selig... [Full Story]

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MVP

Posted by · Published: April 28, 2006 · Comments (9)

The race is on! MVP candidates glaring thru the playoffs. Will Nash win his second consecutive season MVP crown? He could be, remember he brought them with the Pacific Title without Amare this season. Think of also his contribution to make his teamates better. The Boris Diaw, Raja Bell..and of... [Full Story]

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NFL Mock Draft Top 10

Posted by Nathaniel Gordon · Published: April 22, 2006 · Comments (18)

The NFL draft is 7 days away and it seems like everyone has weighed in on who they think will be taken in the first 10 picks of the draft. Names like Vernon Davis, Jay Cutler and Mario Williams are becoming familiar in households across the nation, while Reggie... [Full Story]

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Marbury: Originally Written Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Posted by · Published: April 21, 2006

It took about nine years but I've finally had it with Stephon Marbury. For years I watched him play and believed that one day he'd reach the heights I always expected him to. Countless times I've defended him, mostly during his years with the Nets where it seemed like he... [Full Story]

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Good News and Bad News

Posted by · Published: April 17, 2006 · Comments (1)

...in the NFL. First, the good news: the Bengals have re-signed FB Jeremi Johnson to a long-term contract. In this world where FBs aren't getting much love, Johnson continues to shine in making room for Rudi Johnson to run through defenses. I have believed for a long time that teams... [Full Story]

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The Texans Shouldn't Draft First

Posted by · Published: April 13, 2006 · Comments (26)

Sixty-eight! Sixty-eight times that David Carr was sacked last season. Nineteen more times than Drew Bledsoe; twenty-nine more times than Kerry Collins; thirty-five more times than Aaron Brooks or Michael Vick! That's correct. David Carr was sacked more than twice as much as the fourth most frequently sacked quarterbacks in... [Full Story]

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The Myths and Absurdity of the Steroids Scandal

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 11, 2006 · Comments (2)

Since the baseball's steroid scandal "broke" in late 2003, the argument has been and continues to be that steroids--and steroids alone--are to account for the rise in home runs and the shattering of records. If we are to believe the myriad baseball writers, critics, fans and Joe pundits, there can... [Full Story]

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Poll Data

Posted by · Published: April 11, 2006 · Comments (1)

I get an awful lot of mileage out of NFL.com polls, because they give me useful things to blog about. Today's poll: Which of these Week 1 matchups for the 2006 season will be the most exciting? Out of about 76,000 voters (at the moment), we find: 39% Colts at... [Full Story]

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Old Trafford Money Woes?

Posted by · Published: April 9, 2006 · Comments (1)

Originally posted to Maple Lions While the Red Devils relish a well-earned victory today over the EPL's Légion Étrangére, disturbing events are unfolding on the financial side: An upcoming report on BBC's Sport on Five features the first UK interview with Malcolm Glazer: "... in which Glazer refers to Manchester... [Full Story]

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Survey

Posted by · Published: April 7, 2006

Hi, I am a student and I am conducting a survey. If you have 5 minutes, please fill out the survey. It is about a crazy sports idea. Thanks in advance. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=227581970877... [Full Story]

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Can he be automatic again?

Posted by · Published: April 7, 2006

The New England Patriots, fresh off the loss of kicker Adam Vinatieri to the Colts, have decided to take a chance on former Buccaneers kicker Martin Gramatica. Once known as Automatica, as well as known as the brother of former Cardinals kicker Bill Gramatica, he fell out of favor a... [Full Story]

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G14-UEFA Smackdown

Posted by · Published: April 6, 2006

The battle for control over Europe's Champions League heats up as the lobby for the old-guard big clubs attempts "shuttle diplomacy" with FIFA. Paul Canniff... [Full Story]

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Phoenix Rising

Posted by · Published: April 6, 2006 · Comments (3)

The Phoenix Suns has been impressive over the last 2 years, thanks mainly for Steve Nash. Do I smell another MVP? No doubt, Nash has carried this team throughout this season, which Amare had been a no show. Last year, we saw this promising team got their baptism over the... [Full Story]

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