Wizbang Sports: February 2008 Archives

Bobby Knight: Media Icon?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: February 29, 2008

This story is more than incredible...it's true. Bobby Knight has just signed a deal to work with ESPN during March. Who's the best sports analyst on television/radio? Knight has openly loathed the media for his entire coaching career. He has done everything possible to belittle the reporters, although not as... [Full Story]

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Dolphins Determined to Stay in the Cellar

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: February 29, 2008 · Comments (3)

Last year the Miami Dolphins came within a whisper of achieving a most dubious distinction; that of being the only team in NFL history to go an entire season undefeated and also the only team to lose every game. Then on December 16th the Baltimore Ravens gave them an early... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Predicting Dark Horses in February?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: February 28, 2008 · Comments (1)

College football is almost seven months away and people are already making predictions? In his defense, Olin Buchanan writing at Rivals.com does admit early in the article that predicting National Championship teams this early is ridiculous but he does it anyway. Still, if Georgia, LSU, USC, Oklahoma, West Virginia or... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

FBI Opens Inquiry Into Clemens' Testimony

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 28, 2008 · Comments (1)

To no one's surprise really, the feds are going to waste our hard-earned money (aka: tax dollars) and look into whether or not pitcher Roger Clemens lied about use of performance-enhancing drugs to Congress, reports ESPN. Whew, boy I'm glad the feds are looking into this! My life certainly couldn't... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Blaze Interview: Stevie Johnson NBDL Bound?

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: February 27, 2008

After a recent article on the Iowa Energy, Iowa State fans were left wondering if Stevie Johnson had any interest in the NBDL. Luckily, I was able to catch Stevie, and he gave a great interview about life in basketball after college. Johnson was one of the stars on... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (3 votes cast)

Washington Capitals get goalie Huet from Montreal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 27, 2008

This trade is a real head scratcher. WASHINGTON - The Washington Capitals have acquired goalie Cristobal Huet from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2009 second-round draft pick. The deal Tuesday comes a few hours before the deadline for making trades in the NHL. Huet has been Montreal's No. 1 goalie... [Full Story]

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Vancouver trades Cooke to Washington for Pettinger

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 27, 2008

Both team's coaches won't have a hard time learning their new player's first name. From the Canadian Press- VANCOUVER - Matt Pettinger is heading back to British Columbia. The Vancouver Canucks acquired him from the Washington Capitals on Tuesday for winger Matt Cooke. Both players are leaving the only NHL... [Full Story]

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Ottawa Senators fire coach John Paddock

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 27, 2008

This comes with less than 20 games left in the NHL season. OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Senators, looking sluggish in a recent, lengthy slump, on Wednesday fired coach John Paddock. General manager Bryan Murray will take over coaching duties for the last 18 games of the regular season. Murray was... [Full Story]

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Horse racing bet makes man birthday millionaire

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 27, 2008 · Comments (1)

What a gift Fred Craggs from Yorkshire got. LONDON (Reuters) - A British man celebrated his 60th birthday in unexpected style at the weekend when a 50 pence ($1) bet on the horses turned him into an instant millionaire. Fred Craggs, from Yorkshire in northern England, was not even aware... [Full Story]

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Penguin's goalie Conklin stops 50 in 4-2 win over NY Islanders

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 27, 2008

The rookie has been nothing short of incredible this year. From AP- After the Pittsburgh Penguins came away as the NHL's trade deadline winners, Ty Conklin helped them savor their big day with an eye-popping performance. Conklin made a career-best 50 saves Tuesday night in the Penguins' 4-2 victory over... [Full Story]

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Kings for a day- Miami Heat defeat Sacramento 107-86

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 27, 2008

Only the Heat's second win in over two months. MIAMI - The sound you heard Tuesday night was not the scant crowd at AmericanAirlines Arena offering its approval of the Heat's 107-86 victory over the Kings. Instead, it was the pop of the champagne in Philadelphia, where the 1972-73 76ers... [Full Story]

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PGA Tour cut policy revised....again

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 26, 2008

The previous change wasn't popular. From AP- PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA Tour amended its divisive cut policy, giving players on the cut line one more day of competition to separate themselves from the bottom of the pack. Starting this week at the Honda Classic, the tour will... [Full Story]

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Yao Ming out for season with left foot injury

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 26, 2008

He will need four months off to heal the injury. From AP- HOUSTON - All-Star center Yao Ming is out for the season with a stress fracture in his left foot, a stunning blow to the surging Houston Rockets. General manager Daryl Morey made the announcement Tuesday, hours before the... [Full Story]

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Michelle Wie is back but is her golf game?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 25, 2008

Her results in Hawaii were mixed. KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- After two encouraging rounds to start her year, Michelle Wie shot a 6-over 78 on Saturday in the final round of Fields Open to finish 20 strokes behind winner Paula Creamer. "Obviously I'm a little disappointed with today's round," said Wie,... [Full Story]

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Former Ole Miss QB and NFL punter Eagle Day dead at 75

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 25, 2008

He was an all SEC QB in the mid-fifties. Quarterbacks who also doubled as punters were quite common when I watched football in the 70's and 80's. Dallas Cowboy Danny White, Tom Blanchard who kicked for the Giants, Bucs, and Saints. There were others, including Sammy Baugh back in the... [Full Story]

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Tiger Woods wins Accenture Match Play

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 24, 2008 · Comments (2)

Stewart Cink played well but never had a chance. From AP- MARANA, Ariz. - Tiger Woods still rules the world of golf, perhaps now more than ever. With a record-breaking victory Sunday in the Accenture Match Play Championship, Woods won his fifth straight tournament and captured his 15th World Golf... [Full Story]

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My 10 favorite sports movies

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 23, 2008 · Comments (5)

I agree with Peter F, sports is rarely done well when it comes to motion pictures. Here are my favorites in no particular order My 10 Favorite sports movies Hoosiers Casey's Shadow Breaking Away Brian's Song Chariots of Fire Rocky Bad News Bears Pride of the Yankees Raging Bull Something... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

NY Mets won't charge fans to watch practice

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 23, 2008

Call this the 'Sports Knucklehead of the Day'. PORT ST. LUCIE -- The New York Mets have turned their mandatory charge to attend spring training practice into a donation. To raise money for local charities, the team on Thursday began charging fans age 15 and older $2 to watch team... [Full Story]

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Tiger Woods' tournament to stay at Congressional for 2009

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 23, 2008

The inaugural AT&T National was played last year and won by KJ Choi. From AP- BETHESDA, Md. -- Tiger Woods' PGA Tour event will get an extra year at Congressional Country Club. Congressional announced Thursday that its members have voted to host the AT&T National in 2009. The tournament will... [Full Story]

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NFL Reverses Call On Church Parties

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 23, 2008

It took an uproar from Congress for the football league to change course. The NFL, which found itself on the receiving end of protests and controversy after it objected to churches showing the Super Bowl on big-screen televisions, has reversed course and will now permit the viewings. In a letter... [Full Story]

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Wayne Huizenga sells half of the Miami Dolphins

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 22, 2008

He will remain Miami's managing general partner. From the Sun-Sentinel- FORT LAUDERDALE - Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga said Friday he has sold half the team to real estate developer Stephen M. Ross of New York and Palm Beach. Huizenga will remain the managing general partner while Ross will have... [Full Story]

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Red Sox/A's Open 2008 MLB Season In Japan (Um, why?)

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 22, 2008

Dear Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Listen up, dude. I'm going make this real clear from all of us baseball traditionalists: This Opening Day in Japan bit straight up sucks pond water. Baseball is America's Pastime, right? Right. Therefore, Opening Day should take place in America. Where Americans can enjoy their... [Full Story]

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Top Ten Best Sports Movies

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 22, 2008 · Comments (4)

Sports movies. As far as genres go, it's a cold day on Sunset Boulevard when Hollywood does them well. The story lines are often hokey and improbable ("For The Love of The Game") or awful ("The Legend of Baggar Vance") or completely over-directed, over-stylized and pieces of garbage ("Any Given... [Full Story]

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A Giant Awakening in Cleveland?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: February 21, 2008

Maybe. Yahoo sports is reporting a blockbuster trade involving 11 players and clearly Cleveland is making a run at the ring. Finally, LeBron James has a supporting cast. In an 11 player three-team blockbuster trade, the Cavaliers acquired Chicago's Ben Wallace and Joe Smith, Seattle's Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West... [Full Story]

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Blaze Interview: Meet Iowa Energy Assistant GM Chris Makris

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: February 21, 2008

Attention NBA and NBDL sports fans, I was lucky enough to get a hold of Assistant General Manager Chris Makris. Mr. Makris sat down and gave WizBang the inside scoop on the Iowa Energy. If you've ever had questions about the NBDL, then we've got some answers for you.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Michelle Wie confident but says injured wrists will never be the same

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 20, 2008 · Comments (1)

She gave a press conference yesterday two days before teeing it up in the Fields Open. KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- Michelle Wie is healthier, stronger and determined to succeed but concedes her injured wrists will never be the same. "I just accepted the fact that it's never going to be 100... [Full Story]

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Nuggets Interested in Jermaine O'Neal?

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: February 20, 2008

The Indiana Pacers are currently shopping Jermaine O'Neal to the highest bidder. The Pacers are struggling with 21 wins in the eastern conference. O'Neal has been out since January 16th with a bruised left knee. It is undetermined if O'Neal will make a comeback this spring. He may very... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Former Kentucky Derby winner Winning Colors dead at 23

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 20, 2008

She was the 1988 Derby winner and only one of three fillies to win that leg of the Triple Crown. RIP. ... [Full Story]

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Dwight Howard's Awesome "Superman" Dunk

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 19, 2008 · Comments (2)

A couple of weeks ago, I bemoaned how there were few likable characters in the NBA. Then I caught highlights of the NBA All-Star Game's Slam Dunk Contest. I now wish to amend that by adding Dwight Howard's name to the list. His Superman dunk during the contest was a... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (3 votes cast)

Steriods Outside Baseball?

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: February 18, 2008 · Comments (3)

It seems baseball players are guilty until proven innocent when it comes to steriod allegations. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have never pleaded guilty or been found guilty of taking illegal drugs or purgering themselves. Roger acknowledged that he will never have his good name and reputation back. Both... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Miami Dolphins cut linebacker Zach Thomas

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 15, 2008 · Comments (1)

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Queen for a round?- Kelli Kuehne leads the SBS Open

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 15, 2008 · Comments (1)

The former US amateur champion shot a 67 yesterday to take a one-shot lead over Jacqueline Yang. A large group is two back, led by Cristie Kerr but also including Meena Lee, Sherri Steinhauer, and Wendy Ward. Annika Sorenstam and Paula Creamer are among those three shots back. If you... [Full Story]

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Stern Sold on Euro Expansion

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: February 14, 2008 · Comments (1)

David Stern envisions a 5 team division in Europe over the next decade. With the United States professional sports market more saturated than a fast food cheeseburger, Stern is basically at capacity with 30 markets in the USA. Expanding to Europe is the logical next step in growing the... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Denver, Lets Make a Deal

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: February 14, 2008 · Comments (1)

Great news Nugget fans, your team is just 4.5 games out of first place in the Western Conference. Now for the bad news. Currently, Denver is 12 games over .500 and looking at the playoffs from the outside. Yes, your beloved Nuggets are in 9th place out west. Future... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

2008 LPGA Tour Preview

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 14, 2008 · Comments (1)

The US Ladies Professional Golf Tour has their season opener beginning tomorrow at the SBS Open. Paula 'The Pink Panther' Creamer is the defending champion. I was credentialed to online report the 2007 season-ending ADT Championship last November. Lorena Ochoa won by two shots. Coming off two years in a... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Golf World's Ron Sirak is at it again

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 14, 2008

You got to wonder if the man drinks or is on drugs. ESPN.com has an LPGA preview. The last question of which is Disappointment of the Year. This is what Mr. Sirak replies- Beth Daniel is not playing anymore, but is still one of the 10 best Americans.Huh? A check... [Full Story]

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Wow, That's Gonna Leave a Mark!

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: February 13, 2008

Billy Gillespie's Kentucky Wildcats had started the season a very disappointing 6-5 but it looked like that was turning around. They had just knocked off five SEC opponents in a row that included #3 Tennessee. The Wildcat nation was starting to believe. Then Gillespie and the boys went down to... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

NFL Coaches are Better NCAA Recruiters?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: February 13, 2008

FoxSports has this little bit of brilliance. Is it important in today's recruiting game to have a head coach who has NFL experience? That's a great question so I did some research on the Scout.com Top 25 2008 Recruiting Rankings. Of the top 25 schools, 13 of them had a... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

Brian McNamee: Truthteller. (And Other Things That Make You Think Your Planet Is Being Taken Over)

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 13, 2008 · Comments (5)

People are strange these days. Take for example former trainer to Roger Clemens, Brian McNamee. Today he openly told Congress that he lied about certain events, agreed that he was a drug dealer, contradicted his own Mitchell Report testimony regarding the number of times he allegedly injected Clemens, Andy Pettitte... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.3/5 (3 votes cast)

Today's Clemens/McNamee Hearing in Brief

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 13, 2008 · Comments (19)

In case you were too busy following, oh, I don't know, something important like the weather, here's a brief synopsis/analysis of today's House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on the allegations made by former trainer Brian McNamee against MLB pitcher Roger Clemens. Ready? Here's what we know from... [Full Story]

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Knucklehead Of The Day Award (Sports version)

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 13, 2008

Again, all apologies to Bill J. for borrowing his oh-so convenient headline. File under "I Don't Know How to Use My 5 Minutes of Questioning Properly". This braindead, what-the-hell-does-this-have-to-do-with-the proceedings question comes to us from Representative William Macy Clay, Democrat of Missouri during his opportunity to question Roger Clemens about... [Full Story]

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What we write about at Wizbang Sports

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 13, 2008 · Comments (3)

A commenter to my Olympics post of yesterday wrote- So what exactely is the purpose of this article? To which I replied- Its sports related news and I felt like posting it? And I got this reply- It has no informative value what-so-ever. My reply- If you don't like what... [Full Story]

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Denver Nuggets edge past the Miami Heat 114-113 in OT

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 13, 2008

South Florida basketball fans are not having a good time this year. From AP- MIAMI - J.R. Smith made a career-best eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Kenyon Martin added 24, and the Denver Nuggets edged the Miami Heat 114-113 in overtime Tuesday night. Carmelo Anthony scored six of his... [Full Story]

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Minnesota Vikings DE Kenechi Udeze has leukemia

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 12, 2008

He was a 1st round pick out of USC in 2004. From AP- EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenechi Udeze has a form of leukemia, which is cancer of the blood and bone marrow, a person with the team confirmed Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of... [Full Story]

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Ji-Yai Shin to play at 2008 LPGA season opener

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 12, 2008 · Comments (1)

The South Korean sensation will be playing at the SBS Open Feb 14-16. Shin is in the field on a sponsor's exemption. Ji-Yai has already finished second at the 2008 Australian Open. Shin isn't a LPGA player yet but reports say she will go to qualifying school late in 2008.... [Full Story]

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British Olympic Athletes can't criticize China

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 12, 2008 · Comments (4)

Wouldn't it be a better world if Politics had little or nothing to do with Sports? From the Daily Mail- British Olympic chiefs are to force athletes to sign a contract promising not to speak out about China's appalling human rights record - or face being banned from travelling to... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Toronto Raptors coach Sam Mitchell takes leave

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 11, 2008 · Comments (1)

In the process some NBA history will be made. TORONTO - Raptors coach Sam Mitchell is taking a leave of absence so he can fly home to Atlanta following the death of his father-in-law. A team spokesman said Monday that Mitchell left Toronto and will not rejoin the Raptors until... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Two Montreal Canadiens Players Arrested in Florida

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 11, 2008 · Comments (1)

Purse snatching hockey players? TAMPA, Fla. - Police say two Montreal Canadiens players have been arrested outside a Tampa nightclub. The 23-year-old defenseman Ryan O'Byrne has been accused of stealing a woman's purse, and the 29-year-old right wing Thomas Kostopoulos has been charged with resisting an officer, a Tampa police... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

2008 MLB Predictions: It's never, ever too early

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 11, 2008 · Comments (16)

The other day I was sitting in my office staring out the gray, rainy and crappy Seattle weather wondering if we'd ever see the sun again. I was thinking "it would be nice to even have a friggin' sunbreak (an official weather term here in Seattle for when the sun... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.8/5 (20 votes cast)

Florida Panther Richard Zednik rushed to hospital with neck injury

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 10, 2008

He is reported to be in stable condition. Richard Zednik sustained a major gash in his neck when the right skate of Panthers' teammate Olli Jokinen with his back to Zednik caught him with 9:56 left in Sunday's game at Buffalo and the Sabres leading 4-3. The game was suspended... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (3 votes cast)

New York Met 'Sign Man', Karl Ehrhardt, dead at 83

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 10, 2008

Any knowledgeable NY Met fan from the 60's and 70's who who Karl was. I was to 10-12 Met games with my father between 1967-1975 before moving to Florida and Karl was a fixture at Shea then. Thanks Karl for cheering along with me and all the others who attended... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Florida's 6-3 win over Boston puts them one point out of division lead

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 10, 2008

Last night's win was the team's 3rd win in their current road trip. BOSTON -- If the Panthers can wrap up their five-game road trip tonight in Buffalo the right way, they could wake up Monday morning atop the Southeast Division standings. An offense that has struggled for most of... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

HBO Drops inside the NFL

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 10, 2008

This weekend's broadcast was the last on the cable movie network. From AP- "Inside the NFL" is ending its 31-year run on HBO. Wednesday's season finale will be the studio show's last on the network, HBO announced earlier in the day. "It has been a terrific franchise," HBO Sports president... [Full Story]

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Tiger Woods expected to skip Northern Trust LA Open

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 8, 2008 · Comments (2)

The last year Tiger played 72 holes at the tournament was in 2004. From Golf Week- Tiger Woods will not play next week's Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club, sources close to Woods told the Los Angeles Times. Woods has played the event 11 times, nine as a professional.... [Full Story]

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Nevada College Recruit Made It All Up

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 7, 2008

We learn the true story about HS football player Kevin Hart. RENO, Nev. (Feb 6) - A northern Nevada prep football player who had claimed he was duped into believing he was recruited to play at a Pac-10 school admitted Wednesday he made up the story. Kevin Hart, a 6-foot-5,... [Full Story]

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Golf World's Ron Sirak is an imbecile

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 7, 2008

The Golf World editor again proves his ignorance of the LPGA once again. He listed the top 30 players on the LPGA Tour for 2008. Here's the list. 1. Lorena Ochoa 2. Suzann Pettersen 3. Annika Sorenstam 4. Cristie Kerr 5. Paula Creamer 6. Karrie Webb 7. Se Ri Pak... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

McNamee's Sicko "Evidence" Against Clemens

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 6, 2008 · Comments (3)

According to ESPN, the former trainer of Roger Clemens and Mitchell Report star witness, Brian McNamee, has allegedly turned over physical evidence that proves that Clemens took performance-enhancing drugs in 1998, 2000 and 2001 The evidence allegedly includes syringes, gauze pads and vials with Clemens' blood. Right. And I'm Marie... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Seahawks Name Mora New Head Coach....for 2009

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 6, 2008

Yup, that's right. No, the Seattle Seahawks didn't fire current head coach Mike Holmgren, they just ... [Full Story]

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The Best (and Worst) Sports Color Analysts

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 6, 2008 · Comments (3)

Yesterday, I gave you my top 5 best (and worst) sports announcers. Now we need to cover their sidekicks in the booth: the color analysts. These are the "insiders", the men or women who really know the ins and outs of the game/sport. Supposedly their job is to educate the... [Full Story]

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Rout- Florida Panthers beat Toronto Maple Leafs 8-0

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 6, 2008

It was the biggest margin of victory in team history. TORONTO -- The Panthers' most one-sided win in franchise history also happened to be one of the most surprising. In a battle between two teams with injury-depleted rosters, Florida got a hat trick from Richard Zednik and five points from... [Full Story]

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Investigation looks into HS Football player opting for school that didn't recruit him

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 5, 2008

What an odd story. It looked like an American dream come true, but now somebody's going to experience a nightmare. Students, television and newsprint reporters packed the gym at Fernley (Nev.) High School to hear offensive lineman Kevin Hart give a verbal commitment to play football at the University of... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Miami Heat reported to be shopping around Shaquille O'Neal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 5, 2008

Anyone want an aging, often injured, overpaid basketball center who dabbles in police work on the side? The Heat has told center Shaquille O'Neal's representation that it is talking about trading him and he should be prepared for the possibility of a deal, according to two officials close to the... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

The Best (and Worst) Sports Announcers

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 5, 2008 · Comments (5)

Sports announcers. Say those words to the average fan and they'll say something like "I'd rather watch with the sound off." Who can blame them. They're like the used car salesmen of the sports world--a route you have to go down sometimes if you want to follow your favorite team.... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

Edmonton Oilers Shawn Horcoff out for rest of the season

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 4, 2008

He was the team's leading scorer before aggravating a past injury during last week's All-Star game. From AP- EDMONTON, Alberta -- Edmonton Oilers center Shawn Horcoff will miss the rest of the season with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The 29-year-old forward, who leads the team with 50... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Former NL Umpire Ed Vargo dead at 79

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 4, 2008

I remember the name well while as I grew up following the New York Mets. Ed Vargo was behind the plate for a no-hitter, a perfect game, and for four WS between 1965 and 1983. RIP. BUTLER, Pa. -- Ed Vargo, a longtime National League umpire who worked in four... [Full Story]

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Bobby Knight Quits

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: February 4, 2008

Rivals.com is reporting that Texas Tech coach Bob Knight has resigned/retired/through a tantrum and quit (one of the above) effective immediately. Bob Knight, the winningest NCAA men's division I basketball coach in history, has retired as Texas Tech's coach effective immediately. Knight, 67, won his 902nd game Saturday when the... [Full Story]

Rating: 1.8/5 (4 votes cast)

Welcome To My Sports Hell

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 4, 2008 · Comments (4)

The perpetual grey clouds of Seattle I can take. The rain? No problem. Mornings when the sun doesn't rise until nearly 8am and then sets at 4:15pm, I can take. Windy days I can take. Snowy and icy roads I can take. Yup, this hearty Seattle-ite can take everything winter... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Giants Are Super

Posted by Peter F. · Published: February 3, 2008 · Comments (4)

What. A. Game. The New York Giants shocked the New England Patriots, beating them 17-14 in what may be one of the best Super Bowls ever. A huge congratulations to the Giants defense, which was positively outstanding in pressuring Pats' QB Tom Brady all night long. The Giants defensive front... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

New Orleans Saints DE Charles Grant stabbed in assault

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 3, 2008

He was a 1st round pick in 2002. From AP- BLAKELY, Ga. - New Orleans defensive end Charles Grant was stabbed in the neck, and a pregnant woman was shot and killed early Sunday in an altercation at a nightclub in southwest Georgia. Grant was assaulted and had an injury... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

And Someone Out There is Giving Snowman 12.5 points and the Giants?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: February 3, 2008 · Comments (2)

This is actually a very good football game. The Giants are still in it and should be in the lead. They have been in the red zone all night and have only 3 points to show for it. An interception that was clearly not Manning's fault and a penalty are... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Tiger Woods rallies to win Dubai Desert Classic

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 3, 2008

He came from four shots back to earn his second victory of 2008. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tiger Woods birdied his last two holes Sunday to rally from a four-shot deficit and win the Dubai Desert Classic, starting his season with two victories that looked nothing alike. One week... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Twenty three days to the NHL trading deadline

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 3, 2008

Across Canada and the US, General Managers are already evaluating their team in preparation for Feb. 26th. For the Columbus GM Scott Howson, the big decision is what to do in regards to goaltender Pascal Leclaire. From the Columbus Dispatch- The next three weeks are crucial for the Blue Jackets,... [Full Story]

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Karrie Webb wins her fourth Women's Australian Open

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 3, 2008

She defeated Ji-Yai Shin on the second hole of a sudden death playoff. MELBOURNE, Australia - Karrie Webb won her fourth Women's Australian Open title with a 3-meter (10-foot) birdie putt Sunday on the second hole of a playoff against South Korea's Shin Ji-yai. Webb, who won last year's title... [Full Story]

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Saints and Chargers to play 2008 regular season NFL game in London

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 2, 2008 · Comments (1)

San Diego will travel 5,478 miles to play New Orleans. PHOENIX (Reuters) - The National Football League is returning to London next season for another regular season game with the San Diego Chargers playing the New Orleans Saints, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced on Friday. The Saints will host the... [Full Story]

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Florida Marlins sign Luis Gonzalez to a one-year deal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 1, 2008

Lugo is veteran, and I've liked him in the past, but what will the Marlins do with him? From the Miami Herald- The Marlins and Gonzalez, a 40-year-old outfielder, have agreed on a one-year contract that will pay Gonzalez $2 million. The contract contains incentive bonuses, ones based on plate... [Full Story]

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Toronto's Nik Antropov suspended 3 games for throwing stick

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 1, 2008

The Maple Leaf forward did it as he left the penalty box during a game last night. Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nik Antropov has been suspended for three games for throwing his stick in the direction of the referees when he left the penalty box after the Carolina Hurricanes won... [Full Story]

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