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November 30, 2008

Browns QB Anderson sprains left MCL, likely will be done for season

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 30, 2008

Will the last Cleveland Brown Quarterback please stand up. From ESPN- It appears the Browns have lost their second quarterback in two weeks. Just several days after losing Brady Quinn to a broken finger, Cleveland also lost Derek Anderson to a left MCL injury in the waning moments of Sunday's... [Full Story]

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November 28, 2008

Former MLB Coach Tom Burgess dead at 82

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 28, 2008

He also played professional hockey and had two brief stints a major league baseball player. RIP. Tom Burgess, who played briefly in the major leagues before serving as a coach under Joe Torre and Bobby Cox, has died. He was 81. A member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame,... [Full Story]

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Phoenix C Olli Jokinen to miss at least two weeks with shoulder injury

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 28, 2008

The former Florida Panthers 397 consecutive game streak comes to an end at 397. From AP- Phoenix Coyotes center Olli Jokinen will be sidelined for at least two weeks by a shoulder injury, ending his consecutive games streak at 397. Jokinen, the team's second-leading scorer with seven goals and 18... [Full Story]

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Florida Panthers- Even more pain

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 28, 2008

More bad injury news for my favorite NHL hockey team- The Panthers' anemic offense took another hit when center Nathan Horton was lost for an indefinite amount of time after sustaining a deep leg cut in the third period of Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils. Horton... [Full Story]

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Detroit Lions K Jason Hanson ties all-time NFL field goal record

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 28, 2008

That was about the only thing Motor City football fans had to cheer about yesterday. From AP- Jason Hanson kicked a 53-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans and tied Morten Andersen's NFL record for the most kicks from 50-plus yards. Hanson made his 40th field goal from 50-plus yards... [Full Story]

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November 26, 2008

Racing greyhound electrocuted in 'unfortunate accident'

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 26, 2008

The incident happened over a week ago but was only reported today. A racing greyhound was killed last week in a freak accident at the Sanford Orlando Kennel Club in Longwood. The state Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering confirmed Monday that it is investigating the death, but a spokeswoman for that... [Full Story]

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Yale head football Coach Jack Siedlecki retires

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 26, 2008

His tenure in New Haven lasted 12 years and resulted in two Ivy League championships. From AP- Yale football coach Jack Siedlecki announced he is retiring after 12 years and two Ivy League championships, but he'll be staying at the university to become assistant athletic director. Siedlecki was 70-47 and... [Full Story]

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Florida Panther Richard Zednik out for several weeks

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 26, 2008

He suffered a arm injury in a game played last Monday. From AP- Florida winger Richard Zednik will be out for several weeks after injuring his left arm during Monday night's 3-2 victory over Carolina. Zednik was hurt in the second period when he was checked into the boards behind... [Full Story]

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Ball State completes perfect regular season with win over W. Michigan

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 26, 2008

Its been nine years since another Mid-American school(Marshall) had a similar season. From AP- Ball State had everything planned Tuesday night. It hand-picked the celebratory music, and fans crashed the party by waving signs and flags as they danced with players near midfield. Yes, after waiting nearly 60 years for... [Full Story]

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QB Brady Quinn out for the year with a broken finger

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 26, 2008

That according to ESPN- Brady Quinn finally got his chance, but it's not going to end the way he envisioned. After only three starts, the Cleveland Browns quarterback will be shut down for the season with a broken index finger, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen on Tuesday. Sources told ESPN... [Full Story]

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November 25, 2008

Torrey Pines may host LPGA event beginning in 2009

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 25, 2008 · Comments (1)

It is the site of the San Diego area PGA Tour event and its south course was where Tiger Woods won the 2008 US Open in dramatic fashion. From the San Diego Union-Tribune When the LPGA Tour released its 2009 schedule last week, there were several holes to be filled... [Full Story]

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Don Baylor returns to the Colorado Rockies as a hitting coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 25, 2008

This 10 years after he was the first manager of the major league baseball team. From AP- Former manager Don Baylor returned to the Colorado Rockies as hitting coach Monday. Baylor was one of five coaches added to manager Clint Hurdle's staff. The team also hired former major league manager... [Full Story]

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Goalie Roberto Luongo listed as week to week with strained muscle in his groin

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 25, 2008

He got injured in a game played last Saturday. From AP- Roberto Luongo has a strained groin muscle and the Vancouver Canucks' star goalie is expected to be sidelined at least a week -- maybe longer. A two-time Vezina Trophy finalist, Luongo was injured five minutes into Saturday's 3-1 victory... [Full Story]

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Concern over Cuttino Mobley's heart holds up Clippers-Knicks deal

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 25, 2008

He was supposed to be part of a four player trade between the two NBA teams. From ESPN- Zach Randolph was in the Los Angeles Clippers' locker room Tuesday night. He just wasn't in a Clippers' uniform, as the trade between Los Angeles and the New York Knicks was held... [Full Story]

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November 24, 2008

Miami Dolphin WR Greg Camarillo out for the season

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 24, 2008

He got injured in yesterday's 48-28 loss to New England. From ESPN- Miami Dolphins wide receiver Greg Camarillo is out for the season with a knee injury. Camarillo left Miami's 48-28 loss to New England in the second half Sunday and did not return. "He's not good, he's done," Dolphins... [Full Story]

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Washington Wizards fire Coach Eddie Jordan

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 24, 2008

The second head coach firing of the 2008-09 NBA season has taken place. Eddie Jordan was fired as coach of the Washington Wizards on Monday after opening the season 1-10 without injured starters Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood. Ed Tapscott, the Wizards' director of player development, will replace Jordan on... [Full Story]

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Dainus Zubrus scores 4 goals as NJ routs Tampa 7-3

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 24, 2008

Before yesterday's game the Devil forward had two goals for the entire 2008-09 season. From AP- Dainius Zubrus had one of the best offensive games in New Jersey Devils history. Zubrus tied a team record with four goals to help New Jersey win its season-high fourth straight game, 7-3 over... [Full Story]

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Florida Panthers waive Wade Belak

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 24, 2008

How many Florida Panther fans will notice or care? From the Sun-Sentinel- When the Panthers waived veteran tough guy Wade Belak on Saturday, it was part of the search for answers from a team that has three wins in 12 games. But the move might have created one more question... [Full Story]

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November 23, 2008

Ji Yai Shin wins the ADT Championship

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 23, 2008

The 20-year-old from South Korea won the ADT Championship today. It was Shin's 3rd LPGA win this year without her being a LPGA member. Shin won by one shot over Karrie Webb. It was basically a Shin-Webb battle except for a few brief moments when Seon Hwa Lee tied Shin... [Full Story]

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LA Dodger pitcher Chad Billingsley breaks leg at home

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 23, 2008

Another odd injury involving a MLB playerhas taken place. Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley had surgery on Saturday after fracturing his leg in a fall at his Pennsylvania home. Team spokesman Josh Rawitch said that the 24-year-old Billingsley slipped on ice outside his house in Reading, Pa., and suffered a spiral... [Full Story]

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San Diego State fires football Coach Chuck Long

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 23, 2008

The former NFL QB didn't make it through four season in his Aztecs job. From ESPN- The Aztecs athletic department has scheduled a news conference for 4 p.m. ET Sunday, regarding an announcement about its football program, according to the school's Web site. Long had been assured of his position... [Full Story]

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ADT Championship Sunday- 18 holes for a million dollars

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 23, 2008

At 9:30 this morning the last 8 golfers begin teeing it up in West Palm Beach. They are- Seon Hwa Lee, Suzann Pettersen, Paula Creamer, Jeong Jang, Karrie Webb Ji Yai Shin, Angela Stanford, and Eun Hee Ji. Under the ADT's unique format, all eight players begin today at even... [Full Story]

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November 22, 2008

Oklahoma City Thunder fire coach P.J. Carlesimo

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 22, 2008

It didn't take long for the recently moved NBA franchise to fire its first ever coach. The Oklahoma City Thunder, off to a league-worst 1-12 start in their new home town, have fired coach P.J. Carlesimo. Assistant coach Scott Brooks has been named interim coach. The Thunder dropped their 10th... [Full Story]

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November 21, 2008

The Outrage- Annika Sorenstam's ADT drug test

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 21, 2008 · Comments (2)

Today at the ADT is causing a stir. Ron Sirak wrote about it. Steve Elling had the following to say. "I'm serious and I was tested two weeks ago, so I don't really know what's going on," she said testily. Guess they hadn't heard that she was retiring. "I have... [Full Story]

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ADT Championship Day two- The Carnage

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 21, 2008

The news out of the LPGA event in West Palm Beach isn't who made the 36 hole cut or Annika Sorenstam having to take a drug test after play ended or led at the end of the second day(IT don't matter, all scores reset before play begins again tomorrow) but... [Full Story]

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Florida Panthers- A blah effort

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 21, 2008

That best describes the cats game against New Jersey last night. Florida out shot 24-19 but lost 3-1. Simple problem with the game- Florida let New Jersey control it. Some players looked like they were barely putting in an effort. Sun Sentinel hockey blogger wrote- He hasn't been able to... [Full Story]

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14-year-old Jason Hak youngest player ever to make cut on European tour

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 21, 2008

His back to back seventies at a tournament in Hong Kong advance him to weekend play. A Hong Kong teenager became the youngest player ever to make the cut at a European Tour event on Friday, breaking the record set by current world No. 2 Sergio Garcia. Fourteen-year-old Jason Hak... [Full Story]

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ADT Championship Day two

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 21, 2008

Play begins today at 9:30 when Cristie Kerr tees off. Kerr will be playing by herself because Inbee Park withdrew after 14 holes yesterday. Inbee must be either sick or injured, for she was 13 over par for the round. Katherine Hull has the first round lead after a first... [Full Story]

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Former Green Bay Packers CB Bob Jeter dead at 71

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 21, 2008

He played in the first two Super Bowl games. RIP. Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Bob Jeter, the father of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball coach Rob Jeter, has died. Wisconsin-Milwaukee spokesman Kevin O'Connor said Rob Jeter learned of the death Thursday afternoon and went to join family members in Chicago, where... [Full Story]

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November 20, 2008

MLB Pitcher Mike Mussina retires

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

He finished with 270 career wins. From Espn- New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina announced his retirement Thursday, becoming the first pitcher since Sandy Koufax in 1967 to win 20 games or more in the final season of his career. Mussina, who turns 40 next month, spent the last eight... [Full Story]

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Browns GM Savage sent message containing expletive in response to heckling e-mailer

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 20, 2008

Yawn. Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage sent an e-mail containing an expletive in response to a disparaging message he received from a fan during the team's Monday night game against Buffalo, coach Romeo Crennel confirmed Thursday. Crennel said he spoke with Savage, who sent the e-mail during Cleveland's 29-27... [Full Story]

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The ADT Championship starts today

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 20, 2008

In West Palm Beach Florida. The 32 player field will start competing at Trump International when Ji-Yai Shin and Shanshan Feng go off the tee at 9:30. That's a interesting first pairing for a tournament, even for a limited field event. Shin is the defending British Open champion, ranked #6... [Full Story]

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November 19, 2008

Tampa Bay Buccaneers place RB Ernest Graham on Injured Reserve

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008

He had started all ten games this year and had 563 yards rushing for the season. From the Tampa Tribune- It's official. Earnest Graham's season is over. The Bucs placed their top running back on the injured reserve list on Wednesday, along with linebacker and special teams player Geno Hayes.... [Full Story]

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Loyola MD coach sits in stands, lets assistant coach after technical

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008

The incident happened in a NIT Tip-off game against Cornell. From AP- BALTIMORE -- It's not often a college basketball coach passes control of his team to an assistant in the middle of a game and then climbs into the stands to watch the action. Jimmy Patsos did both Tuesday... [Full Story]

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White powder scare at U of Michigan Football practice

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008

This news comes just days before the Wolverines play arch rival Ohio State. Michigan football practice was delayed nearly two hours late this morning after a player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field. Head coach Rich Rodriguez immediately suspended practice while police and federal agents... [Full Story]

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Seattle Mariners name Don Wakamatsu as manager

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008

He beat out seven other candidates for the job. From AP- SEATTLE - Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners' 14th manager, Wakamatsu was bench coach for the Oakland Athletics last season. Before that... [Full Story]

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2009 LPGA Tour schedule is out

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008

Click here if you want to check it out. Here are the lowlights and highlights *- There will be 31 tournaments instead of 34. Ginn Tribute, Semgroup, ADT Championship, and Fields Open are gone. Honda Thailand is back. *- Overall prize money is down roughly 10% from 60 million to... [Full Story]

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Holding on for dear life- Florida Panthers defeat Tampa 4-3

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008

Nothing comes easy for the cats. The Florida Panthers are finding ways to win. The same can't be said for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bryan McCabe scored twice in regulation and Nathan Horton had the lone goal in a shootout for the Panthers, who beat Tampa Bay 4-3 on Tuesday... [Full Story]

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November 18, 2008

LPGA Tour won't return to Oklahoma in 2009

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 18, 2008

Will the last US based non-major LPGA event turn off the light. From the Tulsa World- The annual LPGA tour stop in Tulsa won't be back in 2009. The tour that includes the highest level of women's professional golfers was forced to cancel its event in Tulsa after SemGroup --... [Full Story]

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November 17, 2008

16-year-old girl taken in amateur baseball draft

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 17, 2008 · Comments (1)

Not in the United States, but Japan. OSAKA (Kyodo) High school student Eri Yoshida was drafted by an independent league team Sunday, opening the way for her to become the first woman to play professional baseball alongside male players in Japan. The 16-year-old Yoshida, who attends Kawasaki Kita High School... [Full Story]

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November 16, 2008

Eagles, Bengals play to NFL's first tie in six years at 13-13

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 16, 2008 · Comments (1)

There aren't always winners and losers in the NFL. From AP- Donovan McNabb expected to keep playing until someone scored, no matter how long it took. Mercifully, the NFL's rules set a time limit on terrible play. Eagles 13, Bengals 13. It couldn't have ended any other way. McNabb fumbled... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

How about those 6-4 Miami Dolphins?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 16, 2008

The fins beat the Oakland Raiders 17-15 this afternoon. That puts Miami at 6-4 for the 2008 season. Pretty incredible after the 1-15 debacle of last year. I'm still a skeptic about the rest of the 08 season. Miami has won the last two weeks by a combined total of... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/ (1 votes cast)

November 14, 2008

Tampa Bay Lightning fire Coach Barry Melrose

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 14, 2008

Just 16 games into the 2008-09 season, Melrose becomes the second head coaching casualty. The Tampa Bay Lightning fired Barry Melrose after just 16 games in his return behind the bench, and associate coach Rick Tocchet will take over as interim head coach. The Lightning, who made several key offseason... [Full Story]

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November 13, 2008

How did anyone think Tampa Bay could be a Stanley Cup contender this year?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 13, 2008 · Comments (1)

The Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, 4-0. That puts the cats at 6-8-1 for the season. Next up for Florida is the defending Stanley Cup Champs, The Detroit Red Wings, at home on Friday night. Craig Anderson, who because of his strong performance against Anaheim, was... [Full Story]

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Ian Poulter withdraws from Singapore Open because of missing driver

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 13, 2008

Call this news a case of separation anxiety. British Open runner-up Ian Poulter pulled out of the Singapore Open after being unable to replace the driver that was stolen at the HSBC Champions Tournament in Shanghai, which ended on Monday. "I am really gutted," he said Wednesday. "I have been... [Full Story]

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November 12, 2008

Five Russian Hockey league players found to have heart defects

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

That is out of 49 that were tested. From AP- MOSCOW -- Heart defects have been found in five players in the Russian ice hockey league since the death of rising star Alexei Cherepanov, an official said Wednesday. Russia's Continental Hockey League ordered the tests after Cherepanov, 19, collapsed and... [Full Story]

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Veteran reliever Salomon Torres announces his retirement

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 12, 2008

He saved 28 games last year and was still pitching well. From AP- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Salomon Torres retired Tuesday after 12 major league seasons. The 36-year-old reliever issued a statement through the team saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and faith. Torres also told the... [Full Story]

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Chair of BCS committee not on board with Obama's playoff idea

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 12, 2008

Change that you can use. If you are a college football fan. From AP- One person who won't be swayed by President-elect Barack Obama's recent call for an eight-team national college football playoff is Oregon president David Frohnmayer, chair of the BCS Presidential Oversight Committee. "We deeply respect the president-elect... [Full Story]

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November 11, 2008

Former MLB Pitcher Herb Score dead at 75

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 11, 2008

Score was best remembered for three things His blazing fastball A long career as a Cleveland Indian announcer and having his career fall off a cliff after a line drive off the bat of Gil McDougald hit him in a face on May 7th 1967. Till then Score appeared to... [Full Story]

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Ferrari boss smashed TV after F1 finale

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 11, 2008

It happened at the home of Luca di Montezemolo's daughter after Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One title last weekend. From Reuters- MILAN (Reuters) - Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo smashed a television set after seeing McLaren's Lewis Hamilton snatch the Formula One world title from Felipe Massa in last... [Full Story]

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Former MLB Pitcher Preacher Roe dead at 92

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 11, 2008

He was a key member of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the late 40's and early 50's. His best year was 1951, when he went 22-3. What was Dodger Manager Charlie Dressen thinking in the famous 'shot around the world' game when he pulled Don Newcombe only to put in Ralph... [Full Story]

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November 10, 2008

We're streaking! Florida Panthers beat Anaheim 3-1

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 10, 2008

A David Booth hat trick was the key to the victory. After last night's win, Florida has a record of 5-8-1. More importantly, the Panthers five-game road trip is at an end. Florida has home games this week against Tampa and Detroit. Florida's win last night marked the second time... [Full Story]

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Minnesota Vikings' CB Charles Gordon Suffers 'Gruesome Injury'

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 10, 2008 · Comments (3)

It happened during yesterday's game against Green Bay. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Charles Gordon was carted off the field in the second quarter against Green Bay after a gruesome ankle injury that occurred on a punt return. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Charles Gordon was carted off the field in the second quarter... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

November 9, 2008

The 'indispensable' Matt Hasselback to miss 5th straight game

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 9, 2008 · Comments (1)

He isn't expected to play this afternoon when the Seattle Seahwaks(2-6) play the Miami Dolphins(4-4) in Miami. Can you believe Miami is one win from being over .500? I find the writing of the followhttp://wizbangblog.com/mt-static/images/formatting-icons/quote.gifing AP article on Hasselback to be interesting. Matt Hasselbeck did not make his anticipated return... [Full Story]

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Roberto Luongo records 3rd straight shutout

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 9, 2008

Imagine if the Vancouver Canuck Goalie was still playing for Florida instead of being traded for shit garbage. From AP- VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Roberto Luongo was quick to credit the Canucks defense for his previous last two shutouts. There was no doubt, however, who deserved the most praise for... [Full Story]

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Florida Panthers lose their sixth in a row

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 9, 2008

It's going to be a long year for South Florida hockey fans. From AP- GLENDALE, Ariz. - Olli Jokinen had a goal and an assist against his former Florida teammates in the Phoenix Coyotes' 4-1 win over the Panthers on Saturday night. Jokinen was traded from Florida to Phoenix for... [Full Story]

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Ji-Yai Shin wins the Mizuno Classic

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 9, 2008

Look out Lorena Ochoa. You have a challenger for #1 in the world. From AP- SHIMA, Japan - Shin Ji-yai won the Mizuno Classic for her second LPGA Tour title and ninth international victory of the year, shooting a 5-under 67 on Sunday to easily hold off Mayu Hattori at... [Full Story]

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November 5, 2008

Shape up or be dealt, FL Panther veterans told

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 5, 2008

GM Jacques martin isn't happy with the performance of the team. From the Sun-Sentinel- In light of the Panthers' 4-6-1 start, a disappointed General Manager Jacques Martin said Tuesday that he expects more from the veterans and is considering trading some players. "When I look at our performance so far,... [Full Story]

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How will the LPGA Tour be affected by the current financial crisis?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 5, 2008 · Comments (1)

Ron Sirak writes- All indications are the LPGA will be down at least two tournaments in 2009, but with about one-third of its sponsor contracts (along with its TV deals with ESPN and Golf Channel) expiring after next season, and its sanctioning fees increasing as much as tenfold, insiders believe... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/ (1 votes cast)

Miami Dolphins release WR Derek Hagen

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 5, 2008

He was a 3rd round pick from Arizona State in the 2006 NFL draft. From the Sun-Sentinel- At one point this season Derek Hagan was the Dolphins starting receiver. Today he's an unemployed one. According to a team source, the Dolphins released Hagan, the team's 2006 third-round pick. Hagan, 24,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

November 4, 2008

NJ Devils Goalie Martin Brodeur to miss 3-4 months

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 4, 2008 · Comments (1)

The future Hall of Famer injured his elbow last Saturday. From ESPN- NEWARK, N.J. -- For the next three to four months, the New Jersey Devils are going to learn about life without Martin Brodeur. Brodeur, a four-time Vezina Trophy winner who is on the verge of becoming the NHL's... [Full Story]

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November 3, 2008

Honesty wins

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 3, 2008

Ryan Palmer still wins the Gin sur Mer after calling a penalty stroke on himself. Palmer, who was at No. 143 on the money list with two tournaments remaining, had to call a penalty on himself and made bogey on the 10th hole, then took double bogey on the next... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/ (1 votes cast)

November 2, 2008

Candie Kung wins the Hana Bank Kolon Championship

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 2, 2008

She won by one shot over Australia's Katherine Hull. Do you think Candie looks Korean when wearing a hanbok? The only reason I'm asking is because a member of the media at last July's Evian Masters got Kung's nationality mixed up. No such mistake was made today, but some bright... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (2 votes cast)

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