NHL Quarterfinals
The NHL Conference Semifinals begin tonight with the Sharks vs. Red Wings series. Here are my predictions for the series: EAST: 4] Pittsburgh Penguins vs. 8] Montreal Canadiens After Montreal’s improbable series win over President’s Cup winning and top seeded Washington, many people may expect goaltender Jaroslav Halak to carry the Habs through the remainder of the playoffs. […]
ON THE CLOCK Draft Analysis: Pittsburgh Steelers
Today, in the weeklong draft analysis series, I will analyze the Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 NFL Draft. NEEDS ENTERING THE DRAFT: FB, O-Line, WR, S STRENGTHS ENTERING THE DRAFT: RB, LB, QB PITTSBURGH STEELERS PICKS: 1st Round: Maurkice Pouncey- C Florida 2nd Round: Jason Worilds- DE Virginia Tech 3rd Round: Emmanuel Sanders- WR SMU 4th Round: […]
ON THE CLOCK Draft Analysis: New York Jets
Yesterday, I began my NFL draft analysis with the New York Giants. Today, I will analyze the New York Jets 2010 NFL draft. NEEDS ENTERING THE DRAFT: The Jets are not a team with any big needs at this point. The team had the best defense and best running game in the league last year, […]
David Wright Reaches Milestones
Yesterday, in Game 2 of the day-night doubleheader between the Mets and Dodgers, Mets third baseman David Wright singled to reach 1,000 hits for his career in only 816 games. Today, in his first at-bat of the daygame against the Dodgers, Wright doubled off the left field wall to reach 226 doubles, which gives him […]
ON THE CLOCK Draft Analysis: New York Giants
Throughout this week, I will be analyzing different NFL teams’ draft picks, and how these picks will affect this season and into the future. Today, I will analyze the New York Giants. NEEDS ENTERING THE DRAFT: LB, S, and CB STRENGTHS ENTERING THE DRAFT: The Defensive Line, QB, RB, WR, TE NEW YORK GIANTS PICKS: […]
Ryan Howard Gets Paid
BREAKING NEWS: Phillies First Baseman Ryan Howard has agreed to a 5 year extension worth $125 million. The contract has an option for a 6th year worth a total of $138 million. Howard would earn $23 million per year through the duration this contract, and he will become one of the highest paid players in Major […]
The 116th Penn Relays Carnival
The Penn Relays, which began in 1895 and have been run annually at University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field, were held this past week. It is a 5 day carnival that ranges from gradeschool runners to runners at the Olympic level. In fact, this year, track phenom and fastest man in the world Usain Bolt graced the Philadelphia crowd […]
Future of the NCAA Tournament Decided Wednesday
BREAKING NEWS: Yesterday, the NCAA announced that it has agreed to a 14 year contract worth $10.8 billion with CBS and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. The contract assures these networks exclusive presentation of the Division I Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament from 2011 through 2024. The new contract will allow up to 4 games to be shown live […]
Carlos Zambrano has New Role with the Cubs
BREAKING NEWS: After an unexpected slow start to the season from top of the rotation Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano (1-2, 7.45 ERA), Coach Lou Piniella will move Carlos to the bullpen. Piniella cited the fact that Ted Lilly will return shortly from the 15 day disabled list, and also said that other starters Tom Gorzelanny and […]
Ben Roethlisberger Suspended
BREAKING NEWS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been suspended 6 games by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy. See yesterday’s post for my thoughts and analysis on the suspension.