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As the rumors fly, so do the Oakland Raiders
June 05, 2008 by
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It seems like as soon as the Raiders are getting good press, reports begin to fill columns that aren't bearers of good omens. What intrigues the most is that these reports normally are started by men and women that follow the game as much as any football fanatic does, and probably...
Of players and stats
I have a confession to make. I am not a stat head. I am not one of these baseball fans that consider Bill James a baseball god, nor an I one of those baseball fans that carry their laptops with SPSS ready to create stats from last year’s raw data.
However, this little note in [...]
How Valuable is Chris Baker?
Does Chris Baker have a good argument about his contract dispute and what kind of show will he put on at mandatory minicamp?
Game Six: Wings smother Penguins again for 3-2 Stanley Cup win
He giveth and he taketh, so it's said.
Marc-Andre Fleury, who single-handedly prolonged the Penguins season with a heroic Game Five overtime performance of 55 saves, gave up two terribly soft goals, giving the Detroit Red Wings the room they needed to hold on for dear life against...
2008 Schedule Thoughts
The Philadelphia Eagles 2008 schedule has been released and is as follows:
Week 1: RAMS
Week 2: @ Cowboys
Week 3: STEELERS
Week 4: @ Bears
*The end of September hits the quarter pole and this is an interesting slate of game. Three conference games and one in the NFC East and add in...
Don't celebrate yet - Jays' offensive woes not solved yet
The Blue Jays beat the Yankees at the Stadium 9-3 on Tuesday in Joba Chamberlain's starting debut.
Yes, the Jays, knowing the young Chamberlain had a pitch count, worked the youngster very well, and made him throw 38 pitches in the first inning alone.
The 22-year-old was...
EASports Madden 09 ratings not kind to the Oakland Raiders
In one of the worst kept secrets (nudge, wink, let everyone know to build hype) the preliminary ratings are out for players on Madden 2009. There is the caveat that they may be changed slightly as the season approaches, but this gives a pretty good idea of where they will be come the...
NBA FINALS PREVIEW FROM A KNICK FANS PERSPECTIVE
The Lakers and the Celtics will re-new their rivalry in the NBA Finals and it is going to be a classic series flooded with story lines. Kobe Bryant vs Kevin Garnett, one is trying to win it all for the first time and the other is trying to win it all for the first time with out using...
Paxson may return to Golden Dome
Chicago Bulls general manager John Paxson has been rumored to be the leading candidate for the recently vacated University of Notre Dame athletic director position.
What does this mean for Doug Collins, who was rumored last week to be named as the next Chicago Bulls head coach?...
TFDS Writer's mission not accomplished
Jeff Little was informed today that he wasn't advancing in the KLAC AM radio's Fame and Fortune contest. The contest was to find a new radio personality based on demo's that participants provided. In our opinion, Jeff was the best person for the job, but the vote's...
Perseverance: Rangers Outlast Struggling Indians, 12-7
Faced with a growing pitch count crisis after Tuesday evening's 12-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians, the Texas Rangers prepare to summon bullpen reinforcements; the uniform dominance of Milton Bradley, Josh Hamilton, and friends; holding a good thought for Vicente Padilla.
Sharks part with one, tender two prospects
The San Jose Sharks announced their reserve list moves on Tuesday in which they submitted qualifying offers to two of their prospects while allowing another to reenter the NHL draft. Timo Pielmeier (2007 entry draft 3rd round, pick 83) and Tyson Sexsmith (I'd like to find the history...
Charles Rhodes Just Wants A Job
NBA Draft hopeful, Charles Rhodes of Mississippi State, tells it like it is......he knows professional basketball is all about the business. And that's why he's treating the process like a job-hunt.
Which Titan will have a breakout year in 2008?
Prior to last season, Albert Haynesworth was a source of frustration for Titan fans. Injuries and a forgettable fit of rage displayed towards Andre Gurode were vivid examples of Big Al's inability to live up to his vast potential.
Haynesworth had a long-awaited breakout season...
Ozzie Rant = Better Play?
Is it a coincidence that Ozzie Guillen ranted about the White Sox struggling offense on Sunday, and they put up nine runs in the first game since then?
What to Expect in the BOS-LAL Finals
Through history, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have always been radically different teams and it is so this time around, their 11th meeting in the NBA Finals.
The Celtics are Ministers of Defense and the Lakers are the Lords of Offense. But of course, the Celtics are...
Jerry Jones Plays, Roger Goodell Dances
Roger Goodell shows all the backbone of a jellyfish as he caves in to Jerry Jones by reinstating Adam Bernard Jones to active status for practices, training camp, and preseason games. Strong commissioner, that Goodell.
Oakland Raiders continue to build excitement for 2008
June 04, 2008 by
MVN
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One thing is certain, the Oakland Raiders have not been very good for a while. Every year since they lost the Super Bowl, there have been false prophecies about the following season and false promises from players, coaches, and Raiders personnel. For the most vocal and die hard Raiders...
Piche and Jodoin Back Together?
It could be possible the Clem Jodoin could trade for Sebastien Piche. A rumor has surfaced up on hfboards that Rouyn-Noranda is interesting in trading Piche. It would be Sebastien's third team in the last two years. He split last year with Shawinigan and Rouyn-Noranda. With the...
Lakers vs. Celtics: What everybody wanted
The clash of the working class grit vs. Hollywood glitz starts next Thursday in Boston as the Lakers come West Coast strutting into Boston after dispatching the defending champion San Antonio Spurs. Boston also took out an ex-champ in the pesky Detroit Pistons, but this was the finals...
Kobe Bryant; The Return of the King
The last time Kobe Bryant was playing in the finals; he was the Crown Prince of the NBA. At 25 years old; he was a three time champion, and even changed his game a little as the Lakers had added Karl Malone and Gary Payton in hopes of securing another title. The year prior he had averaged...
What do you stand for?
As Americans we have tried to implement the government of our forefathers around the globe, only to be met with resistance, war and flat out rejection. We have been through cold wars, nuclear bombs and two world wars and have reached a point where we have to realize that not everyone...
Lakers will win because of Chemistry
The question of the day is why, why will the Lakers beat the Celtics in the finals?
Some say the dominance of Kobe Bryant, others cite the record of Phil Jackson and others like to point out the depth of the Lakers bench. These will all be factors in the series, but it would be...
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