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Dearest Greg,I can't help but notice that you seem to be in a bit of a funk. Where is that enthusiasm and sense of humor that we have gotten so used to? While you're on the court you seem a bit frustrated and at times lack any fire. I can't necessarily blame you. It has to be incredibly tough to have to sit out a year and a half after being one of the most anticipated big men to...

Oklahoma's Sam Bradford narrowly beat out fellow QB's Colt McCoy of Texas and Tim Tebow of Florida to win the 2008 Heisman trophy tonight in New York City. There was a bit of controversy this week about Texas Tech QB Graham Harrell not being invited to the Heisman Trophy presentation as a fourth finalist. After seeing the results tonight we now know why that is. He finished...

The short answer? No. I mean, don't get me wrong, Sabathia is a great pitcher. But when you strike the biggest pitching deal in history - particularly in a down economy - that generally suggests you're the best pitcher in the game today. In C.C.'s case, that just isn't true.

You wouldn't expect a Monday night matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Bucs to consist of a lot of offense and huge statistical numbers. Those going into tonight's fantasy matchups down a significant amount had probably given up. Panther receiver Steve Smith is probably the only sure fantasy starter out of these two teams with both QB's being marginal and both...

Dear Greg, Your team just ended it's 5 game east coast roadtrip with a 4-1 record and your only loss was to the defending champion Celtics. You have to be ecstatic with your 15-7 record so far, especially since 7 of those wins have come on the road. Pretty impressive since the team without you last year only won 13 on the road for the entire season. You just posted your 7th...

Instead of getting younger (which would have been prudent for the post-Bonds era), the Giants continue to throw millions at over-priced veterans. First, it was signing a 38-year old Omar Vizquel (though, to the Giants credit, $5 million for a gold glove isn't too much to spend). Then it was the Barry Zito abortion of a signing that paid him $14.5 million in 2008 - nearly $1 million...

The Braves have made their first move of the offseason by acquiring starting pitcher Javier Vazquez from the Chicago White Sox in a 5-player deal. The Braves gave up pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes, infielder Brett Lillibridge, and and another unnamed prospect. In addition to Vazquez the Braves also got reliever Boone Logan. Braves fans have to be happy with this deal as it is a good start...

The rumors coming out of Anaheim are saying that the Angels are considering building the best rotation in baseball history - and to do so, that would mean acquiring free agent C.C. Sabathia and current San Diego Padre Jake Peavy via a trade. While the idea may seem far-fetched at first, it's actually a very distinct possibility. Follow the link for a detailed analysis of both potential moves.

Ever since the Portland Trailblazers won the 2007 draft lottery and the rights to Greg Oden, they have been labeled by many as the "it" team of the future. Many predicted before this current season that the Blazers may fight for the 7th or 8th playoff seed in a tough Western Conference, but that they realistically wouldn't have a shot of doing great things until they...

Although, I suppose not even Jacquizz could have done anything to help Oregon State's defense against an Oregon offensive downpour that dumped 65 points in Corvallis.

In Thomas Williams' latest blog on the Yard he stated that he was rooting for Oregon State to win today so that his alma mater, USC, wouldn't have to go to the Rose Bowl for the 4th straight year. Really Thomas? Are the Trojans so bored of the Rose Bowl that they would prefer not to win the Pac-10 and instead go to a different BCS bowl game? First of all, if USC doesn'...

How does the squib kick still exist in Football? I have never played organized football and the only thing I know about play calling is from the years I've played Madden football, but I can't for the life of me figure out how on earth football coaches can think it's smart to squib kick the ball under any circumstances. Arkansas almost blew their dramatic comeback over LSU because...

That's what he told the Associated Press. But you know, he's got a point. That's kinda how I feel after any good drinking binge.

As we've said before, Buffalo Bills runningback Marshawn Lynch is top dog when it comes to an athlete blogging on Yardbarker. There are those, however, who do not truly appreciate his writing style, finding it hard to read and understand. But, surely, they do not possess the same higher level of Cal education that Marshawn carries around. We may not have Cal degrees, either,...

With Tom Brady suffering a season ending injury in the Patriots first game of the season, back-up Matt Cassel has emerged as a legitimate starting QB in the NFL. He has thrown for over 800 yards in his past two games as he is becoming more comfortable with his star receiver Randy Moss. In Cassel's first season as a starter since high school, he has completed an impressive 66% of...

The BCS is out to screw someone... yet again...

With the recent struggles of the Spurs I thought it would be fun to recount Tony Parker's singing career.

For our good friends over at Yardbarker.com, this came from Wednesday's Pardon the Interruption broadcast. You know you've hit the big time when Tony Kornheiser plugs your site to take a shot at Mike Wilbon.

Jon Fitch has reportedly been cut from the UFC for not signing an agreement that would give the UFC exclusive rights to his name and likeness for videogames. Fitch is one of the best welterweight fighters in the world and recently lost to George St. Pierre in August. Fitch showed a lot of toughness in the title fight as he lasted 5 rounds, but lost in a unanimous decision. Fitch...

I really didn't think this article even needed to be written, but there are quite a few people out there who are arguing that Kerry Collins should be getting MVP consideration. Yeah he is the quarterback for the 10-0 Tennessee Titans, but he isn't even close to the best QB in the league and isn't even the best player on his own team. The Titans are lead by their running attack and...

I know, I know, there are plenty of other caption contests that demand your attention at the moment, and there's NO WAY you can fit another one into your busy life. But this one was too good to pass up. This still is from the Yardbarker/HardFortheYard.com video of MMA legend Frank Shamrock putting the rear naked choke on Yardbarker editor Dewey Hammond. So caption away! (And...

According to an article from the Associated Press, Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff would prefer to shorten the first round of the MLB Playoffs from its current 5-game format to a balls-to-the-wall, do-or-die, bare-knuckle death match 1-game playoff. "I'd make it one-game-and-you're-out for the first series. It would be exciting. It would be great." Damn skippy, Mr. Wolff. What...

And who the hell is this Anthony Morrow that I speak of? He's the new starting guard for the Golden State Warriors and he just followed up his 37 point performance against the lowly Clippers by dropping 25 on my beloved Blazers. He was an efficient 8-12 from the field..... See rest of the article at the Muffin!