Articles by Alan Draper (246319)

What I’ve Learned

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Sometimes, a week away from the fray of everyday life, even the part of everyday life which entails fun stuff…

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2017 NBA Draft

Adam Silver: Warriors ‘worked within system’ to get Kevin Durant

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Ever since the infamous July 4th where Kevin Durant pinned where his next chapter would be, the NBA has been…

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Your Winter Toolbox To Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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It actually happened.  The rain came back to the Pacific NW and the glorious summer of 2012 is a happy…

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Where to Catch the Open Championship Online

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The Open Championship at Carnoustie begins Thursday at 3 a.m. ET. There are a couple of ways to see it…

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High School Track Star Mary Cain Headlines Upcoming Meets

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As some of the world’s top track and field athletes descend on Oregon this weekend, all eyes will be on…

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Papelbon Gets His $

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Thanks to The Bottom Line for the heads up on this one. Papelbon gets $775,000 for the year…now he needs…

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What Should UConn Football Fans Look Forward to This Season?

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Being a sports fan in the state of Connecticut is tough. The lack of a professional baseball, football and basketball…

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Mini Pony of the Day 8-2-10

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Thanks to Doug for these cool guys. They’re from Manheim, PA. Doug has definitely sent in probably almost 100 mini…

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Can Matt Flynn Be In MVP Running This Season?

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Can you see Matt Flynn in the running for MVP in the up coming season? The possibility of him putting…

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Rajon An All Star Too?

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In an argument that sounds amazingly like the one we’ve been making for months, Steve Bulpett says in today’s Herald…

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Jake Voracek

Shootout goal yet another sign of Voracek’s fast start

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PHILADELPHIA – Jake Voracek started… then paused. He didn’t have a plan — perhaps because he was recently ran over…

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Under the radar Kawhi Leonard Trade Possibilities

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Now that free agency has started to wind down, the biggest headline out there remains “who will trade for Kawhi…

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NLD Football Podcast – The Nittanyville and Joe Paterno Statue Episode

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The statue may be coming down, but for how long? Photo: Kevin McGuire This is what we will call the…

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VOTE NOW! Pops Needsah Nickname!

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Who is he? Nana Papa Yaw Dwene Mensah-Bonsu Whether it’s a combination of the Raps being that bad this year…

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THON Night at Phillies game scheduled for July 30

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James Franklin has already thrown out the first pitch at a New York Yankees game this season, thanks to Penn…

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ESPN College Sports Press Releases

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I’m going to combine one college football release and tack to two college basketball-related releases from ESPN. I do this…

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Keep Voting For Us!!

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You guys are awesome. We, as 6 seed in the header challenge, have now won twice. Let’s KEEP IT GOING!…

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WR Brandon Lloyd’s available: Should the Tennessee Titans be interested?

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Thanks to Kenny Britt’s unfortunate season-ending knee injury, the Titans are without the services of their most dangerous weapon at…

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Mini Pony of the Day 8-20-10

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Thanks to Angela and Clark for this. They sent like 10 pictures, so you’ll get to see the rest as…

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Collin Sexton Player Profile

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Strengths Jumper: Shows promise, glimpses of NBA range Defense: Elite! Tenacious on-ball defender who’s D is contagious, off-ball D is…

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Our Thursday Links

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Let’s do some linkage. I can’t understand why I can’t get anything done today. Anyway, let’s get going. USA Today’s…

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Selig Experience Message: Seeking Corporate Welfare is Heroic

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The multimedia Selig Experience opened at Miller Park on Friday, the latest and most attention-demanding measure to perpetually honor the…

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On volleyball’s long-term future in North America

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Grow the game. We say that a lot, don’t we? Grow the game. We who love volleyball want nothing more…

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A Look Back at Jon’s Bold Predictions

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Before the 2016-17 season began, I wrote a post listing several bold predictions about the Oilers. I also added an…

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Awards Season: Yadier Molina Wins Gold Glove

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I thought about just going back to 2013 and pulling up the post about Yadier Molina winning the Gold Glove…

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Rangers @ Avalanche (Game 20) – Open Game Night Thread

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The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Colorado Avalanche (10-7-1) at the Pepsi Center starting at 9:00 p.m. For a…

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Dave Dombrowski’s Offseason Splashes will Make or Break October for Boston Red Sox

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On the heels of finishing in the American League East basement three times in four years, the Boston Red Sox…

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Saints have gone with a complete revamp of the safety position

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We know Rob Ryan loves his safeties. I also know that I’ve been frustrated and disgusted with the Saints’ safety…

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Nate McLouth Rules

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Aren’t the Penguins playing tonight? Then why the Pirates post? Despite my love for the Penguins (especially during playoff time),…

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