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Giving You A Wednesday Update
Having gotten some important work done, it’s time to give you some linkage on this Wednesday afternoon on the East…
Read moreSpurs vs. Nets On Location video
I apologize for not getting this posted sooner. This is Jeff Garcia’s last On Location coverage for this season. For…
Read moreMaking Sense Of the Outfield
One thing is for certain; Manny is the starting left fielder. After that things start to get a little muddy….
Read moreThis Band Sucks
STEELERUploaded by humboldtmyche You can hate me for this post. I’ll allow it. I don’t quite have the energy to…
Read moreTrufant Surrenders!
NIIIICE. Trufant has re-upped with the Hawks in a cap-friendly, long-term deal that brings smiles all around. Nice job Tru….
Read more“Laker Rhapsody”
Huge props to Erkki Corpuz of Oxnard, Calif., who put together this tremendous video about the Lakers with the lyrics…
Read moreA Wednesday Link Thing
Let’s do our links for today. Starting with a very strange story out of ESPN.com. David Scott of Boston Sports…
Read moreBreakdown of Game 2 vs Oakland
Pitching: Jon Lester had a good first inning before he ran into trouble in the second. He once again had…
Read morePOLL: Backup OF results
Who should be the backup outfielder? (Assume you have the power to trade Coco or have him stay and be…
Read moreClassic Mini Pony of the Day 3-26-08
(originally published on 3-26-07) The Dog of the Day. Its name is Gizmo…oh wait. The Mini Pony of the Day….
Read moreYost surprises with rotation and reserve catcher
Tom Haudricourt reported on JSOnline.com that: 1. Joe Dillon, Gabe Kapler, and Tony Gwynn all made the 25-man roster 2….
Read moreHarden back on track; earns split for A’s
Rich Harden looked like Rich Harden of old pitching a gem against the Boston Red Sox in the 5-1 win….
Read moreA Conversation with Arnie V.
Arnie V. is one of the charter members of the ultimatenyg crew, having been in the original email group that…
Read moreSo much for his heroics
Brandon Moss, who tied yesterday’s game on a home-run in the ninth inning has been optioned to Pawtucket. It marked…
Read more3/26: Cancer Boy!?
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (1-0) @ Oakland Athletics (0-1) Jon Lester (0-0, -.–) @ Rich Harden (0-0, -.–) 6:05…
Read moreDrop Some Ds on That Beotch
The next trend in goalie equipment? Why it’s pimp my netminder, of course. _uacct = “UA-1868762-1”; urchinTracker();
Read more#5 – Sept. 25, 1979: Angels win first ever division title
By Geoff Bilau, Angelswin.com Senior Editor “The Angels one out away from their first championship ever. Porter at the plate,…
Read moreJon Lester Can Make The Japan Trip Worth It
If Jon Lester can pitch the Sox to a victory tonight all of the hassle and problems with starting the…
Read moreMorning Viewing Picks
MLBBoston Globe Pre-Game Show – NESN, 5 a.m.Red Sox vs. Oakland – ESPN2/NESN, 6 a.m. (Hopefully, there won’t be an…
Read moreSteve’s MLB Preview: Postseason and Awards
First off, I think individual awards are overrated, unless a player needs them to get into the Hall of Fame…
Read moreUSC suspends Garcia from football team until Aug. 15
University of South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia was suspended today from all team activities until Aug. 15 by USC Athletic…
Read more“Those who stay will be champions – Hey, where ya going? Please stay!”
As mentioned earlier today, at least one Michigan offensive lineman has left the football team. Justin Boren has quit the…
Read morePrimetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
College Basketball NCAA Women’s Tournament (All Games on ESPN2)Kansas State vs. Louisville – 7 p.m.Purdue vs. Tennessee – 7 p.m.Arizona…
Read moreMore Tuesday Stuff
It’s time to give you some more links today. John Ryan of the San Jose Mercury News says A’s fans…
Read moreDirecTV Talks!
Finally, the Boston Globe has heard from DirecTV and its explanation is still not sufficient, but it’s something. Reid Laymance…
Read moreDirecTV Is Still Silent
About four hours since I sent an e-mail to DirecTV asking what caused its outage, leaving millions of fans in…
Read moreBoycott Directv
I used to have Directv but after years of terrible customer service I canceled my account. They double billed me…
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