Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
Hank Is A Dumbass
Hank Steinbrenner had the following to say about Red Sox Nation to the New York Times:“Red Sox Nation?” Hank says….
Read more#31 – Wally World Opens In Anaheim
By Eric Denton, Angelswin.com Senior Writer “WALLY! WALLY! WALLY!” In 1986, the tenure of long-time All-Star first baseman Rod Carew…
Read moreBarry Melrose Has Been Informed of Our Existence
This is the kind of thing you never really thought would happen, but inevitably does most of the time. Thanks…
Read moreOur Regular Friday Megalinks
Let’s do our weekly Friday megalinks for today. We begin as always with Michael Hiestand of USA Today. He writes…
Read moreManny Being Manny No Excuse For Dissing Veterans
Everyone seems to have a take on Manny missing the trip to Washington. Jim Donaldson sports writer for the ProJo…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 2-29-08
Crazy eyes on today's MPotD. And that dog looks like he's laughing at how cool his little buddy…
Read moreJason Ferguson Traded to Miami
The Cowboys have traded NT Jason Ferguson and this year’s 6th round pick for the Dolphins 2008 and 2009 6th…
Read moreBeckett Shows No Mercy to College Hitters
Ace Josh Beckett spoke to Rob Duca of the Cape Cod Times about pitching against college hitters. A guy said,…
Read moreOne thing I dont understand….
….why is every football analyst proclaiming Jake Long to be a better player than Vernon Gholston? Gholston simply OWNED Long…
Read moreOn Ratliff’s buyout
From the Timberwolves site: "Theo indicated to us that he wasn’t sure of his plans in the future – whether…
Read moreWolves Updates 2/29 Part 2
From Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site: In short, the Wolves made a buyout offer to Walker and his agent, and "they said…
Read moreRaiders going after Wilson
1) The Raiders are looking to sign Wilson for $6M-$6.5M/yr.2) League Source: There is “a possibility” NYG can retain Mitchell….
Read moreCan Lugo Hit?
Tim’s on a cross country flight today, so he’s unable to check in. Here’s some news on Julio Lugo: The…
Read moreSidewalks Are Not Roads
College is a place for learning. It’s just that, sometimes, the learning is done outside of the classroom. Will Yeatman…
Read moreRed Sox Pummel Northeastern
The Red Sox swept today’s doubleheader against amateur teams by beating Northeastern University 15-0 in 7 innings. Even though they…
Read moreBob Knight Joins ESPN for March Madness
Former Texas Tech coach Bob Knight has signed up with ESPN to join the Worldwide Leader for its Championship Week…
Read moreAnother Loss
The coyotes lost to the blackhawks 1-0. Their goalie just played a phenominal 3rd period (of course thats our best…
Read moreThe Gibril Wilson Squeeze
Short version: we are not going to re-sign Gibril Wilson. The explanation: Fact #4 below-Chicago Bears General Manager Jerry Angelo…
Read moreWhy I love the Colts
Enough said. Links: Here’s yet another story about how Tony Dungy is set to headline EA Sports’ NFL Head Coach…
Read moreSox Destroy BC
The Red Sox had no sympathy for their neighbors from Chestnut Hill. B.C. only got one hit off of the…
Read morePrimetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
College BasketballNotre Dame at Louisville – ESPN, 7 p.m.St. Louis at St. Joseph’s – ESPN2, 7 p.m.CIAA Tournament – ESPN…
Read moreThursday Update
Time to give you an afternoon update. North Myrtle Beach, SC police say someone placed a noose the sign of…
Read moreWolves to buyout Ratliff’s contract
From Chris McCosky/The Detroit News: The Pistons are about to land the veteran big man they’ve coveted — and his…
Read moreFeds to Investigate Clemens*
The Associated Press is reporting that the FBI has opened an investigation into whether Roger* lied to Congress when he…
Read moreCactus League Opener: Brewers 7, A’s 1
The 2008 Milwaukee Brewers opened their Cactus League season on a positive note, besting Oakland, 7-1. The Brewers’ tagged Oakland…
Read moreCaptain Offsides Remains a Cowboy
You either love him or hate him, but right now, Jerry is showing Flozell Adams the money. Flozell Adams will…
Read moreTimlin Talks About White House Visit
Reliever Mike Timlin spoke to WBZ Radio about yesterday’s visit to the White House. Listen to him here. Fenway West-…
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