Year: 2008
Final Thoughts on Dan Patrick Joining NBC
Updated:The announcement of Dan Patrick joining NBC Sports came rather unexpectedly. NBC put out a press release about “a major…
Read more »Even More on Dan Patrick Joining NBC
Dan says in the NBC Sports conference call that he wanted to work for Dick Ebersol and do the Olympics,…
Read more »More on Dan Patrick Joining NBC
According to the NBC Sports conference call announcing Dan’s joining Football Night in America, Dan’s contract will be for the…
Read more »BREAKING NEWS: Dan Patrick Joins Football Night in America
In an announcement being made as I write this, NBC Sports Emperor Dick Ebersol has announced that Dan Patrick will…
Read more »Federer-Nadal Final Garners Good Ratings for NBC
NBC Sports has a reason to crow today and it’s due to the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal Gentlemen’s Final at Wimbledon…
Read more »The Back to Work Monday Links
I know, a three day weekend and you’re dragging. I’m aware that you’re feeling this way, but it’s never fun…
Read more »Links of the Day 7/7/08
The Wild added Owen Nolan last night. He was on NHL ’94, which means he’s sort of old. Rafael Nadal…
Read more »7/7: It Gets No Easier
Prev. Gm: Minnesota Twins (50-38) @ Boston Red Sox (52-39) Scott Baker (5-2, 3.65) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (9-1, 3.12) 7:05…
Read more »The Week Ahead
I’ll do the Week Ahead first, then do your links for today. The Week in Sport is a slow one…
Read more »Ch-ch-changes: Buchholz back
It’s already been broken in the game thread, but in case you haven’t heard, the Red Sox will call Clay…
Read more »Why do Cubs fans hate the Cubs?
It’s a fair question, but one that lacks an easy answer. Be it through goat-cursing or ball snatching, Cubs fans…
Read more »One Video Explains Cooke and Godard’s Roles For The Penguins
Updated:Earlier today, I linked to G5H’s Matt Cooke man-love, including the new Cooke-y Monster Facebook page. The signing came over…
Read more »Pac-10 Stuff
With some trickle of news here and there, thought it was good to check around the Pac-10 and see what’s…
Read more »Guest Lecturer Series: Christy Hammond
The summer is a boring time in Hockeyville. You know this. To try and keep our sanity, various folks from…
Read more »Mini Pony of the Day 7-7-08
Updated:Dog is lucky that fence is there, or else little horse would wreck house. Honestly, look at the awkward death-stare…
Read more »Time To Get Back Home
Once again the Sox proved they can’t win on the road. Boston will be back at home until the All-Star…
Read more »It is tough being a Gamecocks fan
We have played a total of 114 seasons since 1892, and the numbers only reinforce the idea that being a…
Read more »Tough love, aka “get outta my locker room”
Last year, just prior to the BCS National Championship game, we had a bit of bad news. It was referred…
Read more »2008 is shaping up as a tremendous year in sports
A great Super Bowl, arguably the best (Giants fan or not!) Super Bowl with the best Super Bowl play as…
Read more »Justin McCareins: Mirage or Oasis?
One of the more riveting breakthroughs during the Titans May/June mini-camps has been the emergence of Justin McCareins. Roydell Williams…
Read more »Series Preview: Rockies (37-52) @ Brewers (49-39)
Pitching Probables: Monday, 7/07, 7:05 p.m. CT: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (3-8, 4.50) vs. RHP Seth McClung (5-3, 4.18) Tuesday, 7/08,…
Read more »Trading season upon us, should Sox boost bullpen?
With the Milwaukee Brewers acquiring stud pitcher C.C. Sabathia from the Cleveland Indians, (expected to be made official sometime this…
Read more »Milwaukee struggles to become fatter
Back when Andrew Bogut was drafted by the Bucks, some people were wary of the pick, saying that he wasn’t…
Read more »Sox Disappoint in Bronx Finale
Another great start by Tim Wakefield was wasted as the BoSox fell short to the Yankees in extra frames. Manny…
Read more »Pepsi’s TRIVIA: Tony C
Updated:The last trivia question asked was who was optioned to Pawtucket to make room for Kevin Youkilis’ major league debut….
Read more »Wolves Updates 7/7
Updated:Peter W/Canis Hoopus on the Wolves summer league team. From Fox 9: Minnesota Sports Talk- Will Telfair get fair value…
Read more »Tonight’s Lineup in the Bronx
Manny has the night off, Casey will DH 1. Jacoby Ellsbury, LF2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B3. J.D. Drew, RF4. Mike Lowell,…
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