Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Making things harder than they really are
I have one question for the Packers: Do you have a better chance to win the Super Bowl with Brett…
Read more Could Theo Stand Pat?
Filling in for Tim again is Daniel Rathman… Yesterday, the news came out that the Red Sox will recall Clay…
Read more Plaxico Burress says he will be in camp
Paul Schwartz of the NY Post reports that Burress is comfortable with negotiations, that a deal will get done and…
Read more Yahoo! sources: Carney, Booth, #1 pick to Wolves
From Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo Sports: Philadelphia 76ers forwards Rodney Carney, Calvin Booth and a future No. 1 pick have been traded…
Read more Team Preview: Dallas Cowboys
2007 Record: 13-3 Dallas had another fantastic regular season that was followed by post-season disappointment. In all honesty, it’s enjoyable…
Read more Sabathia watches no run support for McClung in 4-3 loss
C.C. Sabathia made it to Miller Park Monday night for his first game in a Brewers’ uniform…but, after the fanfare…
Read more It’s the All-Star game
That’s been my most common refrain when it comes to the Midsummer Classic. Not to rehash what was said when…
Read more Sorry Walker…here’s my favorite Texas Ranger
I was in a meeting last week when, no joke, someone said…“there’s a reason why it is called the ‘Midsummer…
Read more Boston Bats Still A Bit Quiet, But Come Away With a Win
After 7 innings, the game was still scoreless. The Twins’ Baker went 7 IP, scattering 5 hits while walking 2…
Read more Honoring the NHL 94 Survivors
(Warning: Really, really, really, really long post) NHL 94.com 14 years have passed since EA Sports released what is arguably…
Read more Red Sox Fans Must Not Lower Their Selves
Earlier this year, a drunken Yankee fan ran down two Sox fans in New Hampshire. Whether this was an act…
Read more BarryBonds*BarryBonds*BarryBonds*BarryBonds*BarryBonds*
Ain’t gonna happen. Papi took batting practice before the game with the Twins today and promptly deposited 6 balls out…
Read more Is Our Offense Good Enough?
(GETTY IMAGES) Garret Anderson By David Saltzer – Angelswin.com ColumnistJuly 6th, 2008 Driving home from Saturday night’s game (July 5,…
Read more Dice-K Locked in a Pitcher’s Duel
Dice-K might actually get a complete game today. Through 6 innings, he’s only thrown 83 pitches, 56 of them for…
Read more Wolves Updates 7/8
The Timberwolves site posts the team’s full summer league roster as well as the summer league tv schedule. …
Read more 53 days to go….
The legend, Randy Gradishar. I had to go with him for #53. Plus, here’s the list of players who have…
Read more BOS 1, MIN 0: Manny notches game winner
Until the bottom of the eighth inning, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Scott Baker kept both offenses at bay.
Read more a very boring Terrible Cartoon
I gotta be honest, folks. Following Wimbledon, the 15 inning Tigers game, and the (murderous) 10 inning Sox game, all…
Read more USC Gamecocks Baseball Team has a new Associate Coach
USC baseball coach Ray Tanner announced today that Chad Holbrook will succeed Monty Lee as the Gamecocks’ associate head coach…
Read more Kieth Law! ESPN! WTF?!
Kieth Law of ESPN calls to task the players who voted in their poll for reserves and compares Jason Varitek…
Read more Primetime Viewing Picks
MLBMinnesota at Red Sox – ESPN/FSN North/NESN, 7 p.m.New York Mets at Philadelphia – SNY/Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, 7 p.m.Houston at…
Read more No word yet on Gomes
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Ryan Gomes’ agent said today he still expects negotiations with the Wolves and other teams to…
Read more Gamecock Preview on Rivals.com
Just noticed that Rivals.com has the Gamecock 2008 Preview up.Rivals is doing a Top 120 leading up to the 08…
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…
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