Alan Draper

As Euro 2008 has finished, the sporting eyes turn to the 4th of July holiday weekend in the United States…

I usually agree with Francona’s moves in a ballgame but I must say I was perplexed when he went to…

Have you ever actually seen the Astros mascot? It’s named Junction Jack and it is completely terrifying. Run. RUN FOR…

Coyotes traded for Brian McGrattan of Ottawa for a 5th round pick in 2009 that we aquired from Boston. It…

When Clay Buchholz was optioned to Pawtucket, it was with explicit instructions to work on (i.e. throw) his fastball. So…

Sunday was a day that nothing went right for the Brewers in a 5-0 loss to the Twins. Ben Sheets…

After a few glitches involving my computer, I think I’m ready to bring you some links this morning. Starting off…

Here’s a quote from an article yesterday, not taken out of context mind you, from a certain hockey blogger that…

CF Jacoby Ellsbury 2B Dustin PedroiaRF JD DrewLF Manny Ramirez3B Mike Lowell1B Kevin YoukilisC Jason VaritekSS Julio LugoSP Josh Beckett…

Some quick-hitters to get your Sunday going: Jeshua Anderson’s Olympic dreams are over for 2008. After winning the 400m hurdles…

Ebay Bored this summer? Yeah, me too. Have some extra money left to spend from that summer job or because…

This loss you can blame squarely on the pitching staff. The Red Sox offense handed Lester a 4 run lead…

Back in 1984, SuperStation TBS purchased the rights to the National Basketball Association, a partnership that has continued through today….

Yesterday we noted how Wellington Mara must be turning in his grave. Today Rich Cimini of the Daily News recounts…

Lance Berkman’s two-RBI double in the bottom of the eighth was the difference as Houston beat Boston 11-10. Mike Lowell’s…

Manny Parra and the Brewers ended the Twins 10-game win streak Saturday night, beating Minnesota 5-1. The Crew got to…

Because of my disdain for mainstream media, I sometimes overlook a few things. These videos are an example of that….

I went to rookie camp yesterday and then at home saw a video a girl put together with her top…

Last month the NY Daily Times alleged that Roger Clemens* started an improper relationship with country singer Mindy McCready when…

From Mark Murphy/Boston Herald: McHale has said he wants to set things right in Minnesota before he steps down, and…

We are spending some time looking back over the Boston Celtics championship season… in an effort to truly appreciate the…

You can't read a story about an NBA transaction without hearing what kind of impact it will have on the…

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9A3t0rRDeg&w=420&h=315] This has been posted twice in the comments, but I know not everyone reads those… so here’s the…

Hey, it’s been a rough year. I’ll take what I can get. A hollow victory? There is no such thing…

I’ve never had anyone illustrate one of my posts so well! Turns out daddy kind of owes some money to…

The man in the middle.  He’s in the middle of the field and middle of the defense. Seven different players…

I was out earlier today so it’s time to give some links on this Saturday night. Ken Schott of the…

Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (50-33) @ Houston Astros (38-43) Josh Beckett (7-5, 3.73) @ Brian Moehler (4-3, 4.03) 2:05…

If nothing else, Ryan Khoury’s life in baseball has been about overcoming odds and proving his critics wrong. Khoury, a…