Articles by Alan Draper (246303)

New Stadium at the Meadowlands

Construction cam at the Meadowlands

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Brewers win 5th straight, 7-1

D-backs hurler Randy Johnson still looked like a lanky 23 year-old at the start of Tuesday night’s game, especially after…

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Wrist Woes For Papi

I turned to the game just in time to hear the pitch that sent shockwaves through Red Sox Nation. I…

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I Don’t Believe What I Just Saw

Jim McIsaac/Getty Images/Yahoo Sports To quote Al Michaels, that was one unbelievable game Monday night. I’m actually still recovering from…

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Which Titan will have a breakout year in 2008?

Prior to last season, Albert Haynesworth was a source of frustration for Titan fans. Injuries and a forgettable fit of…

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Who is the Titans’ all-time running back?

Since the franchise moved to Tennessee, four players have led the Titans in rushing — Eddie George, Chris Brown, Travis…

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Everyone loves the fat kid

As recently as a week ago, most Brewers’ fans were calling for the head… and stomach of Prince Fielder. How…

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Is the Mulleted Prophecy Coming True?

Per the AP: John Tortorella was fired Tuesday as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, four years after leading the…

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Changes at the top

In two different sports, two coaches who were thought to be at the top of the game just a couple…

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The “Rondo’d” Ads

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRJM62rsDeg] The "You got Rondo'd" ads will officially be released Thursday… but thanks to Chris over The Sporting Blog… we've…

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Dear Mr. Stern

Aren't I special. I received an email from NBA commissioner David Stern today touting the new All-Access portion of NBA.com. Check it…

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Phil Must Be Stopped

This is fate.  This is how its supposed to be.  Phil Jackson… currently tied with Red Auerbach with 9 NBA…

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Keep Shooting Kobe

It's a big question:  How will the Celtics defend Kobe Bryant? The answer might be… to let him keep shooting. Regular…

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Oh… Of Course… Largest Aggregation Of Fans. Duh!

David Stern was asked to explain the late start times for the NBA Finals. "The ad rates only go up…

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“I Thought My Days As A Celtic Were Pretty Much Over”

Scott Souza has a few notes coming out of what is becoming a growing media circus… which is to be…

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Oh… Of Course… Largest Aggregation Of Fans. Duh!

David Stern was asked to explain the late start times for the NBA Finals. "The ad rates only go up…

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Find The ESPN Mistake

(click for larger view) This is a hard one. I wouldn’t be surprised if you couldn’t find it. Its from…

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Sox push past Rays minus Papi

It may be a revolving door at the DH position for the Boston Red Sox in the next few weeks….

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Wolves Updates 6/4

Tim Leighton/Pioneer Press on Brook Lopez’s workout:  Lopez, 20, worked exhaustively on shooting and footwork drills with vice president Kevin…

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Taylor, McHale on Flip’s firing from Detroit

From Charley Walters/Pioneer Press: Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said he was surprised Tuesday when he learned from the Pioneer Press…

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Tonight’s Lineup 6/3 vs The Rays

Jacoby Ellsbury, LF Dustin Pedroia, 2B Kevin Youkilis, 1B Manny Ramirez, DH Mike Lowell, 3B J.D. Drew, RF Jason Varitek,…

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Stanley Cup Finals Highlights To Date

Because of my spotty blogging over the last ten days, I haven’t been able to provide highlights of the Stanley…

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Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks

MLBTampa Bay at Red Sox – ION/NESN, 7 p.m.Toronto at New York Yankees – Rogers Sportsnet/YES, 7 p.m.Florida at Atlanta…

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This Spotty Blogging is Killing Me

After not blogging since Friday night (not by choice), I’m back with a vengeance today. My home computer is totally…

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6/3: Battle For First

Prev. Gm: Tampa Bay Rays (35-22) @ Boston Red Sox (35-25) Matt Garza (4-1, 3.78) @ Justin Masterson (1-0, 1.46)…

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Barry Bonds Is Not Going to the Sox

With the injury to Ortiz several sites (Boston Sports Blog and MVN) are speculating that the Red Sox might sign…

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Lopez working out again on Wed

Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune on the Brook Lopez workout: He worked out by himself, although Kevin McHale said he hopes to…

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Fox Sports Takes A Jab at Manny

In a blog on FoxSports.com, Con Chapman pokes fun at Manny’s lack of hustle. The spoof has Manny promising a…

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Hazel Mae Is Leaving NESN

NESN has announced that the SportsDesk anchor Hazel Mae will be leaving at the end of June. She did not…

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