Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
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…
Read moreWrist Woes For Papi
I turned to the game just in time to hear the pitch that sent shockwaves through Red Sox Nation. I…
Read moreI 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…
Read moreWhich 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…
Read moreWho 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…
Read moreEveryone loves the fat kid
As recently as a week ago, most Brewers’ fans were calling for the head… and stomach of Prince Fielder. How…
Read moreIs 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…
Read moreChanges at the top
In two different sports, two coaches who were thought to be at the top of the game just a couple…
Read moreThe “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…
Read moreDear 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…
Read morePhil Must Be Stopped
This is fate. This is how its supposed to be. Phil Jackson… currently tied with Red Auerbach with 9 NBA…
Read moreKeep Shooting Kobe
It's a big question: How will the Celtics defend Kobe Bryant? The answer might be… to let him keep shooting. Regular…
Read moreOh… 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…
Read more“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…
Read moreOh… 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…
Read moreFind 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…
Read moreSox 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….
Read moreWolves 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…
Read moreTaylor, 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…
Read moreTonight’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,…
Read moreStanley 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…
Read morePrimetime & 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…
Read moreThis 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…
Read more6/3: 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)…
Read moreBarry 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…
Read moreLopez 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…
Read moreFox 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…
Read moreHazel 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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