Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
Tavarez Left His World Series Ring Behind in a Fenway Locker
Besides forgetting how to pitch this year, it seems Julain Tavarez also forgot to bring his World Series ring with…
Read moreSuck It David Stern (Only Applicable to Detroit Readers)
From the AP: PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Penguins’ first victory over the Detroit Red Wings on NBC drew the best overnight…
Read moreLopez says he has workout scheduled with the team
From Ira Winderman/Sun-Sentinel: Stanford center Brook Lopez said he has workouts scheduled with the Timberwolves, who pick at No. 3,…
Read moreDark days a’comin?
Nope. I think they already left. ESPN.com profiles Tom Crean’s efforts to save the Hoosier program today. Let’s be clear,…
Read moreBid To Eat Sushi With Dice-K….You May Have to Lift Up the Chop Sticks For Him
Daisuke Matsuzaka is auctioning off Sushi dinner for charity on ebay. From the ebay description: “Japanese sensation and Red Sox…
Read moreFear The Playoff BTM: Part 3
How do I even begin to describe my current emotions following last night’s win? Praise Sid? Thank God that the…
Read moreTRIVIA: Honoring our servicemen
Well, you guys were fast. The last question I asked was: During the 1994 strike, then-Red Sox general manager Dan…
Read morePrimetime Viewing Pick
Only one pick tonight. Everything else does not matter LOST – ABC, 9 p.m. Be there.
Read moreYankees Flake On Deal With Fan
Alexander Martinez caught two home runs in one game at Yankee Stadium last year, the first was Matsui’s 100th as…
Read moreMcClung shaky…Brewers can’t sweep Braves
With the roof open for the first time of the season, our better angels realized soon that things didn’t look…
Read morePOLL: Schill won’t be here
The most recent poll question, asked by Tessie’s Dad, asked us to predict which one of our seven starting pitchers…
Read moreInstant Replay, the instant replay
Ryan’s written about this already, so consider this an instant replay of the previous mentioned subject, but from a different…
Read moreDid EA Get it Right?
Video-game dork alert. You’ve been warned. EA Sports will be releasing the newest version of their stellar NCAA Football series,…
Read moreClassic Mini Pony of the Day 5-29-08
(originally published on 5-29-07) This is Smooch. Smooch is the MPotD. Smooch rules. Wanna see more of Smooch? All you…
Read moreRumor: Lopez doesn’t want to workout for team
From Gery Woelfel/The Journal Times: According to several NBA officials, the Minnesota Timberwolves covet Stanford center Brook Lopez. One…
Read moreRoss Tucker’s allegation of the Patriots using players from IR
A journeyman player’s look at the NFL from the inside. Ross Tucker played for 5 teams over a 7 year…
Read moreBLOGPRINT FOR THE FUTURE
The #3 Pick and Wolves Free Agents Unfortunately for Wolves fans, this time of year has been the most exciting…
Read moreIgawa sharp in defeat of PawSox
This is not a typo. Any resemblance between the Kei Igawa who shut down the Pawtucket Red Sox on Wednesday…
Read moreI don’t want to see too much of Stanford Keglar
I just hope we won’t see too much of the Titans’ final fourth-round pick, LB Stanford Keglar, except for on…
Read moreInstant replay
The biggest debate these past few weeks among the baseball loving community has been whether or not instant replay is…
Read moreSox Bats Can’t Deliver For Wake
Tim Wakefield pitched a great game with 8 K’s and no walks. He went 8 innings giving up only 1…
Read moreOK, This Might Be Crossing the Line
Is creating a mannequin depicting an opposing player being hung by a noose that is attached to a hockey stick…
Read moreWake tosses only 50 pitches in first 5 innings
Although the Sox are currently on the short end of a 1-0 pitcher’s duel, Tim Wakefield made it through 5…
Read moreOwner Taylor on the draft and rebuilding plan
In an interview with Chad Hartman/KFAN yesterday afternoon, Wolves owner Glen Taylor talked about being in the second year of…
Read moreMcHale on the team, the draft, and O.J. Mayo
Kevin McHale was on KFAN with P.A. & Dubay Wednesday morning to help celebrate the renewed partnership between the team…
Read moreHow to Break the Trap
Everyone knows the Celtics are struggling with the Pistons trapping defense. Fortunately for Doc Rivers and the guys, I've dug up…
Read moreFeeling Good?
Because Rip Hamilton is always flopping around and flailing, I didn't believe he was really hurt in the final seconds of…
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