Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
ESPN’s McShay reviews the NFC East draft
I usually pay little attention to these draft recaps. What was of note is that McShay said almost precisely what…
Read moreVideo of the Week – ABC Monday Night Football Opens
For the past two seasons, we’ve known Monday Night Football as an ESPN property, but from 1970 until 2005, it…
Read moreNow and then
So there’s not a lot of new information on the Harrison case, but what there is seems different than what…
Read moreBrews lose to ‘Stros again, 6-2
New day, same story. This time, Manny Parra was spotted an early 1-0 lead on a lead-off homer by Rickie…
Read more5/4: Give ’em back their brooms
Prev. Gm: Tampa Bay Rays (16-14) @ Boston Red Sox (19-13) Scott Kazmir (0-0, 0.00) @ Jon Lester (1-2, 4.31)…
Read moreA heart to heart conversation Friday night
At the Hennepin County Medical Center….. Delmon Young: Carlos! Carlos are you OK? Carlos Gomez: Yes. I get hit in…
Read moreHornets Continue To Sting At Home
This has been a hyped series, after Paul and Parker each opened up the playoffs with a bang, and they…
Read moreVideo: Big Brown Wins the Kentucky Derby
This is from NBC Sports.com, the entire 2008 Kentucky Derby won by Big Brown and before the collapse of Eight…
Read moreSox Win Big…Moss Sent To Hospital
This time the Red Sox got the best of Rays’ pitchers and scored 12 runs on 15 hits. Beckett pitched…
Read moreSaturday Quickie Links
As I’m back home after being away for most of the day. I’ll give you some linkage. By the way,…
Read moreSecond look, different story
James Shields blew through the Boston Red Sox lineup in his last start at the Trop, but this time Shields…
Read moreNo Pressure
So here we are… game 7. The pressure is palpable. Its stifling. 'There's no way this can be happening.' We…
Read moreDethrone the King
Now that we're done with those pesky Hawks, it's time to beat up on LeBron and the Cavs. I like the…
Read moreWolves Updates 5/4
From Charley Walters/Pioneer Press: -Gophers men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith and ex-Gopher Jim Petersen, the Timberwolves’ TV analyst, finished at…
Read moreThe Cavs have much more class than I do
So now it’s over for the first round. Cavs win 4 games to 2 and advance on to face the…..?…
Read moreTonight’s Lineup 5/3 vs. Rays
J.D. Drew is back, Coco is still out. Jacob Ellsbury CFDustin Pedroia 2BDavid Ortiz DHManny Ramirez LFMike Lowell 3BKevin Youkilis…
Read moreUpset Special Brewing in Beantown?
I’m a bit torn, here. As a Timberwolves fan, I want to see KG win a championship. As an NBA…
Read moreLinks of the Day 5/3/08
Hey everyone! It’s Saturday! High five! There is a horse race today, and I can provide you no further details….
Read moreThe Sarasota Sox?
The Red Sox may move their spring training from Fort Myers to Sarasota. The Reds are leaving Sarasota to move…
Read more5/3: Take Two
Prev. Gm: Tampa Bay Rays (16-13) @ Boston Red Sox (18-13) James Shields (3-1, 2.54) @ Josh Beckett (2-2, 4.10)…
Read moreCan Matsuzaka Reach Ace Status?
Daisuke Matsuzaka came to the United States with the reputation and hype of an Ace. Daisuke Matsuzaka was then paid…
Read moreFare thee well Bryan Fletcher
With conflicting reports still coming out about the Harrison saga (did anyone note how ESPN’s coverage of the story changed…
Read moreBrews lose battle of home runs to Astros, 7-4
Things started out pretty nicely for Brewers’ starter Carlos Villanueva Friday night–Ryan Braun gave “V” an early 2-0 cushion with…
Read moreDolphins Wanted Carpenter
Looks the the Dolphins wanted Fasano and Carpenter, but the Cowboys refused, and opted to trade Akin Ayodele instead. This…
Read moreWhatever. Here’s a video
Boss: Hey Ryan, we’ve got a few people out, so we’re going to need some people to stay late. Ryan:…
Read moreLate Friday/Early Saturday Links
I’ll give you some quick late night links as we head into the weekend. The Schenectady Gazette’s Ken Schott writes…
Read moreSox Bats Wake Up….Beat Rays 7-3
The Red Sox bats came alive tonight to get 13 hits and score 7 runs against the Rays. Pedroia went…
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