Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Classic Mini Pony of the Day 4-25-08
(originally published on 4-25-07) Totally great picture! This reminds me of the Kibbles N Bits Lean commercial from like 10…
Read moreAbdullah, Collins Our Best NFL Hope
What’s up with Tim Tebow and buxom young women?? Every time you turn around there’s something new. It is what…
Read moreMock Draft 2008 – AKA “Who the hell is Deshawn Zombie?”
Alright, we just couldn’t let the biggest offseason week of the year go by without throwing our two cents in….
Read moreChin up Masterson
Almost better than advertised Justin Masterson left the game after pitching 6 innings and only allowing one run, giving Boston…
Read moreSeries Preview: Marlins (13-9) @ Brewers (13-9)
The Brewers finish their homestand with their first series of the year against the current NL East leader Florida Marlins,…
Read moreUltimatenyg featured in today’s New York Times
Ultimatenyg’s New York Giants Draft Analysis is featured in today’s New York Times ‘The Fifth Down’
Read moreTommy John surgery for Sox prospect Hagadone
The first round draft pick by the Red Sox in 2007 will undergo Tommy John surgery and be out for…
Read more2008 NFL Draft Preview- NY GIANTS ON THE CLOCK
1) NEEDS. The biggest offseason losses were Mitchell and Wilson. So LB and S are the biggest needs. Reese picked…
Read moreLate Thursday Links
I wasn’t planning on giving more links today, but there are enough stories for me to give you an update….
Read moreRundown of the Next Costas Now on HBO
On April 29, Bob Costas will host a live show discussing the changing role of the sports media. This has…
Read moreThe Erin Andrews Era
So basically, posting a picture of Erin Andrews on your sports blog equals instant hits….so they say. But, I’m going…
Read moreTNT Execs: “Thank God For Boston”
At least… that's what I assume they are saying… since their ratings are way up. Through its first nine games,…
Read moreWhy T-Mac Always Chokes
Right or wrong, Tracy McGrady has a reputation of disappearing in the playoffs. He's not doing himself any favors with…
Read moreDeShawn Stevenson Will Go Broke
There was a recent report that 60% of NBA players go broke after they retire. Since then, the NBA Player's…
Read moreWolves Updates 4/25
From Rochelle Olson/Star Tribune: The drunken driver who killed Minnesota Timberwolves player Malik Sealy in 2000 got a stiff, eight-year…
Read moreLate Rally Comes Up Short
David Ortiz hit a 2 run homer in the bottom of the 9th to bring the Sox within 2 but…
Read moreNHL Playoffs on Westwood One Radio
Westwood One Radio will begin its NHL Postseason coverage this weekend: WESTWOOD ONE PRESENTS THE CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS — Exclusive Play-By-Play…
Read morePrimetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
MLBFlorida at Atlanta – FSN Florida/SportSouth, 7 p.m.St. Louis at Pittsburgh – FSN Midwest/FSN Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.Toronto at Tampa Bay…
Read moreLink of the day 4/24/08
Just one link today. Last month, I was in Montgomery, Alabama to watch a game between Jackson State and Alabama…
Read moreCorey back to bigs
Justin Masterson, after pitching impressively today (thanks, bullpen), will be headed back to the minor leagues. Bryan Corey, recently released…
Read morePOLL RESULTS: What should Mike Timlin’s fate be?
Despite Timlin struggling last year at this juncture and later becoming a weapon, is it time to cut the cord…
Read moreMasterson Pitches Great….Middle Relief Spoils It
Justin Masterson lived up to the hype I gave him earlier and only gave up 2 hits and 1 earned…
Read moreSeries Recap: Phillies at Brewers
A quick two games series saw Philadelphia arrive in Milwaukee sometime early Wednesday morning and head out of town before…
Read moreCurse Jersey Sells for $175K
The Jimmy Fund auction of the David Ortiz jersey that was buried in concrete at the new Yankee Stadium ended…
Read moreBrewers can’t solve Moyer; Phils split series with 3-1 win
Let’s face it–Jamie Moyer is older than dirt (well, older than most of the houses in Brookfield anyway). When I…
Read moreWhich Local “Celebrity” Will Support The Pens?
Poll time. We all know celebrities come out full force to watch sporting events, should their local teams consistently succeed…
Read moreToday’s Lineup 4/24 vs. Angels
Still no Tek but Coco is back and in center, Jacoby will give J.D. a day off and play right….
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