Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Burress et al
The stresses of keeping together a Super Bowl winner are immense. Reese has the cap room. The players know this….
Read moreWisconsinites belly up to bar; stakes raised
Around 10 years ago, major league baseball in Wisconsin was seriously in doubt, as former owner (now commissioner) Bud Selig…
Read more#36 – 1993: Salmon named Rookie of the Year
By Chuck Richter – Angelswin.com Executive Editor A year after putting some hurtin’ on Pacific Coast League pitchers, hitting .347…
Read moreAbout the rest of the trip
I already talked about the game that this trip was designed for, but I can’t help but tell you a…
Read moreOutcoached
Well, for the first time since the end of the Vanderbilt game last year, we were outcoached…From the use of…
Read moreKlitchko is beginning to land his jab with regularity….
In the second round of the so-far incredibly boring Klitschko-Ibragimov fight on HBO, play-by-play announcer Jim Lampley noted that Wladimir…
Read moreOh, Great!
Just after I was going to write that this has been a tremendous night for sports (Tennessee-Memphis meeting in a…
Read moredear god this was a horrible week for a coyotes fan
tuesday. flames. i. dont. even. want. to. talk. about. this. such a disgrace. carcillo was getting used and abused. we…
Read moreOkajima Names New Pitch
Although he would not tell reporters what type of “secret” pitch he has developed, Hideki Okajima has named his new…
Read moreWolves Updates 2/24
From Rick Alonzo/Pioneer Press: New Timberwolves swingman Kirk Snyder knows he won’t have endless opportunities to make it in the…
Read moreWill Sox Go Into Season With Coco, Ellsbury and Kielty?
If the Red Sox have 12 pitchers on the roster they will most likely not have 5 outfielders so something…
Read moreFrancona Extended
Terry Francona has signed a three-year deal (with two options), keeping him with the Red Sox through at least 2011….
Read moreJerry Reese and Zach Thomas
ReeseZach ThomasI continue to be impressed by Reese’s professionalism, his perspective, his understanding of the NFL, and his priorities in…
Read moreUSC Baseball wins Game 1
The Gamecocks are ranked among the top teams in the nation coming in at No. 2 (Collegiate Baseball) No. 3…
Read moreUSC Mens’ Hoops goes against MSU today
South Carolina, 12-13 and 4-7 in the SEC, hosts Western Division leader Mississippi State, 17-8 and 8-3 in the SEC,…
Read more#37 – Big Klu leads Angels to first victory
By Victor Varadi – Angelswin.com Columnist #37 – April 11, 1961: Big Klu leads Angels to first victory It was…
Read morePitching Battles Begin
The most hyped battle of spring training will be between Coco Crisp and Jacoby Ellsbury for the center field job,…
Read moreNick Adenhart is coming to town….
By Kevin Mark -Angelswin.com Salt Lake Scout & Columnist Spring training is now in full swing and the realization the…
Read moreYour Saturday Linkage
Before I begin, it’s nice to have some live sports this morning. While watching match play golf isn’t the most…
Read moreBennett to IU? Don’t Even Ask
At least that’s what he said on Friday. Per Bud Withers: Bennett said, “I’m not going to comment on anything…
Read moreI’m back! Let’s talk basketball!
I’m sorry I didn’t post yesterday like I promised. I’m a bad blogger. I apologize profusely. At any rate, you…
Read moreGiant Myths in 2007 and 2008
Let’s see if we can list some Giants (and NFL) myths and then quickly debunk them. 1) A Training Camp…
Read moreBrewers’ “soft” as Prince’s tofu
Well, the first week of spring training is almost in the books, and, so far, other than the Gallardo injury,…
Read moreZach Thomas a Cowboy
Zach Thomas is expected to sign with the Cowboys after his meeting with Cowboys brass (dc.com). Zach Thomas has had…
Read moreBack to football
With all the depressing crap happening with IU basketball, let’s go back to something cheery, huh? Making fun of the…
Read moreDonte’ Stallworth is officially available
Yesterday, Donte’ Stallworth became the latest entry into the 2008 free agent WR market. The Patriots declined to pick up…
Read moreSox Are Headed To Washington
No they do not have to testify about steroids like most of the Yankee lineup, the Red Sox will go…
Read moreQuick Friday Night Update
Giving you some links tonight before I check out some late night TV programming. The Sports Media Watch notes that…
Read moreWeekend Viewing Picks
Saturday, February 23 DocumentaryJoe Louis: America’s Hero … Betrayed – HBO, 8 p.m. BoxingChampionship Boxing, Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibragimov…
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