Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
More Thursday Linkage
Let’s give you a few more links on this Thursday. It appears the Kelly Tilghman controversy isn’t going away. Newsday’s…
Read moreBud Selig Gets An Extension
After presiding over the Steroid Era, baseball owners voted to give Bud Selig more time as commissioner of baseball. The…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 1-17-08
Sorry for the late start. I’m getting a big post together for later today. Promise. Its solid. That mini pony…
Read moreIt’s official, Titans rehire the Dinger
The Titans have announced Mike Heimerdinger has been hired as the new offenive coordinator, a role he held with the…
Read moreIt’s the Thursday Links
Trying to get these out while my talkative employee is out. He just won’t shut up. Anyway, let’s get you…
Read moreTwins Will Trade Santana Before Spring Training
A Twins official told the Star Tribune that Johan Santana will be traded before the start of spring training. The…
Read moreWolves Updates 1/17 Part 2
From Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site: Randy Foye won’t be on the road trip, but he will be at Target Center continuing…
Read moreGreen to defend Slam Dunk title
From Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site: Gerald Green has accepted the NBA’s invitation to defend his slam dunk title at this year’s…
Read moreVargas avoids arbitration; gets $3.6 million
Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reported Tuesday that right-handed starter Claudio Vargas came to terms with the Brewers just three days…
Read moreSox, Pats, Celts
Doug Mirabelli is officially back in the fold. In other news, I put a shirt on earlier today. Saw a…
Read moreBlowing up College Football (Part 3)
So, we’ve established a tournament and reorganized all of the conferences. What’s next? Well, we had to figure out who…
Read moreHell has frozen over….Gamecocks win
Talk about a strange night as the snow comes down in the Upstate (hoping for no work on Thursday) and…
Read morePLAY BRADSHAW AND WIN THE GAME
This is very simple. Start Bradshaw and you win the game. Until that last “prevent offense” possession, Bradshaw was in…
Read moreGet Up Early Or Stay Up Late
The first regular season game for the Red Sox will take place on March 25 and the game is scheduled…
Read moreEmpty Sea of Blackness
I miss you football. I miss you so. . . much. I started getting really bored tonight because my wife…
Read moreWednesday Night Links
I’ll give you some links tonight before I do a few other things. Starting with Michele Greppi of TVWeek, she…
Read moreWeather update, injury update, random comments
Injury Update:Sam Madison (abdominal) and Kevin Dockery (hip flexor) did not practice today. Aaron Ross participated in the workout on…
Read moreThe Amazing Race 12 – Season Finale Preview #2
Thanks to puddin over at Reality Fan Forum, we find this latest preview for Sunday’s season finale. Looks like Ron…
Read morePaw Prints – Women’s Roundball & Gridiron News
Well I have some good news and bad news regarding a few UConn athletes. The bad news is that women’s…
Read moreAll-Star balloting needs fixing
Every year, several deserving players are left off the All-Star rosters, and it seems fans, especially those in China, will…
Read moreGarrett Leaning Towards Staying in Dallas
The Baltimore Sun is speculating that Garrett has narrowed his decision to signing with the Ravens or returning to the…
Read moreI still say he stays…
There have been reports all over that Dungy is in fact leaving the team, but he’s denying that he’s made…
Read moreVideo link
This one’s for all of you out there who can’t stand Dallas as much as I can’t stand Philly. Giants…
Read moreGarrett Remains Unsigned, Jerry’s On The Clock
Alright, Jerry Jones has made some genius offseason moves in signing Terrell Owens in 2006, and then in 2007 he…
Read morePrimetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
Australian Open, Day 4 – Tennis Channel, 7 p.m.College Basketball/Duke at Florida State – ESPN, 7 p.m.College Basketball/Virginia Tech at…
Read moreFoye’s return to full practice pushed back
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Foye was aimed at fully participating in practice either today or Thursday, but now it looks…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 1-16-08
I know I’ve used this little guy before. But in picture form. Got it.
Read more’08 Outlook for J.D. Drew
’07 Season: You could sum up J.D.’ s season by watching a clip of a weak grounder to second to…
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