Articles by Alan Draper (246319)

Dan Patrick Leaving ESPN?
In the midst of a heavy workday. I’ll provide links when I can, but for now, we’re hearing word that…
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It’s JR Time, Bitches.
It’s JR Time. Your blog is MINE. Flickr Listen up kiddies. This is JR and I’m running the show today….
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Vargas can’t keep Bucs down
Live by the sword…die by the sword. Milwaukee’s offense spotted starter Claudio Vargas a 3-run lead right off the bat…
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07/05: Beckett’s Bids For All-Star Start
JULY 5th, 2007 GAME THREAD J.P. Howell (1-2, 5.19) @ Josh Beckett (11-2, 3.38) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (33-50) @…
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Sonics hire P.J. Carlesimo
A team was finally smart enough to hire P.J. Carlesimo away from the Spurs. The Sonics are set to announce…
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Things That Just Look Awkward
Tom Gannam/AP Paul Kariya throwing out the first pitch at a Cardinals game. It’s almost like a Tiger Woods high…
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Mini Pony of the Day 7-4-07
This is Lucky (or Smodo, Jojo, Smackie, Sizzle or any of her countless names). She’s my dog, and today is…
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Potential Offseason Moves
By Michael De Leon, Jeff Garcia and Jordan Rivas Generally winning a championship leaves most teams feeling satisfied. But then,…
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Red Sox offense is coming to life
All-star Mike Lowell homered and and J. D. Drew doubled twice propelling the Boston Red Sox (52-13) to a 7-5…
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What is Dave Littlefield’s Legacy?
This question has been bugging me for some time. When I interviewed Don from Mondesi’s House, I asked how the…
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The Rules for Winning in the NFL
In the spirit of Independence Day, we declare these truths to be self-evident, that not all players and coaches are…
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Dom asked to sit
I hate seeing this kind of story, but it’s reality. Dom Rhodes has been suspended by the league for a…
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Titans Celebrate the 4th
Just a reminder to Titans fans that WGFX 104.5 The Zone is having an All-American Titans celebration today with rebroadcasts…
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Some Stuff for the 4th of July
Some videos for you as we celebrate the 4th of July holiday in the USA. Bruce Springsteen – Born in…
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07/04: Fireworks Expected
JULY 4th, 2007 GAME THREAD Edwin Jackson (1-8, 6.88) @ Tim Wakefield (8-8, 4.31) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (33-49) @…
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Dice-K dazzles against D-Rays, throws eight scoreless innings
Finally, the Boston Red Sox (51-31) lineup returned the favor to Daisuke Matsuzaka giving him run support against the Tampa…
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Changing gears – the Cleveland Indians
Fans of the BBC know that this blog has changed it’s central focus in the past….and it’ll happen again. Today…
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Primetime Viewing Choices
Tampa Bay at Red Sox – NESN, 7 p.mThe Complete Wimbledon – ESPN2, 7 p.m.America’s Got Talent – NBC, 8…
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Mini Pony of the Day 7-3-07
Oh my. These ponies do not look pleased. The least I could do was give them a spot as MPotD….
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Youman like performance stops Crew
Rookie lefty Shane Youman did what no other southpaw starter could do all last month (according to the FSN Wisconsin…
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Enjoying Wimbledon Online
Whether you’re stuck at your office or you’re away from home and can’t be near a TV, watching sports online…
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Interaction
Let’s catch up with the thoughts and opinions of Colts nation: Talking about the ESPY’s BlueG said:a little late on…
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Tank Johnson-poster boy
NFL commish Roger Goodell’s new crack down on thuggery off the field in the NFL has been largely lauded by…
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Torres Wants Away From Tricky Pirates
Salomon Torres wants to be traded. Good riddance. Torres has been nothing short of shaky this season, and Matt Capps…
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Brew Crew wins first in ‘Boig
The Brewers took the first of a 4-game series in Pittsburgh Monday evening, thanks to 7 ribbies by…Damian Miller? Yes,…
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Four 2 Score
Before this 2008 recruiting class really took off into the stratosphere for the Irish, a lot of ND fans had…
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More on Bud Collins
I first saw word of Bud Collins leaving NBC late Sunday night/early Monday morning when Michael Hiestand’s article came out…
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