Throwin’ Spray, a phrase from “Here Come the Hawks” and title of the semi-daily post on BlackhawkUp.com, will feature quick-hitting Chicago Blackhawks- and NHL-related news and links. This episode previews each NHL team — in haiku format.
Sometimes, watching hockey truly is poetry in motion. After reading the tweets of @TheBearsInHaiku, I got some inspiration for [...]
Archive | August, 2009
Throwin’ Spray: An NHL Haikreview
Written by Jeffrey Bartl | August 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Blackhawk Up (Blackhawks)
Seahawks Trim Roster
Written by Shaun Dolence | August 31, 2009 | Comments Off | 12th Man Rising (Seahawks)
By Tuesday, teams around the league must cut their roster down to 75 players. The Seahawks started early, cutting four players from the roster on Sunday.
These cuts are only the first round; by September 5, the roster must be trimmed even further to 53 players. In other words, the front office will be extremely busy [...]
Interesting Allan Houston Interview
Written by Chase Thomas | August 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Buckets Over Broadway (Knicks)
Kwame Brown: Dissed, Even In Fine Print
Written by toasterhands | August 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Life on Dumars (Pistons)
Satire?
Surely.
But it’s still funny.
Straight Bangin’s Do You Really Want to Win the Michael Contest?
Fine print item number 8 of 13:
Contest Winner shall neither inquire about nor even mention: Kwame Brown, the Washington Wizards, the 1995 NBA playoffs, the awkward clawing fight with Reggie Miller, the Birmingham Barrons, the Jordan IX, any Jordan model after XIV, [...]
Why Does Everyone Say No to Us?
Written by Frank Rekas | August 31, 2009 | Comments Off | The Rat Trick (Panthers)
Like the ugly duckling at school who never gets asked to dance, like the worst player in your gym class who never gets picked to be on the team, the Florida Panthers have lost out on another free agent. Alex Tanguay has reportedly signed a one year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning pending passing [...]
NHL Prospect Tournament 2009 Preview – Part 2
Written by David Swartzlander | August 31, 2009 | Comments Off | Octopus Thrower (Red Wings)
This years NHL Prospects Tournament is hosted (as usual) by the Detroit Red Wings in Traverse City, Mi, home of the Wings training camp. It will take place from September 6-10, the week prior to all of the NHL training camps kicking off, and will include eight teams Detroit, Atlanta, Columbus, St. Louis, Dallas, New [...]
Nickels Is Money Too
Written by Harrison Crow | August 31, 2009 | Comments Off | SoDo Mojo (Mariners)
Okay, I typed up a mini post yesterday that I chose not to post because, well… I felt that maybe I was making too big of an issue that was really a non-issue.
But, after yesterday I am convinced that we must continue to draw attention to the lack of walks drawn. The Seattle Mariners have [...]
KJG’s Cavalier of All-Time Tournament
Written by MK Snyder | August 31, 2009 | Comments Off | King James Gospel (NBA), NBA
KJG is back, this time with a big splash! We’ve seen many faces come and go during this offseason as the Cavaliers try to make a run at an NBA Championship. With that being said, KJG has taken the time to compile an 8-man tourney of some of the greatest players to ever suit up [...]
Falling In Love With James Davis; Quinn’s the QB?
Written by stevedimatteo | August 30, 2009 | Comments Off | Dawg Pound Daily (Browns), Titan Sized (Titans)
If I didn’t know any better, I would think the only storyline of the preseason was the Brady Quinn-Derek Anderson competition, which seems all but over after Saturday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. By the way, if you want my pick, the job has to go to Quinn. He was efficient, crisp, and wasn’t flagged [...]
Why is Pirate Catcher Ryan Doumit So Dreadful?
Written by smitty | August 30, 2009 | Comments Off | Rum Bunter (Pirates)
“Ryan Doumit let me introduce your ass to the bench.” We can only pray that is how Pirates manager John Russell informed Doumit of the news.
165 Any guesses what that is? It’s not what I bowled in Santonio Holmes’ bowling benefit, no… that is what Doumit is hitting since July 29. He is 14 for [...]
Orlando’s Starting Five
Written by andrewmelnick | August 30, 2009 | Comments Off | Howard the Dunk (Magic)
There seemed to be only two realistic options for an Orlando starting lineup.
Option 1:
Dwight Howard
Brandon Bass
Rashard Lewis
Vince Carter
Jameer Nelson
Option 2:
Dwight Howard
Rashard Lewis
Mickael Pietrus/Matt Barnes
Vince Carter
Jameer Nelson
I like the more traditional aspect of lineup #1 because of Bass’ added rebounding and nice touch on his jumper, but from everything that I’ve heard this offseason, I figured [...]
DKV To Make Decision Tomorrow (Monday)
Written by Matthew P.C. Holmquist | August 30, 2009 | Comments Off | Dunking with Wolves (Twolves)
We are (finally) heading into the final hours of the Wolves’ most compelling news story of the summer. Yesterday and today there have been numerous stories about how DKV decided on Friday that they would wait to accept Barcelona’s offer until they had heard out David Kahn and Co. Kahn went back to [...]
Breaking My Silence on Mahay and Yabuta
Written by Wally Fish | August 30, 2009 | Comments Off | Kings of Kauffman (Royals), MLB
I had planned to keep quiet about the Mahay for Yabuta move when it went down. After the Twins signed Ron on Friday night, I could no longer keep quiet. Now I am compelled to react to the latest puzzling move that Dayton has made.
It all started on the 24th when the Royals DFA’d 38 year [...]
A Bryce Harper Link
Written by Wally Fish | August 30, 2009 | Comments Off | Kings of Kauffman (Royals), MLB
Royals fans and bloggers everywhere are downright giddy at the possibility of capturing the 1st overall pick in the 2010 June draft and with it the obvious prize of 16 year old phenom Bryce Harper. Along those lines I wanted to share this article from Perfect Game USA.org called simply The Scoop on Bryce Harper.
The NFL portion of Fansided.com is featured on NEW Iphone App.
Written by David Swartzlander | August 30, 2009 | Comments Off | Octopus Thrower (Red Wings)
Check it out: Fansided.com is now featured on a new app for the iPhone/iPod touch. Besides getting all of the latest scores, news, stats, and tweets from your favorite NFL team, you can also link up really easily/quickly for your favorite Fansided.com football blog.
Read more here, or watch a tutorial below.
Call to the Pen
The place for non-stop, around-the-clock MLB news and views. FanSided bloggers come together to give you all the baseball you need.
Peachtree Hoops
Peachtree Hoops is one of the most active and entertaining Atlanta Hawks blogs online. Definitely check it out.
