In an attempt to add new features to make Hardwood Houdini a more intriguing site to visit, we have tested out new ideas such as Player of the Week and Power Rankings, both of which have been accepted by the readers with great regards. Now we are going to do a test run on a [...]
Archive | January, 2010
Daily Poll – The Day Has Finally Arrived: Lakers vs. Celtics
Written by bpaul | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Hardwood Houdini (Celtics)
Nick Diaz Captures Strikeforce Gold, Cris Cyborg Defends Title
Written by Josh Sanchez | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Cage Pages (MMA)
Strikeforce: Miami has come to a close after a great night of fights that included two title matches. The night also featured a stunning come from behind knockout victory, the Strikeforce debut of a former WWE star, and a NFL great proving the doubters wrong.
The night started as Bobby Lashley made his Strikeforce debut. Lashley [...]
Rolex 24 at Daytona LIVE Timing and Scoring
Written by Ben Montedonico | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | NASCAR
Hey fans! Hope you all enjoyed the first 6-and-a-half hours of the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Speed. Coverage will resume tomorrow on Speed at 7:00 A.M. ET, and Speed will take us to the finish!
But, in case you want to keep up with all of the action happening through the night, Racingone.com will have live [...]
Herschel Walks Through Greg Nagy, Wins MMA Debut
Written by Josh Sanchez | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Cage Pages (MMA)
NFL great Herschel Walker made his anticipated mixed martial arts debut tonight at Strikeforce: Miami in a heavyweight match up against Greg Nagy.
Heading into the bout there was a lot of speculation regarding Walker. The former Heisman Trophy winner is 47 years old, but that hasn’t stopped himself from following a passion of his.
“I’ve been [...]
Robbie Lawler Scores Vicious Knockout Over Melvin Manhoef
Written by Josh Sanchez | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Cage Pages (MMA)
A battle of two strikers was op tap for Strikeforce: Miami as Robbie Lawler was set to face off against “The Dutch Mike Tyson” Melvin Manhoef.
Lawler comes from a wrestling background, but he has abandoned that foundation lately in order to trade leather with his opponents. Manhoef has some of the best stand up in [...]
Robbie Lawler Nearly Kills Melvin Manhoef (Video)
Written by Adam Best | January 31, 2010 | Comments (2) | The Best View, Z Featured
This Strikeforce: Miami card just got the highlight of this early year. Just when Robbie Lawler seemed like he was all but done, he damn near knocked Melvin Manhoef’s head off. Showtime wouldn’t even show the replay for a few minutes because they were unsure just how badly Manhoef was hurt. I thought he was [...]
Magic Top Hawks, Reclaim Division Lead
Written by Andrew Melnick | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Howard the Dunk (Magic)
The Magic played the Hawks for the third time this season and for the third time this season they came away with a decisive victory. Orlando blew the game open in the second half and beat the Hawks 104-86, taking back the Southeast division lead in the process. Dwight Howard had a monster game – [...]
Ross Ohlendorf is a Lastings Milledge Fan [Piratefest Video]
Written by Shaftie | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Rum Bunter (Pirates)
When Lastings Milledge finished discussing ‘not taking baseball for granted’ his teammate, Ross Ohlendorf immediately jumped into the conversation with this comment below.
“X” marks the spot for the Cubs…more rumblings
Written by jordanc | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Cubbies Crib (Cubs)
Yesterday, the Cubs officially announced the signing of Xavier Nady to a one year deal worth $3.3 million as a base, and an additional $2 million in incentives based on games played.
During his teleconference with Chicago media, Xavier Nady who likes to be called “X” said that he does not think that he will miss [...]
Comparisons
Written by Josh Dhani | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Always Miller Time (Pacers), NBA
Take the Dress of the QB Already
Written by Travis Pulver | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Naptown's Finest (Colts)
Recently I read the piece about thefine that Melvin Bullitt got for hitting Mark Sanchez. Most of you have heard all the hub about some supposed hits that should have been flagged that Brett Favre took. Now Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has made some comments about smacking the Colt QB around with hopes that [...]
Pirates Manager John Russell Explains Lineup Management [Piratefest Video]
Written by Shaftie | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Rum Bunter (Pirates)
Mike Holmgren Doesn’t Believe in Quarterback Competitions
Written by Steve DiMatteo | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Dawg Pound Daily (Browns)
If you’ve ever wanted to tear your hair out and run screaming from your home into oncoming traffic when hearing the words “quarterback competition” associated with the Cleveland Browns, this will be wonderful news. In an interview earlier this week on the Dan Patrick show (also mentioned here), team president Mike Holmgren was asked if [...]
Lastings Milledge ‘Not Taking the Game for Granted’ [Piratefest Video]
Written by Shaftie | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Rum Bunter (Pirates)
I brought a lot of stuff on myself with previous organizations. I didn’t take the game very seriously. I was always blessed with talent. After I was drafted, I took a lot of things for granted. I started to work a little harder, doing the things that got me drafted [...]
Michigan DE Brandon Graham Wins MVP As North Dominates South
Written by Josh Sanchez | January 31, 2010 | Comments Off | NFL Mocks, Other Blogs
The Under Armour Senior Bowl week has come to a conclusion. In today’s all-star game, the North squad defeated the South by a score of 31-13 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. It was a dominating victory by the North — which was led by the Detroit Lions coaching staff.
Defensive front seven play was the story of this [...]
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