Archive | February, 2010

Canada’s Crosby Clinches Classic Contest

Written by IronCity | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Pens Labyrinth (Penguins)

Game Highlights
Doc Emrick said it best, “What a tribute to the sport.”
If you are an American Penguin fan like me, it couldn’t have ended much better.  Perhaps a 4-3 USA triumph with Canada’s output produced by a Sidney Crosby hat trick would have been ideal.  But an overtime loss that left the Americans just shy [...]

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Wrestling Weekend Update

Written by oldskoolwarrior | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Daily DDT (Wrestling)

So since my last news update there are some more headlines to bring up:
*** WWE Releases More From The Roster ***
WWE has now released two more from their roster:
Charlie Haas
Referee, Scott Armstrong
It’s a shame that Haas hasn’t been getting used much as of late.  He’s got great talent in the ring.  Last I saw him, [...]

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Canada Wins Gold In Overtime

Written by Frank Rekas | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | The Rat Trick (Panthers)

 
On a goal by Sidney Crosby in overtime, Team Canada beat Team U.S.A by a score of 3-2 in one of the greatest hockey games of the modern era.  A spectacular display of skill, grit and charachter by both teams in a thriller for the ages.
Team Canada broke out to a 2-0 lead on goals [...]

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Braves Can Send Bobby Cox To Retirement Happy

Written by thelandryhat | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Tomahawk Talk (Braves)

The Atlanta Braves are not the best team in baseball. They are not even the best team in the National League. That doesn’t mean the team lacks the talent to send Bobby Cox into retirement with a smile on his wrinkled face.
I’m not going to be a homer and say the Braves are going to [...]

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Dwyane Wade Will Be Active Against The Magic

Written by Andrew Melnick | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Howard the Dunk (Magic)

Per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Dwayne Wade is active and will play tonight.
Dwyane Wade works out before tonight’s game, feeling less pain from his strained left calf and WILL be active against Magic tonight.
Here is the link.
(Andrew Melnick is Howard the Dunk’s lead blogger and a contributor at NFL Mocks Subscribe [...]

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Parise “Miracle” Goal Erased By Clutch Crosby Game-Winner (Video)

Written by Adam Best | February 28, 2010 | Comments (2) | Z Featured

By Jeffrey Bartl, Blackhawk Up Every American watching the U.S.-Canada Olympic hockey final game sat back and waited for something to happen. No way could this game end with an uneventful finish. With an empty net on one end, Zach Parise tied the game with 24.4 second left to send the game to overtime. Not [...]

Orlando Magic News & Notes: State Rivals

Written by Andrew Melnick | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Howard the Dunk (Magic)

The Orlando Magic will take on the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Click here to read a preview of the game.
John Denton writes that the Magic are searching for a rebound victory.
“I don’t think we relax because we’re still out there playing hard,’’ said point guard Jameer Nelson, whose Magic (39-20) host the Miami Heat [...]

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Wells heads the rotation going into Cactus League Play

Written by jordanc | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Cubbies Crib (Cubs)

While Carlos Zambrano maybe the opening day starter for the Cubs when they play the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on April 5th, Randy Wells is the pitcher to get the nod to open cactus league play when the Cubs host the Oakland Athletics this thursday.
Sean Marshall will follow Wells in the game, but that [...]

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Ravens 7-Round Mock Draft

Written by Joe Barnes | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | The Ebony Bird (Ravens)

Although about 95% of the focus of Ravens draft coverage thus far has been on their first round pick, some of the team’s best players have come from late rounds in the draft.  Pro Bowler Le’Ron McClain was a 4th-round pick, Dawan Landry was a 6th-round pick, and several great Ravens were undrafted free agents [...]

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Black History Month Tribute: Cards Greats, Buck, and Jackie

Written by Ryne Gery | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Redbird Rants (Cardinals)

On the last day of Black History Month, let’s take a look at some of the Cardinals over the years: Bob Gibson, Ozzie Smith, Lou Brock to go with the profiles I did on Tom Alston and Curt Flood. I also included Buck O’Neil and Jackie Robinson for their obvious contributions to baseball over the [...]

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Report: Rolle To Be Released This Week

Written by Patrick Allen | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Arrowhead Addict (Chiefs)

The Arizona Cardinals are taking a couple of gambles this offseason and their losses could end up being winnings for the Chiefs should they make a move. ESPN.com is reporting that Cardinals Safety, Antrel Rolle will be released this week.
Arizona’s eventful offseason will continue this week when the Cardinals release former first-round pick Antrel Rolle, [...]

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Celtics Late Night Show Episode 015: Gary Wasburn From The Boston Globe

Written by bpaul | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Hardwood Houdini (Celtics)

Listen and Chat Live
The Celtics Late Night Show will be airing it’s 15th episode tonight on Blog Talk Radio at 11pm. Following the Celtics horrible loss to the Nets on Saturday we will have a lot to talk about. We are a live show and will be talking all of your callers. We stand by [...]

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Former Celtics Player Al Jefferson Arrested For DUI

Written by bpaul | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Hardwood Houdini (Celtics)

Well if there’s one thing that you can appreciate about the Boston Celtics so far this season it is their pleasant off court behavior. No DUI’s, no bar fights, or other off court incidents aside from the small altercation between Glen Davis and a friend in the preseason. Unfortunately former Celtics center Al Jefferson can not [...]

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The Ultimate Matchup. Sunday Thoughts.

Written by Frank Rekas | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | The Rat Trick (Panthers)

The matchup that everyone wanted in Olympic hockey is upon us this afternoon.  USA vs. Canada.  Ryan Miller vs. Roberto Luongo.  The youth and speed of Team USA, vs. the experience of  Team Canada.  The U.S. is undefeated so far while Team Canada has one loss.  I predict and I really don’t like to do [...]

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Chan Ho Park arrives in Tampa, Edwar DFA’d

Written by Andrew Corselli | February 28, 2010 | Comments Off | Yanks Go Yard (Yankees)

As Chan Ho Park arrived in Tampa on Sunday, it signified the end for Edwar Ramirez. The Yankees designated the righty for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Park. Although his ERA and WHIP were pretty high, Ramirez did show some signs of potential in his three seasons in the Bronx. However, [...]

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