The Kansas City Royals ended a five game losing skid in grand fashion on Friday night. His team behind by a score of 5-4 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Alex Gordon hit a three run homer into the right field bullpen off Orioles closer Alfredo Simon to win the game in come from behind walk-off fashion. Prior to coming through in the ninth, Alex had previously failed to deliver with runners in scoring position on three separate occasions. But all was forgiven as he was mobbed by teammates and cheered by a crowd of twenty one [...]
Archive | July, 2010
Gordon Comes Up Big in Bottom of the Ninth
Written by Tom Barkwell | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Kings of Kauffman (Royals)
Buck Showalter will bring the Orioles back to prominence
Written by Ryne Gery | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Baseball
The summer of 2010 has been a lot of things in baseball. The Year of the Pitcher some would say. Others say it’s the Year of the Rookie because of the influx of young talent making an impact. The End of an Era is another hot theme.
Some of the biggest names in managing are calling it quits at the end of the season. Bobby Cox quietly announced 2010 would be his last before the season. Lou Piniella finally confirmed the rumors that he would retire during a frustrating season as the Cubs skipper. And Joe Torre is 70 years old. [...]
GBMWolverine Followers
Written by GBMWolverine Staff | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | GBMWolverine (Michigan)
Posted at 10:00am — 7/31/2010
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We have had a few people that haven’t received their verfication e-mail and another …
Pouncey Signed Sealed Delivered
Written by Chris | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Nice Pick, Cowher (Steelers), The Ebony Bird (Ravens)
Pittsburgh Steelers Director of Player Personnel Kevin Colbert is really earning his money. Hours after signing a five year extension himself, Colbert inked 2010 second rounder linebacker Jason Worilds to a four year deal. Yesterday, he brought in Dallas Cowboys reject Flozell Adams to shore up an offensive line in shambles. Adams signed a two year $7.5 million contract with no signing bonus and neither year is guaranteed which translates to “He was desperate to find a job.” The Hotel is going to man the right tackle spot left vacant due to the season ending injury to Willie Colon.
The [...]
Dwight Howard’s Thoughts On The Hawks
Written by keithbox | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Soaring Down South (Hawks)
Jeff Shultz at the AJC took time out to interview Dwight Howard while he was in Atlanta this weekend. First of all, Dwight let it out that Josh Smith is getting married this weekend. Congratulations Josh Smith! Marriage is a wonderful thing and settling down has a way of taming the wild. I wish Josh all the best in his new family life and a renewed focus on his basketball game. Dwight will be Josh’s best man. Seeing how close these two are just makes it sting a little more than Atlanta missed out on getting the hometown star back [...]
Live at camp 7/31/2010
Written by Ryan John Estorninos | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Riggos Rag (Redskins)
Practice has started. Once again no Haynesworth. I hear he decided to skip out on today’s practice. More on this later.
Jhonny Peralta Hits Two Bombs in Tigers Win
Written by John Parent | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Motor City Bengals (Tigers)
Detroit 6, Boston 5 (box)
I can’t even remember the last time the Tigers won a road game, I just know it was sometime before the all-star break. Last night, the Tigers new third baseman belted a solo homer on the second pitch he saw. Talk about making a good first impression, huh?
Jhonny Peralta was not the impact bat the fans of the Tigers were pining over this month, not at all. When the trade was announced, fans were not thrilled. Those who didn’t like the trade hated it, either because of the prospect the Tigers gave up, or because [...]
Saturday Song Of The Week
Written by Frank Rekas | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | The Rat Trick (Panthers)
Editors are a British indie rock band based in Birmingham (England) formed in 2002. They were originally known as Pilot, and The Pride and Snowfield. They are made of of four band members led by vocalist Tom Smith.
They’ve released three albums so far with the first two (The Back Room and An End Has a Start) going platinum. Their third album, “In This Light and On This Evening” was released in October 2009. They’ve been compared to Echo & The Bunnymen, Joy Division and Interpol.
Here they are performing the song ”Pappillon” live on Later With Jools Holland.
Enjoy!
Thanks for watching.
Have a great weekend.
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Mailbag question: The running backs
Written by GBMWolverine Staff | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | GBMWolverine (Michigan)
Posted at 8:00am — 7/31/2010
Mailbag question: The running backs
Just curious about which running back most impresses all of the staff. Despite everyone thinking Shaw is the likeliest to start, I have not been impressed with his ability to cut back and find holes.
Peter F
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Thanks for the question.
If everybody at the running back position is healthy on September 4, and able to play, we like Vincent Smith the best.
He has good vision, super quickness, and is a tough runner. He can go to the outside, along with doing a reasonable good job of getting the [...]
Packers: Jclombardi’s News Links
Written by jclombardi | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | LombardiAve (Packers), NFL
Jclombardi reviews Packers headlines & blogger news.
PACKERS: KEY OFF-SEASON DATES:
July 31–Training camp, first practice; schedule
Aug. 7–Packers Family Night scrimmage
Aug. 31–Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players
Sept. 4–Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players
PACKERS: EXHIBITION SEASON
Aug. 14: Browns at Packers, 7 p.m.
Aug. 21: Packers at Seahawks, 9 p.m.
Aug. 26: Colts at Packers, 7 p.m.
Sept. 2: Packers at Chiefs, 7 p.m.
Bigby, Harris & Starks on PUP: Cornerback Harris (knee), strong safety Bigby (ankle), and rookie RB Starks (nagging hamstring injury) failed their physicals and were put on the reserve, physically unable to perform list. They are eligible to come off when deemed healthy. Packers [...]
A Look Back: When Rafer Alston Slapped Eddie House
Written by Andrew Melnick | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Howard the Dunk (Magic)
In honor of the Miami Heat signing Eddie House, here is one of the lasting moments from the 2009 NBA playoffs.
(Andrew Melnick is Howard the Dunk’s lead blogger, a contributor on the Fansided Front Page, and co-host of CB Sports Radio from 5-7 p…
Ball Clippings: Dropkick Mojo
Written by Brian Phair | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | BoSox Injection (Red Sox)
With the Sox playoff hopes dwindling by a thread, I thought this might be the perfect time to try and inject some energy into the remaining 2+ months of the year. The Dropkick Murphys have become the Red Sox band over the past several year’s and their music is featured all over the park, most notably when Jonathan Papelbon exits the bullpen for the mound. I’m Shipping Up to Boston blasts over the loudspeaker and fans everywhere know what that song stands for.
The song has a second meaning this time of year that connects to the 4pm MLB trade deadline. [...]
NBA All-Star Dwight Howard Launches Third Annual Old Spice Basketball Camp For Charity
Written by Andrew Melnick | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Howard the Dunk (Magic)
Here is the official word from the Magic:
NBA ALL-STAR DWIGHT HOWARD LAUNCHES THIRD ANNUAL
OLD SPICE BASKETBALL CAMP FOR CHARITY AUGUST 2-4
WHO: Orlando Magic All-Star Dwight Howard
WHAT: Kids ages 7-18 are invited to join NBA All-Star Dwight Howard for basketball fundamentals and fun. Each day, the campers will experience various stations, specializing in fundamental skills and the team concept of basketball.
Individual groups will be small to assure that each camper gets maximum instruction from the top coaches in the Orlando area. Daily games will be a staple in the Dwight Howard Basketball Camp.
In addition, all registered campers of the [...]
Eagles Youth Feel Ownership of Team
Written by Ryan Messick | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Inside the Iggles (Eagles)
The Eagles average age is 24.1, and the players and coaches know it.
Cardinals to retire Herzog’s number in a long overdue honor
Written by Ryne Gery | July 31, 2010 | Comments Off | Redbird Rants (Cardinals)
Whitey Herzog will be honored prior to Saturday’s game against the Pirates. His No. 24 jersey will never be worn again in St. Louis. The retirement ceremony will be another highlight in a whirlwind summer that included his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame last Sunday.
The highlight of his short and sweet speech came at the end.
Every question was ‘what’s it feel like to be a Hall of Famer? Well I didn’t know. I said ‘I won’t know until July 25.’ Well now I can tell you what it feels like. Being elected to the National Baseball Hall [...]
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