?6-1 Victory Against Finland at Olympic Winter Games propels Team USA forward. All 6 Goals come in first period VANCOUVER, B.C. - The U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team scored six first-period goals en route to a 6-1 win against Finland here today in the semifinal round of the XXI Olympic Winter Games. With the victory, the U.S. improved to 5-0-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) and … [Read more...] about USA Hockey in Gold-Medal Game
Archives for February 2010
Bet On This: NASCAR in Vegas, Baby
By: Melissa S. Wollering Sin City hosts Sprint Cup Racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this week. Developments in the last seven days: McMurray is “lovin it” with a new sponsorship, engine smoke will be the only kind fans in Michigan can enjoy, “Suitcase Jake” passes away at the age of 73 and axle problems on the track are more widespread than those on the ice for skaters in … [Read more...] about Bet On This: NASCAR in Vegas, Baby
Michigan State’s Season On The Line Sunday
By Jeff Ghiringhelli Sunday's marquis matchup between Michigan State and Purdue was already full of storylines. Robbie Hummel added another on Wednesday night when he went down with a torn ACL at Minnesota. Hummel's knee buckled awkwardly on a drive to the basket, and an MRI taken yesterday confirmed that he will be out for the rest of the season. This is obviously … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Season On The Line Sunday
Big East Power Rankings
By: David Kay 1. Syracuse: 13-2, 26-2 (LWR: 1) I love Andy Rautins. There I said it. Judge me, I don’t even care. He honestly deserves to be in All-American consideration. I am not drunk. He is the calming force for this ‘Cuse team and does everything on the floor. By the way, words cannot describe how excited I am for the ‘Nova-‘Cuse game Saturday night. We’re … [Read more...] about Big East Power Rankings
So who grabs Purdue’s #1 Seed Now?
By Paul M. Banks When #14 Michigan State meets #3 Purdue on Sunday, it'll have huge influence on who wins the Big Ten regular season title. But beyond that...who will eventually take Purdue's #1 seed in the NCAA tourney now? … [Read more...] about So who grabs Purdue’s #1 Seed Now?
USA Women’s Hockey Captures Second-Ever Silver Medal
?? U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team Falls to Canada, 2-0, in Gold-Medal Game of 2010 Olympic Winter Games VANCOUVER, B.C. - The U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey Team fell to Canada, 2-0, here this afternoon in the gold-medal game of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. With a 4-0-0-1 overall record at the tournament, Team USA captured its second-ever Olympic silver … [Read more...] about USA Women’s Hockey Captures Second-Ever Silver Medal
Keeping Up with the Crawfords Part 2 Drew
By Paul M. Banks For part one of this installment, with Drew's father, NBA referee Dan Crawford go here. On Thursday night, Northwestern earned their 18th victory of the season, thereby establishing a new school record. In that game small forward Drew Crawford scored just two points on 1-4 shooting. but don't let that number fool you. Like Cleveland Indians Manager Lou … [Read more...] about Keeping Up with the Crawfords Part 2 Drew
Vancouver Olympics: Final Stretch Fast Forward
By: Melissa S. Wollering As the Midwest’s premiere sports website, we are breaking down everything Olympics—from uber good to muy mal. Yesterday, we brought you the Week 2 Rewind. Today, it’s the Final Stretch Fast Forward from Vancouver! Day 14, February 25: Freestyle Skiing and Nordic Combined are on tonight; but Figure Skating takes the cake on NBC primetime. USA’s … [Read more...] about Vancouver Olympics: Final Stretch Fast Forward