Does your bench not stretch? Can we use you if you catch? Is there anyone for innings when we need you for some winnings? Are we down to just the pitchers if we made some fielding switchers? Does your bench not stretch? Bases loaded and one down in the tenth. Joe Inglett (coming off his own ankle problem) and Craig Counsell have been used. Jody Gerut nursing a bruised heel … [Read more...] about How Thin Can the Brewers Bench Get?
Archives for May 2010
Raptors Preparing for Life Post-Bosh
Barring a crazy turnaround or some impressive convincing on management's part, Chris Bosh will not be returning to Toronto next season. Now, the Raptors will have to replace their star player in what will be a critical off-season for the franchise’s future. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Raptors Preparing for Life Post-Bosh
College Football Hall of Fame Class Announced Tomorrow
At least two new inductees from the 2010 College Football Hall of Fame class (Click for the list of the 77 All-America players and seven coaches on the ballot.) will be present to represent the announcement of the 12 players and two coaches who have been selected as members of this year's class. ESPN Studio Host Rece Davis will moderate the event, and it will be carried … [Read more...] about College Football Hall of Fame Class Announced Tomorrow
NFL loses chance at Antitrust Exemption Status
NFL fans, please bare with me through this next article. Unless you're a lawyer, and in that case you'll likely find this next topic riveting. If you're an MBA like I am, you might find this case moderately fascinating in ac couple ways. Everyone else will find the Supreme Court ruling in the NFL vs. American Needle, about as exciting as watching the Wisconsin Badgers run … [Read more...] about NFL loses chance at Antitrust Exemption Status
Illini Nights at Minor League Baseball Coming Up
University of Illinois head football coach Ron Zook and head basketball coach Bruce Weber will visit with Fighting Illini fans in Chicagoland twice during the month of June for Illini Nights at Minor League Baseball. They will attend the Kane County Cougars game on June 8 at 6:30 pm as well as the Schaumburg Flyers game on June 22 at 7 pm. … [Read more...] about Illini Nights at Minor League Baseball Coming Up
Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!
The Chicago Blackhawks will compete in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1992, and the 11th time overall in franchise history. -In winning Games 1 and 2 in San Jose, the Blackhawks extended their postseason road win streak to seven games, tying the NHL record. It is the most road wins overall in a single postseason for Chicago. -22-year old Jonathan … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Bits: Stanley Cup Finals Edition!
Schedule for Hawks-Flyers Stanley Cup Finals Announced!!!
The NHL just announced the schedule for the 2010 Stanley Cup Final between the Western Conference champion Chicago Blackhawks and the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia Flyers. Based on their superior regular-season performance, the Blackhawks will host Games One and Two of the Stanley Cup Final, as well as Games Five and Seven, if necessary. Games Three and Four … [Read more...] about Schedule for Hawks-Flyers Stanley Cup Finals Announced!!!
Illinois’ Jeff Jordan Problem Didn’t End With His Transfer
When young Jeffrey Jordan decided to transfer from the University of Illinois, it seemed as though that was the end of the strange saga of the oldest son of the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan. Not even close. Not even close by a damn sight. … [Read more...] about Illinois’ Jeff Jordan Problem Didn’t End With His Transfer
The Lost Series Finale: One Sportswriting Fans’ Thoughts
"Remember. Let go. Move on. I will miss it more than I can ever say." --Damon Lindelof on his Twitter feed at shortly after midnight Pacific Time, his last tweet and communication on Lost ever. … [Read more...] about The Lost Series Finale: One Sportswriting Fans’ Thoughts
Hornets Need to Get Back on Track This Summer
From the sexy up-coming team in the league to being back in the lottery; the New Orleans Hornets have been heading in the wrong direction the past two seasons and need to sure up some holes on their roster this off-season. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Hornets Need to Get Back on Track This Summer