The Milwaukee Bucks tossed a proverbial monkey off their backs with a 92-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night. It may have been the size of a Pygmy Marmoset, but it was still a monkey that had prevented the Bucks from beating the Pistons in their previous two meetings. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Bogut-less Milwaukee Bucks defense solid in win over Detroit Pistons
Notre Dame’s Three Point Barrage a Special Shooting Night
Tim Abromaitis hit a career-high nine 3-pointers and he and Hansbrough scored 30 points each as the eighth-ranked Irish routed No. 19 Villanova 93-72 on Monday night. The victory ensured a double bye in the Big East tournament for Notre Dame and wrapped up a 17-0 season at home, the only Big East team to go unbeaten on its home court this season. Abromaitis' nine 3-pointers … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Three Point Barrage a Special Shooting Night
NFL Mock Draft Second Round 3-2-11
This mock is based on the official NFL Draft second round order. Here it is- our first second round mock of 2011! For round one go here … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft Second Round 3-2-11
BYU Final Four Chances dealt Severe Blow with Honor Code Violation
Just when the BYU Cougars had played themselves right into that top line of college basketball seeding, this happens. One of Jimmer Fredette's top running mates, forward Brandon Davies, is suspended for the rest of the season due to a violation of the school's honor code. This is a huge blow to their Final Four hopes. … [Read more...] about BYU Final Four Chances dealt Severe Blow with Honor Code Violation
Notre Dame, Hansbrough Celebrate Exciting Senior Night (Video)
Ben Hansbrough took the microphone after the game, stood at midcourt and started complimenting all those around him. Almost like the Academy Awards. He acknowledged coach Mike Brey, the wild fans at the Purcell Pavilion and his family sitting in the stands. He was most appreciative of his teammates following his final home men’s basketball game for Notre Dame. That's because he … [Read more...] about Notre Dame, Hansbrough Celebrate Exciting Senior Night (Video)
Chicago Fire Find New Goalkeeper: Alec Dufty
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced the signing of 23-year-old goalkeeper Alec Dufty today. The 6-5 ‘keeper has trained with the Fire since the onset of the club’s preseason camp and will immediately be added to the roster. Per club and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Alec is a talented young goalkeeper with size and confidence in goal,” said Fire … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire Find New Goalkeeper: Alec Dufty
Casting My USA Basketball Writers Association Awards Ballot
A secret ballot? Nah, when it comes to college basketball, I'll shout my opinions and evaluations from the mountain top. I've covered a lot of teams both in the Big Ten and the Big East this past season: Illinois, Northwestern, Notre Dame and DePaul, so let's begin. We start by choosing my District: V. of course, covering Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and … [Read more...] about Casting My USA Basketball Writers Association Awards Ballot
Charlie Sheen Media Meltdown Continues (Video)
What's really funny about Charlie Sheen's media persona is how many times he actually plays himself in television and film. Take for instance his character in the now shut down CBS series "Two and a half men." And in both of his baseball movies, he played a scumbag degenerate; Hap Felsch in "Eight Men Out," Ricky Wild Thing Vaughn in "Major League." In other words, he often … [Read more...] about Charlie Sheen Media Meltdown Continues (Video)
White Sox Could Find Bullpen Help in Anthony Carter
It's time for another Chicago White Sox prospect conference call. This edition features right-handed flame-thrower Anthony Carter. Yes, he has the exact same name as the 1980s Michigan Wolverines and Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver. And like that AC, he's known for speed; the velocity of his heater measures in the mid '90s. Marty Maloney in the Sox front office set us … [Read more...] about White Sox Could Find Bullpen Help in Anthony Carter
Jay Wright, Corey Fisher Trying to Stop Villanova from Sinking
Is it time to question Jay Wright's coaching abilities? Can you motivate his team to start defending better on the perimeter? In all of college basketball, Nova is a team that has seriously suffered a recent rough patch. Big East play has not been very kind to them. After starting the year 16-1, they’ve gone 5-8, and now find themselves 21-9, 9-8 in the Big East. They’re … [Read more...] about Jay Wright, Corey Fisher Trying to Stop Villanova from Sinking