ATLANTA – Expect Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec to star in sports blooper reels around the country and also be a lock on the ESPN Sportscenter worst play of the day after letting in one of the longest goals in NHL history.
Archive | October, 2009
Heisman Trophy Winner Bradford Considers Having Surgery
Posted on October 22 2009 by Tom Ferda.
OKLAHOMA – Bradford and his Oklahoma Sooners entered the season focused on making a serious run for the national title but those dreams were shattered in one snap of the ball. The Sooners currently sit at the cellar of the AP Top 25 with a 3-3 record and are struggling to earn a decent bowl bid.
NFL Week 6 Scores and Wrap Up
Posted on October 19 2009 by Paula Duffy.
National sports columnist Paula Duffy gives her take on Sunday’s games running the gamut from two shutouts to two shoot-outs and goes around the nation for a wrap up and commentary.
Chip Caray Blundering His Way Through MLB Playoffs
Posted on October 15 2009 by Tom Ferda.
“Line drive. Base hit. Caught out there. The runner tags. Throw to the plate. On target. And in time! A double play.” If there were such a thing as rolling over in your grave then Caray’s grandfather the late, great Harry and his father another classic on the mic Skip Caray were spinning out of control Tazmanian Devil style when Chip made that embarrassing call.
Bitch-Slap-of-the-Week – Rush Limbaugh
Posted on October 14 2009 by J. Donetelli.
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh just got knocked out of contention of buying the NFL St. Louis Rams. Dave Checketts who heads the investment group interested in buying the Rams said Limbaugh’s participation had become a complication in the group’s efforts and the bid will move forward without him.
Oakland Raiders Coach May Be Facing NFL Suspension for Assault
Posted on October 14 2009 by Paula Duffy.
OAKLAND – The accusations are now public about Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable. His defensive assistant, Randy Hanson spoke with media about what he told police investigators concerning Tom Cable’s part in breaking Hanson’s jaw. Here’s what Hanson told Yahoo Sports . . .
Bitch-Slap-of-the-Week – Cardinals, Twins and Red Sox
Posted on October 11 2009 by J. Donetelli.
After just three games of a five game NL playoff series, the Cards were sent home, tail between their legs, swept by the Dodgers, the final game, a 5-1 loss played in front of a sold out silenced crowd at Busch Stadium.
Twins Get Boned, Then Lose to Yankees 4-3
Posted on October 10 2009 by Tom Ferda.
NEW YORK – The botched call left field umpire Phil Cuzzi made last night during the New York Yankees 4-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins is sending shock waves through the baseball world, especially in Minnesota where the Twins return home down 2-0 in their five-game series against the New York Yankees.
St. Louis Cardinal Adam Wainwright Talks Towels After Loss
Posted on October 09 2009 by Paula Duffy.
LOS ANGELES – St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright talked towels after his team’s 3-2 loss in Game Two to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wainwright felt the the sea of ‘white towels’ being waved by the Dodgers fans may have had a direct impact on the final score.
NFL Should Slam and Lock the Door on Rush Limbaugh
Posted on October 08 2009 by Tom Ferda.
The Today Show did a segment recently asking if Rush Limbaugh is getting a free pass for skirting any serious aftermath after the radio jock featured a song “Barack the Magic Negro” on his shows. Prior to that incident, Limbaugh had barely unpacked his suitcase when he quickly resigned from the ESPN show ‘NFL Countdown’ after making inappropriate remarks.