http://sportsblogs.org Sports Blogs Daily Entries en-us It was reported in Sky Sports that Arsenal will be making a sensational swoop for Marseille's wonderkid, Samir Nasri. Wenger will be looking to replace his depleted midfield squad after the departure of Flamini. The fee could be around £14million, a figure which Wenger may struggle to meet. Real Madrid are ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181046&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:19:10 Everton have signed Jin Hui, 19-year-old Chinese footballer from China. He was chosen among thousands of other youngsters in the reality television programme called 'Soccer Prince'. The show has an estimated audience of 130 million in China alone. Jin Hui told BBC Radio Merseyside: "There are many people who like the ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181047&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:19:10 Don’t have time for a full post since it’s 6 A.M and I am about to start getting ready for “work”. Check out this great story about a reporter who called Upper Deck to complain about a very fishy Joaquin Noah “shoot-used” relic. You gotta love collectors! By the way, I don’t watch basketball but see [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181044&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:17:38 Andrew Miller Andrew Miller had yet another solid outing but suffered from control issues and a Hanley Ramirez error that killed his chances of a 4-2 record. To add to Miller’s new status as the Marlins ace, he is leading the team in strike outs with 35. He struck out 6 in 5 innings of work [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181045&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:17:38 If you got to watch the very entertaining Kitchener Ranger 6-5 overtime win over the Gatineau Olympiques then perhaps you got to see firsthand why we so totally enjoy the play of teams that play in the Canadian Hockey League. Of course we will not try to snow anyone by saying what the opening night of the Memorial Cup is typical of what will happen over the next 8 days but it was a nice start eh? Where to begin as this game had everything, high scoring, drama, some suspect play, a ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181043&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:17:20 Sometimes, comments that I have seen on the television or in the p... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181042&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:15:42 1-Colin Edwards 1:33.765, 2-Valentino Rossi 1:34.114, 3-Dani Pedrosa 1:34.229, 4-Casey Stoner 1:34.353, 5-Andrea Dovizioso 1:34.438, 6-Chris Vemmeulen 1:34.746, 7-Randy de Puniet 1:34.767, 8-John Hopkins 1:34.828, 9-James Toseland 1:35.107 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181039&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:15:38 The Vodacom Blue Bulls became South African rugbys first Million Rand champions when they beat the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs 25-21 at Loftus Versfeld on Friday evening to claim the 2008 Vodacom Cup. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181040&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:15:38 Here’s the latest news from the IPL. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181041&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:15:38 LONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - Portsmouth will start as clear favourites when they face Cardiff City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday although after a competition laced with upsets nothing can be taken for granted. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181038&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:15:30 A good time was had by all. Pitching and long ball deliver win From the Daily Herald: Buoyed by Alfonso Soriano's pair of homers and 4 RBI in the first two innings, Gallagher allowed his only run in the si... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181037&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:10:57 Columbus 5 at Rochester 4 W: C. Schroder (3-1, 1.72); L: R. Barrett (2-3, 2.96); SV: C. Manning (6) HR: COL: A. Escobar (2). ROC: B.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181036&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:09:52 Brian Giles had his third four-hit game of the season, Tadahito Iguchi had a homer among his three hits and the San Diego Padres opened interleague play with a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. San Diego rebounded from being shut out for the fourth time this season on Thursday against the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181031&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:09:32 Joe Saunders bounced back from his lone loss of the year and Vladimir Guerrero drove in two runs without a hit to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 Friday night. Joe Torre, who had a losing record against the Angels during his tenure as manager of the New York Yankees, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181032&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:09:32 Nick Blackburn pitched seven strong innings and Delmon Young doubled twice and scored two runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. Clint Barmes had three hits for the Rockies, who have lost six straight and eight of 11. Blackburn (4-2) struck out five and didn’t [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181033&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:09:32 Andy Sonnanstine carried a shutout into the eighth inning and added two singles to a 12-hit outburst in the streaking Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 victory over the sagging St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Akinori Iwamura had three hits and an RBI for the AL East leaders, who are eight games above .500 for the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181034&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:09:32 Oft-injured pitcher Mark Prior has another shoulder problem that will delay his debut with the San Diego Padres. Prior’s agent, John Boggs, confirmed Friday that the pitcher has a tear in his right shoulder capsule. Prior, who had surgery on the shoulder last year, will be kept from throwing for at least two weeks and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181035&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:09:32 Jayson Werth surprised even himself with his power surge. Werth connected for three home runs and had eight RBIs to match a Philadelphia Phillies record in a 10-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. “Anything can happen on any given day, I guess,” Werth said. “This game is crazy. It’s not [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181030&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:09:30 San Diego Padres pitcher Mark Prior’s road to recovery suffered another setback as his agent confirmed Friday that the righthander has a tear in his right shoulder capsule. Read the full story. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181029&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:09:22 Jayson Werth surprised even himself with his power surge. Werth connected for three home runs and had eight RBIs to match a Philadelphia Phillies record in a 10-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. “Anything can happen on any given day, I guess,” Werth said. “This game is crazy. It’s not [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181028&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:09:19 May 17, 1918 at Fenway Park Red Sox 11, Tigers 8  (17-10) The pitching wasn’t there but the hitting definitely was as the Red Sox won their fourth straight game.  Wally Schang had three singled and two runs while Dutch Leonard helped out his own cause with three singles. Leonard didn’t have a good day on the mound [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181027&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:08:40 Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story links and links to team stats and league standings are after the jump. Pawtucket Red Sox The Bison scored in the 7th inning to beat the PawSox 4-2. Team Stats International League Standings Pawsox website Portland Sea Dogs: The [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181026&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:08:39 This post basically has no point until we happened to check out [Burghblog]. The talented and link savy "PittGirl," found a link of some dude complaining about "WWGRD." Meet [Chad Herman]: "This undy... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181025&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:08:32 May 17, 1908 at West Side Park Cubs 5, Superbas 0  (15-7) Three Finger Brown had by far his best pitching performance of the season with a one hit shutout over Brooklyn.  Brown missed a perfect game by just one single, which came in the third inning off of him.  He finished the game with four strikeouts.  [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181024&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:08:03 Triple - A Richmond 4 Indianapolis 5 Josh Anderson: 1-4 1R 1RBI 1K Wes Timmons: 1-4 1K Scott Thorman(3B): 3-4 2R 1HR(3) 2RBI 1K Barbaro Canizares(1B): 1-4 (1)2B 1RBI 1K Diory Hernandez(SS): 2-4 Brandon Jones(PH): 0-1 1BB Clint Sammons: 1-4 1R Matt DeSalvo: 4.0IP 9H 5R 4ER 3BB 3K Jeff Ridgway: 2.0IP 1H 1BB 1K Double - A Mississippi 12 Chattanooga 1 Reid Gorecki: 4-5 3R (2)2B 1HR(2) [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "[On The Farm] 05/16/08", url: "http://rain-delay... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181023&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:06:30 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf9TweLCIWg Personal trainer, David Payne, shows you a boxing workout for beginners. Author: dcpersonaltrainer Keywords: personal trainer workout fitness health chest exercise nutrition weights boxing Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181016&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRgA8OeMHlI Cuando iva a KICK BOXING http://www.fotolog.com/flasheastestone http://www.fotolog.com/flasheastestone http://www.fotolog.com/flasheastestone http://www.fotolog.com/flasheastestone Author: flasheastestone Keywords: Kick boxing guardianes del sol piñas madrazos pelea Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181017&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BonUJQZQAM Leash decides to lay out the punishment on her sis J in a Mother’s Day Battle Royale. Author: DjChapdog Keywords: Leash, Alicia, Chapman, Chapdog, Ken, Mama Said Knock You Out, Kelly, Kel, J, Joanie, Walker, Mike, Mother’s Day, Puim, Maria, Wii, Boxing, Nintendo, L.L. Cool Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181018&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKPYg28Yg2A http://ameblo.jp/boxing-city-daito-osaka/ Author: IKIKAZEBOXING Keywords: ikikaze boxing training workout ミット打ち ウィービング スパーリング Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181019&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHdI0jbxCik Judd Boxing Author: D18BRW Keywords: Boxing Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181020&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBMReVccNc8 David Diaz interview at LA Press Conference for “Lethal Combination” fight against Manny Pacquiao on June 28 Author: pound4poundvideos Keywords: Pound4Pound Boxing Fight Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181021&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW6×16zZQyY Leash decides to lay out the punishment on her sis J in a Mother’s Day Battle Royale. Author: DjChapdog Keywords: Leash, Alicia, Chapman, Chapdog, Ken, Mama Said Knock You Out, Kelly, Kel, J, Joanie, Walker, Mike, Mother’s Day, Puim, Maria, Wii, Boxing, Nintendo, L.L. Cool Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181022&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSBXBddX3Ls http://ameblo.jp/boxing-city-daito-osaka/ Author: IKIKAZEBOXING Keywords: ikikaze boxing training workout ミット打ち ウィービング スパーリング Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181013&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:49 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn7yszvIh-c Tsunami Tribute_Salena Asipiya by Nirartha a tribute to the lost souls of the boxing day tsunami 2004 by the band Nirartha [Tilanka Chandrasekera|Ubhaya Perera|Manjula Perera|Chulani Erandika] Produced by Gayan Nishad Wijesekara Author: padhadaya Keywords: Salena Asipiya Sri Lanka Tsunami Nirartha Tilanka Ubhaya Manjula Chulani OneTrueMedia Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181014&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:49 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNHkVeriAxU Nutrition consultant, David Payne, gives you a simple plan to lose 1 pound a week. Author: dcpersonaltrainer Keywords: personal trainer workout fitness health chest exercise nutrition weights boxing Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181015&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:05:49 - Post-seasons are meant to be boring as another football season comes to an end; players go off on holidays; and fans count down the days till the players report back for training. No boredom yet this year! It's been a rather eventful, stressful even somewhat disillusioning first couple of weeks for QPR fans since the season drew to a close. Two weeks ago, QPR fans were eagerly awaiting the final game of the season at home to WBA, excited by Club captain Gareth Ainsw... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181012&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:03:52 July 27, 1997: In an unexpected move, Jack McKeon replaces Ray Knight as manager of the Reds. McKeon, who had been the Reds senor adviser of player personnel since ‘93, was named interim manager . On September 19, the position was made permanent, and he was given a contract through the end of the ‘98 season. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181011&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:02:50 Know this: NBC's hockey coverage will end at 3:30 p.m. even if the game is in overtime. Coverage would then move to Versus. It will also be streamed online at NBCsports.com and NHL.com. Preakness prerace coverage takes precedence even though post time is 5:15 p.m. NBC believes its three-hour window for the Stars-Red Wings allows for one overtime, if necessary. — Barry Horn, The Dallas Morning http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181010&src=rss 2008-05-17T04:02:16 Inter Rocked By Mafia Scandal On the eve of a decisive Scudetto weekend, Inter Milan have been rocked by a shocking Mafia scandal. Article Last week it's Luis Figo running over a cat, this week we have a mafia headline. Not exactly the type of press one wants heading into the biggest game of the season. Laudrup announces [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181008&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:26:29 Cesc Fabregas is close to signing a new contract at Arsenal after the Gunners warded off Real Madrid and Barcelona. (Daily Telegraph) Fabregas is the man at Arsenal. Smart move if and when he does agree to a new contact. The grass is often not greener on the other side of the fence. Manchester United [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181009&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:26:29 Sticking with tradition I haven't updated the blog since wednesday due to my pathetic efforts on the tennis court. It's been beer o'clock for the last 48 hours but I'm pleased to announce I'm through the early stages of sulking and have progressed to the regretful / meaning of life stage. I went down 3 and 3 in my first match, but I really feel I should have won. It was one of those matches were you hope that eventually the timing will come but it never really did. I could blame... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181007&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:24:32 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181006&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:24:06 Results Friday: Memorial Cup Canadian Major Junior Championship At Kitchener, Ont. Round-robin Kitchener 6 Gatineau 5 (OT) IIHF Men's World Championship At Quebec Playoffs Semifinals Canada 5 Sweden 4 ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181003&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:23:09 Q.  A Franzen update?  But can you also talk about what this has been like for him for him to be playing as well as he was and then have to watch. COACH MIKE BABCOCK:  Obviously it's real difficult for him.  It's part of playo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181004&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:23:09 Q.  A Franzen update?  But can you also talk about what this has been like for him for him to be playing as well as he was and then have to watch. COACH MIKE BABCOCK:  Obviously it's real difficult for him.  It's part of playo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181005&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:23:09 Wasps director of rugby Ian McGeechan admitted “the stakes have risen” ahead of his side’s Guinness Premiership play-off match with Bath. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180998&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:22:10 Colin Lynes losest his European light welterweight title on a split decision to Gianluca Branco in Turin. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180999&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:22:10 \Mike Blair has been named Scotland’s player of the season at the 2008 Scottish Rugby Awards. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181000&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:22:10 Monaco GP - McLaren Mercedes - Preview The Principality of Monaco is the heady and glamorous location for round six of the championship…   http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181001&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:22:10 Monaco GP - BMW Sauber - Preview No other Formula One race offers quite the same blend of sport and spectacle as the Monaco Grand Prix…   http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1181002&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:22:10 [Cue ‘Whole Lotta Love’ by Led Zeppelin] Morning Pop Pickers, Arsene ‘Fluff’ Wenger here, it’s time to see who Top of the Transfer Pops this morning. In at Number Five is Yoann Gorcuff from AC Milan with nothing more tenuous than a supposed previous interest in the player to boost his rankings. One higher is Lillian [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180997&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:20:07 Is loyalty back in style all of the sudden?  The recent explosion of contracts being handed out to some of the game’s finest, at times unproven, young talent would suggest as much.  It’s good too, these franchises should reward their fans and keep the young players that they have grown to love.  They deserve the chance [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180996&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:19:47 Here is a list from CFN about the early look at the 2008-2009 bowl season, and the real surprise is that they have Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl which is for the conference winner, and no BYU fans they do not have the Cougs in a BCS game. That means they project Utah [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180995&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:19:35 The National Hockey League will be recognizing some of its’ most valuable players on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Ontario Canada (win two tickets by clicking the image!).  I love the annual NHL Awards show because not only is it exciting to see who will win, but also, isn’t it [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180994&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:19:23 Joe Torre doesn't mind that he was left off the coaching staff for the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. He might not have accepted an invitation anyway. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180992&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:17:57 -- Yeah ... so this Jayson Werth guy ... he may not be sitting on the bench anymore. -- Carlos Quentin stole his fourth base. Hmmm .... 35/10? -- Chris Young basically looks like shit anywhere but Petco. He's getting close to a spot-starter everywhere else. -- Alfonso Soriano isn't looking too shabby. Not too shabby at all. Hope you listened to us and bought low. -- There's no buying low on Geovany Soto. You're looking at the number one catcher off... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180993&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:17:57 -- Yeah ... so this Jayson Werth guy ... he may not be sitting on the bench anymore. -- Carlos Quentin stole his fourth base. Hmmm .... 35/10? -- Chris Young basically looks like shit anywhere but Petco. He's getting close to a spot-starter everywhere else. -- Alfonso Soriano isn't looking too shabby. Not too shabby at all. Hope you listened to us and bought low. -- There's no buying low on Geovany Soto. You're looking at the number one catch... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180991&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:17:20 Both WBC super flyweight champion Cristian Mijares and WBA super flyweight champion Alexander Munoz scaled in at 114.7 pounds for their super flyweight unification clash on Saturday's "Noche de Campeones" pay-per-view event live from the Auditorio Centenario in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180989&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:16:35   Cabazon, California ? Friday night at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa was not your usual night, not when Golden Boy Promotions is featuring a night of boxing with two former world c... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180990&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:16:35 Joe Torre doesn’t mind that he was left off the coaching staff for the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. He might not have accepted an invitation anyway. “I’m with a new team now,” Torre told The Associated Press Friday night after his Los Angeles Dodgers were beaten 4-2 by the Angels. ” (Yankees manager) Joe [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180984&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:16:27 Joe Torre doesn’t mind that he was left off the coaching staff for the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. He might not have accepted an invitation anyway. “I’m with a new team now,” Torre told The Associated Press Friday night after his Los Angeles Dodgers were beaten 4-2 by the Angels. ” (Yankees manager) Joe [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180985&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:16:27 Josh Hamilton went 5-for-5 with two long homers and five RBIs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 16-8 Friday night in a wild Lone Star Series opener. Ian Kinsler scored the go-ahead run on a close play that led to the ejection of Astros manager Cecil Cooper. Hamilton’s second homer, a three-run shot [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180986&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:16:27 Mark Kotsay knocked in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning with a two-out RBI double, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Oakland Athletics 3-2 Friday night for their eighth straight home victory. The loss was a season-high fourth in a row for the A’s, who have dropped six of seven on their current nine-game [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180987&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:16:27 Friday night’s game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox was postponed because of rain. It was rescheduled as the second game of a day-night doubleheader at 8:35 p.m. Saturday. The starting time for the first game is 3:55 p.m. Boston’s Daisuke Matsuzaka (6-0) and Milwaukee’s Jeff Suppan (2-3), who were scheduled to start [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180988&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:16:27 Joe Torre doesn’t mind that he was left off the coaching staff for the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. He might not have accepted an invitation anyway. “I’m with a new team now,” Torre told The Associated Press Friday night after his Los Angeles Dodgers were beaten 4-2 by the Angels. ” (Yankees manager) Joe [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180983&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:16:18 According to one NFL management source league owners could vote as early as next week to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Players Association. It could happen as soon as Tuesday in Atlanta when the NFL owners meet. If the owners exercise their option to terminate the agreement it could lead [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180982&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:32 With the end of the ice hockey season almost upon us, it’s time to look at off-season training. As anyone who has ever skated knows, there is no substitute activity that is quite the same as skating. The closest thing to actually skating on ice is inline skating, and the best way to train for [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180981&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:29 Jayson Werth surprised even himself with his power surge. Werth connected for three home runs and had eight RBIs to match a Philadelphia Phillies record in a 10-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. “Anything can happen on any given day, I guess,” Werth said. “This game is crazy. It’s not [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180972&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:21 San Diego Padres pitcher Mark Prior’s road to recovery suffered another setback as his agent confirmed Friday that the righthander has a tear in his right shoulder capsule. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180973&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:21 Mark Buehrle, who hasn’t won since April 6, is able to joke about his matchup against another high-paid but underachieving southpaw in Barry Zito, but he knows in order to help the White Sox win, he needs to concentrate more after bloop singles or broken-bat hits to avoid big innings. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180974&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:21 In four of Randy Wolf’s starts this season, he has thrown a combined 25 innings, surrendered just five runs on 16 hits and 27 K’s. The other four? Paging Mr. Hyde: 20 1/3 innings, 21 runs, 29 hits and 13 strikeouts. The latter includes his last start, a four-inning, seven-run performance in a 12-3 loss [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180975&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:21 If Barry Zito can come close to duplicating his body of work against the White Sox, he should have a chance to emerge with his maiden victory of 2008. He has an 8-2 record with a 3.22 ERA against them in 12 starts, with the eight wins his fourth-most against any opponent. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180976&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:21 In a spot rarely short of hyperbole, it isn’t much of a stretch to kick it back a notch and describe Mike Scioscia as leaseholder when it comes to his magical grip over both Joe Torre and the Dodgers. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180977&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:21 Tigers turn to Galarraga to right ship http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180978&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:21 Chan Ho Park has seen the heights of the Major Leagues, and the depths, so he knows exactly the significance of his spot start Saturday against the Angels. “It’s just one start,” he said. “It’s a test for me and I’ll try to pitch the way I’ve been pitching.” http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180979&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:21 After an offseason of expectations and a sustained lack of productivity in multiple areas to begin the year, the Mariners are looking for a few small victories to help them rebound before their already league-worst hole gets even deeper. “The worm has turned,” manager John McLaren said. “I think you have to feel that way.” http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180980&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:15:21 Franchise Player: None. TRANSITION PLAYER: None. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS • S Jay Bellamy was a 14-year veteran last season and doesn’t figure into the team’s plans for 2008. • QB Jamie Martin will not be back after the Saints signed Mark Brunell. • CB Fred Thomas was a healthy inactive for nine games last season and will not [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180971&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:14:33 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180960&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180961&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180962&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180963&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180964&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180965&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180966&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180967&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180968&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180969&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180970&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:12 Triple-A — Portland 3, Las Vegas 2 Craig Stansberry (SS): 0-for-4 (.221/.336/.369, 21 BB, 23 SO) Chase Headley: 1-for-4, HR (.288/.355/.484, 15 BB, 42 SO) Brian Myrow: 1-for-3, 2B, BB (.346/.473/.569, 31 BB, 31 SO) Chip Ambres: 1-for-4, 3B (.273/.366/.515, 19 BB, 30 SO, 4 SB) Will Venable: 0-for-3, BB (.286/.330/.495, 5 BB, 17 SO) Nick Hundley: 0-for-3, E (.184/.257/.347, 10 [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180959&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:10 Double-amputee sprinter, Oscar Pistorius, has won his appeal and will now be allowed to compete in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games!  I am extremely happy for him.  Yesterday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport unanimously ruled in favor of the 21-year-old South African athlete, making him eligible to race against able-bodied athletes.  Originally, the International Association [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180958&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:08 Zach Duke vs. Carlos Zambrano, 1:05 PM. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180957&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:52 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWMUA60QY7o THE WINNER IS……. Author: SCACTC Keywords: Fighting/boxing/street fight Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180950&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3gkT8gIkD0 luta Author: kbelonks Keywords: Academia vitao Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180951&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnzee6EqOy4 He is a bad boy.lol.Boxer Dogs are in this.These are my dogs.he is cute and mad lol.plz comment 2 tell me what you think Author: BratzCelebGroup Keywords: funny bark boxer dog cute adorable lol lmao dogs hilarious crack up laugh comment Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180952&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hN3B_FS-do ROUND 5 Author: SCACTC Keywords: Fighting/boxing/street fight Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180953&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ooTb1sD1jY ROUND 3 Author: SCACTC Keywords: Fighting/boxing/street fight Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180954&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQJiW1g9XjY part 1. The Dezellz and friends decide to box it up. Intro: Let em’ Fight- Ali and Gipp Round 1: Author: bejingguy9 Keywords: boxing dezellz Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180955&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ngQOlsf53M what the Author: skywarp34 Keywords: bored boxers digereedoo help me music underwear Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180956&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjhZtFnkMvs A few of the faces that come and go through the doors here at our gym in Mermaid Beach … Author: fightboi2008 Keywords: fightboi boxing clubs coaches gold coast personal trainers group fitness Combat Sports Extreme Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180947&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:04 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqVUzYgK4nA Soo funny please watch.There are adorable dogs in it.Chula and Maya are the boxer dogs,Teddy is the Lhaso Apso.Before watching this episode,watch the others parts! Author: BratzCelebGroup Keywords: cute dogs funny lol lmao hilarious are so adorable crack up part lhaso apso teddy Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180948&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:04 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgJlzOz5iNk funny hilarious dog.My dog isnt he sweet and friendly?Lol.Lhaso Apso with My boxer dogs.pLease comment.Thanks Author: BratzCelebGroup Keywords: hilarious boxer dog funny lol lmao hula hoop Oreo cookie comment puppy Lhaso Apso duh Added: May 17, 2008 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180949&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:11:04 In the NHL today many teams are firing coaches and GMs, such as Toronto, Vancouver and San Jose. In many of these cases, the fired man did not do a bad job. He is merely a fall guy for a season where the team was perceived to have failed in their goals. The Florida Panthers are different. They have not made the playoffs since 2000, yet they have re-signed GM Jacques Martin to a four year http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180946&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:03:20 News Jon passes along MSTI's passed-on report that Mark Bellhorn has been promoted to AA Jacksonville. Despite good news in several rehab... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180945&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:00:37 I’m sure you’ve all heard the news about the Arizona State Men’s Swim Program being cut. If not, click here. Because I’m sure I’ll forget to make a post, save the following link: www.saveASUswimming.com This site isn’t up yet, but it will be very shortly and will provide you with all the info you need to help the [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Save ASU Swimming Website Coming", url: "http://www.theswimaids.com/2008/05/17/sa... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180944&src=rss 2008-05-17T01:03:54 New York Knicks GM Donnie Walsh has long been a fan of Mike D’Antoni. When Walsh was GM of the Indiana Pacers, he wanted to add D’Antoni to the team as an assistant coach only for then Pacers’ head coach Isiah Thomas to block the move. It took 8 years and a move to New York City, but Walsh finally got his man on Sunday when he hired D’Antoni to become head coach of the Knicks. D’Antoni comes to New York after just over 4 seasons with the Phoenix Suns where he went 253 - 136... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180943&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:28:04 Baseball America posted their first mock draft today, so I thought I would look at a few from around the net to see what players may be coming to Kansas City. Baseball America projection: Buster Posey I would be thrilled to see Posey land in Kansas City. While my mind is not completely set, if I [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180940&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:28:00 There is a lot to be happy about for Kansas City fans right now. With their win tonight over the NL East leading Marlins, Kansas City is riding a 5 game winning streak, they are only 1 game under .500, and they are only 1 1/2 games back in a very winnable AL Central. The [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180941&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:28:00 Kyle Davies looking like good insurance in Omaha and Brian McFall has a big night at the plate Notes: Catcher Matt Tupman was promoted from Omaha to Kansas City due to the absence of John Buck. Catcher Cody Clark was promoted from Northwest Arkansas to Omaha Pitcher Paul Mildren was demoted from Omaha to Northwest Arkansas Omaha 6, Albequerque 2 Mitch [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180942&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:28:00 Yawn. Okay, here’s the skinny. Rangers fans fought with the riot police because the big tv in town square didn’t work. The TV wouldn’t work so they went L.A. on that ass. Hell, I just got through watching the Jazz/Lakers game and the announcers were complaining about Jazz fans throwing trash at the Lakers. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180938&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:27:50 Or radishes, or lettuce, or whatever the hell else it is that vegetarians eat, while the rest of us busy clogging our arteries with good stuff like steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, and opossum. Moving right along, The Brewers signed second-year player Braun to the biggest contract in Brewers history, which is sorta like having the biggest salary [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180939&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:27:50 By Joe J (Rooster) Carlos Tevez, hero of West Ham and Manchester United, is to have a movie made about his life. The movie will start with his life in the mean streets of Buenos Aires known as Fort Apache, and hopefully finish with conquering the Champions League title against Chelsea. West Ham FC will play an important [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180937&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:27:39 After finishing sixth in the English Fair Play table, Manchester City have been given a place in the Uefa Cup next season. As the five teams above them have already qualified for Europe, manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is understandably delighted. Talking to the official club website Eriksson said, “It’s like the dream ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180934&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:27:27 Carlos Tevez, whose great season was eclipsed by a certain Portuguese wonderkid, has expressed his desire to stay at Manchester United. He told the club’s website "I would certainly love to extend my contract. "I would go and sign right now if the opportunity was there." Tevez is already on a two year ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180935&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:27:27 Manchester City's owner Thaksin Shinawatra plays down all talk from the tabloids that he has transfer-listed the entire first team squad. Series of unfortunate events landed upon Man City this season. Rumors accumulating, Sven-Goran Eriksson to leave this season and an embarrassing 8-1 defeat in battle with Middlesbrough have caused Man ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180936&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:27:27 Sorry for the lack of updates, people. It's college graduation time for me and I've been super busy with all of that. But it will soon be over and ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180933&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:26:16 With the latest build pushed out last night, importing CBS Sportsline leagues has move to production, so give it a try! I’m going to start posting more on the blog to let everyone know of all the changes that we’ve been adding. We’re working nonstop adding things, multiple times a week, and I think it’ll [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180932&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:25:29 Why does Congress feel they need to step in on Spygate?  Thinking about it, why does Congress think it’s in our best interest that they step in on a sports issue… ever?  It’s not like they have nothing to do.  The war, energy issues, a slumping housing market…  I could go on for a while, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180931&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:25:24 Last Saturday, Manchester United pipped Chelsea to clinch their 17th Premier League title with a 2-0 victory at Wigan. Chelsea let themselves down in a 1-1 draw with Bolton, adding more cheer for the Red Devils as they are seen as legitimate winners, in the sense that goal difference was not the decisive factor. Avram Grant [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180930&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:25:07 This is my thought recently when it comes down to our young pitchers. I know they are struggling now, especially when you consider Hughes is even on the DL and Johan Santana is coming for Subway Series. But, we need to be patience. I am not sure who will pay off eventually among all the young pitchers we have, but I have faith on them. Pitching is so hard. You can lose a game when you miss few pitches. Look at Kennedy's last start as an evidence. I always remember Everyo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180929&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:24:56 Tonight's rainout means that Darrell Rasner will not face the Mets and the matchup for tomorrow afternoon's game at The Stadium is Andy Pettitte vs. Johan Santana. "It's what we feel is the right thing to do," manager Joe Girardi said. "In the past, he's done very well when he's in that big spotlight," http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180927&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:24:40 ==== http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180928&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:24:40 Interleague play begins and we have all your recaps right here! The scoreboard has now been expanded to include full linescores, and tomorrow's pitching matchups are, of course, right at your fingertips... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180926&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:23:51 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180925&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:23:29 After I got the kids to bed tonight I went downstairs, got my ba... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180924&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:23:06 Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years. The Jazz trailed by 19 at halftime and 16 at the end of the third quarter, but [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180922&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:22:44 Paul Ricard - Williams Toyota - Test day 3 Today’s final day of testing at the Ricard circuit was interrupted by poor weather that saw up to 12mm of standing rain on the track surface, causing extended periods of circuit closure in the afternoon…   http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180923&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:22:44 Ok, we've all been on hiatus for a while. I know J Mays is down in Florida while TAS is all the way in Iceland (as in the country). Also, Steely has been bouncing around between State College and Pittsburgh. I've been occupied with senior week festivities here at PSU despite the fact that I didn't graduate today with all my peers (stupid integrated graduate programs..). Anyway, the sports world has been happenin' lately and we haven't been chiming in. I'll try to change that. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180921&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:21:59 The FA Cup final is this Saturday when Portsmouth face Cardiff the game is Live on BBC1 & Sky Sports 1 with the kick off at 3pm. No one would have predicted these to teams would be walking out at Wembley. The FA Cup has been a year of shocks, with some [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180920&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:21:17 By THEBOSTONBACHELOR.COM / March 24, 2008 It was my senior year of college, and I had had enough. If I ate another Stouffer’s microwave dinner, Pop Tart, or cup of ramen noodles, I would have disintegrated into a mound of MSG, sorbitol, and Yellow 6. So that Fall I made a decision. I [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180919&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:20:27 So is it worse to see the Tigers lose games they were never really in, as seemed to be the case in Kansas City?  Or is it much more frustrating for Detroit to lose a game they were winning, only to let that victory slip away? The Tigers looked like they were cruising toward a win against the best team in baseball, as if they had risen to the level... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180918&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:20:03 I've been thinking a lot the last few weeks about favorite players. I love knowing who other fans love and why. I think it's really cool how different things about different players call out to different people. I think it's really interesting how different fans appreciate different skills and abilities. Since my hockey fandom is still relatively young, it's pretty easy to trace my favorite hockey players through the years. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180917&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:19:46 ������������������������������� I think it is safe to say that Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant’s back is 100%; as it were, the Lakers were, according to coach Phil Jackson, relying on him a bit too much.� Depending on your point of view, that could have been the case on Friday - although the result came [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180915&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:19:31 LeBron James recorded a double-double including a game high 32 points, and put the Cleveland Cavaliers on his back once again Friday night, leading them to a 74-69 victory over the Boston Celtics at the Q Arena in Cleveland. The win kept Cleveland alive in the Eastern Conference Semi-Final series, as the series is now [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180916&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:19:31 I read today that former Cardinals CB Aeneas Williams is going to be inducted into the Cardinals Ring of Honor at halftime of the Monday Night Football Game vs. San Francisco on Monday November, 10th.  This is a great honor for so many reasons, none greater than the fact he was a hard playing, hard [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180914&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:19:19 Thursday, July 24: Depart for training camp. (No Hard Knocks this season) Friday, July 25: Begin training camp (Starts 2 days earlier than last season, what does this mean? I have no idea.) Thursday, July 31: Practice with Minnesota, River Falls (I bet Jared Allen is buying the meal for his former teammates) Saturday, Aug. 2: Family Fun Night (Too bad neither [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180913&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:19:14 By Craig Dumas Continuing from Part I and Part II… In addition to the trucks we drive to fully and undeniably suit our need to reinforce our masculinity, we have our trailers to complete the picture. It can be said, when entering our camp, there is quite a change from the old days when one just parked [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180910&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:31 By Joe Moskwa I’ve written some things on this site – I’d say maybe ten articles. (Uh, more like almost twenty.) However, I don’t think I’ve mentioned where I’m from. Most of you probably know me personally and, like me, live in and around Detroit. I’ve never revealed this because sometimes I [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180911&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:31 By Craig Dumas Continuing with my truck discussion… Dennis and David, my two oft-mentioned uncles, also own trucks. Because of the diminutive size of their vehicles, I tend to say they’re either not done cooking or call them “baby trucks”. Dennis drives the Chevy 2500 extended cab 4×4 with the full bed. He [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180912&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:31 lexei Ramirez hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago White Sox to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180902&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:18 Joe Saunders got back to winning after his lone loss of the year, and Vladimir Guerrero drove in two runs without a hit to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Friday night. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180903&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:18 The Wiretap has a group of Fantasy Experts including Lenny Melnck. The experts provide you players to sell high and buy low on. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180904&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:18 Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer believes the Indians' preference to be to acquire an infielder, if they are to explore the trade market.  If so, they might pass on discussing potentially available outfielders such as Ken Griffey Jr., Adam Dunn, and Jason Bay.  However, Hoynes notes the Indians' ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180905&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:18 Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies have signed lefty Glendon Rusch to a minor league deal.  Rusch missed all of the 2007 season due to a blood clot in his lung.  He struggled with his control in 19.2 innings with the Padres this year. Rusch joins some familiar names in the Sky Sox (Triple A) rotation: John Koronka, Josh Tow... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180906&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:18 Tom Haudricourt has the details on Ryan Braun's new extension.  It's a tricky one, because it's not yet known whether Braun will be arbitration-eligible after the 2009 season.  http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180907&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:18 Interleague play started today, and for those that didn't realize this, its a good idea to start AL players against NL teams. It's a shame, because I prefer the DH-less league, but it's reality. But on to the news. Injury News:This shouldn't be news, but Mark Prior is hurt, again. He shouldn't yet be on a roster, but the wait for his return is extended now. I bet it turns out he doesn't pla... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180908&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:18 This week’s Fantasy Roundtable is being hosted over at the Fantasy Baseball blog at Long Island’s own Newsday.com. THE TOPIC: What should the Braves do with John Smoltz? What was good ol’ Rudy’s POV? I forgot already. But I was able to sneak in a joke metaphorically referencing the image to the right. Just click the link and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180909&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:18 The NBA's basketball operations staff determined during a review Friday that Robert Horry's foul on David West in the fourth quarter of the Spurs' Game 6 victory over the New Orleans Hornets was routine. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180900&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:12 The Spurs began the third quarter of Game 6 against the Hornets with a seven-point lead and determination that the collapse that occurred in the third quarter of Game 5 in New Orleans would not be repeated on their home court. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180901&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:18:12 While Hank Steinbrenner can shoot off his mouth all he wants these days, every now and then, a piece comes along that reminds us of the checks and balances in the Yankee organization. This time, we’ve got Kat O’Brien talking with a measured and calm Hal Steinbrenner. Hal, who noted that the season is a [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180899&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:17:47 Game 42 Recap- LF Alfonso Soriano hit the 1st pitch he saw from Pirates LH Tom Gorzelanny into the stands and the Chicago Cubs took off from there and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-3 at Wrigley Field in Chicago Friday. Soriano was the story as he homered on consecutive at bats and produced 4 rbi out [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180898&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:17:26 The Cubs' 7-4 win over the Pirates Friday afternoon was their seventh without a loss this season and tenth consecutive win against the Bucs dating back to '07. A cynic could argue that the Cubs' 27-17 record would be a much less impressive 20-17 without all of those wins against the NL Central's proverbial punching bag. Of course, the Pirates, who stand at 20-22, would be 20-15 minus their encounters with the... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180897&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:50 Admitting he uses legal anabolic steroids Rick Dutrow stated he administers Winstrol to all his horse, every 15th of the month. US Triple Crown hopeful Big Brown has received regularly monthly treatments of Winstrol, an anabolic steroid banned in 10 states but not any where Triple Crown horse races are contested. On Friday, the eve of Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown's attempt to win the second leg of the treble here at the Preakness, the New York Daily News reported that trainer Rick Dutrow a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180896&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:21 Let's compare and contrast. Jayson Werth earlier tonight. 3 AB. 3 HR. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180895&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:19 Alexei Ramirez hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago White Sox to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. San Francisco had a baserunner aboard in every inning against White Sox starter Gavin Floyd (4-2), who withstood each threat and bounced [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180886&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:16 Eric Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-3 Friday night. Haren (5-2) scattered six hits and allowed three runs for the Diamondbacks, who came back from a 3-1 deficit with three runs in [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180887&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:16 Eric Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-3 Friday night. Haren (5-2) scattered six hits and allowed three runs for the Diamondbacks, who came back from a 3-1 deficit with three runs in the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180888&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:16 Eric Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-3 Friday night. Haren (5-2) scattered six hits and allowed three runs for the Diamondbacks, who came back from a 3-1 deficit with three runs in the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180889&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:16 Andy Sonnanstine carried a shutout into the eighth inning and added two singles to a 12-hit outburst in the streaking Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 victory over the sagging St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Akinori Iwamura had three hits and an RBI for the AL East leaders, who are eight games above .500 for the first [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180890&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:16 It’s been a long time since Cleveland’s pitching staff got walked on this way. Adam Dunn homered and drew a tiebreaking walk with the bases loaded in the eighth inning Friday night, sending the Cincinnati Reds to their season-high fourth straight win, 4-3 over the intrastate rival Indians. The Reds got home runs from Brandon [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180891&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:16 When closer Joakim Soria’s scoreless-inning streak ended, he quickly regrouped to keep the Kansas City Royals’ winning streak going. Soria allowed a run for the first time this season, then struck out the next two batters to end the game, and the Royals won their fifth in a row by beating the slumping Florida Marlins 7-6 [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180892&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:16 It’s been a long time since Cleveland’s pitching staff got walked on this way. Adam Dunn homered and drew a tiebreaking walk with the bases loaded in the eighth inning Friday night, sending the Cincinnati Reds to their season-high fourth straight win, 4-3 over the intrastate rival Indians. The Reds got home runs from Brandon Phillips and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180893&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:16 Andy Sonnanstine carried a shutout into the eighth inning and added two singles to a 12-hit outburst in the streaking Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 victory over the sagging St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Akinori Iwamura had three hits and an RBI for the AL East leaders, who are eight games above .500 for the first [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180894&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:16 Joe Saunders bounced back from his lone loss of the year and Vladimir Guerrero drove in two runs without a hit to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 Friday night. Joe Torre, who had a losing record against the Angels during his tenure as manager of the New York Yankees, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180884&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:09 Alexei Ramirez hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago White Sox to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. San Francisco had a baserunner aboard in every inning against White Sox starter Gavin Floyd (4-2), who withstood each threat and bounced [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180885&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:09 Eric Byrnes broke out of a monthlong slump with a homer and two RBIs, Dan Haren pitched seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-3 Friday night. Haren (5-2) scattered six hits and allowed three runs for the Diamondbacks, who came back from a 3-1 deficit with three runs in [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180883&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:16:08 In four innings Chuck James struggled on the mound giving up five earned runs on six hits including three homers and walking five.  In combination with the Braves lack of offense at the plate with a total of four hits with one each by Omar Infantante, Jeff Francoeur, Brian McCann, and Gregor Blanco.  The Braves [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180882&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:15:35 Another victory at Turner Field for the Braves as Mark Kotsay hit an RBI double in the Eighth inning to knock in Chipper Jones for the go-ahead run and break the 2-2 tie.  The Braves won against the A’s 3-2 at home tonight extending their winning streak at Turner Field to eight.  In 13 one-run [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180881&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:15:34 Former Boston Red Sox infielder and Framingham MA native Lou Merloni is the latest edition to NESN’s Red Sox Pre-Game and Post-Game shows. Merloni joins an already crowded field at the desk as a Tom Caron sidekick along with Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, should be Hall of Famer Jim Rice, former Red Sox 1B Dave [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180880&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:47 Joe Torre doesn’t mind that he was left off the coaching staff for the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. He might not have accepted an invitation anyway. “I’m with a new team now,” Torre told The Associated Press Friday night after his Los Angeles Dodgers were beaten 4-2 by the Angels. ” (Yankees manager) Joe [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180871&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:30 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180872&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:30 Offense usually thrives in the Lone Star Series, and judging how the Astros and Rangers went at it Friday, it looks like Saturday will bring another swat-heavy matchup — though with ace Roy Oswalt on the mound for Houston, it might yet be a low-key affair. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180873&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:30 Gerald Laird is working on the little things, such as baserunning, catching two days and while Jarrod Saltalamacchia catches the next two. He will call Vicente Padilla in the second game of the Lone Star Series on Saturday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180874&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:30 If the free bobblehead weren’t enough, Brandon Phillips gave Cincinnati fans another reason to come watch the Reds play the Indians on Saturday. Phillips, facing his former team for the first time this season, hit his eighth home run of the season Friday to continue his recent hot streak. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180875&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:30 The third-inning single that Ryan Howard ripped to right field on Friday gave him an eight-game hitting streak and a .290 batting average during that span. Could the big guy be waking up? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180876&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:30 The Rangers hit six home runs in Friday’s 16-8 victory over Houston, two of them by Josh Hamilton. Michael Young, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Chris Shelton and David Murphy also went deep in the 13th game with at least six homers in club history. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180877&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:30 After a less-than-stellar start his last time out, Adam Wainwright gets his chance at redemption vs. the Rays at Busch, where he’s unbeaten this season. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180878&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:30 Brian Giles had his third four-hit game of the season, Tadahito Iguchi had a homer among his three hits and the San Diego Padres opened interleague play with a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. San Diego rebounded from being shut out for the fourth time this season on Thursday against the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180879&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:30 The city of Indianapolis and their new stadium - Lucas Oil Stadium, are making even more of a push for Super Bowl XLVI, to be played in 2012.  Organizers of the cities bid say that local companies have pledged $25 mil in hopes of landing the mega event to their city.  The decision on who [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180870&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:14:12 Game 41 Recap- Baltimore Orioles 5- Washington Nationals 3 The Baltimore Orioles again rallied from an early inning deficit and helped young LH Garrett Olson (3-0,3.47) win his 3rd game in 4 starts, as the Orioles beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 at Camden Yards Friday Night. The injury call up went 5 innings, allowing 9 hits and [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180869&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:13:57 This was an ugly game from the start as even the jump ball was no good and had to be thrown up a second time. It was a defensive struggle right from the beginning with neither team shooting the ball well. Paul Pierce missed his first five shots before hitting a jumper with 1:10 left in the first quarter. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180868&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:12:00 If you lock yourself in a room alone and ask yourself yourself about a score you would be embarrassed about in a T20 innings. I bet it would be higher than 67. Even the Knight Riders thought so. Was it stupendous bowling, a lethal pitch or remorseful batting? We may never know because when Mumbai [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180867&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:11:47 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180864&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:11:34 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180865&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:11:34 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180866&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:11:34 It only took four weeks, but a Tribune writer finally has acknowledged the Kosuke Fukudome "Horry Kow" T-shirts being sold outside and worn into Wrigley Field by supposed Cubbies fans. ChicagoSports.com blogger Rahula Strohl had previously written on the controversy, his criticisms of the shirts getting him barbecued as "politically correct" and worse in comments from CS readers. But the core http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180863&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:11:15 May 16th 1995, Atlanta: Braves 15, Rockies 3 (Box Score) Just by looking at the score, you can see how this one is going to turn out. The Braves would send John Smoltz to the mount to face the Rockies, while they would counter with Juan Acevedo. Funny thing though, the Rockies would get on the [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "1995: Braves pound Rockies", url: "http://rain-delay.com/?p=1422" }); http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180862&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:09:47 From Chris McCosky: “It says something about the organization here and the success we’ve had,” Saunders said. “This league is a copy-cat league a lot of times. When teams have success, others look at things you do and try to inject that same thing into their team.” Saunders said he wasn’t worried about Porter being distracted. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180861&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:09:12 They sometimes say the big guys are getting paid a lot and part of that pay means they have to give time or quotes to the media. Speaking about the Mets:(From the NY Times, 5/17/08): "With its daily grind and men-at-work ethos, baseball does lend itself to a continuing conversation more than other sports. The Mets could do a better job of communicating with their more reticent personalities http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180860&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:09:09 The overriding story of this NBA playoff season has been the dramatic advantage the home team has held in nearly every contest. But what exactly explain... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180859&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:09:03 AAA - Omaha: rainout *** Thursday's game was rained out and will be made up Sunday as part of a twinbill with the Isotopes. The series got under way Friday with an Omaha win as Kyle Davies got the victory. Carlos Rosa is set to make his Omaha debut Saturday. AA - NW Arkansas: Naturals 6, Tulsa 4 (12) 2B Falu 2-4, 2 BB, 3 RBI (7), RS -- .259... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180858&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:06:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180857&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:05:36 It seems appropriate that Alexei Ramirez, who fled Cuba for the Dominican Republic last fall before signing with the Sox this winter, hit his first major league home run on the same day, just hours after, Dave Wi... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180856&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:05:18 Over the course of the next three articles, I will comment on what I saw out of three rookies that the Broncos drafted or signed that also played in the Senior Bowl game.  One game can never tell everything about a player, but a game that features the best of the college ranks with the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180855&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:05:00 This just in… Willie Randolph has been named a coach for this year’s All Star game. I wonder what happens if he gets fired between now and then. Does he still coach? If yes then whose uniform does he wear? http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180853&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:04:54 Sorry I haven’t posted much lately. My real job has been keeping me really busy. Big project. Aggressive deadline. Argh! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180854&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:04:54 Mike Lange’s calls are something of legendary confusion.  They’re random, they sometimes don’t mean a thing, yet you know exactly what he’s talking about, and most seem to like him a ton. TSN put together their Top 10 Mike Lange calls.  It’s a nice compilation, although TSN could have waited until Lange made the call before displaying it on-screen. (via http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180852&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:04:34 Rich Hill was pulled from his start at AAA Iowa tonight in the third inning with "physical problems." No, I don't know what that means. No, I don't know what that means. I don't think it's "good" in any objective sense. Paul Sullivan does another one of his mailbags, and he... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180851&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:03:27 If you'll recall earlier in the year, Alex Stepheson had to miss a couple of games while he attended to his father in California who was sick. Apparently there are still some health issues in his family and he is transferring to be closer to home. I feel for Alex! He is a solid player and has a lot of potential to get better. I wish him the best. http://northcarol... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180850&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:03:09 I expected a lot of unseeded players to reach the quarterfinals in Hamburg but what were Nicolas Kiefer and Andreas Seppi doing there? When I filed my ATP fantasy picks this week I noted that Hamburg is pretty bad about predicting its quarterfinalists. In the past five years, less that three of the top eight seeded [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180849&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:02:53 There are, without fail, a few Texas Rangers games every season that defy any and all logical explanation. And when one of those games begins to unfold, you simply cannot help but to abandon whatever activities you happen to be pursuing at the moment - whether they are of trivial or urgent importance - and revel [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180848&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:01:20 Game # 44   Fri. May 16, 2008 Rays 3    Cardinals 1 With Jason Isringhausen “injured” and on the 15 day disabled list, the Cardinals purchased the contract of reliever Chris Perez from AAA Memphis.  It was bittersweet for me, in that I hate to see Izzy struggle, but I am so excited to see Perez get [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180846&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:01:19 Game # 43   Thurs. May 15, 2008 Pirates 11 Cardinals 5 Thursday afternoon’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates was a wet, sloppy mess.  And it may have been the straw that broke the camel’s back in regards to Izzy.  He was terrible, again.  And a failed bullpen combined with leaving 13 [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180847&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:01:19 Dan Uggla went 3-3 with a solo homer, his fifteenth and Andrew Miller tossed his third straight quality start but a throwing error by Hanley Ramirez and a poor decision by Justin Miller would spell the Marlins’ doom as they dropped their fourth straight game, a 7-6 decision in favor of the Royals. Miller pitched well [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180845&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:01:09 Ugh, you guys, I don’t even have the energy. That is the face I was making for that entire 7th inning. Bondo pitched great. He was striking guys out, and working his slider, and he appears to have killed off or at least temporarily neutralized the terrible mustache, much to everyone’s relief. He [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180844&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:01:00 Homer Bailey's becoming an enigma. His lack of consistency might be due to an underdeveloped changeup, but I'm not a scout and really don't know. He's still got ace potential, but we haven't seen a lot of that the past two years. So what do you think: Is Homer more valuable to us as a future cornerstone starter or trade bait to pick up a big bat? Maybe we could flip him to Texas for Josh Hamilton... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180843&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:00:45 In case you can't tell, I was hoping and praying that Gary Bennett, who had spent his entire career in the National League, had spent some time in Chicago, as it would have made the headline that much funnier. As it was, Bennett's fourth-inning, two-out throwing error on Erick Aybar's strikeout (about ten feet over James Loney's head) proved to be the Angels' first run, and emblematic of the kind of night the Dodgers, and Hiro... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180842&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:00:43 Superstitions About Quake Meet the Web, Irritating the Chinese Authorities - New York Times Some bloggers are saying that alerts by a local seismology bureau were brushed off by provincial officials. The claim has been largely debunked, but that has not stopped the spread of rumors which are proving nettlesome to the ruling Communist Party as it http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180772&src=rss 2008-05-17T00:00:00 from the Sun Times (Owen Sound), Canada won the world title and McReavy scored the championship-winning goal. His hockey career would later take him to even greater heights, but until he died in 2001 at age 83 he never forgot that dark time in Europe in the days before the start of the Second World War. While men from around the world were playing hockey, Adolf Hitler was putting the finishing touches on his takeover plan of Austria. Neighbouring Czechoslovakia was next on his list and with... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180627&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:35:00 from the Dallas Morning News, The D-FW market has averaged a 1.8 rating for the Red Wings series in the wake of the Stars? march through Anaheim and San Jose. That translates to 43,841 homes. That?s worse than awful.... Now let?s compare. In Detroit, where some homes have access to the Canadian broadcasts, the series has averaged a relatively healthy 9.6 rating (184,848 homes) on Versus. And in the Eastern Conference home markets, Philadelphia is averaging an 8.3 (244,020 homes). In Pitts... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180628&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:29:00 from Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail, These Sunbelt kids are part of a new wave, rising up from the bottom left corner of the continental United States, and infiltrating major junior hockey west of Ontario. They are taking a traditionally Canadian route to the NHL, skating beside tractor-strong Prairie boys and riding buses through the B.C. Interior. The number of U.S. players in the WHL has doubled over the past five years, and the Sunbelt kids are behind that spike. They cut their t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1180629&src=rss 2008-05-17T02:13:00