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August 31, 2004
Mike Williams And Jeremy Bloom Got Screwed
Let me first say that I never had and probably never will have a picture of Myles Brand in my home. So there is at least one thing that Coach Bobby Knight and I have in common. Supposedly Mr. Brand ushered in an era of a "player friendly NCAA". I... [Full Story]
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August 30, 2004
Bills Lose More Than a Game
Sure, the Bills lost to Indianapolis 30-17 on Saturday night in a game so boring I actually found myself flipping over to NASCAR on occasion. But the real losses came in the form of injuries to a key starter and a key backup. Starting safety Lawyer Milloy broke both bones... [Full Story]
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Preseason #3, Chiefs vs Browns: Worrisome Problems Appear
But all is not lost. I didn't get to watch the game, but I watched the statistics and read the reviews afterwards. Here's my take: 1) The two long runs allowed by the defense were troubling. They were against the 1st team on the same drive. There are a few... [Full Story]
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August 29, 2004
August 28, 2004
Neon is a Raven
Turn on the lights. Once again he’s back. In a return to his familiar cornerback position Deon Sanders will try to energize the Baltimore Ravens. He still has the 40 yard speed. But will he be the Neon we all know and some loved. Deon never had to deal with... [Full Story]
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August 27, 2004
From Incompetent To Spineless
In one of the most spineless and classless moves, the incompetent Olympic gymnastic judges tried to issue a letter to Paul Hamm requesting that he voluntarily give his gold medal to the Korean silver medalist. In an unconfirmed picture, here is what Paul had to say. The USOC, in fact,... [Full Story]
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Dallas Cowboys Network
Cowboys, Comcast to Launch Dallas Cowboys Channel (DallasCowboys.com) Cowboys in the morning. Cowboys in the afternoon. Cowboys all night long. In fact, it will be Dallas Cowboys 24/7, the club announcing Thursday the launching of a new cable TV channel through a partnership with Comcast. Comcast will introduce the Dallas... [Full Story]
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August 26, 2004
Rulon Gardner Hangs Em Up
The storied career of Rulon Gardner ended with bronze yesterday. After winning his wrestling match, Gardner untied his shoes and left them in the middle of the mat. This is the sport's traditional symbol of retirement. Gardner brought national recognition to Greco-Roman wrestling, a vastly underappreciated sport. With simple country... [Full Story]
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Bills Break Camp, Make Cuts
The Bills broke their Pittsford, NY-based training camp after today's morning practice. All practices will now be closed to the public and held at Ralph Wilson Stadium. In addition, the Bills released six players this morning. The only name likely to be familiar to Bills fans is that of Clarence... [Full Story]
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USA Knocks Off Spain
All three components of USA Men's Basketball showed up today. USA pride was evident, Men showed up to play and they played Basketball. Equation complete, Spain defeated 102-94. That's the first time since being assembled that we've seen a complete performance from our Dream Team. [Full Post]... [Full Story]
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Exclusive Interview with Matt Leinart
USC starting quarterback, blogger and Hersman Trophy candidate Matt Leinart sat down this week for a brief interview with fellow blogger BoiFromTroy. Here are some of the highlights: Leinart credits Coach Norm Chow for giving the Trojan offense the speed and sophistication to light up the scoreboard. Leinart says his... [Full Story]
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August 25, 2004
Step Away From The Window George
Every once in a while we call someone out in sports to step away from the window and take a deep breath. Recently, George Steinbrenner needed his whole crew of Cashman, Oppenheimer, et al. to help him off the ledge. Yes the Yankees have been on a skid, a pretty... [Full Story]
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Touched By The Camaraderie
Why do we watch the summer games? For the stories, for the competition, for Olympic Spirit, for the events that bring out the best in us all. We watch because when our team wins it feels like we have won, like we are standing at the podium. Choking back tears... [Full Story]
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Who Makes the Team? Roster Guesses
It is still early in the preseason, and I'm guessing at how many players Vermeil will keep at each position as much as I am guessing who will make the team. Based on my impressions of their performances thus far, and potential for improvement within the season, I think the... [Full Story]
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August 24, 2004
Somebody Turned Around And Shouted
Jeremy Wariner brought the funk without a doubt. Michael Johnson, who has been training Wariner for the Athens games, believes so and it paid in full. Last night the mothership landed for the USA in the Men's 400M, taking gold, silver and bronze. [Full Post]... [Full Story]
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KC Looking Good!
The Good: -In the first half, Kansas City's #1 and #2 offense torched St. Louis #1 defense for 24 points. -KC's #1 defense held the Rams' offense scoreless. -KC's #2 defense got several pressures and sacks against the Rams' #2 offense playing with mostly the #1 O-line. -Larry Johnson is... [Full Story]
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August 23, 2004
August 22, 2004
August 21, 2004
Tainted Gold?
Gymnastics judges admit they made a mistake that cost South Korean gymnast Yang Tae-young a gold that was awarded to Paul Hamm. The judges based their scoring on a 9.9 scale even though Yang's same routine was scored on 10 scale in the team qualifying and finals. A one-tenth addition... [Full Story]
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August 20, 2004
August 19, 2004
ESPN
Seriously, can ESPN put their Olympic headlines on a page other than the front one?... [Full Story]
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Paul Hamm Clutch Performer
Messed Up Korean Gymnasts... Poor Sportsmanship After stumbling on the vault, U.S. gymnast, Paul Hamm, delivered a clutch performance on the high bar. Did you see it? He was great. You're a stud, Paul. With mixed emotions I watched two Korean gymnast win the silver and bronze medals. I was... [Full Story]
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August 18, 2004
Dog Days
These are trying times for Cubs fans. On one hand, the 25 men on the roster represent, by far, the best collection of overall talent since the team’s last real heyday of the late 1960s. The team is in post-season contention in mid-August for the second year in a row... [Full Story]
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August 17, 2004
Trojan Football rocked by sex allegations
DEVELOPING -- AP is reporting that at least one member of the USC Trojan Football team, defending National Champions, is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery and Homicide Division for alleged sexual assault. The alleged incident took place early in the morning of Monday, August 16. XTRA... [Full Story]
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Recap of Chiefs' Progress
This strikes me as being a fair assessment: noting the improvement, but admitting the problems. Coach Dick Vermeil was pleased with the performance of the first string offense and defense on Friday night in New York. "There was nobody in the first groups I was disappointed in, though there are... [Full Story]
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August 16, 2004
fantasy draft time!!
The wonderful sound of the local high school marching band is ringing thru the air again. That can only mean one thing, football season is upon us! if your like me then your only worried about one thing right now, who do i draft first in my fantasy league... [Full Story]
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Vijay Day
When it was all said and done Pete Dye was right. Dye said he expects "somebody will shoot a 65 or 66" on the 7,514-yard layout that plays to a par 72. And the winning total? "With the weather that's forecast, 8- or 10-under par," he predicted. Vijay Singh shot... [Full Story]
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August 15, 2004
Olympic Basketball
The United States is about to lose to Puerto Rico in their first game of the Olympics (55-36 PR with 4:30 left in the 3rd). The reason: no outside shooters. Though I have only been watching the game a little bit at a time, everytime I turn around somebody is... [Full Story]
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August 14, 2004
Impressions from the Game (Preseason Game 1)
I am quite pleased with KC's first exhibition game, a loss to the NY Giants. The 1st team was up 14-0 and the second team had us up 17-7. I didn't get to actually watch the game, but from the online stats, it seemed as if Kansas City put in... [Full Story]
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August 13, 2004
Looking To The Future
This is about the Kansas City Chiefs, yes...but it also uses the Chiefs as a working example of a specific philosophy toward building a team, so other team fans might still enjoy reading this... I think Kansas City is going to contend for the Super Bowl this year. Even more... [Full Story]
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Dim Ray of Hope in Raptoria
Vince Carter wants to be traded to an eastern conference team and preferably New York, but Raptors GM Rob Babcock and company probably know Carter has no trade protection, so if they're quick, they should trade him to Seattle. While the magical possibility that the Raptors might acquire Peja Stojakovic... [Full Story]
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Tomlinson: Highest Paid Running Back In NFL
The move is a no-brainer... the Tomlinson is arguably the best runningback in the league and is now making the salary that he deserves. After halting talks with their number 1 pick, Phillip Rivers, the Chargers show that they are not afraid to spend some money on players that have... [Full Story]
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August 12, 2004
Norman Done
Gregg Norman pulled out of the PGA Championship telling the PGA president, "[I]t was obvious that my mind was attempting to make promises my body was unable to keep." He also wrote, "PGA Tour career is pretty much done." "Norman Withdraws; Tour Career Over?"... [Full Story]
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Report from Whistling Straits
Whistling Straits, the home of the 2004 PGA Championship is even more daunting and intimidating in person than on television. Watching a camera fly over holes surrounded by sand traps, inhospitable rough, and towering rises is one thing, but walking up and down, up and down, up and down will... [Full Story]
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August 10, 2004
Rivers Holding Out
My June 21st blog entry spelled out many of the problems of the Chargers. None of those problem areas have been addressed and to add to the quagmire, there is the Chargers' #1 pick, Phillip Rivers, is holding out. According to Charger management the offer that was extended to Rivers... [Full Story]
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August 8, 2004
Dolphins want $5M from Williams
Reports indicate that Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga is "angry" at Williams for retiring in the manner he did and is demanding the return of all incentives paid to Williams (per terms of his contract) up to $5.3 million.... [Full Story]
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August 7, 2004
Early Indications From Camp
I've been reading everything I could about the Chiefs' progress at training camp. Here are some thoughts and impressions: It was hard to really gauge whether the defense has improved or not at first. It seemed like the defense wasn't making many good plays against KC's offense... but then, we... [Full Story]
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2004 Lions bigger, faster, and younger
The Detroit Lions had one of the best off-seasons in the NFL. They drafted a talented young receiver in Roy Williams, stole Kevin Jones at the end of the first round, and in the second round picked up arguably the best linebacker in the draft in the person of... [Full Story]
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August 6, 2004
The Glove to the Celtics
ESPN is reporting that Gary Payton has been traded to the Boston Celtics along with former C Rick Fox and a protected first rounder for Chris Mihm, Chucky Atkins and Marcus Banks. I don't understand the trade from L.A.'s perspective. I mean, the Glove was AWFUL last year, but it... [Full Story]
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Clemens Redux
The other story was so much more fun: Roger Clemens was given an emphatic apology Thursday for "unjustly" being ejected from his 10-year-old son's baseball game last weekend in Colorado. At son's game, a case of mistaken identity [ESPN]... [Full Story]
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August 5, 2004
Williams Ready For A Comback
Tom Schaller wrote to me wondering why everyone wants to have a group hug with Ricky Williams. Maybe it is because he has the fat bag Tommy. Guilty as charged, remember how I, myself, gave Ricky the benefit of the doubt and let's not judge until we know the whole... [Full Story]
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Knicks Making Some Better Late Than Never Moves
Could The New York Knicks actually be putting together a team? The only disappointing thing is that they got rid of Spree and not Houston. Spree would have been perfect with Stephon Marbury, Crawford and Carter. He is unselfish, a great passer, great defender, can kill you with the open... [Full Story]
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Don't Leave Home Without It ...
... unless you have more at home, then just leave the house to get more munchies. So in light of the events of the NFL preseason, I'm suggesting this commercial to Master Card to run during the NFL season: [Full Post]... [Full Story]
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August 4, 2004
Lowry arrives...
Giants rookie Noah Lowry sparks the Giants with a 3-hit shutout Tuesday night. Nevermind the two Barry-Bombs or the 9 total bases for JT Snow. Lowry gave this team the biggest spark of the season. With Hermy in the pen now to close, things are looking much better. It's ridiculous... [Full Story]
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Cowboys Release Carter
The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the Cowboys have released presumed starting QB Quincy Carter. No details yet as to why. ESPN.com has the story as well. Update: According to the Cowboy's official site, there will be a press conference at 11:30 pdt. Update II: A bit more detail... [Full Story]
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August 3, 2004
Giants promote Lowry to the majors; fellow rook demoted to AAA
True rookie Noah Lowrywas promoted to big club Monday and will start tonight against the Big Red Machine. Kevin Correia, who is considered a rookie despite spot starting late last season, was sent down to AAA. Inexplicibly, Cody Ransom is still with the big club. I don't understand it, and... [Full Story]
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USA Basketball loses
If Carmelo's guarantee is going to come true, the team is going to have to do better than this: The U.S. men's Olympic team did more than merely lose. It was embarrassed and exposed like never before in international competition. Losing an exhibition game for the first time when using... [Full Story]
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Sac Kings schedule: Easy road trips!
The 2004-05 Sacramento Kings schedule was released. At first look, the beginning of the season will kill the team: two exhibition games against Houston in China, then the Texas triangle with the Mavs (who should be down but still good), Spurs (a title favorite) and the new-look Rockets. I think... [Full Story]
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Vet Or Leader / Talent Or Winner
It is kind of interesting that last week I heard three separate conversations from three different sports sources about the topic of what constitutes a real winner and a true leader in sports. Some interesting names came up in the conversation: The ESPN football crew were at Cowboy's camp and... [Full Story]
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Sabean calls for the end of the July 31 deadline
Giants GM Brian Sabean calls the July 31 deadline 'asinine' in this SFChron article. I agree with Sandy Alderson...no one is going to think about giving up a Matt Cain for a month and the postseason of Uggie Urbina. The July 31 deadline is fine. Maybe the waiver wire needs... [Full Story]
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August 2, 2004
August 1, 2004
Dodger Trades
I don't want to be too quick to judge the Dodgers trades as horrible, but the early results are definitely not good for Mr. DePodesta. Last night the Dodgers blew a lead in the 8th (for as baseball tonight stated, the first time in 44 tries) and today Gagne went... [Full Story]
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One Lost Soul
The story of Mike Tyson is short and bitter. He started out like a whirlwind knocking out everyone he faced in the ring. A simple fighter with black trunks, a sweatshirt cut to drape over his shoulders and the most devastating knockouts boxing has ever seen. Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of... [Full Story]
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DePodesta
Greg DePodesta the General Maniac of the Dodgers has gone into his Alias routine. He didn’t hear the old adage, “Don’t try to fix what isn’t broke”. He must be a spy working for either the Padres or the Giants. That’s the only conclusion I can think of after trading... [Full Story]
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Baseball Buzz
Here's what some prominent (and not-so prominent, I guess) baseball writers have to say about the trade that brought Nomar Garciaparra to Chicago: ■ Rick Morrisey of the Chicago Tribune:I'm not sure about a lot of things when it comes to the Cubs, but they keep offering reasons to believe.... [Full Story]
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